Top things to do in South Dakota in Summer (Updated November 2026)

South Dakota, USA
Private Half Day Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour

Take in the best of the Black Hills on this half-day tour. We visit the must-see's of Mt Rushmore, Needles Hwy, Sylvan Lake and Iron …More

Take in the best of the Black Hills on this half-day tour. We visit the must-see's of Mt Rushmore, Needles Hwy, Sylvan Lake and Iron...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$215
Mount Rushmore Discovery Tour

You visit Mount Rushmore, one of our nation's national treasures, and Custer State Park, one of our nation's largest and most diverse state parks. This …More

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You visit Mount Rushmore, one of our nation's national treasures, and Custer State Park, one of our nation's largest and most diverse state parks. This...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$275
Private - Badlands Rugged Jeep Backcountry Tour with Lunch

Leave standard highway traffic behind on an open-top 4x4 expedition crafted for remote backcountry access and open-air photography that standard vans and hard-top SUVs simply …More

Leave standard highway traffic behind on an open-top 4x4 expedition crafted for remote backcountry access and open-air photography that standard vans and hard-top SUVs simply...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$399
Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private)

A once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the incredible Badlands; first in the afternoon and into a golden sunset - followed by the official …More

A once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the incredible Badlands; first in the afternoon and into a golden sunset - followed by the official...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$850
Mount Rushmore Memorial Shared Tour from Rapid City, South Dakota

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Completed in 1941 under the …More

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Completed in 1941 under the...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$164
Badlands National Park by Bicycle - Private

Formed by several hundred thousand years of erosion, the Badlands formations expose the layers of millions of years of the regions history. It is a …More

Formed by several hundred thousand years of erosion, the Badlands formations expose the layers of millions of years of the regions history. It is a...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$245
Private Mickelson Trail Bicycling Tour

Discover a side of the Black Hills that few people ever have the opportunity to experience. Journey through breathtaking landscapes filled with towering ponderosa pines, …More

Discover a side of the Black Hills that few people ever have the opportunity to experience. Journey through breathtaking landscapes filled with towering ponderosa pines,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$345
Public - Jeep Bison Safari from Rapid City to Custer State Park

Leave standard highway traffic behind on an open-top 4x4 expedition crafted for remote backcountry access and open-air photography that standard vans and hard-top SUVs simply …More

Leave standard highway traffic behind on an open-top 4x4 expedition crafted for remote backcountry access and open-air photography that standard vans and hard-top SUVs simply...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$200
Mt Rushmore 8pm Lighting Ceremony Shared Tour

We would pick you up from your Rapid City hotel at 6:30-6:45 pm in 7 or 12 passenger van depending on if we have others …More

We would pick you up from your Rapid City hotel at 6:30-6:45 pm in 7 or 12 passenger van depending on if we have others...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$100
Stars & Stripes: Mount Rushmore Night Ceremony

Discover the best of the Black Hills on this unforgettable evening adventure. Your tour begins with a scenic drive along the world-famous Iron Mountain Road, …More

Discover the best of the Black Hills on this unforgettable evening adventure. Your tour begins with a scenic drive along the world-famous Iron Mountain Road,...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$795
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

See one of America’s most iconic landmarks up close and delve deep into its complicated history! You’ve seen Mount Rushmore in photos, but seeing it …More

See one of America’s most iconic landmarks up close and delve deep into its complicated history! You’ve seen Mount Rushmore in photos, but seeing it...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$13
Private Badlands National Park Wildlife and Scenic Tour

At My XO Adventures, we don’t just guide tours—we create lifelong memories through deeply personal connections to the land. What makes this experience unique isn’t …More

At My XO Adventures, we don’t just guide tours—we create lifelong memories through deeply personal connections to the land. What makes this experience unique isn’t...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$295
Shared Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse Tour

This tour is unique because it offers a convenient and efficient way to experience two iconic South Dakota landmarks in a single day. Instead of …More

This tour is unique because it offers a convenient and efficient way to experience two iconic South Dakota landmarks in a single day. Instead of...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$280
Private Badlands & Minuteman Missile Tour w/ Former Park Ranger

Experience Badlands National Park privately, intentionally, and at a relaxed pace with a former national park ranger as your guide. After Rapid City pickup, travel …More

Experience Badlands National Park privately, intentionally, and at a relaxed pace with a former national park ranger as your guide. After Rapid City pickup, travel...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$264
Badlands Sunrise Tour: Rise before the roar!

This isn’t a tour—it’s a scientific expedition designed for curious minds. Unlike standard sightseeing trips, this experience puts you in the shoes of a field …More

This isn’t a tour—it’s a scientific expedition designed for curious minds. Unlike standard sightseeing trips, this experience puts you in the shoes of a field...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$435
Premier Private Northern Black Hills- Deadwood, Lead & Spearfish

Enjoy the best of the Northern Black Hills on this day tour. As a private outing, enjoy the area at your time and pace. Wander …More

Enjoy the best of the Northern Black Hills on this day tour. As a private outing, enjoy the area at your time and pace. Wander...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$300
Wind Cave National Park GPS Audio Tour — Cave Tour Not Included

Explore the surface of Wind Cave National Park at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour through open prairie, pine forest, wildlife …More

Explore the surface of Wind Cave National Park at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour through open prairie, pine forest, wildlife...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Northern Parks Bundle

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour bundle to make the most of your road trips to the best Northern US national parks and scenic drives. This …More

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour bundle to make the most of your road trips to the best Northern US national parks and scenic drives. This...

5 days Free Cancellation
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$75
Private Mount Rushmore & Black Hills Tour w/ Former Park Ranger

Explore the Black Hills with a former National Park Ranger on a private, personalized tour designed around your interests. Visit landscapes where your guide lived …More

Explore the Black Hills with a former National Park Ranger on a private, personalized tour designed around your interests. Visit landscapes where your guide lived...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$264
Black Hills Discovery Tour Southern Hills

Explore the iconic Black Hills with this comprehensive day-long tour. Discover the grandeur of Mount Rushmore, America's Shrine to Democracy, and witness the ongoing work …More

Explore the iconic Black Hills with this comprehensive day-long tour. Discover the grandeur of Mount Rushmore, America's Shrine to Democracy, and witness the ongoing work...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$199
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