Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills

Name: Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
Brand: Viator
Price: 132.5 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (429 reviews)

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Join us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. Our Sightseeing Bus Tour Only package is designed for those who wish to explore the area’s stunning scenery and rich history without the additional meal package.

Mount Rushmore Tours is the longest operating local family owned and operated tour company in the Black Hills. Founded in 1973 and since 2023 second generation owned and operated, we are widely regarded as the local experts in the bus tours for Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills.

Included

Public transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Admissions to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse all included.

Not included

Driver / Guide Gratuity
Can be purchased when stopping at the State Game Lodge for lunch
Can be purchased at Fort Hays Chuckwagon in the morning
Fort Hays Chuckwagon tickets can be purchased on site.
Can be purchased at stops on the trip
Private transportation

What you'll do

Fort Hays Old West Town and Dinner Show
2255 Fort Hayes Rd, Rapid City, United States
Your tour starts at Fort Hays Chuckwagon by checking into the Fort Hays Headquarters Building between 7:45-8am to get your printed tickets with your assigned Bus for the day.
45 min
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
South Dakota Highway 44, Keystone, United States
The bus departs at 9am and heads for Mount Rushmore! You will have a little over an hour to look around at your own convenience and enjoy the sites and beauty that you came to South Dakota for. We stop here first because Mount Rushmore is at it's best in the morning sun. Gutzon Borglum carved this mountain facing east towards the morning sun and intended it to be viewed this way.
1 hourAdmission included
Iron Mountain Road
Custer, United States
After leaving Mount Rushmore we will travel along the Iron Mountain Road. A beautiful 17 mile road of breath taking scenery featuring 3 one lane tunnels that perfectly frame Mount Rushmore.
1 hourAdmission included
Custer State Park Resort
13389 US Highway 16a, Custer, United States
We stop for lunch inside Custer State Park at the Game Lodge and previous summer White House for president Calvin Coolidge. Try the Buffalo Stew, it's the best you will ever find!
1 hour
South Dakota 87
South Dakota, United States
After lunch we depart for the Needles Hwy. This 14 mile scenic drive is sure to leave you breathless and awe struck at amazing beauty of the Black Hills. Sit back and enjoy the ride and watch the crowd gather around when we drive the bus through the Needles Eye Tunnel. With only inches to spare on each side of the bus you can relish in the fact that you are not the one driving.
1 hourAdmission included
Sylvan Lake
Custer, United States
Take a rest stop and coffee break at the beautiful Sylvan Lake. This is among the crown jewels of Custer State Park and the beauty within it.
20 minAdmission included
Crazy Horse Memorial
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, United States
We spend about an hour at Crazy Horse Memorial. You are on your own to spend this time enjoying this piece of history in the making. Upon completion it will be the largest mountain carving in the world! Truly a piece of awe inspiring history being worked on every day.
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

7 locations

Pickup details

The tour starts at Fort Hays Chuckwagon with checkin from 7:50-8:00am. Checkin is 45 mins before the bus departure to give you enough time to explore Fort Hays. It is conveniently located on Hwy 16 just south of Rapid City on the road to Mount Rushmore. (Just 12 minutes from downtown Rapid City)

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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