Top South Dakota Car Tours - page 2

Experience the beauty of the Black Hills on this private afternoon and evening tour, featuring scenic drives and the Mount Rushmore Lighting Ceremony and Custer State Park. Visit Sylvan Lake, journey along the stunning Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road, and enjoy breathtaking views and photo stops. End the day at Mount Rushmore, exploring the monument before witnessing the patriotic and inspiring Lighting Ceremony.

Badlands National Park is a huge park that can be intimidating if you’re thinking about exploring it on your own. Instead, book this Badlands National Park Private Full-Day Tour from Rapid City and follow a guide through the most beautiful areas of the park. With many stops incorporated, you’ll spot wildlife and fossils and go for a hike. Lunch and a visit to the Minuteman Missile Visitors Center are included.

Explore the Black Hills with a former National Park Ranger on a private, personalized tour designed around your interests. Visit landscapes where your guide lived and worked as a ranger and conducted master’s research, gaining firsthand insight into the wildlife and landscapes of the region — including the iconic buffalo herds of Custer State Park. Explore Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse National Memorials going beyond the typical stops with deeper stories of wildlife, geology, and history, plus scenic viewpoints and insights most visitors never experience. Fully private, completely personalized, and led by someone who calls these parks home — this is the Black Hills experience you won't find anywhere else.

Capture the stunning wildlife of Custer State Park on this guided photography tour, perfect for photographers of all skill levels. Discover prime habitats as you observe herds of bison, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep, while learning expert techniques to enhance your photography. Your knowledgeable guide will help you find the best vantage points for wildlife encounters, ensuring you get frame-worthy shots without disturbing the animals. Midway through the tour, enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the park's natural beauty, providing a serene moment to recharge and reflect on your day’s captures. - Explore Custer State Park’s diverse wildlife and landscapes - Perfect for photographers of all skill levels, with expert guidance - Enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch in a scenic setting - Learn tips on composition and lighting to enhance your photography skills

Don’t get crammed into a huge tour with travelers you don’t know—instead, prebook this Badlands National Park Private Tour and visit the national park with a private group. Make additional stops at South Dakota’s Museum of Geology, Wall Drug Store, and Minuteman Missile Visitors Center, as well as the national park. You choose what you’ll do or have your guide plan the day for you.

With nothing but lunar landscapes for miles, Badlands National Park makes for a wild cycling journey—for beginner and advanced cyclists alike. On this guided trip, you’ll pedal nearly 30 miles along the moderate Badlands Loop Road, from vista to vista and across millions of years, breaking for a picnic lunch (additional $15) along the way. Watch for wildlife, take in the views, and feel the energy of this sacred place.

Explore one of South Dakota’s incredible national parks and other highlights with this day tour from Rapid City to Badlands National Park. Your private guide will share their expertise about the region’s history, geology, and more as you drive through the beautiful park, possibly spotting wildlife like buffalo. You’ll have lunch a local restaurant of your choice, stop at famous roadside store/attraction Wall Drugs, the ghost town of Scenic, and the Minuteman Missile Site.

Enjoy the best of the Northern Black Hills on this day tour. As a private outing, enjoy the area at your time and pace. Wander through beautiful Spearfish Canyon, enjoying the lush greenery and waterfalls. Take in historic Deadwood, understanding its importance during the Black Hills gold rush, and how it served wild west celebrities like Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. In Lead, see one of the largest goldmines in the world, and understand how it has found a place in a modern economy. Options include visits to Devils Tower (+$ fee), and a selection of museums in historic Deadwood.