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MAGICAL BLACK HILLS MAJESTY |
| Aug. 23rd -27th, 2010 | 5 Days / 4 Nights | |
| Double $695.00 pp | Triple $665.00 pp | Quad $645.00 pp |
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Experience the history and heritage of South Dakota from buffalo and Indians to gunfighters and sculptors, and the magnificent Mount Rushmore Monument. South Dakota has it all from Crazy Horse, Caves, Mammoth Site Creatures, Cowboys and Bears! Grab your coat and get your hat, friends and family and join us for an incredible experience! |
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ITINERARY Day 1, Monday, August 23rd - Your day begins with an included continental breakfast (juice, milk and pastries) as you depart the Wasatch Front. Photo and lunch stops will be along the way. Your day ends in Cheyenne, WY for your fine dinner delight including a surprise or two! (CB & D) Day 2, Tuesday, August 24th - Following an included continental breakfast, a stop will be made at the fascinating MAMMOTH SITE, a museum and paleontological site near Hot Springs, SD. It is not just a window into the past – it’s as close to being a true time machine as you’ll find! Some of the best ice-age fossils on the planet are on permanent display here, and yours to enjoy! The WIND CAVE in Wyoming has just what you’d expect – plenty of wind! This cave is full of crystals, underground formations and chambers, boxing, the “Garden of Eden” and the “Dungeon.” Be ready to hike by electric light, candlelight, or headlamp. Yes, there is also an elevator for those who wish to use it. Above ground, enjoy rolling prairies, cool rock formations, gorgeous pine forests, bison, elk, pronghorn, mule deer, coyotes, and prairie dogs. |
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You will check into your hotel for the next two evenings and then it is off to the breathtaking MT. RUSHMORE NATIONAL MONUMENT! It is a majestic work of art and a patriotic symbol recognized around the world. Idaho native, (no, not Palmer), Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mt. Rushmore, was 60 years “young” before he ever saw the rock we now call Rushmore. Of |
| his colossal task, Borglum said, “We will build a monument so high and so far away that it will not pay future generations to tear it down.” Dinner is included tonight. |
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Day 3, Wednesday, August 25th – Breakfast is included again this morning and lunch is on your own. Your first stop today is the CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL. The face of the Lakota leader has emerged as the world’s largest mountain carving. When completed, the carving will stand 563 feet high and 641 feet long. When HENRY STANDING BEAR invited sculptor Korzog |
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| Ziologkowski to the Black Hills to carve CRAZY HORSE, he stated, “My fellow chiefs and I would like the white man to know the red man had great heroes too!” Then ‘All Aboard’ the 1880 TRAIN for a twenty mile journey from Hill City to Keystone, SD on a vintage train like the ones that helped settle the great American West! Watch out for the fascinating TV and movie sets located in the dense forest along your trek!
Your next stop is a unique drive through BEAR COUNTRY. You are promised to see black bear, grizzlies, and other animals native to the hills. A “must see” walk through Baby Land allows you to view bear cubs, wolves, cougars, bobcats and many other animals. Check out the fabulous gift shop! Bring your appetite with you for a famous Black Hills funtastic dinner/show! Following dinner, you return to CRAZY HORSE for an awesome illumination show of the monument. (B & DINNER- ENTERTAINMENT) Day 4, Thursday, August 26th – After breakfast your adventure to Casper, WY is full of sightseeing and fun, fun, fun on the coach. Then, do we have a fun evening planned for you full of mystery, surprises, and what more can we say? (B & D) |
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Day 5, Friday, August 27th – After an included deluxe continental breakfast, sit back and reflect on the past few days of your journey through time and history. A short rest stop will be made at the historic 193 feet high INDEPENDENCE ROCK, known as the “Register of the Desert”, and records more than 50,000 pioneer names such as Jim Bridger. The Oregon, |
| Mormon, California and PONY EXPRESS trails come together at the Mormon Handcart Visitor Center near the famous Devil’s Gate, a major landmark. Also on site is the Sun Ranch Museum open for your viewing. Your journey continues to the Wasatch Front returning late afternoon. Hopefully, you now have a greater appreciation of those who have gone before you and blazed the Wild, Wild, West on the western frontier. (CB)
TOUR INCLUDES
HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION Click on the button below to display this tour's on-line reservation form. Complete the form and then click the Send button to send your reservation information to Hyde's Encore Tours and Travel. But remember, your reservation is not confirmed until we receive your deposit payment. Please send your $100.00 per person deposit to secure your reservation. Final payment is due on or before July 22, 2010. Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis and cannot be accepted without a deposit. Cancellations made prior to 75 days before the tour date are fully refundable with the exception of cancellation and medical insurance, which are non-refundable.
Terms and Conditions Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and cannot be accepted without a deposit. Hyde's Encore Tours and Travel acts only as an agent for the tour patrons in arranging for transportation, lodging, sightseeing, or any other services; and assume no liability for damage, loss, delay, injury , or accident due to any act of default on the part of any company or person engaged in providing transportation, lodging, sightseeing, or any other services which are part of this tour. While every effort will be made to adhere to the specifics in this publication, certain circumstances may necessitate alterations; therefore, all costs, fares, taxes, and all other information contained herein are subject to change without notice. Payment of tour signifies acceptance of above state conditions. Attention: If special assistance is required, tour patrons are advised to have a partner along who can assist them. This will make the tour more comfortable for you and our other travel friends. Smoking on buses is not permitted. However, adequate rest stops will be made. Cancellations Cancellations made prior to 75 days before the tour date are fully refundable with the exception of cancellation and medical insurance, which are non-refundable. |
