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South Dakota & the Badlands
Tuesday 18 June 2013 to Tuesday 25 June 2013
£2014 per person. Single Room Supplement, Early Booking Discounts and alternative dates and prices available on request.
© Badlands - Collette Worldwide Holidays
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© Tanka Tanka - Collette Worldwide Holidays
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© Mount Rushmore - Collette Worldwide Holidays
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Highlights include 1880 Steam Train, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Deadwood, Hot Springs, Badlands National Park, Wall Drug Store. Last few seats available!
Day 1: Rapid City, South Dakota - Tour Begins
Rapid City is the gateway to some of the most intriguing and beautiful attractions in America. Experience the authentic west when you visit the inspirational memorials of spectacular Mt. Rushmore and visionary Crazy Horse. Delight in the tranquility of the Black Hills, Badlands and Custer State Park. Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Rapid City - Keystone - Rapid City
Travel back to a time when steam locomotives and railroads were the primary form of transportation in America. Your journey between Hill City and Keystone on an 1880's train transforms you into an early American riding the rails in hopes of finding a new future. Later, a short ride brings you to Mount Rushmore, whose four figures carved in stone represent the first 150 years of American history. Stroll along the Presidential Trail, providing the closest access to the sculpture. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 3: Rapid City - Crazy Horse - Custer - Rapid City
Today you visit Crazy Horse Memorial, the world's largest sculpture still in progress. The memorial includes the Indian Museum of North America, Native American Cultural centre, the sculptor's studio, and an orientation centre and theatres. Many Native American artists and craftspeople create their works at the memorial and are on hand to discuss the influence of their culture on their art. Then, travel through 14 miles of magnificent rock formations on the Needle Highway*. Its curving rock tunnels and steep rock spires provide a breathtaking backdrop. Later, drive through Custer State Park where a band of bighorn sheep, a herd of majestic elk, or buffalo may be sighted! Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Rapid City - Deadwood - Rapid City
Learn about Black Hills gold on a tour through Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold and Diamond Factory where you will see skilled artisans handcraft South Dakota's official state jewellery. Then, visit Prairie Edge, a Plains Indian store and museum filled with native art, crafts and jewellery. Created by hand, their work remains faithful to the Plains Indian spirit and tradition. Next, travel to Deadwood, a rollicking, rambling western town named as a national historic landmark. Authentic recreations of turn-of-the-century street lamps light the way through accurately restored architecture. Upon arrival, a local guide will introduce you to the history of the city including a visit to Mount Moriah Cemetery and Kevin Costner's TaTanka: 'Story of the Bison', an interpretive centre that depicts the relationship of bison and man through interactive exhibits. Journey through an authentic Lakota encampment where everything from tepees to live Lakota interpreters offers a snapshot of Indian life during the height of the buffalo culture in 1840. Enjoy time at leisure in Deadwood where gold, gambling and gunpowder were the three key ingredients that created this town in 1876. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Rapid City - Hot Springs - Rapid City
Today, travel to Hot Springs to see the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary to view America as it was 300 years ago. Experience a guided tour through part of this endless prairie of 11,000 acres, where over 400 wild horses run free. You will also see Indian petroglyphs over 10,000 years old, a prairie dog town, an authentic Native American Sun Dance site, and the movie set from the classic, Crazy Horse. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 6: Rapid City - Badlands - Wall - Rapid City
Start your day with a visit to Badlands National Park. Upon arrival, make a stop at the visitor's centre to view its informative exhibits and displays as well as see a video introducing you to this area. The Badlands loop is a marvel of vibrant colours and rock formations caused by mineral deposits. Next, enjoy a stop at Wall Drug, an authentic store from 1936, where there is time for lunch and browsing. This evening, enjoy a wonderful dinner at the K Bar S Lodge, nestled in the woods of Keystone. The comforts of home and warm hospitality combine with fine food, good drink and plenty of interesting conversation with your hosts. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Rapid City - Overnight Flight
Today breakfast will be included.
Day 8: Arrive UK and Home
Please Note:
In order to fully participate in the activities scheduled on Day 1, a pre night may be required. Please enquire at the time of booking.
* The drive through Needle Highway is not available on departures prior to mid-May or departures after mid-September.
This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
PASSPORTS & VISAS
Obtaining the proper proof of citizenship for entry to destination countries is the responsibility of each client.
A valid 10 year machine readable passport is required for each individual travelling outside of the United Kingdom. Passports must be valid for at least eight months beyond the return date from the destination. Upon request, we can forward a visa application from a recommended visa service.
As some countries require your passport to be kept with you at all times as a form of identity, please ensure you keep it on your person in a safe and secure place. If your chosen destination does not require you to carry your passport, please ensure you leave it in a secure place, such as a hotel safety deposit box.
It is sensible to keep a separate note of your passport number and date of issue, therefore we recommend that our clients travelling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. These should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your chosen emergency contact. Please remember to complete the details of two relatives or friends who may be contacted in an emergency on the inside back cover of your passport.
Deposits are non-refundable. 60 - 29 days prior to departure: Cancellation fee of 50% of total price. 28 - 15 days prior to departure: Cancellation fee of 60% of total price. 14 - 8 days prior to departure: Cancellation fee of 75% of total price. 7 - 4 days prior to departure: Cancellation fee of 90% of total price. 3 days prior to departure or later: Cancellation fee of 100% of total price. For ocean/river cruises and holidays to Antarctica deposits are non-refundable. Balance due date to 90 days prior to departure: Cancellation fee of 50% of total price. 89-40 days prior to departure: Cancellation fee of 60% of total price. 44-21 days prior to departure: Cancellation fee of 75% of total price. 20-8 days prior to departure: Cancellation fee of 80% of total price. 7 - 4 days prior to departure: Cancellation fee of 90% of total price. 3 days prior to departure or later: Cancellation fee of 100% of total price.
This holiday is operated by Collette Worldwide Holidays Adventure Unlimited Inc. t/a Collette Worldwide Holidays. Registered in England No: BR003101. This air holiday package is ATOL protected, since we hold an Air Travel Organiser's License granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 4832. Please see our booking conditions for more information. Our booking conditions are available from your group organiser or by contacting Collette Worldwide Holidays.
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