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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)

Harvey_S

Jun 2022

Tour guide Ashley was fabulous. She was warm, friendly, knowledgeable and a perfect host. We had a wonderful day and Ashley was a major reason for that. She made sure we had a wonderful experience in a well paced tour

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you for taking a moment to write a review for Ashley! Her review to me of you both was equally as great! She returned with a big smile and said that she loved her group and enjoyed her day so much with you both. Thank you for being awesome guests, and for your business! I'm so glad you had a great time and hope you return someday for more exploration. Safe Travels!

Z2434AKtomh

Jun 2022

The whole experience was terrific, our guide, Ashley was very knowledgeable and shared her knowledge with us in a friendly manner

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! Ashley is an amazing guide, and I'm so glad that you had a great time. She devotes quite a bit of time to reading, studying, and reporting back all kinds of interesting things. We're lucky to have her on the team. Safe travels!

lgarron1

Jun 2022

If you read no further than this paragraph, know this: MY X/O Adventures is the best tour company you will experience in South Dakota. Owner Daniel Milks is a consummate guide and tour operator, who possesses exceptional knowledge and expertise of the Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, and the Black Hills. If you are also lucky enough to be with his tour guide Ashley be glad. She is brilliant and charming (holds a PHD, is an Air Force Vet and a practicing Veterinarian ) and she is bastion of geological knowledge. During the first week of June, we were a group of 7 people who booked three days with My X/O Adventures to visit the Black Hills, the Badlands, and Mount Rushmore. From the very start, Daniel assisted with hotel recommendations, and tour ideas to make the three days special. Our tours included lunch, and Daniel took special effort to ensure special diets were accommodated. We enjoyed a picnic lunch, so filling and delicious, none of us had dinner that night. What makes Daniel so good at what he does, is that he places the customer’s interests first. It is clear he is passionate about what he does and loves the beauty and wonder of the area. He does everything to share that passion with his customers and succeeds in doing so. He does not make you feel he is on the clock, nor does he rush to get to the next stop. When we spotted a herd of Bison in Custer National Park, we lingered and watched them graze and the prairie dogs play until we said it was time to move on. Unlike many tour operators who leave you at the entrance of a museum or site, Daniel enters with you and becomes your docent. His knowledge is fantastic, and he comes totally prepared. As an example, at Mt Rushmore, he knew the best place to sit away from the crowds but with the best view of the sculpture. We sat totally mesmerized as he explained to us its background and history. Daniel is a great teacher and constantly uses his storytelling ability to educate and inform. With him, you gain a new appreciation of every site you see. His curiosity is unbounded. When he didn’t know the name of a wildflower found on the road, he made sure to stop and photograph it so he could identify it for us on an app on his phone. He always led us to the best photo spots and every day took us to an unplanned surprise lookout. We can’t wait to experience an international tour with Daniel. His integrity, his professionalism, his knowledge, and the ultimate care he takes of his customers is why YOU want to travel with MY X/O Adventures. THANKS DANIEL FOR AN AMAZING 3 DAYS

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Laurel, you and the group are as amazing as this review. I knew from the moment I met everyone we were going to have a great day. I love taking my time telling the story of different places from a well rounded point of view, and leaving time to spark questions in your minds. Part of every tour is a continuation for the guides to push our boundaries as well. This way we all become explorers and learn something new. I find that part fun, because it’s exciting for us all! As far as Ashley goes, we’ll she keeps me on my toes. When I hired her I knew she was a perfect fit and one I’d have to keep up with. I like that a lot. I think we make a great team and I’m so happy you felt the same way. It was a great pleasure to host you in South Dakota and I look forward to our international vacation as well! Let’s see what happens and make a custom tour that everyone will love. This is a very kind review and we both appreciate it very much. Thank you and see you again soon!