Custer State Park: Wildlife Loop Adventure

Explore Custer State Park’s Wildlife Loop and Needles Highway, witnessing buffalo herds, diverse wildlife, and stunning scenery on an unforgettable narrated adventure.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Custer State Park - The journey through Custer State Park’s Wildlife Loop offers a chance to observe buffalo herds and other wildlife. A comfort break is taken at the State Game Lodge area, either at Coolidge Inn Store or the Visitor Center. The drive continues to the Needle’s Eye Highway and Cathedral Spires granite formations, and along Iron…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • English Guide
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This tour stands out due to its engaging exploration of Custer State Park’s Wildlife Loop, where participants can observe the magnificent buffalo herds, particularly captivating in the spring with the presence of cute newborn calves. In addition to the buffalo, a wide variety of wildlife can be seen, including elegant antelope, deer, lively prairie…

Location
Custer State Park
13329 US Highway 16A,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Walkernewyork
Sep 15, 2026
Wonderful tour - Nick provided an exceptional touring experience. His deep knowledge of the region enhanced our visit significantly, especially as we navigated the spectacular Needles Highway. We were thrilled to see multiple herds of buffalo and various other wildlife. Nick is an outstanding guide, and we appreciate his expertise and hospitality.
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Dale_d
Sep 11, 2026
The tour of Custer State... - The tour of Custer State Park and the Needles Highway was great. Our tour guide Russ was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable about the area. For more details about Affordable Adventures please read my review on their website. Viator was also good to work with as we had an issue crop up at the last minute and had to contact them to change the date. The staff was very accommodating and switched everything to a date we were able to go. It's nice to work with professionals who know there job.
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431kelleys
Aug 1, 2026
Most excellent tour guide - Our tour guide was Troy. He was excellent. Extremely knowledgeable in so many areas!! He was polite and helpful. Even brought treats for the begging burrows. He us a definite ask for!!
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Judithk
Jul 5, 2026
Incredible experience.... - Incredible experience. Would definitely recommend this day trip if you want to stop and see amazing sights. We saw lots of beautiful wildlife! Trevor was the best tour guide! He was both informative and personable. We had a great day!
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Grant_a
Jun 26, 2026
Bisonfest. - LOTS of bison. Some pronghorns, deer, 3M prairie dogs and the ubiquitous begging burros. Guide well versed in area history. Very enjoyable.
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Horndur
May 22, 2026
A very personalised trip - We had a brilliant day, Russ was knowledgeable, attentive, caring, helpful and friendly
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Domenica_m
May 16, 2026
The Custer State National Park.....an Adventure to be loved! - Custer State National Park is a unique experience for people like my husband and me who are interested in not only the natural scenery and landscape but the wild life, in this case the Bison. The guide, Scot, was very knowledgeable and a pleasant company. The tour covered all the aspects of the State Park in full details and even more...!!
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Jerrial1
Sep 24, 2025
These views!!!! - We have driven Needles Highway and Wild Life Loop in Custer so many times and it is always amazing…. The scenic views, the hikes along the way and the wild life. The overlooks all offer scenic views of the needles and cathedral spires. You have to drive the loop through Custer to experience it all.
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O4339rzpatricias
Aug 31, 2025
Outstanding Tour - Perfect way to spend the day! Small intimate tour with the best views. Ann was extremely knowledgeable about everything in the area. She knew all the shortcut roads with the best views. It was like traveling with a family friend. Perfect day!
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From $291
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).