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    Private Badlands National Park Tour from Rapid City

    Private Badlands sightseeing day with lunch and key stops

    4.6 stars• 43 reviews

    Duration

    8 hours

    Includes

    Lunch, water, snacks

    Highlights

    Discover the Badlands on a private, 8-hour sightseeing tour from Rapid City. Ride through striking landscapes, with time to explore local stops and the option to add a hike.

    • Start your day at 8:30am from Rapid City
    • Drive scenic roads through the Badlands
    • Add an optional hike if you want more time on the trails
    • Explore Wall Drug during your day trip
    • Visit the ghost town of Scenic and the Minuteman Missile Site

    What's Included

    • All equipment
    • Lunch
    • Bottled water
    • Light snacks

    Things to know

    Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled tour.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Otherwise, no cancellations; you can rebook within one year.

    Product ID: JY9DST

    FAQs

    Start your day at 8:30am.

    Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

    You’ll drive through the Badlands and spend time at Wall Drug, the ghost town of Scenic, and the Minuteman Missile Site.

    Meeting details

    Rapid City, SD

    Experience provided by Black Hills Adventure Tours

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    Person

    $364

    All Ages

    0

    Additional Person

    $312.48

    All Ages

    0

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    Review summary

    4.6
    Excellent
    43 reviews•Google Maps

    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    We had an absolutely awesome tour with Scott in the red open top Jeep! When we saw the Red Jeep in front of our hotel, we were already sold. What an amazingly fun vehicle. We had the luck to be the only two on the tour with Scott, and he really knew how to treat us. Starting in the Black Hills, he showed us al the stunning views and nice spots in the area. We felt very safe in Scott his hands (as some of the roads in the area can be a bit treacherous). Afterwards, we went to Custer State Park, where Scott knew exactly where to spot all animals. We got to sit in the back of the Jeep here - how cool is that! We saw Buffalo's just next to our car, almost being able to pet them! (But as they say; do not pet the fluffy cows!) We got to feed the Begging Burros with food supplied by Scott. They loved it! (Special love to little Patches here!) Not to forget the Prairie Dogs and all other animals. We even made a stop at the very informative Bison Center. We had a lovely picknick at the prettiest location next to the water, with no other people there! Scott then took us up Needles Highway and the Cathedral Spires, also showing us Sylvan Lake. All just such beautiful locations. Honestly, this whole trip and the region were so magical. Scott really elevated the trip with this awesome tour and we made a memory we will never forget. Thank you Scott! I can only recommend the Black Hills Open-Top-Tours!

    Photo of Jorian Carpentier

    Jorian Carpentier

    June 7, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had an absolutely awesome tour with Scott in the red open top Jeep! When we saw the Red Jeep in front of our hotel, we were already sold. What an amazingly fun vehicle. We had the luck to be the only two on the tour with Scott, and he really knew how to treat us. Starting in the Black Hills, he showed us al the stunning views and nice spots in the area. We felt very safe in Scott his hands (as some of the roads in the area can be a bit treacherous). Afterwards, we went to Custer State Park, where Scott knew exactly where to spot all animals. We got to sit in the back of the Jeep here - how cool is that! We saw Buffalo's just next to our car, almost being able to pet them! (But as they say; do not pet the fluffy cows!) We got to feed the Begging Burros with food supplied by Scott. They loved it! (Special love to little Patches here!) Not to forget the Prairie Dogs and all other animals. We even made a stop at the very informative Bison Center. We had a lovely picknick at the prettiest location next to the water, with no other people there! Scott then took us up Needles Highway and the Cathedral Spires, also showing us Sylvan Lake. All just such beautiful locations. Honestly, this whole trip and the region were so magical. Scott really elevated the trip with this awesome tour and we made a memory we will never forget. Thank you Scott! I can only recommend the Black Hills Open-Top-Tours!

    Photo of Jorian Carpentier

    Jorian Carpentier

    June 7, 2026

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