Craft a Journey as Unique as Your Group

Every visit to South Dakota’s Tribal Nations is a chance to experience living culture, history, and storytelling. The itineraries below are examples of what you and your group could experience, meant to spark ideas and inspire your plans. Whether you’re traveling with a student group, cultural organization, or tour company, our team will help you design and customize an itinerary that fits your needs, interests, and timeframe.

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Example Itineraries

  • Rosebud Reservation Cultural & Educational Tour
    • Guided insights into Lakota history, language, and daily life
    • Visit St. Francis Church and the Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum, with more than 2,000 artifacts
    • Lunch and community presentation at Turtle Crossing Supermarket, a hub for food sovereignty initiatives
    • Lakota star knowledge session and art exhibit at Sinte Gleska University
  • Pine Ridge Reservation & Historic Sites
    • Explore the Red Cloud Indian School and learn about Chief Red Cloud’s leadership
    • Visit the Wounded Knee Massacre Site for historical context and reflection
    • Stop at the Pine Ridge Visitor Center for local insights and exhibits
    • Guided by Lakota hosts sharing personal stories and contemporary perspectives
  • Southern Black Hills: Lakota Origin Story & Memorials
    • Discover Wind Cave National Park, central to the Lakota creation story
    • Hear the cultural significance of the site from Lakota guides
    • Visit Crazy Horse Memorial and the Indian Museum of North America
    • On-site lunch and time for reflection
  • Northern Black Hills: Sacred Landscapes
    • Guided visits to Devils Tower (Mato Tipila) and Bear Butte (Mato Paha), two sacred Lakota prayer sites
    • Opportunities for light hiking and spiritual interpretation with Lakota guides
    • Learn the cultural and ecological importance of these ancestral homelands
  • Badlands National Park & Oglala Lakota Living History
    • Begin at the Oglala Lakota Living History Village
    • Explore the Badlands National Park with a Lakota perspective on land, resources, and history
    • Stop at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center and local trading posts for deeper connections
    • Experience traditional food options and guided storytelling
  • Rapid City Trolley & Cultural Stops
    • Guided city trolley tour with Indigenous hosts
    • Visits to The Monument, Journey Museum and Learning Center, Prairie Edge, Dakota Drum Company, and Dahl Arts Center
    • Opportunities to experience art, music, and Indigenous-owned businesses

Next Steps: Customize Your Experience

These itineraries are just a starting point. We work with Tribal guides, cultural specialists, and local communities to tailor each journey—whether you’re looking for hands-on cultural workshops, historic site visits, or time with Tribal elders and educators.

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