Cowboy Country 2019

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Stories by Ken Burns - Discover the best of the Tetons, Yellowstone National Park and the Old West on Tauck Bridges' ultimate fun-filled South Dakota and Wyoming family vacation.

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Mt. Rushmore & Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills; rafting on the Snake River & visit to Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park; two-night stay inside Yellowstone National Park near Old Faithful & exploring the park with wilderness experts; a taste of cowboy life at two working Wyoming ranches; a night at the rodeo

What's this trip about?

    Stories by Ken Burns - Discover the best of the Tetons, Yellowstone National Park and the Old West on Tauck Bridges' ultimate fun-filled South Dakota and Wyoming family vacation.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJackson, Wyoming
End CityBlack Hills, Wyoming

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • Digital Detox

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Yellowstone National Park

Activities

  • Kid-friendly activities

Trip includes

    • A cowboy-sized helping of Wyoming ranch life - with a cookhouse lunch, horseback ride, horse whisperer and roping demonstration at the T-A Guest Ranch, and a campfire and overnight at the Ranch at Ucross Visits to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, the Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial A night of authentic Western fun at the famous Cody Nite Rodeo in Cody, the "rodeo capital of the world" Two-night stay in a Yellowstone National Park lodge near Old Faithful, and a full-day park exploration with a wilderness expert Scenic float trip on the Snake River with a guide who helps spot river otters, eagles, beaver, elk - maybe even a moose A peek into the story of the Mormon Row Historic District inside Grand Teton National Park and the effort to preserve its historic structures, supported by Tauck Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 17 meals (7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners); gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides and drivers; service charges, taxes and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Jackson & Grand Teton Nat'l Park

Tour begins: 5:45 PM, Jackson Lake Lodge. A transfer is included from the Jackson Hole Airport at the base of the spectacular Teton mountain range to Jackson Lake Lodge in the heart of Grand Teton National Park. Join us this evening for a hearty welcome reception and dinner.

MEALS : D

LODGING : Jackson Lake Lodge

Day 2 Snake River raft trip, Mormon Row & Jackson

Marvel at the mountain majesty of Grand Teton National Park before setting off on a rafting adventure* down the Snake River. Along the way, your guide will help you spot the beavers, eagles, elks and other animals that live in the park. After lunch at your choice of r...

Day 3 On to Yellowstone, the world's first national park

You may want to check out the American Indian artwork and artifacts on display at Grand Teton National Park's Colter Bay Visitor Center before traveling on this morning to Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as America's (and the world's) first national par...

Day 4 Mud pots and more on a perfect day in Yellowstone

Wake up to a world of amazing natural wonders in Yellowstone National Park and spend the day sightseeing in the park with local experts from The Institute of the Yellowstone Association, who share information about the park and its abundant wildlife as you explore; Ye...

Day 5 All about Buffalo Bill's West & rodeo fun in Cody

Say goodbye to Yellowstone and continue your Wyoming vacation to the historic town of Cody, Wyoming, founded in part by the famous "Buffalo Bill" Cody, from whom the town got its name. Glimpse the history and culture of the heyday of the American West at the Buffalo B...

Day 6 A big helping of cowboy life down on the ranch

Journey through Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains today, past deep canyons, vast grasslands, and blankets of wildflowers en route to one of the highlights of your Wyoming vacation - a double dose of Western ranch life that your family will love! First, feel the spirit of C...

Day 7 Black Hills giants - Crazy Horse & Mt. Rushmore

Depart the Ranch at Ucross and Wyoming and head for the Black Hills of South Dakota. Look up in wonder at the Crazy Horse Memorial, where you'll view the work in progress as artisans carve the likeness of the famous Lakota warrior out of the mountain. Begun in 1948 af...

Day 8 Journey home

Tour ends: Rapid City. Fly home anytime; a transfer from the K Bar S Lodge in Keystone to Rapid City Regional Airport is included. Please allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in.

MEALS : B

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Price From $3,690
Price per day$461
Last Updated: 5/20/2019

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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

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