Badlands and Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
South Dakota, USA
- 2 days (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- This tour is NOT a ticket or in-person guided tour
- This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
- NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
- Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
- Offline GPS-enabled route map
- Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
- Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
- Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
- Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 06/20/2023 - 05/14/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Itinerary
Day 1
Badlands & Mount Rushmore
20 Stops
1
Hay Butte Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Badlands Wilderness Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Roberts Prairie Dog Town
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Ancient Hunters Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Yellow Mounds Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Conata Basin Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Homestead Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Burns Basin Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Prairie Wind Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Big Badlands Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
White River Valley Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Fossil Exhibit Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Saddle Pass Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Ben Reifel Visitor Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
Cliff Shelf Nature Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
16
Notch Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
17
Door Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
18
Castle Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
19
Big Badlands Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
20
64 Presidential Trail
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Not included
Day 2
Badlands & Mount Rushmore
4 Stops
1
Sculptor's Studio
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Gutzon Borglum Historical Center
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Avenue Of Flags
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Presidential Trail
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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Reviews
4.8
based on 4 reviews
Marianne_S, Oct 2025
The audio guides were good and informative. For Mt Rushmore there wasn’t much to tell so it was short. Badlands could have been better like tell about the different animals other than that it was quite informative
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Marianne, I’m glad to hear you found my Badlands and Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle informative and enjoyable overall. I appreciate your feedback about wanting more on the local wildlife — that’s a great suggestion, and I’ll share it with my team for future updates. As for Mount Rushmore, it’s a shorter loop, so the narration mainly focuses on the monument’s history and key stories. Still, I’m happy it added value to your visit. If you’re planning more trips, check out my 30+ National Parks Bundle, which includes tours of the Grand Canyon, Glacier, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and more. Happy travels!
Mary_S, Aug 2025
We especially enjoyed the Badlands guided tour. At Mt. Rushmore, it was difficult to listen amongst large groups of fellow tourists. We should have brought ear buds for that one.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Mary, I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed my Badlands and Mount Rushmore audio tours. Understandably, it was more difficult to hear at Mount Rushmore with the large crowds. I always suggest bringing headphones or earbuds for walking tours, as they help block out distractions from surrounding noise. For a smoother experience, especially at busy sites, earbuds can make a big difference. Thanks for sharing your experience, and I hope you had a fantastic time at both locations!
Annette_A, Jul 2025
Audio tour was especially helpful and informative while touring the Badlands. Came in with info at all the right times
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Annette, I’m so glad to hear you found my Badlands and Mount Rushmore audio tour bundle helpful and informative. I’m happy the audio provided the right information at the correct times during your tour. If you’re planning more trips, check out my 30+ National Parks Bundle, which includes tours of the Grand Canyon, Glacier, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and more. Happy travels!
Richard_K, Jul 2024
Trip to the Badlands and to Mount Rushmore was the best - we are traveling with a pet so the audio fir both was an added treat and was exceptional. It really enhanced our experience and we will use it again for Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Richard, I'm thrilled you enjoyed my Badlands and Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle! It's great to hear that it enhanced your experience with your pet. I'm glad you'll be trying the Theodore Roosevelt National Park tour next. For more adventures, check out my Tour of 25+ National Parks Bundle, featuring amazing destinations like Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. Happy travels!
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