Private Tour of the Badlands

Overview

The Badlands have many secrets and requires a seasoned guide to explain and reveal them. GeoFunTrek Tours' guides are local experts with decades of experience. We have no seasonal-guides, part-time guides or trainee-guides. All tours are conducted by the owners, Cindy and John Esposti. We have the knowledge and skills to make your day one to remember. You will always get the A-Team when you tour with GeoFunTrek Tours!
All tours are Private Tours exclusive to the group booking the tour and no additional guests will be included. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Children 3 years and younger are free-of-charge and will have their own seat. Children's car seats must be supplied by family members when required. Our largest vehicle, a Sprinter van seats 9, and a larger vehicle may be rented or we can add a Honda Pilot for larger groups. This tour is great for 3-generation families with Children, multiple couples and groups of friends.

City: Rapid City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $350.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $350.00

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What's Included

Light snacks, bottled water and apple juice

Snacks

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
GEOFUNTREK TOURS SAFETY UPDATE COVID-19 Your comfort and safety are our primary concern. Take a private tour, limited to your group only and enjoy the day knowing that: 1) We have only two guides, John & Cindy are a married couple from the same household. They constantly monitor each other’s health. So even when not at work “THE BOSS” is always watching. 2) We have installed see-through barriers in our vehicles between the guests and the guide. 3) Our vehicles will be disinfected before and after each tour with high-quality disinfectants. 4) Guides will monitor their temperatures before each tour. 5) We wear masks and maintain proper social distancing practices and we kindly request our guests to do the same.

What To Expect

Museum of Geology

"What the mind does not know, the eye cannot see", is especially true of the Badlands. Here is where the veil of mystery will be lifted from the Badlands and its secrets revealed. This is the scientific institution where the geology and paleontology of the Badlands were defined and understood. The time spent here with your local experts will open your mind to what is to come.

Badlands National Park

The Badlands are as large and diverse as they are legendary. Fortunately this is a private tour, and you are free to determine how you spend your time there. Here is what we recommend: 1) Travel to the ghost town of Scenic, SD and the remote Sheep Mountain Table area. This is an area that few get to see and, you are ready to experience and understand; 2) Journey the Badlands Scenic Byway and stop at the park visitor center and several overlooks and trails.

Wall Drug

Wall Drug is a classic American Roadside Attraction! It is a monument to the free enterprise system. You should see it just to restore your faith in entrepreneurs and how things can be done right. Oh yes, and you can eat and buy souvenirs there too.

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

This is a National Historic Site about the Cold War and the missile fields that existed here. We can visit the preserved missile silo and visitor center or spend more time in the Badlands or somewhere else. The choice is yours.

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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 (9)

Lynn_B

Aug 2020

Our guide Cindy is a national treasure. She was full of useful and interesting information. Cindy was willing to adapt to changes we requested to the itinerary. We had her undivided attention for the day and really enjoyed the badlands. I highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Aug 2020

Lynn, It was a pleasure touring with you Liz and Susan. It is always a fun day when best friends are traveling together. I am so glad you enjoyed your day. Take care and HAPPY TRAILS...

P9864QFpaulaa

Jul 2020

We had a great tour with GeoFunTrek. Cindy was our tour guide and she was very knowledgeable, interesting and accommodating. Last minute upon arrival to pick us up, we decided to change the tour to go to the Badlands instead of Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse. We went to Mt. Rushmore the day before. She was just fine with it. She also picked a nice lunch stop, and we had time to check out Wall Drug. If you go to the Badlands, you have to go to Wall Drug to say you have been there. Great tour -- fun time for the entire family.

Response from Host

Aug 2020

Paula, It was a pleasure to tour with you and your family. I was happy to change the plan so that you could enjoy the Badlands. I hope you had a pleasant trip home. Cindy

Wendyrud

Nov 2019

John's an amazing tour guide! My husband and I had so much fun. Even though the weather turned cold and the wind was chilly, we saw everything we'd hoped to see. We were able to jump out of the warm vehicle and take short hikes, and get fantastic photos. A plus for me was the drive in the snow on the way there (I live in a warm climate), but not having to do the driving myself, a luxury. We learned a lot from John about the area--its history and geology. This tour was the highlight of my trip and I heartily recommend it!

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Wendy, Thanks for the great review. It is guest like you that make my job and the energy that I put into a tour all worth it. Thanks again and travel well, John Esposti GeoFunTrek Tours