I was looking forward to being able to relax and see the sights! Instead, we were called at 7:00 AM, and told to be there by 7:30 because the bus was leaving early. Luckily/Unluckily we were staying nearby, and were able to make it on time. When we got there we asked why we weren't told the day before of the early departure. We were told that they texted and emailed us~ we got neither. So, needless to say, we had to take breakfast to go, which was not ideal, especially since there were no tray tables or drink holders on the bus.
We were then told, after the bus got going, why they were leaving early. Instead of going to the places we signed up to see, we were going to the buffalo roundup! Neither one of us cared to see the buffalo roundup, why weren't we asked before the bus took off and offered a refund if they were changing the itinerary? So, we went to see the buffalo, along with thousands of other people, who were prepared with blankets and chairs and hot coffee, etc. We sat in the bus to stay warm for several hours waiting until these buffalo were visible. Whoopee! Not a big deal, not a thundering herd! After that we were taken to the buffalo bbq tent, with again many people and had to pay $20 a plate for a pulled buffalo sandwich, chips, beans, and a drink. Not Happy about the price, the crowds, and the time spent seeing something we hadn't signed up to see. We were at this buffalo roundup from 8:30-1:30!
We were then taken to Mt. Rushmore, and Crazy Horse, but only had an hour at each site, which was not nearly enough time.
The dinner was fine, the show was fine~ but at that point I was DONE with the whole place! I suggest that if you do sign up for this tour, ask before you get on the bus where they were taking you. Also ask where lunch is going to be. I would have packed a lunch instead of eating what they had available.