Day 1 – Welcome Aboard

Depart St. Louis by motorcoach this morning and travel westbound across the ‘Show-Me State’. We will make breaks and a stop for lunch along the way. After checking into our hotel in Council Bluffs/Omaha, NE, join us for a warm Welcome Dinner - a perfect chance to mingle with your fellow travelers. (D)

Day 2 – Dignity Sculpture and Dinner

Welcome to majestic South Dakota – with one of the most diverse landscapes and cultures, there is so much to explore! Drive across the northern Plains into cowboy country. You will visit the gorgeous Dignity Sculpture after lunch. Take in the spectacular views of the Missouri River Valley under the shadow of this giant piece of art! Tonight, enjoy a fabulous welcome dinner with the group before heading back to your hotel for a night of rest before embarking on your Rushmore adventure tomorrow! (B, D)

Day 3 – Crazy Horse, Keystone, Mt. Rushmore, and the 1880 Black Hills Train Ride

It wouldn’t be a trip if we didn’t take some time to admire the amazing artistry and history of Crazy Horse, where you’ll have a private tour! Enjoy lunch in Keystone, where you can explore chainsaw art, museums, and more. You’ll even have the chance to take a ride on the classic 1880 Black Hills Train. This evening, spend time at Mt. Rushmore, a modern marvel, with dinner included at the park! (B, D)

Day 4 – Buffalo Round Up and The Cowboy Dinner & Show

In the morning, you’ll witness an unforgettable Wild West spectacle as the cowboys and cowgirls saddle up to drive a herd of more than 1,300 buffalo across the open prairie. The Buffalo Roundup is the pinnacle of everything you will discover. From your hillside viewing area, you can feel the ground tremble and hear the thunder of hooves as the massive animals surge past, a once-in-a-lifetime sight set against the rolling hills and pine-covered ridges of the Black Hills. After the roundup, join your fellow travelers for a festive Black Hills farewell dinner and an entertaining show that celebrates the spirit of the West.(B,D)

Day 5 – Badlands National Park Tour

After breakfast, immerse yourself in the natural wonder of Badlands National Park, winding along scenic roads to admire rugged buttes, colorful spires, and expansive prairie, while keeping an eye out for wildlife such as bison, bighorn sheep, and prairie dogs. Once you’ve had your fill of this otherworldly terrain, travel east and stop in the Chamberlain area for a chance to stretch your legs and enjoy a leisurely lunch — perhaps taking in a view of the Missouri River or browsing a local museum. By mid-afternoon, you’ll arrive in Sioux Falls, where you’ll visit the city’s namesake cascade at Falls Park, watching the Big Sioux River tumble over slabs of pink quartzite and taking plenty of photos at the observation tower. Cap the day with a festive dinner at a nearby restaurant and a bit of free time to explore the town’s charming downtown shops and sculptures before turning in for a restful night. (B,D)

Day 6 – Trinity Heights, Palmer's Old Time Candy

Today, enjoy a big breakfast before heading out. Your first stop is Trinity Heights, offering more than two dozen shrines, memorial garden spots, and quiet corners for reflection amidst 16 acres of spacious walkways and soft green spaces. Next, it's Palmer's Old Time Candy, a fun stop to find some of your favorite sweets from a time gone by! By late afternoon, we return to the Council Bluffs/Omaha, NE area for our comfortable overnight accommodations. (B)

Day 7 – Returning Home

Today, enjoy breakfast at the hotel before following south along the Missouri River — back into Missouri and east into St. Louis. You’ll arrive back home having experienced the majesty of the Great American Buffalo Roundup and South Dakota! It is a memory you won’t soon forget! (B)

By Air: You will return to St. Louis on your non-stop morning flight from Omaha.