2 Day Tour Package – Mt Rushmore, Southern Black Hills and Badlands National Park
Experience the best of the Black Hills and Badlands in 2 days.
This carefully designed two-day private tour package combines the iconic landmarks of the Southern Black Hills with the dramatic landscapes of Badlands National Park for the ultimate introduction to the region.
Over two full days, you’ll explore winding mountain roads, towering granite spires, famous monuments, wildlife-filled valleys, and the striking rock formations of the Badlands — all alongside a knowledgeable local guide who brings the history, geology, wildlife, and stories of the area to life.
Unlike large bus tours, our private experiences allow you to travel at your own pace with flexibility throughout the day for extra stops, short walks, photography opportunities, coffee breaks, or simply time to soak in the scenery.
This package is perfect for first-time visitors wanting to maximize their time in the Black Hills without the stress of planning, driving, parking, or navigating.
DAY ONE - Mount Rushmore and More
Our Southern Hills Tour hits the very best of the Black Hills area in a full 8-9 hour day including iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Iron Mountain Road and Crazy Horse Memorial. Complimented by the spectacular Custer State Park; Wildlife loop road (Hello bison!), Needles Hwy & Sylvan Lake.
You can expect plenty of sightseeing balanced with scenic drives, photo stops, wildlife viewing, and opportunities to get out and explore.
DAY TWO - Otherworldly Badlands
Day two takes you east into the wide-open landscapes of Badlands National Park where layered rock formations, prairie grasslands, bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and sweeping overlooks create one of the most unique landscapes in North America.
We follow the national park with stops at Wall Drug and either the Minuteman Missile National historic site, or the Lakota Living History Museum.
Why book a private tour?
Guests consistently tell us that having a local guide allows them to appreciate the area far more deeply than simply driving themselves. Many visitors underestimate both the size of the region and the amount of driving required to connect the highlights efficient!
This experience is designed to feel relaxed, flexible, and immersive rather than rushed. We build in time for scenic overlooks, short walks, coffee stops, local recommendations, and spontaneous wildlife sightings along the way.
You’ll See Incredible Scenic Variety
In just two days you’ll experience:
- Granite mountain landscapes
- Scenic mountain highways
- Wildlife viewing in Custer State Park
- Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial
- Badlands rock formations and prairie landscapes
- Historic roadside Americana at Wall Drug
- Optional history stops at Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Local Guides Who Truly Know the Area
Our guides live here, explore here, and genuinely love sharing the Black Hills with visitors. Along the way you’ll learn about local history, Native American culture, geology, wildlife, hidden viewpoints, and regional recommendations for the rest of your trip.
2 Day Black Hills Tour Pricing and Inclusions
Pricing of this tour is based on our single day tour rates, minus a 5% bundle discount. See our inclusions below.
Pricing for 2 guests, to and from central Rapid City starts at $1425 + tax for (both days inclusive).
Each additional guests + $385 + tax.
Optional extras include picnic lunch + $15pp and pick up outside of central Rapid City.
How to book
Contact us directly to book in this 2 day package, that way we can work thorugh a few of the finer details. Send us a quick email with the days you would like to tour.
FAQs
Yes, all of our tours are completely private. You will not be grouped with other travelers.
No. We can often separate the tours across different dates depending on your schedule and availability.
The Black Hills and Badlands region covers a large area, so there is a fair amount of scenic driving involved. However, we break the day up with frequent stops, overlooks, wildlife viewing, walks, and attractions throughout the tour.
Wildlife sightings vary daily, but common sightings include bison, prairie dogs, pronghorn, deer, wild burros, bighorn sheep, elk, coyotes, hawks, and more.
Absolutely. Families often love the variety of scenery, wildlife viewing opportunities, and flexibility of a private tour.
Meals are not included, however we can arrange optional picnic lunches and we also stop at local restaurants and cafés throughout the tour days. We highly recommend adding a picnic lunch for the Badlands portion of the trip.
We recommend:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Layers/light jacket
- Sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Camera or phone for photos
- Reusable water bottle
This is primarily a scenic driving tour with optional short walks and overlooks. Most guests find the tour very manageable.
If you’re looking for something a little more active, let us know at the time of booking and we can discuss options for longer stops or to include hikes.
Tours typically depart around 8:30am and return approximately 5:00pm each day, though timing can vary slightly depending on the pace of the day and your pickup location.
Complimentary pickup is included within the Rapid City area. Pickup from other Black Hills towns may be available for an additional fee.
The tour operates primarily from April through October, though shoulder season tours are be available depending on weather conditions.
Have something else in mind? Contact us for custom itineraries or to book now.
- Departure Time8:30am
- Return Time5:00pm approx, each day
- IncludedLocal expert guideCustomizableOn board snacks and drinksPrivate tour at your paceEntrance fees (unless noted)Comfortable air conditioned vehiclesLocal knowledge and tips for your ongoing adventureRequired Permits
- Not IncludedMealsGratuities
