Badlands Sunset and Night Sky Adventure

Overview

This is our favorite tour! You never know what you're going to see. An array of animals come out to frolic and pose for beautiful photos during the golden hour.

We'll set up for the beautiful night sky at a location only My XO Adventures knows. Our tour includes blankets, comfortable mats, and pillows to see as much of the sky as possible. Laying on the cozy mats, we'll see planets, shooting stars, and the Milky Way Galaxy.

Our guide will take night photos and share them with you at the end of the tour. We can even show you how to take them using your phone. Red light flashlights are provided to prevent any white light from interfering with your night vision!

City: Rapid City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $249.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $249.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Binoculars

Private transportation

Professional Photography Taken During the Tour

Blankets

Bottled water

Pillows with Disposable Covers

Hot Drinks During Colder Days

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

Sage Creek Wilderness Area

We know the best way to view the park during sunset. We'll take you through the Sage Creek Wilderness area to see all types of formations, with the sunset at our backs. This makes the photography of wildlife, shapes, and shadows amazing. It's our favorite tour area, and you'll understand why.

Pinnacles Overlook

We’ll enter Badlands National Park at the magic time just before sunset. Folding chairs will be brought out at the perfect location for viewing. After, we’ll head to the Amphitheater for night sky viewing with telescope and watch the stars light up the sky.

Badlands National Park

We'll set up for the beautiful night sky at a location only My XO Adventures knows. Our tour includes blankets, comfortable mats, and pillows to see as much of the sky as possible. Laying on the cozy mats, we'll see planets, shooting stars, and the Milky Way Galaxy. Our guide will take night photos and share them with you at the end of the tour. We can even show you how to take them using your phone. Red light flashlights are provided to prevent any white light from interfering with your night vision! We also provide a chart of the night sky showing the constellations and satellites that zoom overhead. Truly a unique experience for adults and kids. Badlands National Park offers clarity that few people in the United States enjoy. Over 7,500 stars are visible on any given night.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (10)

Mary Ann W

Sep 2022

This was a wonderful tour. Our tour guide, Daniel, was great. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made sure we got to see and do all that we expected. We saw prairie dogs, big horn sheep, a coyote, buffalo, and antelope. The night sky was awesome. We never realized how many satellites were in our skies. Daniel had water and snacks for us. Thank you for such a rich experience.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for writing such a nice review Mary Ann! This is my favorite tour and I’m glad you enjoyed it so much too. The night skies are the best here in the Badlands. We do our best to make sure you view the sunset and stars most comfortably. The places we chose are off the beaten path to avoid the crowds , while the mats, blankets, hot cider, hand warmers, star charts and lasers bring it all together. I never get tired of seeing the shooting stars, planets, satellites and occasionally the star link launches. It was a lot of fun and I hope you come back to see the park again. My XO Adventures thanks you for allowing us to host you for a special event!

J8137NUmichaelb

Sep 2022

Fantastic guide, shared interesting facts about the badlands. Wonderful experience watching the stars lying flat on mats provided by Daniel. He was caring, respectful, polite, professional and a lot of fun. 100% worth the cost! Jan and Deb

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for such a nice review! This is too on my list of tours to do, and it makes me very happy that you enjoyed it. The night sky and sunset at the park are outstanding. Most people don’t realize how many stars are out there given the proximity they live to the city. I hope you enjoyed your entire time in the Black Hills and Badlands. Come back again and bring your friends!

Chris_C

Sep 2022

Close up look at bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs and mule deer. Bill our guide was very knowledgeable about the region and the Lakota people. Very relaxing gazing at stunning landscapes.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for your review Chris! It was a pleasure meeting you both. The Badlands are such a unique place to experience, and even a favorite of Frank Lloyd Wright! I was so happy you had the chance to see all the wildlife and an amazing sunset. Safe travels and see you down the road!