Badlands National Park

South Dakota & the Badlands
School Tour
6 days, 5 nights

Scientific Discovery in South Dakota

Trip Length: 6 days, 5 nights

National Parks offer tremendous opportunities to highlight curriculum content while at the same time giving students an appreciation for the outdoors.

Trip Highlights

  • Mount Rushmore
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
  • Mammoth Site
  • Badlands National Park
  • Hands-On STEM Programs
Crazy Horse monument
Mount Rushmore

Our Itinerary

Below is a sample itinerary that may be customized to meet the needs of your group.

Day One: The Cold War

  • Arrive in Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Minuteman National Historic Site
    Go underground to launch control center Delta 01 and participate in the National Park Service-led program about the Cold War and the Minuteman Missile Complex.
  • South Dakota Air & Space Museum
    Located just outside the main gate of Ellsworth Air Force Base, the South Dakota Air & Space Museum “showcases over 30 vintage military aircraft ranging from World War II bombers to the modern-day B-1.”
  • Dinner

Day Two: Wildlife Experiences & Lakota History

Day Three: Scientific Discovery

Day Four: Mount Rushmore

Day Five: Mammoths & Spelunking

Day Six: The Badlands

Discover

What's Included

Insurance

Accident and illness protection for all travelers.

Transportation

Either in the air or on the ground, your transportation will be convenient and comfortable.

Lodging

Hotels are student friendly with only interior corridors in safe areas that maximize your touring time.

Meals

We provide three meals per day including a full student buffet at your hotel each morning.

Attractions

All admission fees to attractions are included.

Guides

Your Tour Guide will be an expert on your destination, but most importantly they connect with your students.

Coordinators

Your tour coordinator will secure tickets, inspect hotel rooms, and stay with your group overnight at your hotel.

Security

Sleep worry free. Professional security will be on duty each evening.

Tips

Generous tips are provided for your bus driver, tour guide and hotel staff.

Washington D.C. skyline

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