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Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show

Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show

Overview

Mount Rushmore Tours is the longest operating local family owned and operated tour company in the Black Hills. Started in 1973 and still under the same owner, we are widely regarded as the local experts in the bus tours for Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.

City: Rapid City

Mon 21 Oct

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Starting at $135.38

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Mon 21 Oct

Starting at $135.38

Make a reservation

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What's Included

This Tour package includes the Chuckwagon Supper and Show that evening.

Air-conditioned vehicle

Restroom on board

Includes the All You Can Eat cowboy breakfast in the morning.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

What To Expect

Fort Hays Old West Town and Dinner Show

The tour package starts at Fort Hays Chuckwagon where you get your all you can eat cowboy breakfast. Nothing better than home made cowboy pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage links with a hot cup of coffee to get the day started.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

The bus departs at 9am and heads for Mount Rushmore! You will have a little over an hour to look around at your own convenience and enjoy the sites and beauty that you came to South Dakota for. We stop here first because Mount Rushmore is at it's best in the morning sun. Gutzon Borglum carved this mountain facing east towards the morning sun and intended it to be viewed this way.

Iron Mountain Road

After leaving Mount Rushmore we will travel along the Iron Mountain Road. A beautiful 17 mile road of breath taking scenery featuring 3 one lane tunnels that perfectly frame Mount Rushmore.

Custer State Park Resort

We stop for lunch inside Custer State Park at the Game Lodge and previous summer White House for president Calvin Coolidge. Try the Buffalo Stew, it's the best you will ever find!

Needles Highway

After lunch we depart for the Needles Hwy. This 14 mile scenic drive is sure to leave you breathless and awe struck at amazing beauty of the Black Hills. Sit back and enjoy the ride and watch the crowd gather around when we drive the bus through the Needles Eye Tunnel. With only inches to spare on each side of the bus you can relish in the fact that you are not the one driving.

Sylvan Lake

Take a rest stop and coffee break at the beautiful Sylvan Lake. This is among the crown jewels of Custer State Park and the beauty within it.

Crazy Horse Memorial

We spend about an hour at Crazy Horse Memorial. You are on your own to spend this time enjoying this piece of history in the making. Upon completion it will be the largest mountain carving in the world! Truly a piece of awe inspiring history being worked on every day.

Fort Hays Old West Town and Dinner Show

The tour package ends back at Fort Hays to include the Chuckwagon Supper and Live Music Show. This chuckwagon meal is sure to leave you with a full belly. The show is a Branson style variety show to include music for all ages to enjoy. Rate the best family entertainment in the Black Hills.

Show 5 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (431)

tomkins

Apr 2019

We took the winter tour and Jerry was our driver and guide. Jerry picked us up at our hotel, and then we found out it was just the two of us and Jerry, so we had our own personal tour guide for this trip. Jerry was an excellent and informative guide and we had so many stops for photo opportunities at places we would never have discovered if we did it ourselves. We thoroughly enjoyed Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park. Unfortunately the weather had closed in when we got to the Crazy Horse Memorial, but we enjoyed the movie which explained the history and we also enjoyed seeing all of the exhibits. We did manage to get a photo of the bottom bit of the memorial. All in all it was a great tour and good value for money, and we had plenty of time at each stop.

Connie M

Sep 2018

Our nine-hour adventure began with a pickup at our hotel, a free service offered to all who stay in a Rapid City facility. The young courteous driver maneuvered safely throughout the city-wish I had asked his name. For a senior driver who may or may not be a menace in heavy traffic, this courtesy was so appreciated. First stop, breakfast-the only so-so minutes of the day. Once we boarded the bus, everything was wonderful. Perfect weather-God gets the credit for that-fabulous driver/tour guide (Clint), and breathtaking scenery; who could ask for more? A stop at Mt. Rushmore afforded us an opportunity to view this wonder from several angles. In fact, after we re-boarded the bus, Clint drove to a spot that highlighted the profile of George Washington, something we would have never seen on our own. The ride through the Iron Mountain Road and Custer State Park were unforgettable, Again, Clint provided photo opps several times along the way. There is absolutely no way that I would have driven through the tunnels on the route, but I'm so glad that we were along for the ride as Clint maneuvered through them. The trip to Crazy Horse monument was another focal point of our journey. After touring the buildings and viewing this work in progress, we headed back to to Ft. Hays for a walking tour through Dances with Wolves movie memorabilia. Antique machinery, rope makers, blacksmiths, etc., lent ambiance to the site. The evening meal and program capped the evening nicely. Lively music and clean comedy brought a smile to our faces as we sang along to country, early rock & roll tunes, and more. Well worth the money-a lifetime memory!

Response from Host

Feb 2019

Thanks for the amazing review! We are always glad to see that our guests get the opportunity to create the awesome memories that you had on your vacation. I hope you stop by again if you make it back out here to South Dakota. -Clint

Christina B

Aug 2018

We went on this tour on 7/25/18 with Ken Updike. So funny & very informative. We had a great day from start to finish. Saw so much & truly enjoyed the beautiful history within Hill City. What a day of sightseeing Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, needles Highway, Sylvan Lake and going through Custard. The amazing landscapes along the drive. It was a full day with a great dinner and show after. We opted to eat our free breakfast at our hotel, but the one included looked good as well. Enjoyed walking around Dances w wolves movie set & seeing the craftsmen at work. Ken made the tour enjoyable with his knowledge & quick wit. So funny going through the tunnel. He had the whole bus laughing at his antics. I highly recommend this tour. We had a car and could have driven ourselves, but not only was it less expensive it gave us the opportunity to relax & enjoy. We had over 2 weeks still ahead of us vacationing through the west. Lots of driving so on this one we sat back and enjoyed the Full day!!

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Sounds like you had a great time! Thanks for stopping by!