Explore some of America’s most iconic landscapes on this 11-day journey through Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and the Dakotas. From the soaring peaks of Rocky Mountain and Grand Tetons National Parks to the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone and the dramatic formations of the Badlands, each day is filled with unforgettable sights. Travelers will also experience historic attractions like the Buffalo Bill Center, Mount Rushmore, and the Corn Palace. It’s a scenic and welcoming adventure ideal for anyone who enjoys national parks, wildlife, and classic Americana road travel.
• June 10 – June 20, 2026
• June 12 – June 22, 2026
• July 23 – Aug 2, 2026
Primarily a travel day. Drive past the Giant Wind Farms and Flint Hills of Kansas. Visit the Kansas State Capitol, noted for its architecture and historic significance. Overnight in Salina, KS.
Visit Burlington’s Old Town Museum, featuring historic buildings, exhibits, and an 1880s-style Main Street showcasing antique farm equipment and interactive displays. Overnight in Firestone, CO.
Travel through Rocky Mountain National Park and cross the Continental Divide. Expect mountain views over 12,000 ft and possible wildlife sightings. Overnight in Craig, CO.
Visit Dinosaur National Monument, where paleontologists uncovered thousands of bones. View rock formations, mountains, and canyons. Drive through Flaming Gorge on the way to Pinedale, WY. Overnight in Pinedale.
Drive through Grand Tetons National Park, enjoying views of mountains and lakes. Arrive in Yellowstone National Park later in the day, visiting Old Faithful Geyser and the Old Faithful Inn. Overnight in West Yellowstone, MT.
Drive through the center of Yellowstone National Park, seeing geysers, paint pots, waterfalls, and wildlife. Continue to Cody, WY for the night.
Spend the morning in Cody, WY at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, home to multiple museums and vintage weapon collections. Afternoon scenic drive over the Big Horn Mountain Range to Gillette, WY. Overnight in Gillette.
See the Crazy Horse Monument and enjoy lunch before time to shop in Keystone or Hill City, SD. Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, then retire for the night in Keystone, SD.
Stop at Wall Drug before driving through Badlands National Park, known for fossil beds, wildlife, and dramatic landscapes. Overnight in Chamberlain, SD.
Visit the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD. Continue toward Missouri with stops at: • Sioux Falls, SD (waterfalls) • Council Bluffs, IA • Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph, MO Return home on Day 11.
These cross country trips are designed so that you can see and do a lot of things in a relatively short time. We use custom built full size touring coaches which are designed to accommodate 22 passengers very comfortably with a lot of special amenities. Some of these amenities include card tables for the avid players, a kitchen, wi-fi, 110 volt outlets, and a couch in the back. Just being able to get up and walk around or lie down and take a nap is a great advantage. We also prepare hot lunches on board and carry our own tables and chairs so we can have picnics at some of the most beautiful places in America. The idea is to create a “family” atmosphere which is easy to do with so few people on each tour. These are not ordinary bus trips.
On all the trips, except those with special exclusions, we have vans pick up passengers within 130 travel miles of Rolla and then meet up with the motorcoach to head out toward the destination (see next section for more details). Each day we will typically see or do one thing in the morning and then another in the afternoon. Since there is so much to see and do, we usually depart by 8:00 am and arrive at our destination city around 6:00 pm that evening. Dinner is on your own; however, we will drive to a neighborhood restaurant if there’s not one very near the hotel. On the last day, we arrive back in Missouri in the late afternoon. If we picked you up, we will take you back home, and everyone else will go to Rolla to get their car.
The price of each trip includes the motorcoach, lodging, hotel breakfasts, lunches and the cost of all venues shown. It also includes the shuttle to and from your home if you live within 130 travel miles from Rolla (if there are several people at the same location, this 130 mile criteria will be extended). Everyone living outside the 130 miles receive a $100 discount. If you live inside 130 miles and choose to drive to Rolla, you will receive a $50 discount.
The price is based on two persons per room. If four people share a room, the price will be reduced by the cost of the saved room divided by four. If you would like your own room, please call our office for a quote. To reserve a seat, you must send a $200 deposit per person. The remainder is due 45 days prior to the trip. The price does not include gratuity for the driver and hostess.
If you cancel more than 45 days prior to the beginning of the trip, you will receive back all but a $50 per person processing fee and any credit card fees that may apply. If you cancel between 45 and 15 days prior, you will receive a 50% refund. If we are able to fill the spot you vacated, you will receive back all of your money except credit card and processing fees. If you have to cancel less than 15 days prior or have to leave during the trip, you will receive a refund of any hotel costs and venues we are able to cancel. If you want a cancellation waiver to cover the potential loss if you have to cancel inside of 45 days, the cost is $100 per person (or $75 for the 5/6 day tours). Our cancellation waiver provides no coverage once the trip begins. If you have previously been on 5 or more of our tours, you will receive the cancellation waiver at no cost.
**Itineraries and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to circumstances beyond our control. Every effort will be made to operate tours as planned, but alterations may occur after the itinerary has been published.**
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