"Woody" - Mt Rushmore Bundle (Public)

Overview

"Woody" - Mt Rushmore Bundle Tour (Public)
Mt Rushmore/Crazy Horse/Custer State Park & More

What makes our 'Woody' Mt Rushmore Bundle different from all the others?
* We include - Iron Mtn Road (pigtail bridges and one-way tunnels)
* A lakeside picnic lunch is included
* Our guests are never rushed . . . and vans are never overcrowded
* Woody's have convertible tops that provide exceptional panoramic views
* You'll have an "up-close" opportunity to safely view bison, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep and more . . . touring in our full-size "Woody" vans with individual leather window seats and center aisles.
* We make many stops for restroom breaks and guides keep you informed of restroom locations along the route.
* Great panoramic views and photo ops without having to exit the van. Enjoy fresh air touring and famous South Dakota sunshine.
Tour includes: bottled water, snacks and sub sandwich picnic lunch. Please feel free to bring your own food & beverage if you like.

City: Rapid City

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $299.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $299.00

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What's Included

Crackers/Chips/Cookies

Local guide

Bottled water

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Sub choice: ham or turkey (or you may bring your own lunch &...

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Guides wear masks where required or requested. No Hugs - No Handshakes - No Offense :o)

What To Expect

Iron Mountain Road

We travel through the iconic one-way tunnels and pigtail bridges . . . stopping for photo ops from inside the van.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Here we will spend an hour plus. Your guide will lead you through the monument, explaining the history and pointing out the best places to explore on your own. Including: Presidential Trail Lincoln Borglum Museum Sculptor's Studio Gift Shop

Crazy Horse Memorial

Crazy Horse is not only the largest carving in the world it also has over 14,000 pieces of Native American art. You will first view the very important movie . . . it will help you understand what Crazy Horse is all about. Afterwards your guide will lead you through the building, sharing the history and important facts. "Dynamite and Dream" Movie The Indian Museum of North America

Stockade Lake

This is a picture perfect setting for our picnic lunch (included). Peaceful, tranquil and quiet.

Wildlife Loop Road

Custer Park is 71,000 acres and is the largest State Park in the US. You will tour the most important locations and see an abundance of wildlife (14,000 head of bison and deer/antelope/elk/prairie dogs/cayotes and more. We stop for feeding the Begging Burros (we have snacks). And we make many restroom breaks and a lot of photo ops. No need to exit the van . . . just stand and you get 360 degree views. Woody Vans have individual leather reclining window seats, center aisle and 10 ft sliding top. Open-Close as needed to make for great viewing and guest comfort.

Custer State Park Visitor Center

Opened in 2022. This locations displays an amazing amount of information about the Bison/Buffalo . . . and had many hands on exhibits. And also a short stop at the Historic State Game Lodge.

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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 (53)

Karl_B

Jul 2019

Very enjoyable, I would never have ventured on some of those roads on my own. I would have missed so much. Jeff was very informative and a really nice guy. I will recommend you to my friends. Thank you.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hi Karl - I appreciate your taking time for a review and I'm glad you enjoyed your tour with Jeff. "those roads" were Iron Mtn Road, Mt Coolidge and the Needles Highway . . . they are not dangerous to drive but the driver needs to keep his eyes on the road and misses so many wonderful sites. I always recommend . . . whether you use Open-Top-Tours or another tour company . . . this is the one Hills tour you should hire. Thanks again and Be Well - Rich

Dean_Amy-2004

Jun 2019

We took the trip and spent the day with our guide, Deanna. It was a full day and very enjoyable. We started with Mt Rushmore and had incredible views. We went to Sylvan Lake and then on Needles Highway and were blessed with a briefly empty parking area at the needle/tunnel and got some great shots. The top was then opened. The open top was great for enjoying the nice weather and taking photos when Deanna stopped, but it did get hit with the sun beating down. Be sure to wear sunscreen and/or a hat. It seemed the seats on the edge got a break from the direct sun, most often on the passengers side. At lunch we picked up subs/chips at Subway and went to a picnic table at Stockade Lake. The view was beautiful and my only suggestion is an option of shade would have been nice. After the sun beating in the open top, we sat in an open area at the picnic tables. We then went on to Custer State Park wildlife loop and were blessed with sightings of baby bison, pronghorn/antelope, prairie dogs, deer, and mountain goats at various spots in the park. We were extra lucky and the road to Mt Coolidge was open so we were able to go to the top and get amazing views of the area, including being able to see all the way to the Needles and beyond. The stop at Crazy Horse took in the 22 min movie giving the background on the site (very interesting) and a stroll through the North American Indian museum. All items have been donated from over 500 tribes across North America- incredible! The outside platform gave the best picture taking spot of the ongoing sculpture work. Note, the tour did not include the bus ride to the base of the statue (the closest you can get to it except during Volsmarch). It was an additional price and there was not enough time on the tour to do it on our own. The day was wrapped up with a drive on Iron Mountain Road. We experienced 3 pigtail bridges (what a marvel) and then the “framing of Mt Rushmore” in the tunnel before turning and going back down the pigtails. Throughout the day, Deanna was very friendly and engaging. She was knowledgeable on the area and it’s history; very happy to share it and answer any questions we had. I highly recommend this tour and Deanna as your guide. With that combination, you won’t be disappointed!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Hi Dean - Thank you for such a thorough tour review. I'm very happy that you enjoyed your open-top adventure. Deanna is great and one of our best guides. She is also excellent guiding the Badlands tour . . . Thanks again for your kind review. Be Well - Rich To our future guests: "Suggest you bring: sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, jacket, binoculars and camera." This advice is listed under "Notes" on your invoice and also on our website. Basicly treat this as you would when you visit the beach. Thanks

Bryant B

May 2019

Stayed in May 2019 and had 1 previous stay 7 years ago. Both experiences were great. Numerous restaurants along with many businesses open in town. Yep, there's a mall and outlying stores but the downtown is vibrant and alive and very safe feeling. Worth the visit if you live east of the Mississippi. Busy town without the rush. Has a very "west" feel in a modern way. I can say, if it snows 20+ inches in Black Hills, you can spend a day in town without feeling it's a lost day.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Hi Bryant - On behalf of the citizens of our town we are very happy you enjoyed your stay in Rapid City and the Downtown area. And thank you for our kind review. Next time you are in town . . . check out Black Hills Open-Top-Tours to Custer State Park. Be Well - Rich