Custer State Park Wildlife Loop and Needles Highway Tour
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
What makes this tour unique is its immersive journey through Custer State Park's Wildlife Loop, offering a chance to witness the majestic buffalo herds, especially enchanting in springtime with the adorable newborn calves. Beyond the buffalo, you'll encounter a diverse array of wildlife, from graceful antelope and deer to playful prairie dogs and the charming begging burros, all set against the backdrop of breathtaking scenery. The 7-8 hour narrated experience provides an in-depth understanding of the park's ecosystem and its inhabitants, making it more than just a sightseeing tour, but an educational and unforgettable wildlife adventure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- English Guide
- Snacks
- Umbrellas and blankets in van
What's not
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary
We drive through the Custer State Park Wild life loop to see the buffalo herds and other animals. We make a comfort stop by the State Game Lodge area at Coolidge Inn Store or the Visitor Center. Then we drive to the Needle’s Eye Highway and Cathedral Spires granite formations, and over the Iron Mountain Road with pigtail bridges and tunnels that frame Mt. Rushmore. We will stop so you can buy your lunch at one of the Custer State Park Resort dining rooms, then we drive back to Rapid City.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Affordable Adventures
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Rapid City
- Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 38 day trips we list in Rapid City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 38.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rapid City
Rapid City is the gateway to South Dakota's Black Hills, close to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park and the Badlands.
Rapid City sits where the Black Hills meet the Great Plains in western South Dakota, on the banks of Rapid Creek. Life-size bronze statues of American presidents stand on the street corners of the downtown, and Dinosaur Park, a hilltop with concrete dinosaurs built in the 1930s, looks over the city. The Black Hills, called Paha Sapa by the Lakota, are sacred to them and rise as dark, pine-covered uplands.
Top-ranked sights in Rapid City: Cosmos Mystery Area.
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