Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private)
Overview
A once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the incredible Badlands; first in the afternoon and into a golden sunset - followed by the official National Park stargazing program.
The best of both worlds, this tour allows us the view wildlife and the parks formations before the sun sets, and then taking on the park after dark!
Because Badlands National Park is not surrounded by big cities or other major sources of light pollution, night skies in the park are very clear. After dark, visitors can see many of the night sky’s greatest hits: constellations, the moon, satellites, and airplanes. But the special darkness of Badlands National Park helps visitors to see even more like planets, the Milky Way, star clusters, nebulae, the International Space Station, shooting stars, and – very occasionally – the aurora borealis.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- National Park Entrance Fees
- Binoculars and Telescopes
- Rapid City Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Tour - Exclusive to your group
- Local expert guide
- Dinner
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
This tour operated in and out of Central Rapid City. We offer hotel pick up within the CENTRAL Rapid City area and the Box Elder area Hotels. If you are staying in other towns, or outside ~10mins of downtown Rapid City, you may be asked to meet us in town.
505 North 5th Street
Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Downtown Rapid City
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Wall Drug
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Badlands National Park
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Sage Creek Wilderness Area
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Pinnacles Overlook
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Yellow Mounds Overlook
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Badlands Wilderness Overlook
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Ben Reifel Visitor Center
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Rapid City
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Wheelchair access is available for collapsible wheelchairs.
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Activity code: C-56418P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- National Park Entrance Fees.
- Binoculars and Telescopes.
- Rapid City Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Private Tour - Exclusive to your group.
- Local expert guide.
- Dinner.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private) is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Badlands National Park – Sunset and Stargazing (Private) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- National Park Entrance Fees
- Binoculars and Telescopes
- Rapid City Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Tour - Exclusive to your group
- Local expert guide
- Dinner
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Wheelchair access is available for collapsible wheelchairs.
