6 days tour

Black Hills Of South Dakota

$ 2,699 .00 USD

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Black Hills Of South Dakota

This tour includes:

Transport

Comfortable Transportation

Meals

5 Breakfasts 1 Lunch 2 Dinners

Guide

Knowledgable Tour Guide

Accommodation

5 Nights Lodging

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

Flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Black Hills Of South Dakota

  • Day 1 Day 1: Rapid City - Keystone
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Rapid City - Keystone

      Today your Black Hills experience begins as you arrive at the Rapid City Airport and meet your Southwest Adventure Tours tour director. (please arrive Rapid City by 3:00pm) Transfer to your hotel in the heart of the Black Hills near Keystone and check in for a 5 night stay. Then join the group for a welcome dinner.

      K-Bar-S Lodge, Keystone, SD (or similar)

      Meals: D

  • Day 2 Day 2: Badlands - Rapid City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Badlands - Rapid City

      Today your Black Hills experience begins as you take a short drive to Badlands National Park for sightseeing and hiking. The famous park consists of nearly 243,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest, protected mixed grass prairie in the United States. Established as Badlands National Monument in 1939, the area was designated as a "National Park" in 1978. After this incredible park, make a stop at world famous Wall Drug for an included lunch and some free time to explore on your own. Then stop in Rapid City and visit the Prairie Edge Trading Company for some history on native arts and crafts. There will be time to explore the wonderful shops and art galleries of Rapid City. Then, return to Keystone for overnight.

      K-Bar-S Lodge, Keystone, SD

      Meals: B, L

  • Day 3 Day 3: Mt. Rushmore
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Mt. Rushmore

      This morning begins the day with sightseeing of Mt. 

      Rushmore National Memorial where youโ€™ll have plenty 

      of time to walk around, photograph, and explore the 

      monument. Next board the 1880โ€™s Train (Black Hills 

      Central Railroad). This scenic 10-mile ride travels 

      through Black Hills National Forest and climbs some 

      to the steepest grades in North America. After your 

      ride you are on our way to Crazy Horse Monument, a 

      colossal but still unfinished project begun more than 

      70 years ago in honor of the famous Sioux warrior. 

      Next, return to Keystone for touring of the RushmoreBorglum Story Museum and a closer look into the 

      life of Gutzon Borglum, the artist who created the 

      impressive monument. Enjoy some free time to relax 

      and have dinner on own back at the lodge. Tonight, 

      return to Mt. Rushmore and experience the Evening 

      Lighting Ceremony, a patriotic presentation that is a 

      fitting end to a day of touring in the Black Hills.

      Lodging โ€“ K-Bar-S Lodge, Keystone, SD 

      Meals: B

  • Day 4 Day 4: Devilโ€™S Tower - Deadwood
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Devilโ€™S Tower - Deadwood

      This morning travel north and then west entering 

      Wyoming on your way to the nationโ€™s very first National 

      Monument, Devilโ€™s Tower. Here we will have a chance 

      to learn a little more of the history, geology, and 

      folklore surrounding this spot that is a sacred place 

      to Native Americans. Enjoy a scenic walk around the 

      base of this magnificent monolith. Return to South 

      Dakota and arrive in the notorious old west town of 

      Deadwood. Take a Tour of Deadwood to learn of 

      Deadwoodโ€™s famous history including Mount Moriah 

      Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark and is the 

      final resting place of gunman Wild Bill Hickok and the 

      notorious Calamity Jane. Enjoy some free time to 

      explore the shops, restaurant and saloons still found in 

      this โ€œwild and woolly cityโ€. Later, return to Keystone for 

      overnight.

      Lodging โ€“ K-Bar-S Lodge, Keystone, SD 

      Meals: B

  • Day 5 Day 5: Wind Cave - Custer State Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Wind Cave - Custer State Park

      Begin the day by visiting Wind Cave National Park for 

      a tour of the caverns and hiking. First take ranger 

      guided tour of Wind Cave, one of the longest and most 

      complex caves in the world. Named for barometric 

      winds at its entrance, this maze of passages is home 

      to boxwork, a unique formation rarely found elsewhere. 

      Return to the surface and take a short hike to look for 

      wildlife such as Bison, Elk, Pronghorn and more. Lunch 

      will be on own today. This afternoon you will arrive in 

      Custer State Park and the State Game Lodge where you 

      will board Jeeps for a spectacular Buffalo Jeep Safari 

      through the Custer State Park. After viewing a wide 

      variety of wildlife, return to Keystone and join the group 

      for a farewell dinner.

      Lodging โ€“ K-Bar-S Lodge, Keystone, SD 

      Meals: B,D

  • Day 6 Day 6: Home
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Home

      After breakfast, transfer to the Rapid City Airport and 

      say goodbye to the beautiful Black Hills of South 

      Dakota as you depart for home. 

      Meals: B

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.