From the hydrothermal wonders of Yellowstone to the striking peaks of the Teton mountain range to the colorfully layered Badlands, discover wide-open landscapes and fascinating natural features on this nine-day tour. In addition to these three beautiful national parks, we’ll also see impressive monuments and poignant historic sites from the early years of our country’s history as we travel through South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah.

July 15-23, 2026

 

Itinerary Highlights:

• Yellowstone National Park
• Grand Teton National Park
• Badlands National Park
• Daytime and nighttime visits to Mount Rushmore
• Crazy Horse Memorial
• Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
• Buffalo Bill Center of the West
• Dances With Wolves movie set
• Cowboy dinner
• Salt Lake City tour

 

Package Includes:

• Round-trip airfare from Raleigh-Durham International Airport or Charlotte Douglas International Airport
• Eight nights’ hotel accommodations
• 12 meals: eight breakfasts and four dinners
• All sightseeing and admissions per itinerary
• Deluxe motor coach transportation
• Professional tour director
• Our State host
• Two wine and beer receptions
• Hotel transfers
• Baggage handling at hotels

 

Accommodations:

• Three nights in Rapid City, South Dakota: Holiday Inn Downtown or The Rushmore Hotel & Suites
• One night in Billings, Montana: DoubleTree by Hilton
• Two nights in West Yellowstone, Wyoming: Holiday Inn, Grey Wolf Inn & Suites, or Yellowstone Park Hotel
• One night in Jackson, Wyoming: Hampton Inn
• One night in Salt Lake City, Utah: Hilton, Marriott, or Sheraton

Note: Hotels are subject to change.

 

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Rapid City
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

After touching down in Rapid City, meet your tour director and check into your hotel for a three-night stay. Enjoy a wine and beer reception followed by a welcome dinner with your fellow Our State travelers.

Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Holiday Inn Downtown or The Rushmore Hotel & Suites in Rapid City, South Dakota

 

Day 2: Badlands National Park • Cowboy Cookout
Thursday, July 16, 2026

Start the day with a visit to the unusual Wall Drug Store — founded in 1909 — which became famous for its marketing of free ice water in the 1930s. Now, the 76,000-square-foot roadside attraction includes a restaurant, shops, children’s attractions, and fun photo ops. Next, drive through Badlands National Park. Located between the White and Cheyenne rivers, this area contains spectacular examples of weathering and erosion, fantastic ridges and cliffs, and canyons of varying colors. This evening, visit the Fort Hays Dances With Wolves movie set to see some of the original buildings used in the Oscar-winning film, followed by a cowboy cookout.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Holiday Inn Downtown or The Rushmore Hotel & Suites in Rapid City, South Dakota

 

Day 3: Mount Rushmore • Crazy Horse Memorial
Friday, July 17, 2026

This morning, visit Mount Rushmore, featuring the 60-foot-tall visages of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln carved into the granite mountainside. Continue to the Crazy Horse Memorial, still in progress, where you’ll see the giant mountainside sculpture of the famous American Indian chief astride his steed. Following dinner, experience Mount Rushmore at night to see this national monument beautifully illuminated after dark.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Holiday Inn Downtown or The Rushmore Hotel & Suites in Rapid City, South Dakota

 

Day 4: Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Saturday, July 18, 2026

Journey into Big Sky Country to see the Indian Memorial and Custer National Cemetery at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. In 1876, the 7th Regiment of the U.S. Cavalry — led by Lt. Col. George Custer and their Crow and Arikara scouts — was defeated by warriors of the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes who sought to preserve their way of life on the Northern Plains. Later, a short ride brings you to Montana’s most populous city, Billings, for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton in Billings, Montana

 

Day 5: Buffalo Bill Center of the West • Yellowstone National Park
Sunday, July 19, 2026

Head to Cody, Wyoming — the town named for Buffalo Bill Cody — to visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a museum of Native American culture, natural history, and Western art. Then travel through Yellowstone National Park — the world’s first national park, established in 1872 — to the gateway town of West Yellowstone for a two-night stay. Enjoy dinner on your own this evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Holiday Inn, Grey Wolf Inn & Suites, or Yellowstone Park Hotel in West Yellowstone, Wyoming

 

Day 6: Yellowstone National Park
Monday, July 20, 2026

Spend the day exploring Yellowstone National Park with your tour director. Yellowstone features thundering waterfalls and more than 10,000 hydrothermal features, including geysers, natural hot springs, and mud pots — bubbling hot springs that are acidic enough to dissolve the surrounding rock. Some of the park highlights include Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone Lake, and Yellowstone Canyon. The park is also home to an astounding array of elk, bears, and bison.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Holiday Inn, Grey Wolf Inn & Suites, or Yellowstone Park Hotel in West Yellowstone, Wyoming

 

Day 7: Grand Teton National Park • Jackson
Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Today, travel south through Grand Teton National Park. This 485-square-mile scenic
park features the striking Teton Range — one of the youngest on the continent — as well as lakes, glaciers, wildlife, and snowfields. Later, arrive in the cowboy town of Jackson for your overnight stay. Be sure to visit the colorful Million Dollar Cowboy Bar with its saddle-shaped barstools.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hampton Inn in Jackson, Wyoming

 

Day 8: Salt Lake City
Wednesday, July 22, 2026

En route to Utah, wind along the shores of beautiful Bear Lake before climbing the Wasatch Mountains. Then arrive in Salt Lake City, “The City of Saints,” founded by Brigham Young in 1847. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Salt Lake City, including Temple Square, the State Capitol, and the University of Utah — site of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Enjoy a wine and beer reception before the farewell dinner with your fellow Our State travelers.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Hilton, Marriott, or Sheraton in Salt Lake City, Utah

 

Day 9: Departure
Thursday, July 23, 2026

Head to the airport to depart from Salt Lake City filled with wonderful memories of your experience. Want to share your memories with other travelers? Post your favorite pictures in the Our State Travel Club Facebook group!

Meals: Breakfast

 

Tour Rates:

Discounted rate*: $4,799 per person (based on double occupancy)
Regular rate: $4,899 per person (based on double occupancy)
Single rate: $6,324 ($6,224 with booking discount*)

Click here for information on payment schedule, cancellation policy, and trip insurance.

*Make your final payment by check and receive a booking discount of $100 per person.

 

For Reservations & More Information:

Premier World Discovery
Melissa Grant
(877) 953-8687, ext. 238 (Pacific Time)
mgrant@premierworlddiscovery.com

Online booking option: Click here and use booking number 202381 to make your deposit online.

This tour is rated Activity Level 3 of 4 — Active. For more information on physical requirements and what to expect on an Our State trip, click here.