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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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $249.00

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Wed 25 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)

Robert_T

May 2022

It is hard to narrow our day down to one experience since we covered Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park. All had their special experience. Rushmore was most familiar to me from past knowledge, but seeing it with my own eyes "really" is the most wonderful of all. Such beauty from so much hard work from so many people. Crazy Horse next in my memory, but not as mush as Rushmore, but after going their and seeing it and learning more about why it is being carved was well worth the visit. I now know it's history and am looking forward to it's finish; not in my live time, but eventually. Custer State Park was unknown to me, so this visit was very inspiring and informative. The beauty of the park is just wonderful. All the work that has gone into creating the park is awesome. So many people are behind this wonderful park. I am so glad I was able to spend time there and plan on passing my knowledge onto others.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you for the review Robert! We’re so happy to have hosted you in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It’s a special place with so much to see and do. We enjoyed sharing the information we’ve studied over the years and had a lot of fun on the process. Please come back again and let your friends know there’s more here than you may think!

drlisat

May 2022

We had an amazing day with My XO Adventures! Daniel is funny, enthusiastic, and incredibly knowledgeable. We spent the day seeing Mount Rushmore, Iron Mountain Road, Cathedral spires, Custer State Park, Sylvan Lake, Wildlife loop, and Crazy Horse. Daniel came prepared with drinks, snacks, and a wonderful lunch. We learned tons about the history of the area, the wildlife, and geology. Our entire family had a great time and would definitely do it again. We highly recommend My XO Adventures and look forward to booking another adventure!

Response from Host

May 2022

Thanks for the great review! I enjoyed the day very much as well, and especially your curiosity about the Black Hills and Badlands. I hope you decide to come back again sometime down the road. I appreciate your trust, business and your time taken to write such kind comments!

139betteg

May 2022

Betsy and I spent 9 hours with Daniel who provided the best tour that we have ever experienced. Daniel made sure that we saw all of the main sites including Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and the Crazy Horse monument and Museum. Over and above that he made sure we were given a history lesson on the entire area including the Native American culture, and the individuals who made the entire experience come together. As people who travel frequently we can say that Daniel made this tour one that will remain with us for a long time. We will recommend Daniel's private tour to any of our friends who will be visiting the area

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you so much. As a guide, it’s the greatest compliment to know that your time here was a great experience and one that you’ll remember for a long time to come. That’s a bullseye for us and the cherry on top of a job we love to do! Thank you for being great guests! This helps the entire experience as well. I hope you share your feelings with your friends and family. It was a pleasure hosting you, and maybe I’ll catch you down the road on another adventure! Safe travels.