Ride the 1880 Train and visit Mount Rushmore and Reptile Gardens in one day
8 hours
Lunch, bottled water, snacks
Spend the day exploring the Black Hills by historic steam train, then continue on to Mount Rushmore and Reptile Gardens. Learn how Mount Rushmore was carved and enjoy time among flowers, birds, and reptiles.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled tour.
Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Otherwise, no cancellations, with an option to rebook within one year.
Your tour includes lunch, bottled water, and light snacks.
Arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled tour start time.
Rapid City, SD
Black Hills Adventure Tours delivers consistently exceptional experiences through their knowledgeable and personable guides. Travelers rave about guides like Aura, Jamie, Jacki, Mark, and Kevin, who bring encyclopedic knowledge of South Dakota's geology, Native American history, wildlife, and botany to every tour. What really stands out is how these guides tailor each experience to their groups' interests and abilities, whether it's finding less-trafficked trails for experienced hikers or keeping kids engaged with stories and interactive elements. The tours cover major attractions like Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Badlands alongside hidden gems and hiking trails that visitors wouldn't discover on their own. Many reviewers appreciated included lunches at quality restaurants and the flexibility to adjust itineraries based on weather or energy levels. Communication before tours is clear, pickups are reliably on time, and the overall operation runs smoothly. Multiple families and couples booking multi-day adventures found the guides' passion for the region infectious, making these tours feel more like exploring with a knowledgeable friend than a standard tourist experience.