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Black Hills Classic Family

6 NIGHTS for
2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN (ages 11 & under)

$3,525

*Rates are based on 2023 high season.
**All vacations are individually customized to you and your family.

Vacation Highlights: Stay at an Authentic South Dakota Ranch, Visit Badlands National Park, Downtown Historic Rapid City & Hill City, Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway & more!

  • Accomodations

    BH Classic Family 2 nights accommodationsTWO NIGHTS 
    located 6 miles from the headquarters of Badlands National Park and 1 hour east of Rapid City at a 3,000 acre guest ranch. This off-the-beaten-path, family owned B&B offers a relaxing, friendly atmosphere, with unbelievable views. You will stay in a brand new private cabin with 2 queen beds, a set of bunk beds, full bathroom, kitchenette, AC/heat, dining table, BBQ and laundry facilities for your convenience. Ranch amenities and activities include; a fully equipped guest kitchen, game room, movies, wi-fi, viewing porch, hiking, horses, burros, rock and fossil hunting, bon fires, chicken feeding, great conversation and local insight, along with a home cooked breakfast every morning.

     

    BH Classic Family 3 nights accommodationsTHREE NIGHTS
    in the Hill City/Keystone area, just minutes away from Mt. Rushmore at a beautiful resort set amongst the ponderosa pines. Check-into a Premier Room in the lodge with two double beds, A/C, heat, private bathroom, telephone, WIFI, balcony or patio, and cable TV. Your resort also has almost any activity you can imagine: a water park, playgrounds, fishing, pool, game room, mini golf, paddle boat rentals, horseback riding, hayrides, evening movies, variety shows and an evening shuttle to the night lighting ceremony at Mt. Rushmore & Crazy Horse! This location is ideal for seeing all that the southern Black Hills has to offer.

     

    BH Classic Family 1 night accommodationsONE NIGHT
    conveniently located right off of Interstate 90 with easy access to the Rapid City Regional Airport at a brand new hotel featuring South Dakota’s largest indoor water park!  (Price of admission not included in your stay). Stay in a standard room with two pillow-topped queen beds, microwave, mini-fridge, WI-FI and complimentary breakfast. In addition to the water park, this hotel features a game room, laundry facilities, exercise room, on site restaurant, and business center.

     

     

  • Activities

    BH Classic Family Vacation ChuckwagonHORSE DRAWN CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT
    Travel into the Black Hills National Forest to a picturesque chuck wagon campsite nestled off the beaten path in a remote mountain meadow, with beautiful views of Harney Peak.  Enjoy a fantastic Steak dinner (cooked to order) over an Aspen wood fire, including Dutch oven prepared side dishes, desert and beverages, sit back at a cracklin’ campfire, and listen to a great cowboy music show.

     

    BH Classic Family Vacation Gold MineGOLD PANNING LESSON & MINE TOUR
    This is a rare experience at a very old working gold site with an antique mining museum and modern placer mill. Your admission not only provides a historic tour of the mill, but also gold panning! Your guide will explain the science of gold panning and how to identify other rocks and minerals. Guaranteed to bring home gold! Expect to spend 2-3 hours.



    BH Classic Family Vacation Wildlife ParkWILDLIFE PARK ADMISSION
    Nestled over 250 acres amidst towering pines and along rolling meadows just eight miles south of Rapid City, South Dakota. From the comfort of your vehicle, you can watch as local bears frolic in a pool, climb trees and amble across the road in front of your vehicle. Your three mile drive will also include encounters with elk, reindeer, deer, cougars, bobcats, rocky mountain goats, bighorn sheep, dall sheep & buffalo. You will want to allot approximately 2 hours or more for touring the wildlife park.

     

    BH Classic Family Vacation Trailride2 HOUR INTERPRETIVE TRAIL RIDE
    This is a unique trip for a mature rider who wants to learn about the natural, and cultural history of the region. You will wind through the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve, stopping at points of interest to discuss local history, management of the preserve, wildlife, and various other topics of interest. There is a short hike during this trip. Trip leaders are mature, knowledgeable guides with years of expertise in this field, who are comfortable with people and have life experience in the local area. Ages 12 and up only.

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  • More Details

    Our Triple Park Tour includes recommendations, directions and history for a driving and hiking adventure through the following areas.

    BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK
    Including the Ben Reifel Visitors Center, Wall Drug, the Windows Overlook, the Fossil Exhibit Trail, Yellow Mounds, Pinnacles Overlook and more! [$15 entrance fee]

    CUSTER STATE PARK
    Including the Wildlife Loop, Needles highway, Iron Mountain Road and the pigtail bridges and more! [$15 entrance fee] MT RUSHMORE There is a lot to see and do at Mt Rushmore; a 30 minute Ranger Walk along the Presidential Trail, a 15 minute Sculptors Studio Talk, and a 30 minute audio tour. You might also spend 10-30 minutes visiting the Lakota Heritage Village. [$11 parking fee]

    DEVILS TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT
    A monolith or volcanic neck that rises a dramatic 1267 feet (386 m) above the surrounding terrain. The Tower is sacred to several Native American Plains tribes, including the Lakota, Sioux, Cheyenne and Kiowa. [$10 Admission fee]

    YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
    Including Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Norris Geyser Basin, Old Faithful and more. [$25 Admission fee]

    GRAND TETON NP
    Including Moose, WY, Jenny Lake, Inspiration Point, Native American Museum, Leeks Marina and more. [$25 Admission fee]

    *Please note the cost of entrance is not included in the package price.

Vouchers & Brochures

You will receive vouchers and brochures for all of your accommodations and activities. Check-in quickly with confidence and ease. 
 

Wild West Vacation Folio

Your personalized vacation folio is full of helpful information, vacation documentation and personal recommendations.

Itinerary

We take great pride in providing you a day-by-day itinerary with history of the area, sight seeing, hiking options, dining recommendations and more.

Maps & Directions

We provide city and state maps marked with your route, along with point a-to-b directions for every step of the way.

Extras

From what to pack for you Wild West Vacation to special events listings to area guidebooks, we've got you covered. 

We guarantee this package will provide amazing scenery, educational and historic adventures, clean and comfortable accommodations, relaxing family fun and stress-free planning. Accommodations are subject to availability.

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