Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel this morning.  Following breakfast we depart via Motor Coach for a day of touring.  Included today: The Borglum Historical Center.  We’ll discover Gutzon Borglum, artist and extraordinary individual, as we delve into the mind, life and historical events of the man who at age 60 began carving Mt. Rushmore, a Shrine of Democracy.  Mount Rushmore National Memorial -- Carved by Borglum high up among the clouds to signify the principles and ideals of America,  the four presidents commemorated here contributed to the essence of democracy held sacred in the Constitution of the United States of America.  Simply breathtaking and awe-inspiring. Lunch today is an all-you-can-eat buffet at Heritage Village. Next, its on to Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest mountain sculpture still in progress.  Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski started the Memorial in 1948 to honor the culture, tradition and living heritage of North American Indians.  Eight of his children continue his work today.  As we make our way back towards Rapid City, we’ll travel through Custer State Park, one of America’s premiere preserves (buffalo herds) and Needles Highway a magnificent scenic mountain road winding through the imposing landscapes of the central Black Hills. With bizarre rock pinnacles and the fairytale Sylvan Lake, spectacular views abound and the drive-through tunnels create a memorable experience. Dinner this evening is included.  After dinner we return to Mt. Rushmore for a fabulous nighttime view of the Presidents!  (B,L, D)

Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel.  We depart for touring beginning with the breathtaking Loop Drive of the forbidding landscape of  Badlands National Park.  With ragged ridges, chiseled spires and deep canyons ravaged by eons of wind and rain, the badlands seem eerily unwordly. Despite the extreme weather and desert-like wilderness, the park is home to an array of wildlife, from herds of free-roaming bison and antelope, to big horn sheep, swift fox and the black-footed ferret, the most endangered land mammal in North America. This is some of the most remarkable landscape in the world and we will make stops including the Visitor Center for incredible picture taking opportunities.  Lunch today , on our own, is in the small town of Wall (population 800). Expect a hearty welcome as it is also home of the world’s most famous drug store. Tonight enjoy our included Fort Hays Chuckwaggon Show.  (B,D)

After Breakfast we for the wonderful scenery of Montana.  Along the way we will stop at Littl Bighorn Battlefield.  This area memorializes the U.S. Army’s 7th Cavalry and the Sioux and Cheyenne in one of the Indian’s last armed efforts to preserve their way of life. Here on June 25 and 26 of 1876, 263 soldiers, including Lt. Col. George A. Custer and attached personnel of the U.S. Army, died fighting several thousand Lakota, and Cheyenne warriors. Then it’s onto downtown Billings Montana where we’ll enjoy our included lunch and see one of the local breweries that Montana has become known for.  We then head to the highly acclaimed resort of Big Sky, Montana.  We’ll check into our resort hotel and settle in before our included dinner this evening.  Then sit back and relax, taking in the fresh, clean, mountain air of Montana.  At a base elevation of 7,500 ft above sea level we’re in a whole different world! (D)

Wake up this morning refreshed and ready to begin an adventurous day.  Enjoy your included breakfast to get the day started off right.  After breakfast we head off for our whitewater rafting adventure.  This fantastic three hour adventure is a thrill of a lifetime.  Not sure how exciting or wet you want to get, no problem.  Our scenic float tour offers a gentle ride gliding through the shadows of Lone Mountain, meandering through the upper canyon of the Gallatin River where we may even come upon deer, elk, moose, or a bear.  For those with a more adventurous spirit some true whitewater rafting is available for a few good soakings as we plunge through some of the famous rapids.  Don’t worry you can always exit the river at any point during the trip as vehicles follow us the whole way down the river.  Enjoy some lunch on our own today before we begin with our second adventure...the Lone Peak Expedition.  The ultimate scenic view and high point of your summer is at the top of Lone Peak in Big Sky Montana.  The Basecamp to Yellowstone is proud to present the experience of a lifetime to stand at an 11,166 ft. summit and view two national parks, three states, and many mountain ranges.  You’ll ride to the summit via chair lift, expedition vehicle, and tram with a guide to point out different areas, views, and more. You bring the camera, we’ll provide the binoculars.  This evening enjoy a scrumptious included dinner. (B,D)

Wake up today with another terrific breakfast and get ready for a spectacular adventure.  Today is our day to visit Yellowstone and we mean a Full Day!  Around every corner a new and marvelous landscape awaits the summertime visitor to Yellowstone National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. In the warm months, Yellowstone park comes alive with vegetation, wildlife and the same stunning panoramas that moved early explorers to declare Yellowstone “The greatest marvel we have yet met with.” In Yellowstone the world’s greatest concentration of geysers burble and spout amidst the glorious backdrop of the Gallatin Range.  Our tour includes the lower loop tour encapsulating the most impressive thermal features including the famous Old Faithful, Firehole Falls, the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins, the Upper Falls and South Rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.  Wolves, elk, moose, bears, mountain lions, bighorn sheep, deer and bison are just a few of the many animals that call Yellowstone National Park home. With 67 species of mammals, 2 species of bears, almost 300 species of birds, 16 species of fish, 5 of amphibians and 6 of reptiles, the wildlife viewing in Yellowstone is outstanding!  So pack your cameras, and pack your smiles because this is going to be a great adventure.  Tonight’s Dinner:  Experience a true culinary adventure that screams MONTANA!  Enjoy menu items such as Mixed Game Pot Pie, Cast Iron Seered Red Deer, Pheasant Breast, Duck Breast, Wildgame Meatloaf, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Bison Tenderloin, Elk Rack, Montana Lamb, and so much more.  Don’t worry...those that aren’t as adventurous have plenty of menu options to select from as well.  (B,D) 

This morning feel free to sleep in a little bit before you enjoy your included Breakfast.  After so much adventure the relaxation and fun of Big Sky Resort awaits us.  Enjoy the amenities of the resort that interest you at your own pace.  Want a relaxing day enjoy some time sitting waterfront, or on a paddle boat, or take a canoe out, on Lake Levinsky.  Are you a golfer?  Combine classic links-style golf and the stunning natural beauty of Big Sky country to witness a golf experience like no other: the award winning, scenic 18 hole par 72 golf course at Big Sky Resort. The Arnold Palmer designed course is 6,500 feet above sea level, offering longer drives and spectacular views.  Still not enough options well how about  Zipline Tours, Skeet Shooting, A Ropes Course, Hiking, Fly Fishing, Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Archery, Mountain Biking, and even more adventures to choose from on this open day of fun at your own pace.  If adventure isn’t your pace today of course you can enjoy the pool, hot tubs, or get a treatment at the Solace Spa & Salon.  An entire list of options for the day will be made available to you to choose from prior to our trip departure.  Please note that some activities have an additional cost while others are free.  Tonight enjoy our included farewell dinner. (B,D)

This morning we sleep in a little before we enjoy our final breakfast at the resort.  Bid a final farewell to Montana and the great adventure we have had together.  We then catch our transfer to the airport for the return trip eastward to Boston, MA. (B)