Escorted - Black Hills of South Dakota
Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025
SMALL GROUP & SMALL DELUXE VEHICLES ON TOUR
INCLUDES FLIGHTS FROM HARTFORD/BRADLEY!
Badlands Nat’l Park * Mt Rushmore Nat’l Memorial
* Crazy Horse Monument *Devils Tower Nat’l Monument
* Wind Cave Nat’l Park * Custer Sate Park
6 Day(s) | 9 Meals
Highlights
- Motorcoach transportation to Bradley Airport (based on minimum number)
- Roundtrip Air Flights FROM HARTFORD/BRADLEY
- Five (5) nights hotel accommodations
- 5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 2 Dinners
- Badlands National Park
- Mt Rushmore National Memorial
- Crazy Horse Monument
- Devils Tower National Monument
- Wind Cave National Park
- Custer State Park
- Small Group & Small Deluxe Vehicles on Tour - Mercedes Benz Vans!
- Friendship Tours Escort
- After May 7, 2025 - REAL - VERIFIED ID's will be REQUIRED to fly. These are the license with the star in the upper right corner. If you do not have one, you must travel with a valid passport.
Itinerary
Day 1
Motorcoach to Hartford/Bradley for your flights to Rapid City, SD. Upon arrival in SD you will be met by our Deluxe Mercedes Benz Sprinter Vans to transfer to your hotel in the heart of the Black Hills near Keystone and check in for a 5-night stay. Then join the group for a welcome dinner. D
Day 2
Take a short drive to Badlands National Park for sightseeing and hiking. After this incredible park, make a stop at world famous Wall Drug for lunch and some free time. Then stop in Rapid City and visit the Prairie Edge Trading Company. There will be time to explore the wonderful shops and art galleries of Rapid City. Return to Keystone for overnight. B, L
Day 3
Start the day with sightseeing at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Next, board an 1880s train at the Black Hills Central Railroad for a historic ride through the Black Hills. Then it’s off to visit the Crazy Horse Monument, a colossal but still unfinished project that honors this famous Sioux warrior. Return to Keystone and enjoy some free time to relax & have dinner on your own, then return to Mt. Rushmore and experience the Evening Lighting Ceremony, a touching and patriotic presentation. B, L
Day 4
This morning, travel to Wyoming on your way to Devils Tower National Monument for touring & a scenic walk around this magnificent monolith. Return to South Dakota and arrive in the notorious old west town of Deadwood for more touring. After free time to explore on your own, return to Keystone. B
Day 5
Begin the day by visiting Wind Cave National Park. You may see wildlife such as Bison, Elk, Pronghorn and more. This afternoon, arrive at Custer State Park and the State Game Lodge where you will board Jeeps for a fun Buffalo Jeep Safari through the Custer State Park. After viewing a wide variety of wildlife, return to Keystone and join the group for a farewell dinner. B, D
Day 6
After breakfast, transfer to the Rapid City Airport for your departure flight home. Motorcoach will greet you to bring you home. B
Departure Locations
New Britain
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
New Britain Park & Ride Lot across from Target & Costco, 57 Village Square Rd, New Britain
Manchester
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
Manchester, Park & Ride Commuter Lot, Buckland Street & Pleasant Valley Road
Meet at Bradley Airport - Airline Ticket Counter
Depart: TBA
Return: TBA
Pricing
DOUBLE - PER PERSON
$4249
SINGLE - PER PERSON
$4699
Policies
Payment Policy
DEPOSIT: $900 pp due with reservations; FINAL PAYMENT: April 1, 2025Cancellation Policy
If a passenger cancels from deposit date to April 1, 2025 the cancellation fee is $700 pp; April 2, 2025 to May 15, 2025 the cancellation fee is $1500 pp; no refunds if cancelled after May 15, 2025. All cancellation fees are plus any non-refundable airline fees.
Trip Protection Policy
TRIP PROTECTION COVERAGE
Trip Protection Coverage is strongly recommended. Friendship Tours offers Travel Protection insurance through two providers: NTA Travel Protection Plan and Travel Insured International. Travel Protection offers coverage for Cancellation for Covered Medical Reasons, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical Services, Travel Delay, & more. Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) coverage can be purchased from either provider (see timing guidelines below) and will reimburse up to 75% of prepaid nonrefundable trip costs if canceled at least 48 hours prior to your trip for a non-covered reason. Please see the attached pricing for the AON/NTA Insurance. Please call for pricing on a Travel Insured International Policy.
Insurance Premiums are non-refundable. Terms and conditions apply.
The NTA (AON) Travel Protection Plan is based on the cost of the trip and offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic, Enhanced, or Enhanced with CFAR. Emergency medical coverage is secondary coverage. The pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan or the Enhanced with CFAR Plan within 14 days of initial trip payment.
To enroll: https://nta.aontravelprotect.c... Tour Operator Location #076068 OR call AON 1-800-388-1470.
Travel Insured International Worldwide Trip Protector (WTP) plans are based on each person's age as well as the cost of the trip and offer several levels of coverage including Platinum and Deluxe. Emergency medical coverage is primary coverage. Policy must be purchased within 14 days (for Deluxe) or 21 days (for Platinum) of your initial payment to have the pre-existing medical condition exclusion waived and to purchase CFAR coverage. Bundles for cruises and flights are also available.
To enroll: https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan Agency #18649