Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
We're now priced per vehicle rather than per person. A simple and easy way to book without having to figure out pricing schemes. Welcome to My XO Adventures! Yes, our tour might be a bit pricier than the competition, but trust me, it’s worth every penny. We do what we want, when we want, where we want.
Think of it as the difference between a fast-food burger and a gourmet steak. We’ll customize your experience based on your interests, timing, and comfort level.
Our extensive knowledge of the Black Hills means you’ll see both famous spots and hidden gems that other tours can’t reach. Plus, it’s a private tour, so no need to worry about that one annoying guy with the loud shirt.
This is your exclusive adventure, designed to create unforgettable memories in the Black Hills. We'll take you to anyplace in the Black Hills within a 8-10 hour time period. Lunch is included.
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Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
An Adventure Guide will greet you and will be driving a Yukon XL, Tahoe or Van with the My XO Adventures Logo on the side. Please note that in winter months, the large passenger van may not be available due to snow. We will utilize our Yukon XL 4x4. The seating configuration is one adult up front, three passengers in the second row, and two passengers in the third row.
Rapid City, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States Visit and learn about the Hay Camp gone wild. Rapid City is the newest and largest city in the Black Hills. Find out why, and all the best places to visit! 30 minutes
Keystone, Keystone, South Dakota, United States Keystone is also home to several museums and historic sites, including the National Presidential Wax Museum and the Big Thunder Gold Mine. These attractions offer visitors a glimpse into the area's history and make for a fun and educational experience for the whole family. 30 minutes
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone, South Dakota, United States It's only the most recognized monumental carving in the United States. You wouldn't want to miss that would you? Come see Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt & Lincoln in this artistic masterpiece. Learn about the men behind the concept, and the workers that made it happen. 90 minutes
Iron Mountain Road, Custer, South Dakota, United States Iron Mountain Road was said to be impossible to build. Let's see what it's like to drive a challenge accepted. This road goes through the Black Hills, pigtail curves bridges, and tunnels on our way to stunning views. **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather** 60 minutes
Custer State Park Visitor Center, Custer, South Dakota, United States We'll stop here for a restroom break and learn about the park. Next, we're off to the Wildlife Loop Road for spotting some Bison. 20 minutes
Cathedral Spires, East Custer, SD 57730, USA The spires are located near the southern end of the Needles Highway and can be seen from several viewpoints along the road. The formations are made up of granite rock and rise hundreds of feet into the air, creating a stunning and otherworldly landscape. 15 minutes
Mount Coolidge Fire Lookout Tower, Custer, South Dakota, United States The 60-foot-tall tower, built in the 1930s, has steps leading to the top, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Black Hills and the surrounding prairie. On a clear day, you can even see the Badlands. 45 minutes
Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, Custer, South Dakota, United States Threading the eye of the needle is the best part. Find out why they call this the Needles Highway and be prepared to traverse a few windy roads and tunnels along the way. Who knows what you might find? **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather** 90 minutes
Wildlife Loop Road, Custer, South Dakota, United States Ready for some wildlife? How about mega-fauna like the American Bison? This is our best shot at seeing these massive and beautiful creatures on the wildlife loop of Custer State Park. Over 1500 Bison exist here, along with pronghorn, antelope, big horn sheep, ferrets, prairie dogs, and a variety of birds. We'll stop at the visitors center before proceeding into the Wildlife Loop Road. 60 minutes
Needles Eye, Custer, South Dakota, United States After traveling through the Needles Eye Tunnel, we enter an other-wordly space that contains the rare and natural formation, the Needles Eye. 10 minutes
Sylvan Lake, Custer, South Dakota, United States Considered the most beautiful lake in the Black Hills, we'll stop here to take it all in. Sylvan Lake is like no other you've seen. Rock formations surround the lake, and trails head out in every direction. Americana at its best! **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather** 30 minutes
Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse, South Dakota, United States Enter the culture and history before settlers arrived in the scene. This monument is dedicated to one of the most important indigenous people of the area, Crazy Horse. A courageous, and complicated warrior, he truly left his imprint upon this land. It's a fascinating story that must be told. let's visit the monument, watch a movie and make out way through some of the most interesting Native American artifacts of this land.
*On certain days during the winter the museum is closed. In this case, we will view the mountain, tell the story of Crazy Horse as well as the carver of the Mountain* 45 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests must be able to transfer in and out of the vehicle under their own power.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Connie_M
30 Jul 2023
Wide range of sites & a lot of information given for a memorable tour.
Would do this tour again. Would recommend this tour for any age group.
SLJ2004
21 Jul 2023
We did two different tours. Barbara Jean took us to Mount Rushmore/Custer State Park/Crazy Horse Memorial. Daniel took us to see the sunset over the Badlands. Both were amazing guides! Highly recommend!!
Jennifer_G
18 Jul 2023
It was an awesome way to spend the day and get all the highlights of the area! David was our guide and he was great. Very knowledgeable, personable and knew the area blindfolded. Mt Rushmore was amazing and the views are breathtaking. We hit all the spots - Mt Rushmore, Doane Robinson Tunnel, Custer State Park, Wildlife Loop, Iron Mountain Road, Legion Lake, Sylvan Lake, Needles Eye & Highway, Crazy Horse, drove thru cute towns, thru some engineering wonders, saw tons of landscapes, and David is full of history. He also handled those winding roads with ease. Thank you for sharing your passion with us!
This tour in
South Dakota
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My XO Adventures
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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