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Feb 2025
Last April/May we decided to travel to Rapid City, SD, to see the natural wonders of the area and called XO Private Tour Company to receive some information. It was the beginning of the most wonderful experience of my life. From the moment I spoke to Daniel's (owner) Mother, who works in the office, I knew this company was something special and decided to go with them.
The two of us were picked up at our hotel door the mornings of our three private tours by our own Tour guide (either an employee or Daniel), who was totally attenive to only us. We traveled in an immaculate and comfortable SUV.
We traveled to Custer National Park with a female guide who knew everything about the formation of the land, the history and animals. She was friendly, personble, and
had answers to all of our questions, which were welcomed. The day flew by and made us only look forward to our coming tours and hope they were as wonderful as our first experience.
Our next two tours were with Daniel and Dan! We traveled to the Badlands at Sunset, seeing the bison, etc., roaming freely, and shadows of light on the rocks as the sun was setting. We were pampered in the quiet solitude of the Badlands with warm blankets on zero gravity recliners while we gazed at the magnificent nightime sky.
On one of our tours they also took us on a walk by a crystal clear stream and pointed out every plant while explaining everything about the plants. Dan even had a a cane for me because of my bad knee. Lol, I dropped the cane and let's just say he retrieved it for me.
We also went to Mt. Rushmore, the Crazy Horse monument, a rebuilt old Western town, Sanford Labs, Devils Tower and a couple of lunches.
Throughout every tour, they were full of knowledge and anecdotes. The time was our own. We were never rushed. They also took pictures of us, sent us pictures, stopped the vehicle and backed up when I missed a shot.
They also gave us suggestions, according to our interests, as to what to do and where to eat in our spare time.
It's been almost a year since our trip and I'm still excited about it. Lol, I could write a book about it. The extra penny was worth it and I strongly encourage everyone to use XO Tours. Thank you, Dan and friends, for a laid back, informative, fun and laughter, wonderful once in my lifetime experience!
Відповідь від хоста
Feb 2025
Wow! Your review absolutely made our day! It was such an honor to be part of your journey through the Black Hills and Badlands, and we couldn’t be happier to hear that the experience still brings you excitement nearly a year later. From the moment you called, we knew we had the pleasure of guiding someone truly special, and it was a joy sharing these incredible places with you.
Your words capture exactly what we strive for—personalized, immersive experiences filled with history, nature, and those little extra touches that make a tour unforgettable. Whether it was stargazing under warm blankets, backing up for the perfect photo, or retrieving that famous cane (😂), every moment was a privilege to share with you.
Thank you for trusting us with your adventure and for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review. If you ever decide to return, we’d love to explore even more with you. Wishing you all the best until our paths cross again!