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We go "Above and Beyond " to make your day... "TOUR-rific"!

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We are the most recommended and the most affordable tour! We have 12-15 passenger vehicles (includes the driver). We have 4-wheel vehicles. We have a 4×4 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van, 4×4 Ford Minibus, Ford Transit and TurtleTops – all with high ceilings and big windows, with stepstools if needed. With us you don’t have to wait for 30-plus people to get on and off at every stop if you are on a coach bus – which we are not. We have very comfortable vehicles and we do NOT cram you in like sardines! We always try to leave a couple empty seats, on purpose, for your comfort and enjoyment! We have the most amenities and we cover over $60 of your admission fees! We will beat any price for the all-day tour! Please call us to inquire.

If we had a red carpet, we would roll it out for you! Also we go to the most places and see the most wildlife, not to mention the many hidden gems of the 1.2 million acre black hills national forest and surrounding area!

Also, included in this amazing affordable tour, experience the 71,000 acre custer state park, featuring one of the world’s largest free roaming herds of american bison, “Buffalo”! See america’s national land mammal, the iconic symbol of the american west, freely roaming along the wildlife loop, “Where The buffalo roam and the deer and the antelope play”!

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We had a great experience and tour. RJ was our tour guide. He provided great insight and details throughout the experience. Every stop was awesome—seeing bison, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer Park, etc.. We really enjoyed being able to learn more about Needles Highway and getting out to see inside the tunnel. Highly recommend the business!!

Best Tour Ever!

Worth the cost, what a wonderful day., well worth the cost.

You get an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide. I spend all my summers here as a child and our guide, Wes, shared information and showed me things I had not previously seen. We had a very fun day.

Fantastic Tour of the Black Hills and Custer State Park

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The Mount Rushmore and So Much More Tour

Our daily tour begins at Mount Rushmore! We drop you off at the front steps to this magnificent National Memorial, so you can wander for over an hour under the spectacular 60-foot high granite faces and tour the Visitor Center with theatres and museum.

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Next we travel the exciting Iron Mountain Road, with 314 curves, two divided highways, three wooden spiral bridges, and three granite carved tunnels! What a fun highway! (weather permitting Oct. thru May of next year)

Our next stop is the amazing Custer State Park! A 71,000 acre wildlife preserve! But first a stop at the historic Custer State Park Game Lodge, built in 1922 and the vacation home (Summer White House) for Presidents Calvin Coolidge and Dwight D. Eisenhower! The Lodge offers you an awesome all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet with buffalo stew!  After lunch we go on the beautiful wildlife loop looking for buffalo (Bison) antelope, deer, prairie dogs and other animals.  How exciting it is to have 2,000 pound buffalo and baby buffalo and many more, right next to your tour vehicle!

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Next we take you on the scenic and amazing Needles Highway, where you will see spectacular spires of pegmatite granite, called “The Needles”, rising hundreds of feet up to the skyline! Also you will experience scenic overlooks, narrow dynamite-blasted tunnels and the beautiful, idyllic Sylvan Lake where part of the movie, “National Treasure 2, Book of Secrets” was filmed!

​Next we go to the amazing Crazy Horse Memorial — the world’s largest mountain carving in progress! There you will have time to visit the incredible Native American Museum filled with Native American art and artifacts, a wonderful orientation film, the artist’s studio, the log cabin home he built by hand in the winter of 1947, and so much more!

Then it is time to take you home, with memories, information, stories, and even a few old jokes told by our experienced, knowledgeable, friendly and fun tour guides! We go “Above and Beyond” to make your day…”tour-rific”!

Daily Tour includes:

Free. .. Pick-up and drop-off at most hotels and campgrounds.

Free. .. Admission to all attractions.

Free … Ice cold water and snacks to enjoy as you ride on the tour.​

DISCOUNTS FOR:

We offer discounts for Seniors 55 and older, Triple AAA members, teachers and medical personnel.

Our lowest discounts for military veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders, active or retired.

We offer discounted rates for all children 17 and under!

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Please read all of our tour guides’ 5-star reviews on Tripadvisor and upon availability you can request the one you would like on your tour!

Meet one of our tour guides, karen– affectionately known as “kare bear” your above and beyond tour guide extraordinaire.

Kick back and relax and let “Kare Bear” share her extensive knowledge of the Black Hills of South Dakota including the fascinating history of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, the Old West, Native American legends, the geology, secret scenic places, the flora and fauna, and everything else under the sun concerning the beautiful Black Hills! Please check out her 5-Star reviews on TripAdvisor. ALL of our tour guides are AWESOME!! More pictures and information on the rest of our amazing Black Hills Above and Beyond Tour Guides COMING SOON… Please call (605) 641-8687 to book your tour today because we fill up fast. Thank you.

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Spotlight on South Dakota

About this tour.

Discover the spirit of the American West and come to know the legends of the past. Discover the stories of the Lakota and Sioux through a Native American chronicler and a visit to a Oglala Lakota Living History Village. See Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest mountain sculpture still in progress. Visit iconic Mt. Rushmore. Journey through the natural beauty of Badlands National Park and stop to browse at Wall Drug. Explore historic Deadwood, the former home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Choose how you delve into the local history, with a tour of the Adams Museum in Deadwood or at the exhibit Tatanka: Story of the Bison. Travel the backcountry of Custer State Park on a Jeep safari. Marvel at Devils Tower, the country’s first National Monument. Rapid City is your gateway into wild landscapes and historical landmarks.

Your Tour Includes

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  • 2 Choice on Tour Options

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  • Mount Rushmore
  • Oglala Lakota Living History Village
  • Badlands National Park

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Explore Deadwood, a National Historic Landmark that pays tribute to the ways of the Wild West.

Visit epic Mount Rushmore.

Travel to the otherworldly Badlands National Park.

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Search for buffalo and other wildlife in Custer State Park on an exciting off-road Jeep safari.

Stroll past 150 years of American history on the Presidential Trail.

Enjoy time to explore at the lofty Devils Tower.

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Delight in local flavors during a Western dinner show.

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  • Off-Road Jeep Safari at Custer State Park
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
  • Devils Tower National Monument

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Premiere Mount Rushmore Tour – Southern Black Hills Parks & Monuments

Where we go.

Spend the day in the heart of the Black Hills on our premier Mount Rushmore Tour, with visits to:

  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
  • Custer State Park; Sylvan Lake, Needles Hwy and Wildlife loop
  • Iron Mountain Road

Our most popular Black Hills Tour takes you to the best of our National Monuments and parks.

We take the scenic drive up Iron Mountain Road with the tunnels that frame Mt. Rushmore before heading into the magnificent Mount Rushmore National Memorial for you to see the famous faces! Our guide will prepare you for entry with some historic facts about the monument’s creation before seeing it for yourselves! Enjoy the museum, gift and sweet shops, even try Thomas Jefferson’s famous ice cream.

Next stop is Crazy Horse Memorial , to be the worlds largest manmade monument! Learn about the Native American History and the phenomenal carving of this towering monument.

Leaving Crazy Horse, we continue our scenic drive into Custer State Park to see Sylvan Lake, drive scenic Needles Highway and enjoy a picnic lunch. Onwards to the wildlife loop to see its famous inhabitants; North American bison, deer, pronghorn, prairie dogs, elk, burros and a variety of birds are all commonly spotted!

Price & What’s Included

For the 2023 Season, we are offering private tours only, which are $650 plus tax for two people and $150 for each additional person.  Large groups may be eligible for discounts, please inquire.

Private Guide and vehicle, entry fees for Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer state park, onboard snacks and beverages are included with this tour.

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This tour leaves to and from Rapid City. You can book directly online below, or contact us for more information or if you are staying elsewhere in the Black Hills.

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Like most of our tours, we can operate this tour in a private capacity, making it customizable to your groups needs or interests. Ask us about additional stops we can incorporate on outing as a private tour. Please note, pricing may change for altered, private tours.  Large groups may be eligible for discounts, please inquire.

This tour operates with our HiTop Mercedes Sprinter for larger groups, Day Cruiser Luxury Ford Transit or a smaller luxury SUV for smaller groups.  Our stretched VW bus is available by request for private groups only, please contact us directly to inquire.

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  • Departure Rapid City Area Lodging (other areas please inquire)
  • Departure Time 8:30 am
  • Return Time Approximately 4:30pm
  • Included Professional Guide Entrance Fees Rapid City Pick up/Drop off - Free! Private air-conditioned vehicle Onboard Snacks and Drinks
  • Not Included Gratuities - Optional Meals

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Dear Traveler, Welcome to a great vacation at an affordable price. Mt.Rushmore, Yellowstone tour is fully guided with all hotels, activities, and some meals. Happy Travels! Caravan

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Tom Williams was super knowledgeable about the area we traveled through in the western US national parks. Best tour director I have ever traveled with. He made the trip fun and informative!
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Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone Multi-day Tour Details

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Customizations and Availability

10-12 hours each day

Starts at 7am (negotiable)

Meeting/End Location

Free hotel pickup at Rapid City hotel to start tour. 

The tour ends in Jackson, WY.  We’ll help you arrange travel home from there. 

Max Group Size

10 passengers in a 15 passenger, raised roof van.  

Minimum age 11.

Highlights :

  • Experience the beauty of five different national parks in the West in an intimate and customized setting. Get up close and personal with the wildlife, visit numerous national forests and uncover hidden cultural gems like the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.
  • Experience the communities of Rapid City, West Yellowstone, Cody, Cooke City, and Jackson, WY.  
  • Your naturalist-trained guide will share exciting stories , local history, and geological facts to create a deeper connection to Yellowstone than you would get on your own.
  • Enjoy  world-class wildlife viewing  with our professional binoculars and spotting scopes. You can even  take photos through the scope .  Photo memories taken by your guide are shared with you at the end of the tour.  

What’s Included 

  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Local, certified WY Naturalist guide
  • 8 breakfasts, 8 picnic lunches, snacks and bottled water
  • iPhone photo package (We take all the photos and share them with you) 
  • Running water restrooms all-day (avoid the outhouses)
  • Transportation in a raised roof sightseeing van
  • Use of professional spotting scope and binoculars for each person

What’s Not Included

Lodging. We will assist with the hotel recommendations based on your preferences and needs.  

There are many pass options. Someone may qualify for a free national park pass.

What to Wear

  • Layers (depending on the weather, could include a rain jacket, fleece, long-sleeve shirt), a hat, and good walking shoes.
  • Get the dates you want with a  20% refundable deposit . 
  • The balance will be due 14 days before your tour.  

Cancellation Policy 

  • Free cancellation up to 30 days in advance. If you cancel the tour within 14 days of the start date, no refund will be issued.  

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  • Have an amazing tour, or we will make it right. 

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Mount rushmore to yellowstone tour details.

Stand in awe of the stone sculptures of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument.  Feel the breeze from the pinnacle of Devil’s Tower and feel miniscule standing in its shadow. End the tour basking in richest wildlife in the country in Yellowstone and Grand Teton.  In late summer and fall, the elk begin to rut and bulls can be heard bugling in the early morning hours.  In one day, you can witness geysers soaring out of the ground, high alpine glaciers, and bubbling mud.  

Combine five incredible national parks in this exclusive tour . You will see Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Crazy Horse, Devil’s Tower, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Park.

This is a complicated tour to plan, but we take care of everything for you so you don’t have to stress and can sit back and enjoy the journey. 

Custom Itinerary 

Your input ensures your guide designs the day according to your interests.  You go at your family’s pace-whether you want to linger with that moose or move along to find the next amazing sight.

Ensure a memorable day for you and a few others.  You won’t be in a bus with forty other people so you can enjoy the peacefulness of the natural world.  

Spacious Sightseeing Van

Our raised-roof sightseeing vans are all windows.  That means that everyone has the best seat to view the mountains as you travel through the parks.

Food for the Day

Hot breakfasts, fresh and tasty picnic lunches, snacks, and bottled water take care of your needs throughout your time with us.  This is eight days when you don’t have to worry about what you are going to eat during the day.  

We’ll be taking digital photos the whole time and share them with you.  With our iPhone photo package, you’ll go home with the best photos of your vacation.  Your guide will capture you, so you can have your Christmas card shot.  

Professional Optics

Thousands of dollars of optical equipment at your disposal allow you to bring the wildlife up close and personal no matter how far away it is.  

Running Water Restrooms

As remote national parks, the facilities are mainly outhouses. We know where all of the 5-star restrooms are in Yellowstone, so you don’t have to go in a dark and dank outhouse.  Need a place to wash your hands?  We’ve got you covered.  

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What is the 'black to yellow trail' tour.

The ‘Black to Yellow Trail’ tour route is historic.  It was promoted a century ago to attract Americans from Chicago to travel across the country.  It started in the Black Hills of South Dakota and ended in Yellowstone National Park.

What is the activity level for this tour?

This is an easy to light moderate tour.  We will do many walks and be active, but they will all be over flat terrain on established trails.  Any walking is optional.  Just talk to your guide and they will figure out what works best for you.  

We just want you to know that this is not a ‘sit in the van and stare out the windows’ tour, nor is it an intensive trek through mountains.  It is an adventure, meant to be enjoyed at a relaxed pace, where you can take your time to learn about the history, the wildlife, and the characters who lived in the region.  

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Beginning in May 2025, some state IDs will no longer permit you to board a domestic flight. Currently, some states are compliant, some have received extensions, and some are not compliant.  Click here  to see the status of your state. If your state license is not compliant, you can use a passport in lieu of a valid state ID. 

Please Note:  The federal government has extended the deadline to May 7, 2025 for domestic airline passengers to secure a Real ID driver's license for use as identification at the airport. Travelers without a verified license or ID card will also have the option of showing other identity documents, such as a passport or military ID to board a plane.

If you are a citizen of another country traveling internationally,   you should contact an embassy or consulate of the U.S. to determine what travel documentation is necessary. You may also log on to the U.S. State Department's Internet site by clicking  here.

If you are traveling by air to join and/or depart from this tour within the U.S., please read the section entitled Airline Security Measures under Additional Information to determine what travel documentation is required.

If you are a citizen of the U.S. or Canada who travels frequently between the two countries, you may benefit from the NEXUS program, which is a joint initiative between the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency and the Canada Border Services Agency that allows pre-screened and approved travelers faster processing at designated highway lanes in high-volume border crossing locations, at a NEXUS kiosk at several airports, and at certain marine reporting locations in the Great Lakes and Seattle regions. For further information, you may log on to the Nexus Internet website by clicking here . Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation.

We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.

To facilitate Travel Requirements, destinations are increasingly utilizing online forms that require digital proof that you've successfully completed your submission (via an email, QR code, etc.) To ensure smooth travels and peace of mind, we strongly recommend all guests carry a personal smart phone and sign up for international data plans before traveling overseas.

Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.

TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN AS A GUARDIAN: If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents. (These requirements are in response to the increased incidence of children being abducted and taken abroad.) PLEASE NOTE THAT TAUCK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.

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See your travel advisor, or call Tauck at 800-468-2825 to make a reservation.

At the time of booking, please have the following information ready for all members of your party:

  • Tour Name and Departure Date
  • Traveler's Name: First and last names as they appear on your passport or driver's license
  • Traveler's Address(es)
  • Email Address*
  • Traveler's Phone Number(s)*
  • Emergency Contact Information: Please provide the name and phone number  of a relative or friend (not travelling with you) whom we could contact during the tour in the unlikely event of an emergency
  • Interest in purchasing a travel protection plan (US and Canada)
  • Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
  • Interest in our specially negotiated airfares

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Deposit & Final Payment

The deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking.

The deposit amount is $350 per person

Final Payment:

Final Payment is due to Tauck 60 days before departure for lands trips, and 120 days before departure for cruises and rail journeys. If your deposit was made by credit card, final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be a considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.

Travel Protection Plan

Effective for plans purchased as of July 1, 2021:

Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck:

Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment.

*Extreme Circumstances:  In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.

Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company.

  • Trip Cancellation –  If you must cancel your tour due to a covered reason, the plan provides coverage for the amount you paid for your travel arrangements. Since the non-insurance cancellation waiver takes care of the land package cancellation fees already, this benefit reimburses the airfare cancellation charges up to the value of your original airfare purchase.
  • Trip Interruption –  If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement for up to $5,000 to catch up to your tour or return home.
  • Travel Delay –  Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.
  • Medical Expense –  Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip. 
  • Baggage / Personal Effects Protection –  Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are, lost, stolen, damaged or delayed during your trip.

Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services –  Provided by Carefree Travel Assistance; 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel related problems.

The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is: $349  per person

This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.

This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Fees are based on costs as of July 1, 2021, and are subject to change. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.

The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined below, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.

To obtain your state-specific Certificate of Insurance that contains the complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the certificate, visit  affinitytravelcert.com/docs/TACGPPDOM .

If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees. If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan :

60 days or more before departure = $350 per person

59-8 days before departure = $600 per person

7-1 days before departure = $900 per person

Time of cancellation  will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control,  Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note:  All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Fee Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

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Travel Requirements For This Tour

Air Information and Luggage Restrictions

AIRFARE: Airfare to and from this destination is not included in the journey cost. If purchasing your air elsewhere, it is very important to provide us with your confirmed arriving and departing flight information no later than 3 weeks before your arrival date. Flight information can be submitted to Tauck (or verified, if you've already provided it) in the My Account section of Tauck.com.

TAUCK AIRPORT TRANSFERS are included at the start and end of the journey between the airport and the Tauck hotel. Airport transfers are available for any pre tour or post tour hotel stays immediately consecutive to the tour, providing flight information is received in the Tauck office no later than three weeks in advance. Details on locating your transfer upon arrival to the tour start city will be included in your final documents.

AIRLINES and CHECKED LUGGAGE: Due to space limitations during your Tauck journey, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one average-size suitcase per person. Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and are free to revise luggage policies without notice. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies. PLEASE NOTE that if you are booked on a tour that includes on-tour flights, the checked luggage weight restrictions for these flights may be lower than the weight restrictions for your international flights.

Checked Luggage – General

Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).

Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.

Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.

Tauck luggage tags will be provided by your Tauck Director on Day 1 of your itinerary. Please do not attach a Tauck luggage tag to any carry-on items, as the Tauck tags designate luggage that is to be handled and transferred by ground operators and hotel staff during your journey.

Carry-on Luggage - General

Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.

For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.

Health, Safety and Mobility

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS

Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.

If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify Tauck as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.

VACCINATIONS

If you are a resident of another country traveling to or within the U.S., we suggest that contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to obtain information regarding vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases for which you might be at risk when you reach your destination in the U.S. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour "Travelers' Health Hotline" at 800-232-4636 (toll-free in the U.S.). You may also log on to the CDC website by clicking here.

To enjoy this tour, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. The amount of walking you do, however, is at your discretion.

Some of the excursions on this tour are:

  • Whitewater rafting on the Snake River, the journey is roughly 2 hours and requires stepping in and out of an inflatable raft
  • Guided horseback riding on a working cattle ranch, guests are required to show ability to mount/unmount and for safety reasons, a weight restriction of 225 pounds is in place. 

There are no elevators at The Ranch at Ucross or at the Holiday Inn® Cody at Buffalo Bill Village, and while none of the planned activities are especially strenuous or difficult, we urge caution when engaging in activities at high elevations. If you have a heart condition or lung ailment, please consult your physician before you book your trip.

PLEASE NOTE: We regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it. While drinking water is generally safe at all our hotels, bottled water will be available wherever the local water is not fit to drink. We also provide bottled water on the motor coaches.

The Jackson Lake Lodge, Old Faithful Inn and Lake Yellowstone Hotel are all non-smoking hotels and a very large fine will be assessed if it is determined that anyone has smoked while on property.

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS

The restaurants, hotels, caterers and numerous other partners we work with all do their best to accommodate special dietary requests from Tauck guests. However, given the diverse nature of those food providers (from small wineries to grand hotels to world-famous restaurants in more than 70 countries worldwide), some of our partners are better able than others to accommodate such requests. We therefore cannot guarantee that all dietary requests can be accommodated at every meal. Also, please note that where dietary requests can be accommodated, choices will frequently be limited.

Reading List

We have compiled a reading list of recommended books to give you more information about the destinations you will be traveling to on your upcoming journey! You can view the reading list  here .

The high temperatures in the summer months average 70 to 90°F (21 to 32°C) and the lows average 40 to 60°F (4 to 16°C). The overnight temperatures can drop to the freezing point even during the summer at the highest elevations. Rainfall is light to moderate throughout the region. Salt Lake City receives the least amount of rain with an average of less than 1 in (25 mm) per month during summer; Jackson averages 1.5 in (38 mm) and Rapid City averages 2.5 in (63 mm.)

To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov , by clicking here.

What To Pack

Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we've partnered with Necessary Gear who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site .

Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Cool weather at higher elevations or at night will require warmer, layered clothing. For the welcome and farewell receptions, casual resort wear is appropriate; formal wear is never required.

All of our hotels offer valet laundry service for a fee except for the Old Faithful Inn, Lake Yellowstone Hotel and The Ranch at Ucross.

We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, a list of the generic names of your medication, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.

The national park lodges do not have televisions or Internet hook-ups, so bring along a good book to read!

Following is a list of recommended items to pack for your journey to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks:

  • Comfortable walking shoes (VERY IMPORTANT)
  • Casual daytime wear – shorts, slacks, long and short-sleeved shirts
  • Long pants or jeans (long pants and closed-toed shoes are required for the horseback riding)
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
  • A light sweater or jacket for higher elevations or a breezy night
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera, lenses, batteries, memory cards and chargers
  • Lightweight, comfortable, sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in
  • Travel alarm clock/cell phone with alarm functions (many hotels do not have clocks in the rooms
  • Rain poncho and collapsible umbrella
  • Reusable zipper-lock bags or other waterproof bags
  • Daypack for camera equipment
  • Sundries and toiletries that may be difficult to find en route
  • A book or e-reader to read in the evening, or downloaded podcasts or video programs to watch during your free time.
  • Copies of your travel documents that should be secured in the safe in your hotel room while traveling

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