Private Mount Rushmore Tour: Exclusive Family Experience
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113 Ratings
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Experience the secrets of Mount Rushmore on an exclusive private tour with GeoFunTrek. Local experts, family-owned, and unforgettable memories guaranteed!
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - You will enjoy a personalized guided tour of the Shrine of Democracy with a local expert. Visit the Sculptor’s Studio, Presidential Trail and Visitor Center.
  • Crazy Horse Memorial - Experience a personalize tour with your own local expert and learn the history of the warrior and memorial.
  • Custer State Park - Drive through the 71,000 acre park making frequent stop at the sites of your choosing. Take short hikes and visit the lodges or visitor facilities of your choice. Areas included are the Needles Highway, Iron Mountain Road and the Wildlife Loop Road.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Mount Rushmore is much more than its iconic sculptures, with mysteries awaiting those who delve deeper. Trust the local expertise of GeoFunTrek’s guides, who bring years of wisdom to your tour. We don’t employ seasonal, part-time guides, or interns, as this is a family-run operation with all tours led by family members Cindy, Christopher, and John Esposti. With our knowledge and adeptness, we strive to create a memorable experience for you. With GeoFunTrek Tours, you’re guaranteed top-notch guidance every time.

All tours are exclusively PRIVATE TOURS, only for the group that books the trip, without additional guests. At least one adult must accompany children. Kids aged 3 or younger don’t have to pay and will get their own seat. It falls on family members to provide children’s car seats if necessary. Our largest conveyance is a 9-seater Sprinter van, and we can rent a bigger vehicle or add a Honda Pilot for larger crowds. This tour is perfect for families of three generations, multiple couples, and groups of friends.

  • GEOFUNTREK TOURS SAFETY UPDATE COVID-19 Your comfort and safety are our primary concern. Take a private tour, limited to your group only and enjoy the day. We have only three guides: John, Chris & Cindy. They are family members from the same household. They constantly monitor each other’s health. So even when not at work “THE BOSS” is always watching.
  • We do not have vehicles with a wheelchair lift. We can accommodate a folding wheechair and the guest must be able to enter and exit the vehicle on their own. We will gladly assist with any needed assistance and pushing.
Location
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 Hwy 244
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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R4894ytkatier
May 17, 2024
The best experience with GeoFunTrek Tours! - We had the best experience with GeoFunTrek Tours. Our guide, Chris picked us up on time at our hotel and took us to Mount Rushmore. The van was large and clean, and they even had a step for us to get on and off which was thoughtful. He told us a ton of history and facts on the way. At Mount Rushmore, Chris took photos for us and toured us around the site. Then we got in the van and drove to Custer State Park, where he offered us as many snacks and drinks as we wanted, and we needed them since we were hungry! Custer State Park was amazing, and we stopped for photos on the Needles Highway. The views were incredible. In the park we did the wildlife loop where we saw bison, big horned sheep, and antelope. We stopped at the gift shop, which added a little more time to our trip, and Chris was flexible and even extended the trip for us a bit. Overall, we had a 10/10 experience! GeoFunTrek was able to work with us to have a tour that was just the right amount of time for our group from 9am-2pm, they were experienced, knowledgeable, fun, safe, and professional. Would absolutely recommend for all adults or a family with kids, and anyone else wanting an incredible day of tours! We loved it!
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Vickie_m
May 15, 2024
More thank awesome! - Perfect tour!! Chris was awesome! Excellent guide easy to hear full of background information very personable. He got us in and out and through everything we wanted to see. Our tour through all 3 areas was maximize through Chris’ experience. We never felt rushed. His driving was exceptional. We could sit back and enjoy the scenery. Chris was so accommodating as I took tons of pictures! The van we were in allow me to charge my phone and I could adjust the windows for better pictures. I more than highly recommend this tour with Chris and I am sure any of his family at Geo fun trek
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Theresa_r
May 14, 2024
Loved this tour! - Our tour guide Chris was so prepared - and his historical knowledge of the area was amazing!! Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial were both spectacular stops! Needles Highway and Wildlife Loop were also highlights - got to see our Bison calves!! Thanks Chris!!
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Suzanlh2024
May 8, 2024
Stop here, search no more-they are the the BEST of tour operators in South Dakota! We took 3 tours in one week. Awesome! - Spirited, dedicated, original, adventurous, knowledgeable, generous, local residents run this superb operation. Decades in the business, they will "wow" you with all they offer. Take all of the tours if you can do. We don't think we would have seen a quarter of what we did, and never would have learnt so much about the history, geology, paleontology, or cowboy poetry! (A huge treat). Be sure to see the school of Geology prior to going on the Badlands tour. Get ready to see America like you never have done!
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Roksana_n
May 2, 2024
Amazing one day tour - It was amazing to see bisons and pronghorns roaring in the wilderness. We also got a chance to feed donkeys
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T872ybchrish
Apr 28, 2024
Anniversary Tour for an Iowa Couple - It was an all day tour. We went to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park. Additionally, we went through a wild life area that was loaded with bison, antelope, deer, and mountain goats. Some of these were very close to our vehicle and we got some great pics! Our guide, Chris, was extremely knowledgeable and presented history of each location with superb detail and was able to answer our many questions. We will without a doubt go on tour with him and his company again. Thanks for a great experience!
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Katy_t
Apr 26, 2024
Ten out of ten! - A wonderful experience! Such a fun and memorable day spent with family. Chris was super knowledgeable about all the history and sites and was also very accommodating. Mt. Rushmore is way more impressive in person along with Crazy Horse. The drive through Custer State Park was great- saw bison, antelope and elk. The Black Hills is a beautiful area. We didn’t know a lot about it but it was well worth it. This tour is a ten out of ten, highly recommend!
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Nancy_b
Apr 12, 2024
Check one thing off our bucket list! - Mount Rushmore is unbelievable. Breath taking sight. John was a wonderful tour guide. He's very knowledgable, great story teller, friendly & easy going. Highly recommend seeing the sights with a guide. It's very helpful.
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Kim_w
Apr 1, 2024
Excellent private tour! - Chris was the absolute best private tour guide. He was so knowledgeable, kind, funny, and an excellent driver. He knew where and when to take us to see the best views. What a great experience! Even my teenage daughters had a great day! I would definitely recommend the private tour!
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Judith_bright
Jan 23, 2024
Go with the best! Book John with GeoFunTrek! - We went on a private tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park with John. It was a fantastic tour of the area. John is so knowledgeable and even recited "Cowboy Poetry" along the way. If you want to know the backstory from a local, this guide is your guy.
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