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Discover the best of South Dakota with your own tour guide on this excursion from Rapid City. Spend your day observing local wildlife like American Bison, bighorn sheep, and antelope at Custer State Park. Then, visit the iconic Mount Rushmore before finishing at the unfinished Crazy Horse Memorial that pays tribute to the Native American warrior.

Don't bother renting a car or planning a thing with this private tour to three celebrated South Dakota monuments: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park. After a hassle-free pickup from your hotel, your personal guide transports you to these three landmarks. You visit each attraction—with entry fees included—and learn more as you go with the help of your guide's expert commentary.

You'll love this guided tour because we love what we do! With a certified guide and driver, this is an opportunity to take in all the beautiful natural wonders without any of the hassles of planning or driving. Please read our Google Reviews for My XO Adventures. We'll visit stunning destinations; best of all, this tour allows for unscheduled stops. Devil's Tower, Deadwood, Roughlock Falls, Spearfish Falls, and a scenic drive through Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway! Lunch is included in this adventure. The Northern Black Hills is one of the most beautiful places in the Hills. We love it, study it, explore it, and share our knowledge during your adventure. ​Travel South Dakota has honored My XO Adventures with the Hospitality Award for 2021. We love what we do, and it's our mission to reveal what makes this part of South Dakota so special.

Globe Trekkers is all about giving you The VIP and attention you deserve! These are private tours (your party only), hotel pick up and drop off included, you call the stops, we take your photos for you, And we offer complimentary snacks and drinks. This VIP Safari takes guest to The Badlands National Park. You will see wildlife, beautiful and mysterious scenery. Other stops include The world famous Roadside attraction Wall Drug, Wounded Knee site and Museum, Minute Man Missile site, and a few other small stops. Your driver is your guide,historian, photographer, and liaison. The trip departs from Rapid City and Custer area hotels.

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.

See a different side of Badlands National Park, at sunset and under the night sky, with this experience. Your guide will take you and your party out at dusk, a great time to spot wildlife. After the sun sets, you'll head over to the park ranger-led Night Sky Program, where you'll learn about the universe and maybe even get to see the sky through a telescope.

My XO Adventures believes The Badlands can be a wonderful experience for your senses, and there are a lot of stories to be told about the park. It's also abundant with wildlife, but you've got to know where to go. We have walked, crawled, climbed, and taken the back roads through the park to find places we know you'll love. This is not a strenuous journey and is suited for all ages. We encourage you to check out our Google Reviews for My XO Adventures online to see what kind of experience you'll enjoy by coming along with us. We take care of the details and may even have some surprises for you along the way. Every day is different, and we love what we do. We explore the Badlands, not just tour them. Learn about the history, wildlife, fossils, geological shapes, and sacred places. Commonly missed and extraordinary places are where we go.

Hop aboard 'Buff,' a Jeep Wrangler specially modified to resist excited bison, with this private tour through Custer State Park. You'll visit all corners of the park, including Mt. Coolidge, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake, and the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop, with a stop along the way for a picnic lunch served with beer/wine (on request) at Stockade Lake.

Take in fantastic views of Custer Park and increase your chances of getting perfect wildlife and nature shots by taking a tour in a convertible-top safari van. Take in the views from a fire lookout, and spend time driving around in search of wildlife. You'll also stop at scenic Stockade Lake for an included picnic lunch and visit the scenic Sylvan Lake during your tour.

If you have a limited amount of time to explore Badlands National Park, prebook this Badlands National Park Private Tour from Rapid City that’s perfect for travelers short on time. Your own private group goes with a guide who knows the area well, and teaches you about the culture, geology, wildlife, and land. You’ll also stop at Badlands Wall to see the stunning sunset.

Explore the ancient landscapes and wildlife of South Dakota's Badlands National Park with a pair of expert local guides who know the best routes, trails, and lookouts to make the most of your time inside this natural and geologic wonder. Skip the stress of navigating backroads or trying to find a GPS signal, and focus on the scenery as you ride in a minivan with a small group limited to 9.

South Dakota is rich in history and features beautiful landscapes. On this full-day tour, visit top landmarks near Rapid City including the iconic Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park. You also stop at the Wall Drug Store, a massive shopping complex that features good food, quirky attractions, and great history.

This is the only interactive Lakota experience offered in a private setting. We can provide photos and videos of the experience at no additional cost if you like. Artifacts, regalia, and animal hides will be displayed to touch and feel. A private meal of traditional Lakota foods will be provided during this experience.

We truly love the Black Hills of South Dakota and enjoy sharing the secrets we've found along the way. Our tours are completely private, meaning your group will be the only ones in our vehicles. No mixing or crowding. We're able to venture into places the large tour busses are unable to access. Our knowledge of the area is based on personal experience, and each guide goes through intensive training to ensure they are awesome representatives of the Black Hills and Badlands.

This tour may be new, but My XO Adventures is not. We have over 190 Google Reviews online! Professional Photography using a Canon Rebel will be used by the guide and provided to you at no charge. We love what we do and are trained professionals teaching the history, culture, and ecology of the Black Hills and Badlands. We received the Hospitality Award of the year and have the most five-star reviews online. We are the smallest private tour operator, but we feel the best. Your time with us will be fun, informative, and fulfilling. Often we make fast friends and the comments we receive express that it didn't feel like a structured formal tour but more like visiting friends who love the Black Hills and Badlands. Once you've made your reservation, we can discuss the Black Hills or Badlands option and are flexible with making last-minute changes based on the weather. XOXO

My XO Adventures is the highest-rated private tour guide company in the Black Hills and Badlands. We love what we do, and providing you with the best experience is our number one goal. Photography using a Canon Rebel will be provided free of charge after each tour. Our vehicles are safe, clean, and 4x4s.

Imagine cruising along in a sports car with a higher power-to-weight ratio than a Lamborghini—with this driving experience, that’s reality. Get in the driver’s seat of this tuned-up 2020 Vanderhall Carmel GT, and hit the open road. You’ll spend 30+ minutes flying through the countryside in the open-air cockpit, testing the car’s breakneck speed and performance at every turn, and turning heads.

This experience has been a long time in the making. Many visitors to the Black Hills miss important information about Native American History. We do our best to provide an enriching experience with a Native American. Learning about history, culture, and stories helps enjoyably raise awareness. Along with the setting, storytelling, and music, we provide an opportunity to ask questions and find answers. Afterward, we'll provide a catered Native American meal while we continue the conversation and experience. No tour within the Black Hills or Badlands offers this kind of experience, and we're proud to present it to visitors of South Dakota. Private transportation will pick you up and drop you off safely after the experience.

Would you like to hear the story of the Black Hills from a Native American and the company owner? This tour has dual guides that are experts in settler and Native American history. You won't find this anywhere. We tell the story of the Black Hills from all angles, giving you a well-rounded perspective while enjoying what makes this place special. Ryan Little Eagle is a Lakota storyteller and musician. Daniel is a history enthusiast and explorer. Combining these two creates a unique and fun experience you'll find nowhere else. You'll learn about Lakota history through songs, artifacts, and interaction. Nature is taught through the plants and animals of the season. The construction and purpose of both Crazy Horse and Rushmore are included in this adventure. You can expect a friendly atmosphere, banter, and great wildlife sightings. Get the real story from two cultures that have found a way to interact and get along just fine.