• Mount Rushmore National Memorial - The tour provides a guided experience through the Memorial, sharing its history and recommending the best spots for photography. Due to the tour’s duration (9-10 hours), time here is limited to 1.25 hours.
• Iron Mountain Road - Iron Mountain Road offers an unforgettable journey. Known as one of America’s most unique and captivating roads, this 17-mile stretch in the Black Hills leaves visitors amazed with its stunning mountain views, iconic one-way tunnels, and distinctive pigtail bridges. The road encourages a leisurely pace to fully appreciate the sights and sensations not encountered daily.
• Custer State Park Visitor Center - Features large dioramas of buffalo and other wildlife found throughout the park, along with a ranger-narrated map indicating recent wildlife locations. Numerous interactive exhibits are available for visitors to explore.
• Wildlife Loop Road - Enjoy a leisurely drive along this 18-mile road, pausing for photo opportunities of buffalo and other wildlife such as elk, deer, antelope, coyotes, and prairie dogs. Stops allow for excellent views and photography.
• Stockade Lake - As the largest of Custer State Park’s five lakes, Stockade Lake offers tranquility and serenity, making it an ideal spot for a lakeside picnic, which is included in the tour.
• Sylvan Lake - Likely the most iconic of the five lakes in Custer State Park, and perhaps the entire Black Hills, Sylvan Lake is a favorite among photographers, artists, and fans of the Nicolas Cage film “National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets.”
• Needle Eye Tunnel - Known for its uniqueness, this one-way tunnel is just wide enough for cars and vans, but not for buses or RVs. Relax and enjoy the breathtaking view as the tour navigates through the tunnel.
• Crazy Horse Memorial - The tour includes a stop to explore this expansive Native American Memorial, featuring over 14,000 exhibits. Visitors can also enjoy a captivating 20-minute film about the memorial, its purpose, and the challenges faced in its completion.

• Local guide
• Bottled water
• Snacks
• Lunch
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

• Gratuities

This engaging, guided tour takes participants through the southern Hills, combining iconic American history with stunning landscapes. It’s more than just a drive, featuring stops at historical landmarks, scenic byways, and vibrant wildlife habitats, with a delightful picnic lunch at the tranquil Stockade Lake.

Mount Rushmore - The guide provides insights into the monument’s unique history. There’s ample time to explore the Presidential Trail, visit the museum, browse the gift shop, and watch the movie.

Next, the tour continues along the breathtaking Iron Mountain Road, featuring distinctive wooden pigtail bridges and one-way granite tunnels.

At Custer State Park, the tour includes visits to historic buildings and a drive along the Wildlife Loop Road, where bison, burros, deer, pronghorn, and more can be seen.

On Needles Highway, the tour ascends into the granite peaks with stops at Cathedral Spires, Needles Eye Tunnel, and Sylvan Lake.

At Crazy Horse, participants can view 14,000 pieces of Native American artwork, tour the building, watch a film about the carving’s history, and visit the gift shop.

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

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