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Western South Dakota delivers a wide variety of spectacular landscapes, from the prairies grassland and rock formations of the Badlands National Park, through to the mountains, canyons and forests of the Black Hills, and the gigantic carvings at Mount Rushmore.

Learn why Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial were built in South Dakota, what they represent, and the vision behind the projects. This region was once the very edge of the wild west, many people came here seeking their fortune. The tour will take you see one of the world’s richest gold mining operations at the Homestake Mine. You will also pass through flourishing nature on the Custer Wildlife Loop Road, where you might watch deer, antelopes, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elks, coyotes, and buffaloes.

On the Wyoming side of the border, you can spot Devils Tower the first US National Monument, and a site of spiritual importance for Native Americans to this day.

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Main features

Place: Rapid City and Mount Rushmore
Validity: Flexible
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Tour with Audioguide
With audioguide

Why you’ll love this…

  • Drive the Custer Wildlife Loop Road and spot a wide variety of wild animals
  • Learn why Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial were built in South Dakota
  • Admire the Devils Tower, the first US National Monument
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Important to know

Know in advance:

  • This is an audio-guided self-driving tour, there will be no physical person guiding you, or transportation
  • This is an audio-guided self-driving tour, there will be no physical person guiding you, nor transportation
  • You will receive a confirmation email with all the instructions to install the GyPSy Guide App and download the tour
  • It's suggested to download it before your arrival in the location
  • The minimum versions required to download the app are iOS 13 / Android 9 (Pie)
  • The minimum and maximum number of participants bookable for this tour is 1
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Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

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What’s included

  • In-App travel tips, tour planning advices and suggested itineraries
  • Email, chat and call support
  • Audio-guided tour
  • Audio guide
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What’s not included

  • Transportation
  • Entrance fees to Badlands National Park (private vehicle $30.00, motorcycle $25.00, pedestrian $15.00)
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Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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Location

Mount Rushmore, Keystone, SD 57751, US

Meeting point:

It's suggested starting your tour on the I-90 (either arriving from the East or West). But you can also join the tour anywhere along the route and pick up commentary at the next point.

Provider

Gypsy Guide, LLC

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