Private Half Day Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour
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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.
Your experience
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
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.
What’s included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Expert local guide who will love to show you around!
Not included
- Gratuities
- Meals
Meeting and pickup
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.
Before you go
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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