PINEDALE CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
From Presidential Granite to Geyser Basins: A Private 7–9 Day Journey from Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone
A customizable 7–9 day private tour linking Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone with expert guides, gourmet picnics, and small-group service.
From Presidential Granite to Geyser Basins: A Private 7–9 Day Journey from Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone.
This private Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone tour unfolds over 7 to 9 days, pairing iconic Western landscapes with world-class service: raised-roof sightseeing vans, expert guides, professional spotting scopes and binoculars, gourmet picnic lunches and comfortable, included lodging to make extended park time effortless.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
World-class logistics and field support
Teton Excursions outfits each private tour with raised-roof sightseeing vans, professional spotting scopes and binoculars for every guest, field guides and bird ID books, plus gourmet picnic-style lunches and snacks—allowing you to be in the field without fuss.
A sweep of iconic national-park terrain
The itinerary connects Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone, giving travelers sustained access to the region’s dramatic geology and abundant wildlife across multiple days and comfortable overnights.
Custom, private routing between landmark parks
This is a fully arranged private tour that starts in Rapid City, SD, or Jackson Hole, WY, and is tailored for 7, 8 or 9 days—making it a flexible option for travelers who want a concentrated national-park circuit.
What the day feels like
How the trip feels
Over the course of a week-plus, you move deliberately from the sculpted faces of Mount Rushmore toward Yellowstone’s thermal basins and wildlife corridors, traveling in a raised-roof van, pausing for expert-led viewing with spotting scopes, and breaking for gourmet picnic lunches—an itinerary arranged and paced by guides who handle the logistics so you can focus on the country outside the windows.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip fits (and what to know about group and lodging arrangements).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pack layers for variable mountain weather; the operator supplies professional spotting scopes and binoculars, field guides and kids’ activity books. Park entrance fees, alcohol, and optional side excursions (for example rodeo or rafting) are not included.
The tour includes transportation in a raised-roof sightseeing van, gourmet picnic-style lunches, snacks and water, all lodging based on double occupancy, and running-water bathrooms available throughout the day.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs 7, 8, or 9 days depending on your booking.
Where does the tour start?
The tour can start in Rapid City, South Dakota, or Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
How large are the groups?
Maximum group size is 10 participants.
What’s included in the price?
Included are transportation in a raised-roof sightseeing van, use of spotting scopes and binoculars, gourmet picnic lunches, field guides and kids’ activity books, and lodging (based on double occupancy); park entrance fees and alcohol are not included.
How do I get pricing and availability?
You must contact the operator for availability and pricing; price varies based on tour length and lodging options.
Are optional activities included?
Optional side excursions—such as a rodeo or rafting—are not included and would be arranged separately.