Yellowstone Journey

Difficulty

Easy

Comfort

Midscale

Weight limit

Experience the untamed beauty of Yellowstone National Park and the charm of a working ranch with our unique combined tour! This adventure is perfect for families and groups of friends seeking a blend of natural wonder and western hospitality.

This pack trip includes 4 days of exploring Yellowstone, followed by 4+ days of ranch immersion. During the journey take a stop in Cody, a charming town known for its nightly rodeos and a restored old-town district.

Situated on top of an inactive volcano, Yellowstone boasts a greater concentration of geysers and thermal springs than any other location on earth. Visitors can expect to encounter a diverse array of wild animals, including wolves, elk, grizzly bears, black bears, bison and many others.

Join us for an unforgettable Yellowstone experience this spring or fall!

Alberto M. is the provider and guide of this trip

The provider speaks: English

Nestled in the Black Hills, our ranch has been breeding Quarter horses and raising cattle for over a century, dating back to 1890. Explore over 30,000 acres of diverse landscape, including mountains, clear-streams, forests, and canyons, all on horseback. Our ranch is home to a variety of animals including Black Angus cattle, Quarter horses, Paints, and Mustangs. The surrounding wilderness teems with an array of wildlife, including deer, pronghorns, porcupines, eagles, prairie dogs, coyotes, mountain lions, and many more.

Tour highlights

Yellowstone Exploration

Discover the park’s iconic geysers, thermal pools, stunning canyons, and abundant wildlife

Ranch Stay

Experience life on a working ranch with horseback riding, delicious meals, and the chance to connect with nature

Discover Local Wildlife

Visitors can expect to encounter a diverse array of wild animals, including wolves, elk, grizzly bears, black bears, bison and many others

Route details

Have a delicious breakfast, pack up and go hit the road!

The tour will start from Rapid City or the Lake Ranch (according to the group`s preferences). Via van transportation reach your destination and follow your guide to start exploring the beauty of Yellowstone.

Difficulty

Easy

Minimal physical activity. Suitable for everyone regardless of fitness and age

Tour provider's comments

The trip can be tailored for all abilities (beginners/ intermediate riders/ experienced riders). We take every level rider, some experience is preferred.

Horse Breed: Quarter horse

Tack Type: Western

Accommodation

Comfort

Midscale

Camp Site

7 nights

The ranch offers 8 rooms, each with its own private bathroom. Guests can choose from double twin beds, triple twin beds, or queen beds. The rooms are also equipped with a hairdryer.

We also provide a private cabine. It is separate from the main lodge and offers privacy for couples on their honeymoon or anyone seeking extra privacy. It features its own private bathroom, and is equipped with a hairdryer.

As for other conveniences, the ranch is provided with such guest spaces as the dining room, where we gather to share meals, laughter, and stories and the wooden decorated lodge to relax, play, and socialize with other guests.

As for meals, we offer three delicious buffets: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can expect authentic home made cuisine, freshly baked bread and desserts, hearty barbecues and grilled meats, as well as a variety of international dishes. The meal schedule may vary depending on the day's activities. Guests can always find coffee, fruits, and cookies available in the dining room.

* The ranch stay includes meals, horses and everything indicated on the website.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

South Dakota, Pennington County, Rapid City Regional

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Tour conditions

Included

8+ travel days;
overnight stays in motels;
van transportation with a guide during the tour;
professional guides;
well-trained horses;
tack.

* The ranch stay includes meals, horses and everything indicated on the website.

Extras

international flights to and from the US;
transfer to and from airport;
travel insurance (it is mandatory to provide us with a copy of insurance stating it covers horse riding activities. Also guests will sign a waiver of responsibility before taking part in any each activity);
ranch stay ($310 per day per person);
entrance to the rodeo;
tips, personal expenses and gratuities;
lodging pre and post trip;
personal items.