VACATIONS
Plains Indians Tour
South Dakota and Montana
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Plains Indians Adventure Tour
Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana
Lakota- Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota
The Plains Indians Adventure Tours are incomparable. Owned and operated by collaborating Native Americans, we offer cultural authenticity and professional expertise for the education and enjoyment of our guests.
The Plains Indians are historically a horse culture– so you will experience horse activities whether it is trail riding*, grooming or equine therapy and training.
Although each reservation adventure tour will be unique to the particular landscape, history and cultural identity of your host nation, our guests will have the interesting opportunity to experience and compare certain activities at each location:
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Tour bus and Native guides
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Traditional Meal
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Round Dance Lessons
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Shopping in galleries, gift shops or trading posts
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Traditional Games
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Basic Language Instruction
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Campfire Gatherings
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Star Knowledge and Storytelling
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Traditional Art demonstration
*Additional fees for optional trail rides and water activities such as canoeing, pontoon boat rides, etc.
Welcome to the land of Notameohmesehetane (Northern Cheyenne) in South East Montana. You are truly in the legendary “Big Sky” country with its broad vistas, forested lands and starry nights!
This adventure brings you to a working ranch that is Native Cheyenne owned and operated. Sharon Small and her family love to host you and share both their Native culture and western lifestyle.
We will bring in the ancestors of brave Cheyenne warriors and each of these special guests will share the stories that were passed down to them by their predecessors.
Guests will have the opportunity take part in tours, cultural demonstrations and activities and recreational activities. For additional fees, guests may also take scenic horseback rides on the ranch or boat rides on the beautiful Tongue River Reservoir.
You will have various sleeping options ranging from:
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“Tipi rustic”- bring all your own bed gear
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“Comfy Rustic”- mattresses and bedding provided
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Twin Bed in the Cheyenne Country Lodge where guest showers and camp kitchen are located.
In addition to exploring the ranch, guests will take motorized tours to:
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Big Horn Battlefield
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St. Labre
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Deer Medicine Rocks
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Rosebud Battle site
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Tongue River Reservoir
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Vore Buffalo Jump
Check In Day
Pick up guests at our specified location.
Transport guests to camp
Guests can get situated into lodging accommodation
Meet and Greet event.
Adventure Day 1
Morning prayer (elder)
Hearty Ranch breakfast
Begin motorized tour of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation historic landmarks
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Deer Medicine Rocks
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St. Labre
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Rosebud Battle Site
Lunch (sack lunch) at the Crazy Heads
Transport back to camp
Relax or Reservoir or Ride- You Choose!
Ranch Style Dinner
Campfire and Cultural Activity-Star knowledge stories
Guests may choose to take part in evening horseback ride (1 hour) or take a boat ride on the Tongue River Reservoir @ $75.00 per person
Adventure Day 2
Morning prayer (elder)
Ranch Breakfast
Transport guests to Crow location
Lunch at Battle of the Little Big Horn
Guided tour of The Battle of the Little Big Horn
Return to Cheyenne Country camp
Traditional Dinner and relaxation time or casual recreation
Cultural Activity-Round dance songs
Departure Day
Light breakfast
Break camp
Transport guests to drop-off point
Welcome to the land of the Sicangu Oyate (Lakota) people on the Rosebud Reservation in South Central South Dakota. Our people, our culture and our lands are beautiful. This is a photographer's dream!
This adventure brings you to Tiwahe Wicoti "Family Camp" where you will be hosted by the trained staff of Lakota Youth Development, a Native non-profit organization. This "Cultural Tourism" program is a social enterprise that helps fund programs for local youth.
We have a commercial kitchen, recreation areas, equestrian program and covered picnic areas.
Guests will have the opportunity take part in tours, cultural demonstrations and activities and recreational activities. For additional fees, guests may also take scenic horseback rides on the reservation or boat/canoe rides on the Missouri River.
You will have various sleeping options ranging from:
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“Tipi rustic”- bring all your own bed gear
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“Comfy Rustic”- mattresses and bedding provided
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Twin Bed in the campground bunkhouse near showers and bathrooms
In addition to enjoying Lakota experiential activities, we plan guided tours to Bear Butte and Crazy Horse Memorial. During leisure time, you may enjoy a hike or quiet walk through our restoration gardens which feature traditional medicinal and edible plants. This is also beautiful country for nature photography.
Check In Day
Pick up guests at our specified location.
Meal and shopping in Rapid City, S. Dakota
Transport guests to camp
Guests can get situated into lodging accommodation
Meet and Greet event
Adventure Days- General Agenda
Morning prayer (elder)
Hearty Camp breakfast
Lakota Experiential activities or motorized tour
"Make and Take" Lakota crafts
Lunch
Transport back to camp
Relax or River or Ride- You Choose!
Ranch Style Dinner
Cultural Activity
Nightly campfire with songs, storytelling, star knowledge and round dance lessons.
Guests may choose to take part in evening horseback ride (1 hour) or take a boat ride on the Missouri River @ $75.00 per person
Departure Day
Light breakfast
Break camp
Transport guests to drop-off point