Tour guide and customer service very helpful. The one tour to Red Cloud Reservation was not that good. The crazy horse monument and the entertainment at the Chuck Wagon dinner. The itin0rary was changed by the tour guide. I would and have recommended this company to people I know. Seeing so much wild life up close. I would never go to those places again. Can't think of just one! Who knew that was going to be so spectacular. Our Colorado trip was excellent, the S. Dakota trip had a scatterbrained tour guide. Exploring Scotland & Ireland featuring Northern Ireland. Trip was great. We were a expecting red lacquered cabinet, with good painting. Thank you for traveling with Collette to South Dakota. Not enough time allowed for shopping - always rushed, Hilton Garden Inn that we stayed at was in a poor location. Have been traveling with Collette for 4 tours and planning another. We had an unexpected treat after our farewell dinner. A lesson learned, by me, for the future. We saw parts of the USA we had not seen before. See section 1 for review. The atmosphere is refreshing and the rooms are really nice. Most of the tour was very interesting, a good variety of things to see. He was a great person. It fell below our expectations. Guide only adequate. I think she was great and it said a lot for the kind of personnel that Collette hires. Out Tour Manager (Barbara Von Pagel) was TERRIFIC! Your comments will be reviewed by our Product Design Team so that the overall touring experience for our guests can be improved. You had to arrange shuttles to and from downtown every night. Collette is a third generation, family-owned company with offices in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. I used a travel agent so I did not deal directly with Collette but I was able to book my tour with no problems and it was handled very quickly. Great guide and sites visited. But given time available, the tour meet most of my expectations. Enjoy luxury accommodations with the feel of the old west. I thought trying to charge me $50 for transportation to and from the airport was a bit much, considering that the hotel had a free shuttle! Loved Chapel in the hills.Tour of Black Hills gold factory was very interesting. Did not like location of hotel. She was very informative about our different stops and was so cheerful all day. It is beautiful city and the area has a lot to see. Tour was excellent! You won’t miss a thing. Many travelers enjoy visiting Von Hoffman House (0.1 miles). Customer service was superb. Still... Also, not only did my room key not work during our stay, another guest we spoke with had the same problem multiple times. We're sorry to hear you felt some of the stops on our itinerary were sub par. After seeing Deadwood,we watched Dances With Wolves again which helped to neatly tie up the trip. I was very unhappy with the way things were handled when our flight was cancelled. We should have been made aware so maybe we could have made other arrangements. There are many ways to customize your tour. The food was hot and tasty and the entertainment was exceptional. It was a well planned tour. ), and could possibly anticipate changes in elevation. Rushmore, crazy horse so spectacular. I especially enjoyed having enough time at Mt. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (1-2 hours) isn’t a big deal. The staff was nice, and we had a good breakfast, provided by the hotel, in the adjacent restaurant. What are some restaurants close to Rough Riders Hotel? Two dinner quality is not good, especially the last one. Everything has been well coordinated and their Tour Managers are friendly and courteous in the most professional manner. We'll run tour. The first part was great—Mt. Rushmore was the most memorable. She did all she could to accommodate everyone. Hotel far from downtown and only one shuttle, restaurants near hotel up a long steep hill. Auf der regionalen Jobbörse von inFranken finden Sie alle Stellenangebote in Bamberg und Umgebung | Suchen - Finden - Bewerben und dem Traumjob in Bamberg ein Stück näher kommen mit jobs.infranken.de! Think everyone on the tour reported this on the questionnaire provided at the end of the trip. seeing mount rushmore, and also the devil's tower and to have perfect whether to walk around it. The monuments were spectacular. covered all the things I wanted to see, and much more. Your Tour Manager, Brenda Pelletier, was excellent. Guide was great but pace was exhausting for a senior couch potato. Staying in one hotel during the trip made it feel like a vacation. Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. Rushmore by day and also again at night were highlights!! Now, I know they had a severe labor shortage not just here but basically town-wide. Also appreciated the limo service to/from airport. Bask in the warm Celtic culture and majestic scenery of two remarkable lands. I loved the areas we toured and would do this tour again in order to see different aspects of each stop, plus I would like see a lot more of the Rapid City area. Enjoyed the meals and the group traveling with. Loved Mt Rushmore & Custer Park - able to see a lot of animals that I wasn't sure I would see(bison,burros,elk, and lots of prairie dogs). Collette planned everything, it only takes 10 minutes of your time and Collette does the rest, the Collette tour manager takes care everything and makes sure everyone is having a good time, Ever event exceed my expectation, I loved Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, The Badlands and The Indian reservation. Medora is located in the Badlands of North Dakota and is the gateway to the south unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Our tour bus driver was great. Itinerary changed and we did not see some of items originally listed. Tour manager was scatterbrained and continually changed the itinerary we signed on for.Some people we knew ended up paying for the Cowboy Dinner because he had moved it from the schedule and did not tell us. The highlights of this trip were Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park and the Badlands. Our tour guide, Tony, was terrific, and I can't imagine any one could have done a better job. This was our first time with you and nothing was done to make sure we come back. Might have re-booked for a different date. Every bit of scenery was all that I hoped for. The tour, itself, could have been improved. Everything was very well done at the sites but sorry to see you've eliminated the wild horse sanctuary; the hotel was just OK as the rooms seem well used with dark walls and furniture , however very well cleaned; breakfast good and staff excellent in the small dining area. Friendly staff, as well - special thanks to Drury ("Dru") at the front desk for the great customer service and offering insights and recommendations for Medora (this was our first time visiting the town). In fact I met a new friend, Laurel, who I intend to keep in touch with. Tour of Deadwood with driver Dave was great He made it memorable. Rushmore was magnificent! Every day was my favorite but a few things stand out. Our tour leader was excellent. We were on the driver's side of the bus in the next to last seat and the window which covered the back seat as well as our seat was cracked pretty badly. Is parking available at Rough Riders Hotel? Mt. Was the poorest of the four tours I have taken with Collette. We enjoyed staying in one hotel and leaving for tours from that central location. Tour manager was great. Tours are always well organized and they work a lot into the schedule. Collette was very organized really allowed us to feel comfortable in our travels. Excellent choice of hotel and attractions visited. The bison were a great adventure. This is definitely a wonderful feature. I would go on another tour, as well as refer others to Collette tours. Bus driver and tour guide were very nice. We're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the motor coach. The wild horse sanctuary was awesome. Tripadvisor Plus Subscription Terms & Conditions, Hotels near Harold Schafer Heritage Center, Hotels near North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, Hotels near Billings County Court House Museum, Hotels near Chateau de Mores State Historic Site, Hotels near Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Felt we had too much "free" time. Once you've found the perfect Collette tour, your local travel agent can assist you in making reservations. Can't wait to plan our next trip. The whole town of Medora is just adorable (we like to say it's the Wall of ND), and we had 3 days of exploring to do. See more questions & answers about this hotel from the Tripadvisor community. Our guides were excellent. Mt Rushmore, the Black Hills, the Crazy Horse Monument, the wild horse sanctuary, Deadwood, Sturgis are all worth seeing. We had recommended Collette to our traveling companions and I regret that they probably will not book with Collette again. Very organized tour of South Dakota. The office staff who booked our trip was also excellent. Book Rough Riders Hotel, Medora on Tripadvisor: See 523 traveler reviews, 245 candid photos, and great deals for Rough Riders Hotel, ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Medora and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. Hostile stares because we were there during a funeral and the local history of the Sioux guide didn't show up. You like to discover the energy of a new place, but typically take it easy. Great selection of sites to visit. Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay. We could have spent less time at some stops such as downtown Deadwood which is only gift shops and casinos. The hotel was excellent for location and service. We love this hotel and the staff was very accommodating. Collette tour manager and driver went out of their way to insure a comfortable, informative and enjoyable experience. Your feedback will be reviewed by the Product Design Team in order to improve the overall touring experience for our guests. Is Rough Riders Hotel located near the city center? Recommended. Rushmore. Our tour guide provided great commentary and kept the tour moving at an excellent pace. 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It was great, especially your tour guide *personal details removed by Feefo* made the tour much better. Tour lived up to expectations. We will book another tour and have already told friends of our great experience. wild horses and bison. Our tour manager was great. Very bad to do this to your patrons Collette. The actual tour was awesome - more than we anticipated. View about Gift Shops in Medora, North Dakota on Facebook. I do plan to use Collette again when I take another trip. Embarrassed for traveling friends as we recommended Collette. This trip was wonderful , great National park sites, Custer state park was terrific and those tunnels- what a hoot-, they brought us to a couple of places that where not on the schedule. Our guide was very knowledgeable about this area and its history. Nice not to have to pack up every day. Mount Rushmore was as impressive as I had anticipated. We were charged $360.00. I did the optional excursion and would not do it again. Tour activities were excellent. Le droit des logiciels, des nouvelles technologies et plus généralement du "numérique" est notre coeur de métier depuis plus de vingt ans. Rushmoore had been on bucket list for a long time and was not a disappointment except the rain and didn't get to see night light show. The destinations on the tour were spectacular but the tour manager cast a negative feeling on things. A downtown hotel accommodation would have been a better choice The hotel we stayed at Garden Inn Hilton was average, breakfast OK, the cleaning group left a lot to be desired. Everything ran smoothly and everyone was on time. Not five stars, because we didn't receive a schedule of times and events on first day. my agent sol was so helpful. We spent that time sitting out on the street corner watching people go by. She loves her job and the company she works for. I had always wanted to see it in person. No concern for our bad travel from the agent. The Wild Horse Sanctuary is an experience I will never forget. Both were very informative snd knowledgeable about all the places and areas we visited. Things to Do in Medora ; The Buffalo Gap Gift Shop; Search. Set out on an inspiring journey on these faith-based travel experiences. We loved our trip to S. Dakota. The only negative was the hotel accommodating but very isolated, not close to restaurants or center of town (Rapid City. Deadwood and Spearfish fun but forget the jewelry factory. Travel during select times of the year and you can see the world in a whole new way. Mt. This is the first tour of this kind ever and I would do another with this company. Please please update bus—overheated -no WiFi & charging station-no ‘kangaroo’ pouch for personal items-no cup holder for water bottle 😖. Collette will get my business again. Use the selector below to choose a date that works best for you. Custer Park was unexpected delight-buffalo-wild burros 🤗 lodge had the best food of the trip!! Your feedback has been forwarded to the Tour Management Department. A member of the Guest Relations Team will be reaching out to discuss your feedback. Make the world yours with a travel experience where you control the guest list. You’re comfortable walking a few city blocks at a time, but need some time to unwind and relax. It was a worthwhile experience. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Thank you for traveling with Collette to South Dakota & the Badlands. Come to Medora and just walk all over town, discover all the shops and eateries. However we had a good tour manager in Curtis. Look for tours with our select Seasonal offers badge. That being said, the rest of the trip was very enjoyable and would travel with Collette again if we decide on a trip they offer. Narration and in depth knowledge of tour director. The first part was great—Mt. Clean, comfy, wonderful - we had such a nice stay. I only had to pack and print boarding passes. Wonderful gem in set against the badlands. the scenery and national monuments were spectacular. Thank you for traveling with Collette to South Dakota & the Badlands. Yes, free parking is available to guests. Would definitely travel with Collette again. The Black Hills gold mine store tour was nice but was used as a lure to purchase jewelry. Yes, I would travel with Collette again. It was wonderful not having to change hotels. Are there any historical sites close to Rough Riders Hotel? Offer Details. We were very happy with our comfortable room. Needed more foot time in Rapid City to explore downtown. The knowledge and interpersonal skills of our guide was awesome and we were pleased with the itenerary. Nothing but restaurants and overpriced shops on main street. All his South Dakota buddy’s will miss him. Pacific Northwest & California featuring Washington, Oregon and California. Seeing Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse on same day was fantastic. Rushmore on a sunny day. Otherwise a great trip. Wooly mammoths and particle accelerators to name two. Awesome, very knowledgeable about the history and the scenery was incredible. Highway. E dry time I’ve used Collette, I’ve been very pleased with the services, etc. Good organization of sites and activities. We had a great tour guide. Could have been better weather. The hotel was not conveniently located. We would have rented a car, had we known this. Enjoy a refined take on the art of group travel. mdhta.com. Experience true adventures on these Collette small group tours. Explore the world's most beautiful waterways. We should have been told that ahead of time. Yes, it is 0.1 miles away from the center of Medora. We had a nice view of the badlands right out our window. Space is on a first come, first served basis. We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with the tour. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. We're sorry to hear you were not pleased with the hotel selected for this tour. The Buffalo Gap Gift Shop. We especially appreciated the focus on the native Sioux culture. Guide seemed somewhat indifferent. Black Hills Gold & Doll Outlet. Aside with hotel location and problems the Black Hill country was beautiful. Our king room was gorgeous. This was my first time touring and seeing South Dakota. When we asked about the bill they said it was an error and we only owed $54.00. The tour was good, but it just didn't feel as well organized as other tours. Our tour guide was excellent.