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Take in the best of the Black Hills on this half-day tour. We visit the must-see's of Mt Rushmore, Needles Hwy, Sylvan Lake and Iron Mountain Road.
Experience Mt Rushmore with a local expert and make the most of your time in the Black Hills.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If you are staying outside of Rapid City, and you are unable to meet us here. We can pick up in other areas of the Black Hills for a fee.
We pick up at most Rapid City, city limit hotels (including those in Box Elder). If you are staying in other town and are able to meet us in Rapid City, we meet at the Rapid City civic center/Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn. There is free all day parking here and a central location.
Itinerary
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1Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Make the very most of your time and visit the famous faces at Mount Rushmore with an expert! Take your time enjoying all that the National Monument has to offer; museums, trails, gift stores - even Thomas Jefferson's family ice-cream recipe! Our guide will talk you through the building of the project, its place in history and a local's perspective. We normally spend between 1hour 1.5 hours here.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Iron Mountain Road
Iron Mountain Road is a Black Hills experience not worth missing! This famous scenic route was built especially to compliment Mt Rushmore. Enjoy the perfectly framed tunnels facing the faces, and the pigtail bridges. We make our way to the top of Peter Norbeck Overlook for a spectacular view of the Black Hills.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Sylvan Lake
Spectacular Sylvan Lake is our first stop in Custer State Park. A must see in the hills, this is the beginning of our journey onto Needles Hwy.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4South Dakota 87
The jewel of the Black Hills, Needles Hwy is like nothing you have very seen before. This scenic drive is cradled by the heart of the mountain range; magnificent spires and sparkling rock formations (really, the mica makes it sparkle!), this is a drive you must see.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As much as we love good doggos, this tour is not pet friendly.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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