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Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park

Mount Rushmore is more than just the carvings. They have secrets that are not easily revealed. GeoFunTrek's guides are local experts with decades of experience. …More

5.0 (223)

Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park

Mount Rushmore is more than just the carvings. They have secrets that are not easily revealed. GeoFunTrek's guides are local experts with decades of experience....

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (223)
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$300
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

Discover Mount Rushmore National Memorial with an app-based, self-guided audio tour that brings its history, stories, and larger-than-life sculptures to life. There’s no in-person guide—your …More

3.3 (7)

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

Discover Mount Rushmore National Memorial with an app-based, self-guided audio tour that brings its history, stories, and larger-than-life sculptures to life. There’s no in-person guide—your...

8 to 13 hours Free Cancellation
3.3 (7)
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$15
Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour

Neal and Becky live in the Black Hills near the historic mining town of Hayward. Neal is a native South Dakotan having a close association …More

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5.0 (87)

Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour

Neal and Becky live in the Black Hills near the historic mining town of Hayward. Neal is a native South Dakotan having a close association...

10 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (87)
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$295
Private Luxury: Badlands Limo Tour & Stargazing

Escape crowded bus tours and experience the striking, otherworldly landscapes of Badlands National Park in complete privacy. As the exclusive VIP division of Black Hills …More

4.9 (57)

Private Luxury: Badlands Limo Tour & Stargazing

Escape crowded bus tours and experience the striking, otherworldly landscapes of Badlands National Park in complete privacy. As the exclusive VIP division of Black Hills...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (57)
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$1,295
Private Luxury: Devil's Tower & Deadwood & Spearfish Canyon

Dakota Luxury Expeditions is the exclusive, private-charter division of Black Hills Open-Top Tours. Because Devils Tower requires a longer expedition across the Wyoming border, standard …More

4.8 (41)

Private Luxury: Devil's Tower & Deadwood & Spearfish Canyon

Dakota Luxury Expeditions is the exclusive, private-charter division of Black Hills Open-Top Tours. Because Devils Tower requires a longer expedition across the Wyoming border, standard...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.8 (41)
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$1,595
Western Horizons Hot Air Balloon rides

Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons offers breathtaking panoramic views of the beautiful Southern Black Hills of South Dakota. Our hot air balloon rides last approximately …More

5.0 (43)

Western Horizons Hot Air Balloon rides

Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons offers breathtaking panoramic views of the beautiful Southern Black Hills of South Dakota. Our hot air balloon rides last approximately...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (43)
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$395
Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse

Welcome to My XO Adventures! This is your tour, for your group! We don't mix with strangers on this adventure to ensure it's extraordinary. Your …More

5.0 (101)

Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse

Welcome to My XO Adventures! This is your tour, for your group! We don't mix with strangers on this adventure to ensure it's extraordinary. Your...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (101)
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$395
Wildlife Biologist’s Field Expedition: The Badlands Uncovered

My XO Adventures believes The Badlands can be a wonderful experience for your senses, and there are a lot of stories to be told about …More

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4.9 (29)

Wildlife Biologist’s Field Expedition: The Badlands Uncovered

My XO Adventures believes The Badlands can be a wonderful experience for your senses, and there are a lot of stories to be told about...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (29)
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$525
Badlands Sunset & Wildlife: Nature's Evening Glow

There's no better way to witness its raw beauty than with My XO Adventures' Badlands Sunset and Night Sky Tour. This isn’t just another tour; …More

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Badlands Sunset & Wildlife: Nature's Evening Glow

There's no better way to witness its raw beauty than with My XO Adventures' Badlands Sunset and Night Sky Tour. This isn’t just another tour;...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (53)
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$385
Badlands After Dark: Sunset Colors and Celestial Views

This is our favorite tour! We care about you, your experience, and your time in South Dakota. You'll be taken to special locations where animals …More

4.9 (49)

Badlands After Dark: Sunset Colors and Celestial Views

This is our favorite tour! We care about you, your experience, and your time in South Dakota. You'll be taken to special locations where animals...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (49)
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$425
Private Tour of the Badlands with Local Experts

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. …More

5.0 (30)

Private Tour of the Badlands with Local Experts

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....

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (30)
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$250
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

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (1)

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...

8 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$275
Private Mount Rushmore and Flume Trail Hike

This tour gives you incredible in-depth knowledge of the Flume Trail, the Black Hills, and Mount Rushmore. …More

5.0 (16)

Private Mount Rushmore and Flume Trail Hike

This tour gives you incredible in-depth knowledge of the Flume Trail, the Black Hills, and Mount Rushmore....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (16)
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$345
Private Custer State Park Safari and Hiking Tour

You will have an opportunity to explore different areas within Custer State Park. The day will be spent within this historic State Park. …More

5.0 (15)

Private Custer State Park Safari and Hiking Tour

You will have an opportunity to explore different areas within Custer State Park. The day will be spent within this historic State Park....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (15)
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$345
Private Northern Hills Tour including Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood

This tour allows you to experience the rare and exquisite beauty the Black Hills has to offer. This is a guided tour, and the guide …More

5.0 (13)

Private Northern Hills Tour including Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood

This tour allows you to experience the rare and exquisite beauty the Black Hills has to offer. This is a guided tour, and the guide...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (13)
from
$345
Private VIP Jeep Safari Full-Day Bison Tracking & Lakeside Picnic

Why Book This Private Safari Skip crowded buses and awkward hotel pickup loops. On this 100% private charter from Rapid City, we pick you up …More

4.4 (38)

Private VIP Jeep Safari Full-Day Bison Tracking & Lakeside Picnic

Why Book This Private Safari Skip crowded buses and awkward hotel pickup loops. On this 100% private charter from Rapid City, we pick you up...

6 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered
4.4 (38)
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$1,395
Private Spearfish Canyon Hike

Hiking in Spearfish Canyon, located in the northern Black Hills of South Dakota, is a truly unforgettable experience. With its towering limestone cliffs, lush vegetation, …More

5.0 (5)

Private Spearfish Canyon Hike

Hiking in Spearfish Canyon, located in the northern Black Hills of South Dakota, is a truly unforgettable experience. With its towering limestone cliffs, lush vegetation,...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (5)
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$345
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

5.0 (9)

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,...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (9)
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$795
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

4.6 (10)

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...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.6 (10)
from
$295
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

5.0 (2)

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...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (2)
from
$435

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