Badlands Premium Hard Top Van Tour
Recommended by 93% of travelers
Rapid City, USA
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
There’s nothing “bad” about touring the Badlands with a guide who’ll drive you to the national park, teach you the history of the area, and make sure you don’t miss any of the best spots for photos. The tour is a highly curated route that takes you to places you’d otherwise miss. From scenic overlooks to the famous Wall Drug Store, and even to the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, where you’ll get to experience ‘duck and cover drills,’ it’s good fun in the Badlands.
- Full-day tour of the unique scenery and surroundings of the Badlands
- Enjoy a picnic lunch and local museum
- A choice to walk the Window and Door trails
- Pickup and drop-off from hotel accommodations provided
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- LunchPicnic lunch - subs and fixings (you may bring your own lunch & beverage).
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Delta-09 Missile Silo
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Badlands National Park
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Door Trail
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Ben Reifel Visitor Center
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Fossil Exhibit Trail
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Pinnacles Overlook
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
8
Wall Drug
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
The Black Hills
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Alison_F
Joe was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and personable! My son and I had the best time in the Badlands. Highly recommended this tour and Joe!
Reviews
4.8
based on 55 reviews
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Alla_W, Jul 2026
Excellent and knowledgeable guide TJ.
So very accommodating and caring.
Knows area well and fun to tour with.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Alla - Thank you for taking time to review your tour with TJ. We are very pleased to have him on our team again. He is a local and has many years of experience guiding tours. I'm happy you enjoyed your tour. Be Well - Rich
Jo_L, Jun 2026
It was the most fun experience one could have going to Badlands. The area was very picturesque, and went on for over 200,000 acres. Our guide was so informative, funny and adventurous.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Howdy Jo. Thank you for your review. The Badlands are looking great right now. We've had some rain that has greened up the grass and cleaned up the rocks. I'm happy you enjoyed your tour. Be Well - Rich
Isabelle_H, Sep 2025
Interesting excursion around the Badlands.
Our guide was very knowledgeable.
We learned about the life and history of the natives and the settlers, and the wildlife on the prairie.
Also a visit to the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello Isabelle - Thank you for your kind review. The Badlands are a one of a kind geography with much history of the Lakota and homesteaders. I'm glad you enjoyed your tour. Be Well - Rich
ramprasad_s, Sep 2025
Nice family friendly, very informative, educational, and very good tour. Tour operator is pretty knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello Rampra - I'm glad you enjoyed your Badlands tour. That tour has Wall Drug Store and the Minuteman Missile Historic Site also. Lots of history and fantastic landscapes. Thanks for your review. Be Well - Rich
Yen_L, Sep 2025
We came a private tour by accident. Another couple canceled last minute. Our tour guide was fun, knowledgeable and friendly. Wall drug was cool. I got a very nice wallet handmade with bison skin which should last a lifetime. My husband had a delicious double bacon cheeseburger at salty steer which he loved.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello Yen - I'm glad you enjoyed your Badlands tour. Wall Drug Store is included and it has a fascinating history. Thanks for your review. Be Well - Rich
Lisa_B, Sep 2025
This was a terrific way to see the unique area that is the Badlands. Our guide, Charlie, was knowledgeable, fun and had so much history and Native American lore to share. We only had one day, and this was the perfect way to maximize our time and get the most out of the park.
Wear good shoes and a hat. Ground can be uneven.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you Lisa for you kind review. The Badlands are one of a kind landscape. I'm glad you enjoyed your tour with Charlie. Be Well - Rich
Sharon_F, Sep 2025
A great way to experience the Badlands We were lucky to have TJ as our guide…he is so knowledgeable!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Howdy Sharon - Thanks for your kind review of your tour. I'll share your comments with TJ. Be Well - Rich
Joan_H, Aug 2025
Exactly as described- great day! TJ was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, flexible, and eady going. Can tailor the trip as desired.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Joan - Thank you for taking time to review your Badlands tour. I'm happy you enjoyed it. Be Well - Rich
Nathan_G, Aug 2025
Our tour guide TJ was amazing and a pleasure to meet! Very adaptable, patient with our chaotic family of 6, as well as being very knowledgeable about the areas and history of the state.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Howdy Nathan - The Badlands are quit unique . . . nothing compares to it in the US. I'm glad you enjoyed you tour with TJ. Thanks for taking time to review. Be Well - Rich
Donald_M, Aug 2024
Our tour guide (Gene) was very knowledgeable about our tour. He shared lots of good information and he was very conscientious about making sure we were seeing everything we wanted to see. It was an excellent experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hello Donald -
I'm happy you enjoyed your tour with Gene. The Badlands are an impressive and Wall Drug one of a kind. Thanks for the review. Be Well - Rich
Paula_M, Aug 2024
Thank you for an amazing day with a wonderful leader . Wish we used this company more . Don’t miss out book now
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi Paula - I'm happy you enjoyed your tour to the Badlands National Park. It is amazing what nature continues to sculpture of the land. Thank you for your very kind review. I hope you will return and see more of the Hills someday. Be Well - Rich
Barbara_D, Jun 2024
The vastness of the Badlands. Disappointed we were unable to see the Missile Silo site. Wall Drugs wish we had more time.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hi Barbara - Thanks for taking time to review. I'm glad you enjoyed your tour. Be Well - Rich
FYI- The Delta 9 Silo and Minuteman Missile Site are both closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Richard_J, Jun 2024
We had signed up for a group/public tour but were the only tour members for this trip so it became private. Crystal was so patient, so knowledgeable and willing to stop wherever we wanted for as long as we needed. Having never toured the Badlands, it was a terrific experience and Crystal was exceptional in her presentation through conversation and stories. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her and would heartily recommend her to anyone who was considering this tour, It is worth every penny!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hi Richard -
Thank you for taking time for your review. I'm happy you enjoyed your touring with Krystal. She is new with our company this year . . . but is a local that knows the Badlands and Black Hills well. I hope you have time to return and see more of our Hills. Be Well - Rich
John_C, Jun 2024
Tour Guide (Charlie) was very informative & explained all areas of tour (e.g., silo,
Overview of Badlands was educational.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hi John - I'm happy you enjoyed your Badlands tour with Charlie. He knows the Badlands and Black Hills very well and as an ex teacher loves sharing with our guests. Thank you for your review.
Be Well - Rich
Gail_K, Oct 2023
Our tour guide Jeff was excellent. Very knowledgeable, personable, and really catered to what we wanted to do or how long we wanted stay at a specific place, etc. I will have to say he is what made our day an excellent+
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hello Gail -
WoW - Thank you for your very kind review. Jeff is our senior guide and has been with Open-Top for many year. We are very pleased he is on our team. I'm happy you enjoyed your tour with him.
Thanks again and Be Well - Rich
Betty_C, Sep 2023
Seeing the remarkable terrain Our tour guide,Joe was knowledgeable, patient, and really makes you feel like you are top priority. Just a great trip
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Hi Betty -
Thank you for taking time for your review. Joe has been guiding in the Black Hills for almost a decade. Both with us and Crazy Horse so he does have a lot of history to share. I'm glad you enjoyed your tour. I hope you can return sometime . . . there's so much to see.
Be Well - Rich
Holly_C, Aug 2023
The Badlands are beautiful and we had a great time. Our driver was very nice and made sure everybody stayed hydrated on a super hot day there.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Howdy Holly -
I'm pleased you enjoyed your Badlands tour. It's been a strange year again for the local weather. With temps going form 70 to 105F in the last few weeks. But no matter what it's wise to keep hydrated. Both temperature and altitude and get to you. Thanks for your review. Be Well - Rich
Alison_F, Jul 2023
Joe was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and personable! My son and I had the best time in the Badlands. Highly recommended this tour and Joe!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hi Alison -
The Badlands tour ranks second in popularity only behind our Jeep Bison Safaris'. There is much to see and enjoy in the Park and also Wall Drug Store and the Minuteman Missile Site.
I'm very glad you and your son enjoyed you tour with Joe. Thank you for your kind review.
Be Well - Rich
Donna_A, Jul 2023
It was a great day with our tour guide Joe. He shared interesting info on formation of the badlands, showed us his favorite stops for photos and hiking. We had a fun stop at Wall Drug (donuts and coffee are yummy) and visited the missile silo! Another fantastic day out west!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hi Donna -
The Badlands tour has a lot to offer. Besides the Park, we make stops at Wall Drug Store, Delta silo and the Minuteman Missile Info Center. Lots to see and to. I'm glad you enjoyed your tour with Joe. Thanks for taking time for your review.
Be Well - Rich
Jim_B, Jul 2023
Charlie was a very informative and interesting guide. He was willing to answer any questions and walked us to all destinations!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Howdy Jim -
Thanks for taking time to review your tour. Charlie used to be a high school educator and loves sharing the history of the region. I'm happy you enjoyed your tour. I hope you have time to return and see more of the Hills. Be Well - Rich
William_Z, Jun 2023
The Badlands were just awesome and Wall Drug is something to be seen, unbelievable! Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse were very impressive and is a must see if in the area. The Black Hills had some very beautiful areas also.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hi William -
I'm pleased you enjoyed your time in the Black Hills region. Western South Dakota has so much to offer.
I hope you will have time to return and take in more attractions. Be Well - Rich
Linda_R, Jun 2023
Great trip with a top knotch tour company, Black Hills Open Top Tours. Our guide for the Badlands tour was very informative and made sure we saw all the highlights.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hi Linda -
Thank you for taking time for your review. I'm very pleased you enjoyed your Badlands tour with us. I hope you can return sometime to see more of our Hills. Be Well - Rich
Sandy_W, Oct 2022
Excellent tour guide driver, loved the history of the area he shared, and the hike we took! Thank you.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Hi Sandy -
I'm glad you enjoyed your tour with Jeff. Thank you for taking time for your review.
Be Well - Rich
Hilda_T, Aug 2022
Walk through the Badlands the wildlife. Jeff was very knowledgeable in sharing information with us about all three stops of the Badlands, Minuteman, and Wall Drug.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hi Hilda -
Thank you for you review. I'm pleased you enjoyed your Badlands tours with Jeff. I hope you can returned someday and see more of the Hills.
Be Well - Rich
Juanita_W, Oct 2021
This is private tour of for up to six people - we had four in our group. There is no other way to see the badlands, and Jeff, our guide, certainly made our tour an amazing tour. My husband, who has bad knees, was not able to do all terrain, but Jeff made sure he stayed informed from afar, for which I am very grateful. We saw so much beautiful country and rock formations, and Jeff was full of interesting and informative information. Highly recommend this tour - be sure to ask for Jeff.
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Hi Juanita -
Thank you for taking time for your review. The Badlands are one of a kind and offer amazing views of the unique multi colored landscape. Many people are unaware that the Badlands soil is made up from the erroding top half of the Black Hills, along with layers of ash from several Yellowstone valcano erruptions. Jeff is a retired elementary teacher, who guided tours for the students to the Badlands Park. He's our specialist for that tour.
I'm glad you enjoyed your tour with Jeff. And I hope you will be able to visit the Hills again. Be Well - Rich
Debra_M, Sep 2021
The overlooks,. The prairie dog park. The wagon wheel bar and grill. Joe is a fantastic guide. Enjoyed the tour emencely!
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Hello Debra -
Thanks for taking time for your review of your Badlands tour with Joe. The Badlands is one of our most popular tours and it has amazing landscapes. The Wagon Wheel is a fun place for lunch . . . rustic and quant and some scenes from the movie Nomadland were shot there.
Thanks again and Be Well! Rich
Cathy_M, Jun 2021
Loved learning about the history of the badlands. Hard to hear how cruel the Indians were treated, but wonderful history knowledge.
Response from Host, Jun 2021
Hi Cathy.
Thanks you for taking time for your review. The story of the Native Americans treatment is a tragedy and continues in many ways today.
Be Well - Rich
Maribeth_S, Jun 2021
Wonderful private tour that includes many interesting stops. Jeff our tour guide was a great storyteller filled with local knowledge. The Badlands is Mother Nature at her best, Incredible beauty.
Response from Host, Jun 2021
Hi Maribeth -
I very pleased you enjoyed you Badlands tour with Jeff. He is our specialist for that area. Parts of the tour includes locations where Nomadland (Academy Award Best Picture) was shot.
I look forward to you returning someday to the Hills. . . there's lot more to see.
Thanks for the kind review! Be Well - Rich
Paulette W, Sep 2017
Tour was excellent. Highly experienced, friendly and helpful guide. Awesome sights to see. Felt totally safe and well cared for throughout trip. The tour company provided drinks, snacks and lunch. Vehicle was new, clean and safe, with plenty of room to be comfortable for a full day trip. Guide shared alot of info about the history of the region, gave us plenty of time for pictures and things we were particularly interested in. Highly recommend this tour and this tour company. Excellent experience all around.
Tanya C, Aug 2017
We had a great experience with our Guide Dale. He is such a knowledgeable person. We learned so much about the badlands. The place is absolutely beautiful. Dale is a wonderful person and is very accommodating. Wall Drug was a nice tourist spot. Dale was right about the ice cream there, it was great.
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