Mount Rushmore & Badlands: Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Uncover the hidden beauty and history of South Dakota with a self-guided audio tour of Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park. Learn the stories behind these iconic landmarks and explore the stunning landscapes at your own pace.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hay Butte Overlook - The overlook faces the Badlands and prairie meadows. It’s a wonderful place to see bison, pronghorn, and the park’s diverse scenery. From the Badlands Loop Road, a popular park route, the overlook is a short hike.
What's Included
  • Offline GPS with step-by-step navigation, no internet required.
  • Private, flexible, self-paced tour in your own car with photo stops.
  • Comprehensive itinerary with travel tips, narrated hidden stories, video, and text.
  • One-time purchase with no expiration, usable on any day, and multiple day flexibility.
  • Cost-effective solution for your whole vehicle, more savings than bus tours.
  • App access on your phone with tour previews, includes download link and password.
  • Automatic story play based on GPS, hands-free operation with full support.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Discover the unseen splendor and rich past of South Dakota on this combined tour of Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park! Gain a complete understanding of one of America’s grandest sculptures at Mount Rushmore. Get to know the creative mind behind it, the meticulous process of its formation, and the reasoning behind the choice of the four presidents immortalized in the monument. Following this, step back in time to the Badlands, a region with an ethereal beauty shrouding ancient fossils, natural wonders, and the heritage of the Lakota people.

The process is simple: We’ll provide you with a unique password and an application within 30 minutes. Install the app on your phone, input the password, and download your tour. Upon reaching your first destination, fire up the app and adhere to the accompanying guidance! For optimal enjoyment, we suggest following our recommended path and maintaining the suggested speed.

Lifetime validity — your tour never expires!

This does not provide entry to attractions along the path. Please be mindful of pandemic regulations and operating hours prior to your visit.

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio. • Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
1101 Glenn St
Glenn Street
After booking the tour, please ensure you have downloaded the app and the tour in advance. For the best experience, we advise doing this while you have a strong internet connection.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Coleen_m
Sep 29, 2023
Frustrating - I was not able to access the audio file. Too much time spent by too many people trying to get this loaded.
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