Spend a full day exploring Mount Rushmore, Iron Mountain Road, Custer State Park, Sylvan Lake and Crazy Horse with a cowboy breakfast, chuckwagon supper and live music. This guided tour combines geology, history and scenic drives with included meals and transport.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Morning coffee and cowboy pancakes kick the day into motion at the Fort Hays check-in, where a busload of travelers files out under cold, clean Black Hills air.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect short, mostly flat walks at viewpoints and stairs at Mount Rushmore observation areas.
Wildlife
History
Gutzon Borglum carved Mount Rushmore beginning in 1927; the Black Hills themselves are ancient Precambrian granite uplifted and eroded over a billion years, and are sacred to Lakota tribes.
Conservation
Custer State Park balances tourism with habitat protection through regulated roads and designated trails; visitors are asked to respect wildlife distances and carry out waste.
Reserve your spot on the Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive Early for Check‑In
Check in at Fort Hays between 7:30–7:45am to get your paper ticket, bus assignment and breakfast; late arrivals can disrupt the schedule.
Sun & Wind Protection
The Black Hills sun is strong and exposed viewpoints are windy—pack sunscreen, a brimmed hat and a windproof layer.
Footwear for Uneven Trails
Sites like Sylvan Lake and Mount Rushmore have short sections of uneven rock and boardwalks—sturdy shoes with grip help you move confidently.
Carry a Refillable Bottle
While beverages are available at stops, a refillable water bottle keeps you hydrated during drives and short walks between viewpoints.
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction for short uneven trails and boardwalks at overlooks.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Protects from strong sun at exposed viewpoints and during roadside stops.
summer
Light insulating layer or windbreaker
Black Hills weather can shift quickly—layers keep you comfortable from morning chill to midday warmth.
spring
Refillable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated between stops and reduces single‑use plastic.