This 3-day Black Hills tour package is a carefully designed private itinerary, that showacases the best of South Dakota! You’ll experience iconic landmarks, scenic drives, wildlife viewing, and historic towns into one seamless experience.
From Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park to the dramatic landscapes of Badlands National Park, and the charm of Deadwood, this tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to experience the highlights without the stress of planning or driving.
Across all three days, expect:

Your first day focuses on the iconic landmarks of the Southern Black Hills.
You’ll travel through scenic mountain roads including Iron Mountain Road and Needles Highway, with time for unforgettable viewpoints and short walks. Highlights include, Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial, where you’ll learn about the history, carving progress, and cultural significance of the region.
The day also includes time in Custer State Park’s Wildlife Loop Road, home to rolling prairie landscapes and free-roaming wildlife (hello bison!), as well as sparkling Sylvan Lake.
Expect a full but relaxed day of scenic driving, sightseeing, and photo stops, with time for a restaurant lunch in a local mountain town, or picnic in the state park.
Day two takes you east into the dramatic landscapes of Badlands National Park.
This is a completely different scenery experience — towering rock formations, deep canyons, layered cliffs, and wide-open prairie views. You’ll follow scenic drives with multiple overlooks and opportunities to step out for photos and short walks.
Wildlife sightings are common in the early morning, including bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and bison.
This day includes a relaxed pace with a picnic-style lunch (optional add on) or a restaurant stop in the national park, allowing you to enjoy the natural surroundings without rushing.
We follow the national park with stops at Wall Drug and either the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, or the Lakota Living History Museum.
Your final day explores the Northern Black Hills and historic Wild West towns.
You’ll visit Deadwood, a famous gold rush town filled with history, stories, and old western charm. From there, you’ll travel through scenic forested Spearfish Canyon, known for waterfalls, limestone cliffs, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the region.
You’ll also explore nearby historic town Lead and Homestake Mine – with optional stops depending on timing and guest interest.
We recommend the addition of Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming for an unforgettable day!
This day blends history, scenery, and storytelling for a relaxed and memorable final tour.
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 $2150 + tax (for 3 days inclusive).
Each additional guests + $575 + tax.
Optional extras include; Devils Tower + $280, picnic lunch + $15 per person, pick up outside of central Rapid City (TBD depending on location).
Contact us directly to book in this 3 day package, that way we can work through a few of the finer details. Send us a quick email with the days you would like to tour and we will respond within a few hours.
Each touring day is approximately 8–9 hours. This allows time to fully experience each region without feeling rushed, with a relaxed pace for sightseeing, short walks, and photo stops.
Your tour includes a private guide, private vehicle, entrance fees to parks and monuments, snacks and drinks each day, and a carefully planned itinerary covering the Southern Black Hills, Northern Black Hills, and Badlands National Park.
Optional picnic lunch is available for $15 per person.
The tours are priced for pick up within Rapid City, but we can arrange other pick up locations if needed (may incur fee).
Yes, this is one of the most popular options for first-time visitors because it covers the Southern Black Hills, Northern Black Hills, and Badlands in a logical, stress-free itinerary.
No, the itinerary is designed to balance sightseeing with comfort. Having a private guide means the pace is flexible, so you can spend more time where you want it.
However, we always say that three days should be your minimum time in the area.
Yes, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a highlight of the Southern Black Hills day and is included as part of your itinerary.
Devils Tower National Monument is well worth the visit. It’s a unique and iconic natural formation that offers a completely different landscape from the Black Hills and Badlands.
We spend 1.5hours here enjoying the base trail, scenic views, and photo opportunities. It’s an easy and memorable stop that fits well into a Northern Black Hills itinerary.
However, if you prefer a shorter day, or fewer stops/shorter pace – then perhaps a visit to Devils Tower could be a seperate da trip.
Yes, as this is a private tour, the itinerary can be adjusted based on your interests, weather conditions, or pace of travel. Your guide will work with you to create the best possible experience each day.
No strenuous hiking is required. Most stops involve short walks, scenic overlooks, and easy-access viewpoints. Guests are welcome to explore as much or as little as they prefer at each location.
If you prefer a longer walk or hike, talk to us about customizing your itinerary.
Pickup is included within Rapid City city limits and most nearby hotel areas. If you are staying outside of this area, pickup may still be possible with prior arrangement.
A private tour means your group has a dedicated guide and vehicle for the entire day with no other guests joining. Your experience is fully personalized, allowing for a flexible pace, custom stops when possible, and a more comfortable, stress-free way to explore the Black Hills and surrounding attractions.
Tours are operated in comfortable, private vehicles such as luxury Ford Transit vans or similar SUVs depending on group size. All vehicles are air-conditioned and chosen for scenic touring comfort.
The Black Hills are a forested mountain region known for scenic drives, wildlife, and historic towns, while Badlands National Park features dramatic layered rock formations, wide-open prairie landscapes, and unique geology.
Yes, we strongly recommend booking in advance, especially for summer travel (May–October), as our private tours have limited availability.
This package is designed to give you the best possible overview of the Black Hills in three days, combining iconic landmarks, scenic drives, wildlife viewing, and cultural highlights — all with a private guide and flexible pacing.
Snacks and drinks are included each day. Lunch is not included unless a picnic is pre-arranged. This allows us some flexibility to choose restaurant stops or picnic-style options depending on the day’s itinerary and your preferences.
No, we can do three in a row – or space them out as you please. Over the booking process we can discuss what works best for you.

Black Hills Tour Company operates under a special use permit on the Black Hills National Forest