Rapid City Private Black Hills Adventure Tour

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.

What to expect:

Duration: between 9 hours and 10 hours

Rapid City

Rapid City, South Dakota

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

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

13000 Hwy 244, Keystone, 57751-4403, South Dakota

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.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Iron Mountain Road

Custer, South Dakota

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**

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Custer State Park Visitor Center

US Hwy 16A and Wildlife Loop Road, Custer, South Dakota

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

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 State Park, , Custer, South Dakota

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

Highway 16A, Custer, South Dakota

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**

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Wildlife Loop Road

Custer, 57730, South Dakota

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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Needles Eye

SD Hwy 87 North, Custer, 57730, South Dakota

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 • Admission Ticket Included

Sylvan Lake

Custer, 57730, South Dakota

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 • Admission Ticket Included

Crazy Horse Memorial

12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, 57730-8900, South Dakota

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 • Admission Ticket Included