Private Badlands National Park Day Tour
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Private Badlands National Park Day Tour
By Black Hills Tour Company
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Ages 1-99
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Philip
What's not included- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We offer complimentary pick up within Rapid City, city limits and in the Box Elder hotel area. Please let us know if you are staying elsewhere in the Hills so we can arrange a meeting point, or pick up for an additional fee.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 56418P10- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 56418P10
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- Catiebug04190 contributionsExceeded our expectations!What an outstanding day! Cindy was a great guide with lots of information and stories that illuminated the history and understanding of the Black Hills area and Mount Rushmore monument. An unexpected light rain didn’t stop the experience pivoting to some creative ways to see highlights and areas of the Custer State park without having to leave the vehicle too much. Low behold, the sun came just in time to witness the awesomeness of the wildlife loop with sitings of pronghorns, a few prairie dogs, a large herd of big horn sheep hidden in the hills, and many many small herds of bison before we found a huge herd of Mommas and baby bison. The day exceeded our expectations! I’d highly recommend!!!Written September 5, 2024
- 609JerryH0 contributionsYou Can’t Go Wrong With BLACK HILLS TOUR COMPANYWe did 5 days touring from 5 - 8 hours each day. Steve was our guide. He took us to all the spots of note, providing great background information and allowing us to spend the amount of time at each location that suited us. We were never rushed. We learned so much about the geology, the, flora, fauna, and local culture. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly and by having Steve as our guide and driver were relaxed at the end of the day since we did not have to worry with a GPS, missing a turn or getting lost. We're glad we took 5 days because there was so much to see with surprises such as the missile command center and the nutrients research center. Thank you, Steve and BHTour Company. PS Setting up the tour was so easy. Great experience with Melinda who handled all of the arrangements and booking details.Written August 30, 2024
- Voyager282443923240 contributionsAwesome tour experienceThis company was first class service. We had an excellent tour guide and itinerary was well plannned. I wish this company was in other states. I highly recommend.Written August 26, 2024
- 81edc0 contributionsGreat Southern Hills Tour!This tour was fantastic. Cindy was the best! We went to all the places and did all the things we wanted to do in the Southern Hills. Cindy knew exactly what we should do and where we should go at places like Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse - and let us out right at the front entrance everywhere. Definitely the right choice for us!Written August 23, 2024
- cynthiamZ1298RZ0 contributionsUnforgettable memories in SD!Premiere Private Black Hills Tour (Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, & Custer State Park) was absolutely wonderful! Denise, our tour guide, is very knowledgeable and friendly. She made sure we knew the background/history of Mt. Rushmore and the new development/project with Crazy Horse. Crazy Horse is going to be more amazing! The tour was pricey, but very well worth it! Book your tour with Denise! My husband and I enjoyed every minute (never a dull moment)! We will treasure this experience forever!!! South Dakota and Black Hills Tour Company rock!!!Written August 15, 2024
- Navigate452381861490 contributionsBreathtaking and Educational Bike TourHad a wonderful tour with Joel . The scenery was amazing and his knowledge of the Native American experience , paleontology, and local history was a great addition to our ride. In addition - we learned that cucumbers are a great addition to a sandwich!!Written August 9, 2024
- jamesbY8288XG0 contributionsAmazing experience!experience on our private Badlands Sunset tour! Joel was very knowledgeable and personable, and a thoughtful and gracious host for the entire trip. From pickup at our Airbnb, to providing binoculars for wildlife watching, to taking the highways less traveled, to the wine & picnic setup at a great lookout point for watching the sunset, to education of the area and great conversation. I really cannot say enough. This experience was the highlight of our trip to the Black Hills!! Highly recommended!!Written August 4, 2024
- ConstanceH5770 contributionsFamily friendly and accommodatingMelina and Kevin were very accommodating and patient when planning our private tour. We requested a full day driver and van to take us to Mount Rushmore and surrounding areas. The van had to be large enough for a family of 13, including seven children ranging in age fro 9 months to 8 years old. The van accommated all of the necessary car seats comfortably. Melina suggested a variety of activities that would be of interest to the entire group. The drive time on the bus was kept to a minimum and the sightseeing was wonderful. Our tour guide, Joel, was extremely knowledgeable. He engaged the young children as well as the adults. Our diverse group was intrigued while listening to Joel share his vast knowledge and interesting stories about the area. He also provided the children with just the right amount of information to keep their attention. The adults all learned a great deal about the entire area and in particular the Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse area. It was a consensus of the family that we would definitely hire Black Hills Tour Company again upon our return.Written August 4, 2024
- adrmd10 contributionsfullu emersive and comfortable experieceThis was truly an epic lifetime journey. Joel had an encyclopedic knowledge of the region and was an unbelievable guide. We have traveled the world and had never experienced an 8-hour excursion in such a fully immersive and comfortable way. We will have lifelong memories of our trip.Written August 3, 2024
- Jelaine L0 contributionsFamily tripWe had a great time, our tour guide Cindy was very knowledgeable, and super sweet. We were able to see a lot in one day. 100% recommendedWritten July 29, 2024
- jroberts5830 contributionsExcellent Bike/Tour ExperienceAwesome 2 full days with Joel riding bikes and exploring South Dakota. Riding the Mickelson Trail was special and seeing the sights was icing on the cake. Joel was very friendly and knowledgeable. Great service, every need was taken care of. Highly recommend.Written July 23, 2024
- tonywP6560RC0 contributionsBest way to see South Dakota!My tour guide, Joel, was a long time local with a deep knowledge of the area and history you will not get from just anybody. He has a passion for all the sights/views and more importantly, the stories behind the why? He was always making sure to take the extra steps needed for the best picture or moment. He knew we wanted to see wild Bision, but had no luck. Joel took matters into his own hands and offered an earlier start on the second day. Sure enough we saw lots of Bison.Written July 18, 2024
- melissacE6494XH0 contributionsBest tour EVER!!!Joel was a delight to have as a tour guide, accommodating and friendly! His knowledge of the state, land, and animals as well as culture made this (by far) the best tour we have ever been on! Plus it helps he makes great company and easy conversation and clearly loves what he does! Can’t wait to come back and book again!Written July 10, 2024
- McDaniel20220 contributionsGreat experience and 🤠This was a wonderful tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend. The sights were beautiful. Great experience and well worth money to explore area.😍🥰Written July 9, 2024
- X6806GJjackiet0 contributionsMerry Mickelson TrailFirst time to South Dakota and this trip was awesome - better than expected the trail amenities, company support and weather. The scenery was fantastic, which was expected. My husband and I rented the NORCO gravel bikes and they were just fine; brought our own pedals and saddle bags. It was a do-it-yourself trail ride and easy with many shelters on the 109-mile route - cold water, shade, bike tool stand and shelter at dozens of these areas. Would do it again!Written July 7, 2024
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10 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Four of us took this one day, private tour to Badlands. I'm writing this review after our overall 10 day trip, which included Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Yellowstone, Jackson Hole and more. All four of us rate this tour to Badlands as one of our favorite parts of the trip! From the beginning of my communication by email with them, they were prompt and helpful. Denise was our tour guide. She picked us up on time and taught us things about the area enroute to the park. She was friendly, personable, and informative. We all felt very comfortable with her. Once in the park, she highlighted key areas and let us have sufficient time to explore. We also enjoy seeing (and were sobered by) the Minuteman Missile site and museum. The included trip to Wall Drug was an interesting, but minor, attraction for us. Overall, we would definitely do this trip to Badlands again. It was a plus that it was a private tour!
Written July 25, 2023
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Wow! Thanks so much for your review. I am so glad that you had a wonderful time with Denise and enjoyed the Badlands. We think they are pretty spectacular too!
Written July 28, 2023
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Sheryl Centrelli@gmail.com
Wayne, NJ5 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
FABULOUS day! We four were so impressed with our guide's knowledge of the area as he explained details about the history, landscape and specific sites we visited during this day! We recommend this tour to everyone who wants to learn more about this area of South Dakota while enjoying the ride!
Written June 10, 2024
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Thank you! We certainly pride ourselves on knowing the area well and we are glad we could share some of it with you all. It certainly makes the trip worthwhile! We appreciate your time to leave a review.
Written June 17, 2024
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Paul L
Grand Blanc, MI142 contributions
My wife and I had a wonderful tour with Black Hills Tour Company last week. We took the Mount Rushmore and Southern Black Hills Tour. Our guide, Ryan is superb. He picked us up at our hotel in a van with tall windows allowing us to take great photos. Initially, we saw Mount Rushmore. Having a guide allowed us to enjoy the picturesque views since the roads are so circuitous. Afterwards we visited the Crazy Horse Memorial. At both sights we had plenty of time to walk around and ask questions. Ryan is an encyclopedia of information. Later we visited the Needles, Sylvan Lake and Custer State Park. In summary, my wife and I had a fabulous experience with Black Hills Tour Company. I highly recommend!!!
Written May 24, 2021
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Thank you so much Paul! I am so glad to hear you had a wonderful day with Ryan and enjoyed your time in the Hills. We appreciate your kind review.
Written May 28, 2021
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Guthbudeen A
Dallas, TX7 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
Badlands topography is awesome; millions of years of historical geological site, must visit in South Dakota, USA.
We had a one day private tour with Blackhills tours; our guide Joel is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about showing many hidden areas in Badlands National park which is not possible to see without a well travelled person in there.
Owners Melina and Kevin have arranged our tour very well; reasonable prices for a private tour.
Highly recommend Blackhills tour company for all the tours in South Dakota area.
We had a one day private tour with Blackhills tours; our guide Joel is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about showing many hidden areas in Badlands National park which is not possible to see without a well travelled person in there.
Owners Melina and Kevin have arranged our tour very well; reasonable prices for a private tour.
Highly recommend Blackhills tour company for all the tours in South Dakota area.
Written September 6, 2022
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Thank you so very much! I know Joel had a great time with you all and we are so happy to be able to share the Badlands with you.
Written September 7, 2022
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Carol M
2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Kevin gave us a thorough trip to Badlands and Minuteman Missile launch site. His knowledge base is extensive about the history of the area. He individualized our trip to include a hike- searching for fossils and bones was a blast! Our picnic lunch was delicious - attention was given to our dietary needs and comfort. Wall drug was included in our trip also- nice bookstore there.
Written September 13, 2022
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Thank you Carol for taking the time to leave a review. I am so pleased to hear you had a great time with Kevin in the Badlands.
Written September 14, 2022
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F C
Melbourne, Australia8 contributions
Oct 2021
This tour was a highlight during our stay in Rapid City. Kevin was an exceptional guide, very knowledgeable and engaging with a deep understanding of the history of the area. Kevin has an eagle eye and was spotting wildlife along the way which we would have missed. Would highly recommend this tour, had an all round fantastic day.
Written November 24, 2021
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Thanks for your review! Glad you enjoyed the day.
Written November 26, 2021
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Mai Lee P
Rome, GA11 contributions
Our family of 5 (3 boys under 15) did the day trip to the Badlands. Kevin & Jennifer were our tour guides. The van was spacious and comfortable. Kevin was very knowledgeable and friendly. They accommodated us perfectly. Kudos to Kevin for handling my kids’ requests to go “off roading”. I feel like Kevin tailored the trip to us and veered from the norm a bit to show us some beautiful spots. It was pretty windy the day we went so a windbreaker was useful. Kevin had a nice, fresh lunch packed for us. The day lasted longer than we expected which was nice. We didn’t feel rushed at all. Great day. Glad we booked with them. They should have made the boys wash the van ;)
Written June 4, 2022
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I think Kevin had more fun that the boys "off roading" haha! Thanks for taking the time to review and glad to hear it was an enjoyable day.
Written June 5, 2022
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Wanderlust710
New Hope, PA19 contributions
Jul 2022
We had an amazing time touring the badlands with Joel! He is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the area. He catered the tour to our needs and was flexible with stopping and showing us places of interest. He taught us all about the badlands and their formation and took us to a real ghost town. We got to see a whole side of the badlands that we would not have seen had it not been for Joel guiding us. He even showed us some fossils he discovered. We all loved it - from 9 to 85 years old! This is a can’t miss tour!
Written July 26, 2022
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Thank you for the review! Joel is an awesome guide and we are so glad that you all got to enjoy the Badlands.
Written July 28, 2022
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Vjori
East Mansfield, MA6 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
My sister and I had a fantastic private tour of the Badlands with Randy! We took lots of pictures and learned so many interesting facts about South Dakota. Melina did a fantastic job accommodating our requests and keeping in touch throughout the entire booking process. We are extremely happy and grateful for the experience!
Written October 16, 2022
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We were so happy to be able to accommodate you and your sister. Thanks you for taking the time to leave a review and glad to hear you had a great time!
Written October 17, 2022
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Dave C
32 contributions
Aug 2022
We had an absolutely wonderful day with our guide in the Badlands. We explored all the different areas of the park and saw a lot of different animals throughout the park. We also stopped at Wall Drugs, which I was told before going to the Badlands that it was a "Must See" and it definitely did not disappoint us. All in all I would say that it was well worth the money.
Written September 1, 2022
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Hi Dave,
Thank you so much for leaving a review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your trip. We agree the that the Badlands are incredible!
Written September 2, 2022
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I am the GM at the Badland KOA, just 4 miles from the park entrance. I have people that do not want to pull back out and explore the Badland National Park in their RV, have you ever picked up people from the RV?
Written May 17, 2022
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