Traveling Solo?  Most of the women on your tour are traveling solo!

• If you wish to share with another solo traveler, select this option on the Reservation Form and your tour price will automatically be based on the room share price.
• Or, you may select a single room, when available, on the Reservation Form and your tour price will be automatically based on the single room price.  
• These choices are clearly stated on the Reservation Form.

A few facts about sharing a room:

• All shared rooms are non-smoking
• All shared rooms have 2 beds
• No special requests about your roommate can be accommodated
• Most solo travelers elect to share a room.
• See "Frequently Asked Questions" TAB for more details

As a solo traveler you are responsible for yourself, your possessions, your physical fitness, and all other aspects related to participation in the WTT tour you have chosen. Because of this requirement, WTT tours are not suitable for anyone who is physically challenged, walking impaired, or is a slow walker that cannot keep up with the pace of the group.

The activities on this tour are rated as follows:

• 75% Easy
• 25% Moderate (walking & distance driving)

Activity levels are subjective and based on the reader's interpretation. Almost everyone overestimates their abilities. Therefore, it is your responsibility to read the itinerary and understand what you are doing throughout the tour.

If you are in doubt as to your ability to meet these physical activity requirements, you should not sign up for this trip.

Read more about Activity Levels

• Breakfast daily
• 1 Picnic Lunch
• 3 Dinners

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietary requests can be accommodated on this tour.

In general this time of year, the temperature in Rapid City is in the mid-70s during the day and the mid-50s at night. It may be a bit chillier in Custer. Weather can be unpredictable in South Dakota and afternoon thunderstorms are common. Storms may come in quickly; be aware.

For This Trip You Will Need—

• Jacket or sweater for the cool confines of Wind Cave National Park
• Walking shoes with non-slip soles for touring the Wind Cave.

You May Also Want—

• Swimsuit
• Reusable water bottle
• One smart-casual outfit if you’d like to dress up a bit for dinners.
• Raincoat or travel umbrella for the occasional scattered showers in the region.
• Bring what you need to get a good night's sleep, such as ear plugs, white noise generator, sleeping pills, etc. Unfamiliar noises of all types can disrupt your rest.

Good Packing Habits—

• Pack a limited amount of comfortable, casual clothing that layer and coordinate. Your fellow travelers will not mind – or even notice – seeing you in the same clothing.
• Bring only two pairs of everyday shoes: one pair of well-broken-in walking shoes, and a second pair that could do double-duty as a walking shoe or a slightly dressy shoe.
• Pare down your beauty regimen to the bare minimum and always pack travel-sized toiletries.
• Pack medication in your carry-on and pack only as much as needed for the duration of your tour plus a few extra days as a precaution.

On every WTT tour, our policies regarding luggage restrictions are driven by the physical space limitations of the vehicles we use and the requirement that all travelers be able to manage their own belongings without assistance. 

• It is best to travel as lightly as possible. Most travelers regret when they have packed too much.
• You may bring one suitcase plus small shoulder bag/day pack/purse.
• Maximum suitcase size: 25-inches in height as measured from the FLOOR to the top of the retracted handle. The small case in a 3-piece luggage set easily meets this requirement and should be plenty roomy for this length of trip.
• Suitcases larger than 25" in height will not fit in the WTT coach; don't bring them.
• The maximum weight of your suitcase should not exceed 30 pounds, as you will need to lift it into the coach luggage compartment.
• You are responsible for managing your own belongings.  We expect you to take your belongings from the coach to your room and to bring it back to the coach and load it on days we change hotels. We do not provide luggage pulls; they are not safe and are inconvenient. The possibility of steps exist at most hotel entrances.

Only you can determine the optimum amount of cash to take on tour. When budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, there are several aspects to consider:  the number of meals you are responsible for, the amount of money you like to have on-hand for snacks and drinks, and your individual shopping interests and habits. 

• Notify your credit card issuer that you will be traveling and provide dates of travel.
• ATMs are typically the best way of obtaining cash; they are found in most towns and cities. You must know your PIN number for your debit and credit cards in order to use the ATMs.

All tips to local guides during your tour have already been paid on your behalf. 

• You are responsible for tipping wait-staff, porters, or other individuals who provide a service to you at the hotel, or other public locations.
• You may want to tip your WTT Tour Leader for an outstanding job. The amount is entirely a personal preference. If you'd like a guideline, consider $8-$10 per day. 

This tour uses a 15-passenger Mini-Coach for transportation while on tour. Learn more about The WTT North American Travel Experience by downloading/opening the pdf.

Your deposit can be converted to Parked Credits for use on a new tour if done BEFORE 20 March 2019
To get off this tour and register for another tour, you must follow these steps - in the order shown:

Note: If you used Parked Credits to pay the deposit on this tour, these credits cannot be used a second time and are not eligible to be transferred.

Complete the Cancellation Form as soon as you know you need to cancel. This is important because cancellation penalties - listed under "Payment Dates -and- Cancellation Terms for this Tour" - are based on the date WTT receives your Cancellation Form.