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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $249.00

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Tue 24 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)

patriciamQ3348PU

Sep 2022

We (two couples) took a private tour of Mt Rushmore, the wildlife loop and Crazy Horse. Celia was terrific and conversed with us on the entire trip. She was knowledgeable, lots of fun, great stories and always made us comfortable. It was a beautiful drive – we saw antelope, bison, and prairie dogs. It was a beautiful drive and she accompanied us into the park. We also stopped for a picnic lunch at a beautiful scenic park. We were then off to the Crazy Horse monument. Beautiful exhibit and lots of stories to tell us. We were all very satisfied with the trip - it would not be the same without Celia. Safe driving and loved her stories. Great driving thru those narrow tunnels Celia - KUDOS.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Some of those drives are a little crazy but sure worth it. Celia has been a great team member, and we're lucky to have her. Thank you for writing a review. They help us get the word out and share our passion for the place we represent, the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota!

F4841WLmarym

Aug 2022

Daniel was AWESOME! Very kind and easy to talk to and SO much knowledge of the area. He taught us things we would have never known on our own. Very safe driver too! I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to be able to see and appreciate the area and it’s history.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

I think you guys are pretty awesome too! Thank you for posting a review. It was a pleasure being your host for the day and I’m really happy you had a great time. We love to guide, and it brings quite a bit of context to the Black Hills and it’s special places. Not having to drive allows you to take in about 50-75% more because you aren’t looking at the road! Thank you for choosing us to host you during your visit and please come back to visit. We’ll be here with a warm welcome.

carolinedrive

Aug 2022

Daniel was very professional and fun. Our tour was family vacation with myself and my adult daughter. We enjoyed our tour with him. Very considerate , he drove steadily after I told him I suffered from motion sickness. Answered all questions. We enjoyed our lunch at the lodge which was included in total price.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks for taking the time to write a review! I had a great time with you both. It was a pleasure revealing what the Black Hills and Badlands have to offer. I hope you decide to return one day, and when you do we'll be ready with a warm welcome!