Attractions & guided tours

Audio-guided driving tour to West South Dakota parks

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£10.00

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: Flexible

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Do this because

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

What to expect

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 American to this day.

What's included

GyPSy Guide Audio App
In-App travel tips, tour planning advices and suggested itineraries
Email, chat and call support

What's not included

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

Where

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.

What to remember

Know in advance:

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
It's suggested to dedicate 3 days to this tour, but it can be enjoyable also if you have only 1 or 2 days
The Black Hills Loop driving distance is about 90 miles. The driving distance between Rapid City and the Badlands National Park entrance is about 95 miles one way. The driving distance Rapid City and Devils Tower (WY), via Spearfish Canyon is about 150 miles one way

Provider

Gypsy Guide, LLC

Booking fee

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

Cancellation policy

Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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