• Mount Rushmore National Memorial - The tour provides a comprehensive guide through the Memorial, detailing its history and recommending the best spots for photography. Due to the tour’s duration (9-10 hours), the visit here is limited to 1.25 hours.
• Iron Mountain Road - Iron Mountain Road offers an extraordinary and unforgettable journey. It is one of the most unique and captivating roads in America. Everyone who travels this 17-mile stretch in the Black Hills is left in awe by the stunning mountain views, the renowned one-way tunnels, and the distinctive pigtail bridges. This road encourages everyone to slow down and appreciate experiences not encountered every day.
• Custer State Park Visitor Center - The center features large dioramas of buffalo and other wildlife found throughout the park, along with a ranger-narrated map showing the latest wildlife locations. There are numerous interactive exhibits 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 are made for guests to stand and capture stunning views and photographs.
• 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 - Sylvan Lake is arguably the most iconic of the five lakes in Custer State Park, and perhaps of all the lakes in the Black Hills. It is a favorite among photographers, artists, and anyone who has seen the Nicolas Cage movie “National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets.”
• Needle Eye Tunnel - This is the most intriguing of the many one-way tunnels, just wide enough for vans and cars, but not for buses and RVs. Guests can relax and enjoy the breathtaking view as the tour navigates through the tunnel.
• Crazy Horse Memorial - The tour includes a stop to explore this vast 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

During a government shutdown, Mount Rushmore remains open to visitors, but all services offered by the National Park Service (NPS) are halted. The impact can differ depending on the specifics of the shutdown, but previous instances offer a clear precedent for what to anticipate.

Concessionaire operations: Third-party vendors, such as Xanterra, who manage facilities like restaurants and gift shops, may continue to operate and offer limited services, including restrooms. These privately-run services are not impacted by the government shutdown.

State funding: In past shutdowns, the state of South Dakota and private donors have provided funding to keep the memorial open and restore some services.

• 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.