Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony Shared Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

9 pm Lighting Ceremony: May 22nd - August 9th

We would pick you up from your Rapid City hotel at 7:30-7:45 pm in 7 or 12 passenger van depending on if we have others going. It is a 45 minute drive to Mt Rushmore. You would have half an hour to get to the amphitheater to get a seat for the program that starts at 9:00 pm. There is a 10 minute Ranger Talk about some topic about the 4 presidents. After the talk is a 20 minute video about the growth of the country in relation to the 4 presidents. At 9:30 pm, the Star Spangled Banner is sung and the lights go on the faces.
Veterans and military are invited to the stage to help retire the flag and be honored. It is about a 45 minute program. We do have blankets for you in your vans if it is a chilly night. But, plan on bringing a jacket as it cools off once the sun goes down. We would get you back to Rapid City around 10:45 pm.

What's Included

Cold Bottled Water in cooler
Admission fee
Snacks
English Speaking Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Optional Dinner at Mt Rushmore is on your own
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Your Guide will pull up in front of your hotel with a van that says "Affordable Adventures" on the side windows. Please meet the guide by the front entrance of your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    Mount Rushmore National Memorial

    We would pick you up from your Rapid City hotel at 7:30-7:45 pm in our 7 or 12 passenger van depending on if we have others going. It is a 45 minute drive to Mt Rushmore. You would have half an hour to get to the amphitheater to get a seat for the program that starts at 9:00 pm. There is a 10 minute Ranger Talk about some topic about the 4 presidents. After the talk is a 20 minute video about the growth of our country in relation to the 4 presidents. At 9:30 pm, the Star Spangled Banner is sung and the lights go on the faces. Veterans and military are invited to the stage to help retire the flag and be honored. It is about a 45 minute program. We do have blankets for you in our vans if it is a chilly night. But, plan on bringing a jacket as it cools off once the sun goes down. We would get you back to Rapid City around 10:45 pm.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Affordable Adventures

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

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

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