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*July 2-3-4*
Only 600 parking spots are available, est. 10 to 20K cars per day trying to park. Peak from 12pm to 5pm and narrow roads jammed or closed. Chances of getting into monument are terrible after 6pm.
Message from Highway Patrol. "Pack extra water, food, and a full tank of gas traffic as Mt Rushmore will be highly congested "
Best days that week to tour are July 1st or 5th. Or any other day than July 2, 3, 4.
Black Hills Open-Top-Tours offers a Mt Rushmore tour that also includes the Night Lighting Ceremony, a tour of the Iron Mtn Tunnels and night stargazing (depending on weather).
We tour in a variety of vehicles. Convertible top vehicles when good weather & standard vans if rain.
This 4.5 hour tour departs from Rapid City between 5:00pm and 6:00pm. Call for exact pickup times.
Private Group and Limo Tours Available.
*The Night Ceremony at Mt Rushmore is available from MAY 22nd to AUGUST 10th: ceremony starts 9 PM
*August 11th to SEPT 30th: ceremony starts 8PM.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please call for pickup time.
Itinerary
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1Iron Mountain Road
After the stargaing on our return home, we drive Iron Mountain Road and its pigtail bridges, magnificent views through the one-way tunnels that frame the lighted national monument. We pause for photos.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Mount Rushmore National Memorial
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 direction of Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln, the sculpture's roughly 60-ft.-high granite faces depict U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The site also features a museum with interactive exhibits. At sunset the rangers provide a progam that honors our veterans, including a patriotic movie and the lighting of the mountain.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Other rates apply only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Other rates apply only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Layered clothing, comfortable shoes, and a hat are recommended
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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