Dakotas Frontier

DAY 1: WELCOME TO RAPID CITY!

Arrive in Rapid City, SD, and join your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a welcome dinner. D

DAY 2: BADLANDS, MOUNT RUSHMORE

Join a morning guided tour through incomparable Badlands National Park, a geologic wonder filled with dramatic spires, roaming wildlife, and one of America’s richest fossil beds. Visit Wall Drug, an iconic stop for road trippers since 1931 with plenty of shopping, food, and of course, “free ice water.” Cap the day with a memorable stop at Mount Rushmore to see some of our country’s greatest presidents forever etched in stone. B, L

DAY 3: BUFFALO ROUNDUP

Rise early and travel to Custer State Park for a day you’ll never forget! Watch as cowboys and cowgirls “Roundup” nearly 1,500 bison across the rolling hills of western South Dakota. Feel the ground awaken with the thunder of the stampeding herd. Occurring just once each year, the Roundup is a critical management tool for maintaining the health of Custer’s bison. Enjoy a catered dinner at the Journey Museum including a special Native American cultural performance. B, D

DAY 4: VORE BUFFALO JUMP, DEVILS TOWER

Depart Rapid City and head north for a stop at the Vore Buffalo Jump, one of the most important archaeological sites connected to prehistoric Plains Indian cultures. Continue to America’s first national monument, Devils Tower, an impressive monolith rising almost 900 feet out of the plains of Eastern Wyoming. Arrive in Medora, ND for dinner and a 2-night stay at the Rough Rider Hotel. B, D

DAY 5: MEDORA

Spend the day in the town that helped shape Theodore Roosevelt into an American icon. Take a guided tour of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, where rugged badlands, roaming bison, and wild horses capture the spirit of the American frontier. Experience the brand-new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library on a guided tour. This evening, enjoy a fun-filled western-themed performance at a Medora theater (show TBD). B, D

DAY 6: DEADWOOD

Travel to historic Deadwood and step into the stories of the Old West. Hear tales of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane during the Mount Moriah Cemetery Tour, then visit Tatanka: Story of the Bison for a deeper look at the connection between the Lakota Nation and the North American plains bison. Return to Rapid City this evening for a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. B, D

DAY 7: RETURN HOME

Head home with unforgettable memories of rugged landscapes, frontier legends, and the spirit of the American West. B

ACCOMMODATIONS
Night 1: Fairfield Inn, Rapid City, SD (or similar)
Nights 2-3: Rough Rider Hotel, Medora, ND
Nights 4-6: Fairfield Inn, Rapid City, SD

Departure Cities:

• St. Louis
• Kansas City

Depart: September 22, 2027
Return: September 28, 2027

Price per person:

• DB $3,199
• TP/QD $2,949
• SG $3,959
  

Price per person includes roundtrip airfare from STL, MCI. Please call for other gateway cities.

Other General Information
Tour Communications: You will receive three key communications leading up to your tour:

• Get Ready: Your email confirmation and initial tour information, sent after you register.
• Get Set: An email with additional tour details, sent approximately two months before departure.
• Go: Your final trip documents, mailed via USPS approximately three to four weeks before departure. This packet will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags, and final departure information.

Travel Protection: Travel Protection is optional but highly recommended and may be purchased until the day before departure. Sunrise Tours offers plans through battleface. Additional information will be included with your Get Ready email and can also be found HERE.

Inclusions: Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes:

• A professional Sunrise Tour Director
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Local step-on guides, including gratuities
• International tour guide gratuities when specified for the individual tour
• Deluxe motorcoach transportation with an onboard restroom
• Admission to activities and events as indicated
• Airfare from designated airports
• Transportation to and from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*
• Luggage handling at hotels when available

Gratuities: We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver is $6 to $10 per person, per day of the tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers also appreciate gratuities for excellent service, with a suggested amount of $5 per person. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or distribute gratuity envelopes.

Refreshments: We are happy to provide refreshments on most motorcoach travel days. We also recommend bringing a refillable water bottle to help you stay hydrated throughout your tour.

Pickup Points: If fewer than four travelers request a particular pickup point, we may ask those guests to select another available pickup location. Travelers are also welcome to join a tour from a city that is not listed as a departure point. Please contact our friendly reservations team to discuss available arrangements. For departure cities not listed, airfare is typically $100 more than the published fare for domestic tours and $200 more for international tours.

TSA PreCheck and Airline Rewards Numbers: TSA PreCheck, Known Traveler Numbers, and airline rewards numbers must be provided to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure. Numbers received after this deadline may not be applied to your reservation.

Airline Seating: Preferred seating may not be available with group airfare. In some cases, seats are not assigned until travelers arrive at the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy-class seat but does not include advance seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available for an additional cost.

Motorcoach Capacity and Seating: To provide one of the most comfortable motorcoach experiences in the industry, Sunrise Tours generally limits motorcoaches to 80% capacity. This allows for a maximum of 44 passengers on a motorcoach designed to accommodate 55. Sunrise Tours reserves the right to amend this practice. Your Tour Director will rotate motorcoach seating each day of the tour. Payment of a single-occupancy fare does not guarantee two motorcoach seats, and you may be seated beside another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.

Terms and Conditions
Please refer to our policies HERE for more information on our terms and conditions.