FRONTIER Rails and Tales: Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone and WIld West Towns

A landscape of green forested hills under a blue sky with scattered white clouds, and a geothermal area with steaming ground in the foreground.

A relaxing, edifying ride through America’s most historic National Parks.

Trace the great sweep of the American West in a journey designed for comfort, beauty, and unhurried discovery. From the alpine serenity of Grand Teton National Park, including a cruise across Jenny Lake’s mirrored peaks, to the geothermal drama of Yellowstone National Park–every day unfolds graciously amid spellbinding natural scenery. Witness Old Faithful, explore the Yellowstones’ Upper and Lower Loops, and stand in awe before the ever-magnificent Grand Canyon. In the Black Hills, the incomprehensible artistry of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial leaves a life-long impression.


Close-up view of Mount Rushmore, featuring the carved faces of four U.S. presidents in the mountain, surrounded by trees and rocky terrain.

THE UNCOMMON WILD WEST JOURNEY

  • Grand Tapestry of the West: From the jagged Grand Tetons to the geothermal surprises of Yellowstone to a heartstopping view of the great Grand Canyon, this journey weaves together the region’s must-see National Parks.

  • Spirits of the Frontier: Stand before the enduring legacies of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial, then immerse yourself in the wild west stories of Calamity Jane, Buffalo Bill and Bill Hickok across Deadwood, SD and Cody, WY. 

  • Deluxe, intimate, unbothered site seeing: This small group tour has a maximum of 14 travelers, so you’ll make new friends, avoid throngs of other tourists, and drink in all that nature has to offer.

  • Travel with confidence on a fully escorted, expert-guided journey, and knowing all sightseeing, admissions, and transfers are seamlessly arranged from beginning to end.

  • Deluxe, small group touring of no more than 14 travelers.

  • Start off with a comfortable introduction in Salt Lake City, before unhurriedly venturing into the great landscapes ahead.

  • Settle into thoughtfully paced stays of two-plus nights in key destinations, allowing you to absorb each place without rush or repetition.

  • Explore Grand Teton National Park in depth, including a scenic cruise across Jenny Lake framed by soaring peaks.

  • Spend two immersive days in Yellowstone National Park,
    featuring Old Faithful, the Upper and Lower Loops, and the dramatic Grand Canyon.

  • Enjoy a memorable evening in Cody, WY with a classic chuckwagon dinner and a visit to the renowned Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

  • Delve into the spirit of the Black Hills with a three-night stay in Deadwood, SD, including visits to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial.

  • Encounter wildlife close up in Custer State Park, and enjoy a nostalgic ride aboard the historic Black Hills Central Railroad.

  • Savor the journey with many included meals, featuring regional flavors and memorable settings throughout.

  • Travel in rare style with small group deluxe touring with no more than 14 lucky travellers.

Tour Highlights

Scenic view of a lake with calm water, surrounded by trees, mountains in the background, and a partly cloudy blue sky.
A man wearing a baseball cap and plaid shirt looking out the window of a vintage train car as the train travels through a lush green landscape on a sunny day.
Colorful hot spring with rainbow-colored water surrounded by forest and steam rising from the surface.

2026 & 2027 JOURNEY Dates & PRICING

2026: August 30 - September 7
2027: June 28 - July 6
2027: August 30 - September 7
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