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Private Tour of Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park Wildlife Loop & Crazy Horse

Private Tour of Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park Wildlife Loop & Crazy Horse

Overview

This is a private tour and vehicle exclusive to your group. We love hosting our guests and showing them places you won't experience with a large group. Showing off The Black Hills and Badlands is natural for us.

Our guides are hosts, teachers, guides, and great representatives of this region. Travel South Dakota presented our company with the hospitality award of the year. Before booking, check out our Google Reviews online.

You'll receive much more than expected and have an incredible time doing it. Welcome to South Dakota!
• Visit the three top attractions in South Dakota

• Your guide is professionally trained. Leave the planning to them and thoroughly enjoy the day.

• Get the most out of your visit, including entry fees, drinks, lunch, driver, guide, and transportation door to door.

• Go to places in the Black Hills and Badlands only our guides know.

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

Private transportation

Bottled water

Lunch

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for those with transferring issues such as stepping up and out of a high clearance van.
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
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

It's only the most recognized monumental carving in the United States. You wouldn't want to miss that would you? Come see Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt & Lincoln in this artistic masterpiece. Learn about the men behind the concept, and the workers that made it happen.

Iron Mountain Road

Iron Mountain Road was said to be impossible to build. Let's see what it's like to drive a challenge accepted. This road goes through the Black Hills, pigtail curves bridges, and tunnels on our way to stunning views. **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather**

Custer State Park

Ready for some wildlife? How about mega-fauna like the American Bison? This is our best shot at seeing these massive and beautiful creatures on the wildlife loop of Custer State Park. Over 1500 Bison exist here, along with pronghorn, antelope, big horn sheep, ferrets, prairie dogs, and a variety of birds. We'll stop at the visitors center before proceeding into the Wildlife Loop Road.

Wildlife Loop Road

Welcome to the wildlife loop! We have binoculars ready and will be on the lookout for the great American Bison, Pronghorn (Antelope), Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Elk, Prairie Dogs, and all kinds of birds. This is the most diverse and best place to enjoy the wildlife of the Black Hills. **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather**

Mount Coolidge Fire Lookout Tower

After Custer State Park, we'll take our vehicle to the very top of an active fire lookout tower. Beautiful views can be seen from the top, and it's a favorite of guests. **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather**

Sylvan Lake

Considered the most beautiful lake in the Black Hills, we'll stop here to take it all in. Sylvan Lake is like no other you've seen. Rock formations surround the lake, and trails head out in every direction. Americana at its best! **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather**

Needles Highway

Threading the eye of the needle is the best part. Find out why they call this the needles parkway and be prepared to traverse a few windy roads and tunnels along the way. Who knows what you might find? **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather**

Crazy Horse Memorial

Enter the culture and history before settlers arrived in the scene. This monument is dedicated to one of the most important indigenous people of the area, Crazy Horse. A courageous, and complicated warrior, he truly left his imprint upon this land. It's a fascinating story that must be told. let's visit the monument, watch a movie and make out way through some of the most interesting Native American artifacts of this land. *On certain days during the winter the museum is closed. In this case, we will view the mountain, tell the story of Crazy Horse as well as the carver of the Mountain*

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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 (62)

Alan H

Dec 2022

Dealing w/Daniel was a pure pleasure! He was super accommodating with anything we requested which made our 3 day visit all that much more special. We actually booked 2 days of 'private tours' with XO Adventures and didn't regret a single moment! Daniel took us everywhere we would have never imagined existed and I'm glad we did. He didn't leave out anything and educated us on more that we thought was even imaginably there in South Dakota. If you don't do it this way with XO, then you're going to miss out on a lot! Best experience we could have imagined and one we definitely didn't plan on so we're glad we found XO Adventures!!!

woodyg135

Nov 2022

Daniel with XO Adventures was concerned about the weather and if we would be able to visit the scheduled venues. Concern for our safety, excellent. Knowledgeable about area and offered information we would not have ascertained by ourselves. A private tour is the way to go. We could both view the scenery during the drive versus one of us having to concentrate on the road and the route.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

I thought this was one of the most amazing visits to the Badlands. Conditions on the night prior made for a magical winter wonderland! I enjoyed the time we spent as much as you. It was definitely an adventure, and one that required attention to safety, but wow. So many animals and so few people. It was like we had the park to ourselves. Thank you so much for leaving a review, and for including me in such a special moment. You guys were a pleasure to host, and great fun showing off one of my favorite places. Do come back again!

Tomasz_S

Oct 2022

Seeing Mt Rushmore in person and learning many extra interesting historical facts was better than we could’ve ever imagined. Dave was a terrific guide and allowed us to relax in the magnificent beauty around us.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

We very much appreciate every review! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our tours. We do our best to make the day a great experience for our guests. We offer history, geology, secrets, off-the-beaten-path places, and more, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the day. You can make the most of the experience by hiring a certified guide. Safe travels, and see you down the road!