Badlands Scenic Flight and Stargazing Tour Experience

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore the Badlands like never before with a unique combination of a scenic flight and guided stargazing. Begin your adventure soaring above the park’s stunning geological formations, including buttes and pinnacles, while your pilot shares captivating stories about the area's wildlife and history. After landing, transition to an exclusive stargazing site, where you can witness the brilliance of the night sky with minimal light pollution. Your professional guide will reveal the wonders of the cosmos, helping you identify planets, constellations, and deep-sky objects using telescopes and binoculars. This immersive day-to-night experience promises to leave you in awe of both the earth and the heavens.

- Scenic flight around Badlands National Park lasting 30–45 minutes
- Guided stargazing program highlighting constellations and celestial objects
- Includes use of binoculars laser and light refreshments
- Total tour duration is approximately 8 hours with private pickup included.

What's Included

Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities are a part of how we provide excellent guide service, and is very much appreciated!
Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We'll call you in advance of your tour, and pick you up in a GMC Yukon XL, Chevy Tahoe, or Ford Transit XLT Passenger Van.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Badlands National Park

    A landscape of dramatic contrasts, Badlands National Park stretches across South Dakota with jagged peaks, colorful rock layers, and vast prairies. Known for its fossil beds and striking sunsets, the park is also home to bison, bighorn sheep, and prairie dogs. It’s one of the best places in the world to witness both ancient geology and thriving wildlife in the same space.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Badlands Wilderness Overlook

    From this overlook, you can see some of the park’s most pristine and untamed landscapes. Rugged spires and ridges stretch to the horizon, untouched by development. It’s a reminder of the Badlands’ wild spirit and offers one of the quietest, most contemplative views in the park.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Pinnacles Overlook

    One of the most famous stops in the park, the Pinnacles showcases towering rock formations sculpted by millions of years of erosion. These jagged spires glow with shifting colors at sunrise and sunset, making it a favorite for photographers and nature lovers alike.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    White River Valley Overlook

    Here, you can gaze across the broad White River Valley, a dramatic sweep of land framed by sharp ridges and sculpted spires. It’s a breathtaking spot that captures the interplay between erosion, time, and the vastness of the prairie ecosystem.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Conata Basin stretches out in a colorful display of red, orange, and yellow rock layers. Known for its vivid hues at sunrise and sunset, it’s one of the most photogenic areas in the park and a favorite for visitors seeking dramatic contrasts of color and form.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by My XO Adventures

Tags

Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Air Tours
4WD Tours
Night Tours
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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