Vip Day Trip to Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, and The Badlands

The Mount Rushmore area of South Dakota is positively brimming with beauty. Witness some of the most wondrous sights and landmarks when you visit by booking the VIP Day Trip to Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, and the Badlands. This brilliant tour is great for all ages and allows guests to truly get to know and appreciate the Mt Rushmore area.

Pickup & Drive to the Stops

Perhaps the most convenient aspect of this great adventure is the fact that it allows for hotel pickup. Whether you stay in Rapid City or in the Custer State Park area, you will be able to arrange pickup at your choice of hotel. The ticket includes roundtrip transportation. Once your ride arrives, you will board the air-conditioned passenger van and head out to see the first stop, The Badlands. Along the way, you will make a 30 minute stop at the Wall, a world-famous roadside attraction. 

• First Stop: Badlands Wall

  
  The very first stop on your trip is the BadlandsWall. This scenic retreat is home to numerous wild animals, such as deer, coyotes, rabbits and badgers. There is also a large collection of Native American petroglyphs over 10,000 years old. If you want to feel like you have taken a trip back in time, this is the place for you. Here, guests will be able to board a Jeep to explore the area, and they will also have the option to choose to hike the trails should they wish to. This stop takes approximately 3 hours.
  

  
  

• Roberts Prairie Dog Town

  
  Your stop at the Badlands Wall park also includes a ten-minute visit with prairie dogs, where you will be able to feed them. The feed is included in your ticket, and it is a great experience that allows guests to witness the wildlife that makes this area so unique.
   

• Second Stop: Custer State Park

  
  After visiting the Badlands Wall, you will head to Custer State Park. This park is absolutely gorgeous and allows guests to explore countless natural wonders and a unique ecosystem. Here, guests will also be able to snap photos and hike a bit. This beautiful national treasure is certain to impress. This part of the tour lasts approximately 1 hour. 

• Third Stop: Mt Rushmore

  
  Witness this amazing national monument up-close with a visit to Mt Rushmore. This exciting landmark is certain to impress, as it is one of the most recognized monuments in history. Here, guests will be able to witness the monument and enjoy a short hike around it. There will be plenty of time to snap photos, as you will spend 45 minutes at the park. 

If you have never vacationed in South Dakota and enjoyed the history of this brilliant state, then this is the perfect trip for you. From Mt. Rushmore to Custer State Park, you can have a great time on your experience here.