Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Bus Tour with Live Commentary in Rapid City booking from $89.04

Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Bus Tour with Live Commentary

Overview

The first destination will be Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Explore this “Shrine of Democracy” depicting four of the most prominent presidents of the first 150 years of the United States. You will discover the Eighth Wonder of the World at Crazy Horse Memorial. It is the world’s largest mountain carving and is a memorial for all Native American tribes. Next, travel into Custer State Park which is one of the World’s Top Ten Wildlife Destinations. It is known for its bison herds, begging burros and other wildlife. Take in the scenery and marvel at the beauty of Iron Mountain Road. You will wind over stacked loops of wooden bridges known as the pigtails and through one-lane tunnels that perfectly frame Mount Rushmore in the distance.

City: Rapid City

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Driver with English live commentary in tour vehicle with 11 to 40 seats (Sprinter Van or Motorcoach)

Parking Fees

Hotel pick-up & drop at 7 Rapid City locations & 1 Keystone location

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Hotel pickup will commence approximately 45-60 minutes prior to the start time of the tour, see voucher for more details
The product is seasonal due to unpredictable weather condition from September to early May
Typical elevations are between 3200 ft to 4400 ft.
**Please list lodging location~we will respond with closest (8 locations) meeting point.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Motorcoach is cleaned & disinfected before and after each use. Special focus on: entrance area, handrails, parcel rack handrails, door latches. Ride smart. We request that you wear a face covering while onboard the motorcoach, maintain physical distancing. PLEASE do not travel if sick.

What To Expect

Crazy Horse Memorial

Crazy Horse is the world's largest mountain carving located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is considered The Eighth Wonder of the World in progress.

Custer State Park

One of the nation’s largest state parks, just 15 miles from the city of Custer, South Dakota’s premier State Park comprises 71,000 acres. Custer State Park is famous for its bison herds, other wildlife, scenic drives, historic sites, visitor centers, fishing lakes, resorts, campgrounds and interpretive programs. In fact, it was named as one of the World's Top Ten Wildlife Destinations for the array of wildlife within the park's borders.

Iron Mountain Road

Iron Mountain Road, is an incredible journey, an unforgettable experience. We believe that it is the most unusual and captivating road in America. Everyone that has experienced this 17 mile stretch in the Black Hills of South Dakota leaves with an opinion about this road, either good or bad this road will leave an impression.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial represents a national treasure. Symbolizing the ideals of freedom and democracy, it is a tribute to four presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln and their invaluable contributions to the United States. Mount Rushmore National Memorial represents not only the past, but also a promise for the future.

Black Hills National Forest

The name “Black Hills” comes from the Lakota words Paha Sapa, which mean “hills that are black.” From a distance, these pine-covered hills, rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie, appear to be black. The Hills are diverse in cultural heritage. Visitors will find rugged rock formations, canyons, grasslands, streams, lakes and unique caves.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (504)

lava9611

Jan 2011

We visited South Dakota in August of 2010 with our two kids (12 & 15). This tour was great! They picked us up right at our hotel in Rapid City. Then for the next nine ours we sat back and enjoyed the ride. The driver was fantastic and explained everything as we went. The single complaint I had during the tour was the small portion of buffalo stew that we received during the lunch. Our kids ordered the burgers for just a few dollars more and I wish I would have done the same. * No driving * No parking * Friendly, knowledgeable driver * Clean bus * Reasonable price * Just make sure to order off the menu at lunch. My family agreed that this was the only way to the sites!

Response from Host

Jan 2011

Thank you for your comments! We have changed our meal selection in 2011. We will now include the Monumental Breakfast at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. This will include biscuits & gravy, hash browns, eggs, sausage or bacon with a drink (coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate or a fountain drink). This will give you more time at Mt. Rushmore then travel onto Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Iron Mountain Road and a break prior to boarding the 1880 Train if you would like to grab a drink, snack or meal on your own. Thank you for travelling with us in 2010!

V626

Sep 2009

The overall tour, bus, and driver were excellent. However, it was not until the bus arrived in Keystone that the driver, in response to a rider's question, revealed that the "Needles Highway" was not included in the tour. While not a "deal-breaker" for most, it could be of importance to those with no driving capabilities yet who consider this of high priority in their tours.

leelabeela

Sep 2008

Randy was our tour guide for the day, the cost with tax $113.70, for the two of us. NEVER did a bus tour of anything was thoroughly pleased. We were picked up in Keystone at Big Thunder Gold Mine, because it was closer to the B & B where we were staying at 9:00a.m. the rest of the people were already on the bus. We did a quick tour of the Gold Mine 1 hour, then we went to Mt. Rushmore, I don't remember seeing any mention of HOW BEAUTIFYL THE DRIVE IS TO AND FROM MT. RUSHMORE JUST BEAUTIFUL. I was very pleased with Mt. Rushmore wasn't really looking for more than just a quick glance, to be honest but I was intrigued once I got there, we did the Presidential walk started out nice easy walk turned out to be pretty rough towards the end, I saw some seniors walking it made me feel like a loser, me and my husband ride our mountain bikes about 40 miles per week along with other forms of excercise and it was tough, a good incline, but manageable, you must do this as soon as you exit the bus so you can get back on the bus in time, it is selfish to hold th bus up waiting for you when other things are scheduled. Randy was great he had a lot of trivia questions to keep us entertained, met some neat people, a young girl from Taiwan travelling alone, a bit scary, a couple from Ireland and more. We still had 20 minutes to spare after the Presidential trail excellent pictures. I think we had about 1 1/2 hours at Mt. Rushmore enough time for us, then we went to eat Lunch at a Buffet included in price, decent drinks, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soda, a few desserts choices, buffalo stew, potato soup, full salad bar included, along with things like fried chicken, mashed potatoes, pasta with meatballs, etc. after that headed to Crazy Horse (YOU MUST SEE THE 20 minute FILM OR YOU WILL BE IGNORANT TO WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT) The film is not boring at all and goes very fast. I am not native american nor do I know anyone who is native american but it was still very informative. I SAW SO MANY NEGATIVE REVIEWS ON CRAZY HORSE PEOPLE CAN BE SO RACIST. OPEN YOUR MINDS AND LEARN THE HISTORY OF SOMETHING BEFORE YOU JUDGE, THAT WAS GREAT. THEN WE HEADED for some scenic touring, the driver actually customized the tour for us. One team wanted to see Sylvan Lake and I wanted to see the Begging Burros, Randy took us by Sylvan Lake and down Needles hwy squeezing us through the tiny tunnels, went to Custer Park, Iron Mountain Road, I wanted him to do Custer Wildlife loop because I REALLY REALLY WANTED TO FEED THE BEGGING BURROS! When I saw him turn the other direction and head up Iron Mtn road I was sad. That was the last thing I wanted to see on our vacation, i was going to leave disappointed! Just as I was about to whine to my husband Randy goes and this is for the couple from Iowa, here are your begging Burros. I looked up toward the front window of the bus, lots of them everywhere. Randy handed me a new box of popcorn and let me feed them, they are very people friendly and do beg for food. All of us girls laughed our heads off as the burros chased us slowly around to try and get the popcorn, it was a blast and what a FINALE to our wonderful Black Hills Vacation. THE BLACK HILLS ARE AMAZING DON'T MISS THIS PLACE.

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