Jeep Bison Safari - Custer State Park (Public)

Overview

Please note -
*The Night Ceremony at Mt Rushmore is only available from MAY 26TH to AUGUST 10th: ceremony starts 9 PM - And AUGUST 11TH to SEPT 30TH: ceremony starts 8PM

*October 1 to May 25th we provide the tour of Mt Rushmore with a Mountain Sunset and Stargazing.

Black Hills Open-Top-Tours is the only tour company offering a Mt Rushmore tour that also includes the Night Lighting Ceremony, a tour of the Iron Mtn Tunnels and night stargazing (depening on weather).

We tour in a variety of classic unique convertible top vehicles. Our unique 'Woody' Vans, specialized Jeep Gladiators or a Mercedes Glass-Top Sprinter van. All are comfortable and safe convertible top vehicles. They offer great elevated views and photo ops without needing to exit.

This 5 hour tour departs from Rapid City between 5:30 and 7:00pm (depending of time of sunset).

Private Tours Available for Groups.

City: Rapid City

Sat 21 Feb

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $169.00

Make a reservation

Sat 21 Feb

Starting at $169.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Driver/guide

Fees

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other rates apply only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Layered clothing, comfortable shoes, and a hat are recommended

What To Expect

Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway

A masterpiece of artistic engineering, this byway includes spiraling bridges, hairpin curves, granite tunnels and awe-inspiring views. No wonder it was named one of the 10 Most Outstanding Byways in America. At its peak is Norbeck Overlook. The overlook takes you to great views of Mount Rushmore, Black Elk Peak and and its a great platform to view the setting sun and pause for stargazing . . . multitude of stars, constellations, and even galaxies.

Iron Mountain Road

After the stargaing on our return home, we drive Iron Mountain Road and its pigtail bridges, magnificent views through the one-way tunnels that frame the lighted national monument. We pause for photos.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Completed in 1941 under the direction of Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln, the sculpture's roughly 60-ft.-high granite faces depict U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The site also features a museum with interactive exhibits. At sunset the rangers provide a progam that honors our veterans, including a patriotic movie and the lighting of the mountain.

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (29)

BrittanyRojas

Jul 2023

Doug our tour guide was amazing! He was very informative and stopped all the great spots. Pick up and drop off was easy. Would def do this tour again. Thank you for the great experience!

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Hi Brittany - I'm very pleased you enjoyed your Jeep Bison Tour with Doug. Doug is new with us this season but has lived in the CSP region for many years. He is our 'Beast' Jeep Bison Safari guide and knows the Park very well. Thank you for taking time for your review. Be Well - Rich

George_G

Jul 2023

Are driver Doug was very knowledgeable and explained many things. Favorite for us was pretty much everything. Seeing bison up close

Response from Host

Aug 2023

Hi George - Thank you for taking time for your review. You came at the right time as the rain has greened up the park. I'm glad you enjoyed your Jeep Safari with Doug. Be Well - Rich

JJBlondie

Jul 2023

Overall, I would say that this was a good tour. It was nice to have somebody drive us through Custer Park and give us history and show us the bison. I did not know that we were also going to see the needles highway, which we had already seen the day before. By the time we did this, we were already tired from seeing the bison and the Custer national park. My suggestion would be to ensure that you’re doing multiple towards you know exactly what they’re going to show you so you don’t have repetition . For me, this tour could’ve been about three hours max instead of the six hours that it took . They would’ve been nice to skip lunch and needles highway, but that’s just me. I do recommend the tour, however.

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Hi JJ - Thank you for taking time to review your tour. And thank you for your recommendation. Be Well - Rich********** For our future guests. JJ is correct, check the itineraries of our tours prior to purchase and in making additional self touring plans. Both our website and Viator list the itineraries for each tour we offer. And you can always contact us if you have questions. Lastly to clarify - Custer Park is the nation's largest State Park (not National) and includes: Needles Highway, Iron Mtn Road, Sylvan and Stockade Lakes, Wildlife Loop, Bison Center and State Game Lodge. It is a five hour tour from Keystone and six hours from Rapid City (longer if buffalo are blocking the road). Thanks and Be Well - Rich