LOCAL TOURS ORIGINATING IN CUSTER

BLACK HILLS OPEN-TOP-TOURS
  • Welcome - 2025 Season
  • Custer - Departure TOURS
  • Deadwood - Departure Tours
  • Mt Rushmore at night
  • JEEP Bison Safaris @ Custer Park
  • Jeep Backcountry Badlands
  • Jeep 'Peak-2-Peak' North Hills
  • Half Day - Mt Rush-Crazy Horse - Public
  • Full Day - Mt Rush/Crazy Horse/Custer Park
  • Devils Tower
  • Badlands/Wall Premium Van
  • PRIVATE PERSONAL TOURS
  • GROUP TOURS
  • Deadwood - Departure Tours
BISON SAFARI TOUR -
​ALL OF CUSTER PARK

BISON SAFARI TOURS

Half-Day Safari Tour of the famous Custer State Park, touring in our unique "Beast" adventure Jeep and in our comfortable convertible-top Woody van with leather seats, cold AC and 10' retractable convertible tops.

Our Safari tours includes all of the favorite destinations:
  • Needles Eye Tunnel
  • Cathedral Spires
  • Sylvan Lake
  • Mt Coolidge Fire Lookout
  • Stockade Lake (includes picnic)
  • Wildlife Loop
  • Bison Center
  • State Game Lodge 
​Tours include: Fees, Bottled Water, Snacks & Sub/Chips Picnic
You may bring your own food and beverage if you like (Beer/Wine OK)  
  • Adult (18+)      $249 pp *
  • Teen (13-17)   $99pp *
  • Youth (5-12)   $ 49 pp *
  • Child 2-4  No Charge
(Two Adult Min)   
    *Tax & Gratuity Not Included
Tours Depart 8:30am - Return 1:00pm
(*Depending on the number of buffalo blocking the roads.)

We pick up at any Custer hotel or meet you at the Custer Chamber Commerce  615 Washington St.
           Reservation Form Below

                     605.644.6736
               [email protected]
MT RUSHMORE AND CRAZY HORSE TOURS

MONUMENTS COMBO TOUR

​Half-Day Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse Tour (1.5 hours)
Mt Rushmore is great to view in mornings and is first stop of the day.  

​You will be guided throughout the Monument visiting:
  • Artist's Studio 
  • Avenue of Flags
  • Presidential Trail​
  • "Carved in Stone" (a new film)
  • Rushmore Gift Shop
  • Washingtons Profile
​AND as a special added value - we include a photo stop at the famous Gideon "one-way" Tunnel on Iron Mtn Road.

Crazy Horse Memorial (1.5 hours)  
  • First a 20 minute video about the origins and current ongoing production of the Monument. 
  • Indian Museum of North America (14K pieces of art)
  • Your guide will lead you through the museum, pointing out important pieces of history.
  • You will then have time to explore on your own throughout the museum and the gift shop before departing.
​Tour includes: fees, bottled water & snacks
Your may bring your own food/beverage.
Monuments have restaurants.  
  • Adult (18+)      $249 pp *
  • Teen (13-17)   $99pp *
  • Youth (5-12)   $ 49 pp *
  • Child 2-4  No Charge
​   (Two Adult Min in order to provide tours)  
            *Tax &  Gratuity Not Included
Tours Depart 8:30am - Return 1:00pm
We pick up at any Custer hotel or meet you at the Custer Chamber Commerce  615 Washington St.
           Reservation Form Below
​

mt Rushmore TOUR & ceremony

TWICE THE VALUE - MT RUSHMORE TOUR AND THE NIGHT CEREMONY
​

​MAY 26TH to AUGUST 10th                           
  • 7:00pm Depart Custer 
  • 9:00pm Ceremony
  • 10:30pm Return
AUGUST 11TH to SEPT 30TH
  • 6:00pm Depart Custer 
  • ​8:00pm Ceremony
  • 9:30pm Return
​You will have a 30-40 min guided tour:
  • Artist's Studio 
  • Avenue of Flags
  • Presidential Trail​
  • "Carved in Stone" (a new film)
  • Rushmore Gift Shop (do before show!)​
The Ceremony is a 45-min program that includes a ranger talk, the film Freedom: America's Lasting Legacy, ​and lighting of the memorial. ​Also features a flag ceremony with military personnel and veterans being recognized for their service.

​
Tour includes: fees & bottled water 
  • Adults (18+)               $129 pp *
  • Group (3 + Adults)   $99 pp *
  • Teens (13-17)              $69 pp *
  • Youth (5-12)                 $49 pp *
​​(Two Adult Min)   
*Tax and ​Gratuity Not Included
We pick up at any Custer hotel or meet you at the Custer Chamber Commerce  615 Washington St.
           Reservation Form Below

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                             605.644.6736
                        [email protected]
​

    RESERVE TOUR HERE

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Rule #1 for our tour guides . . .
"Know where the bathrooms are and keep guests informed!" 
Your may pay in full or a ​20% minimum to reserve. 
Remainder 48 hours prior to tour.
100% Refund with 24 hours notice.
No penalty to move the tour date.
YOUR GUIDES
info & travel maps
Just Ask Rich - Info & Suggestions
Safety Protocols
605-644-6736
[email protected]
- A WORD OF CAUTION -
WE HAVE EXPERIENCED A LARGE NUMBER OF RESERVATION
​PROBLEMS WITH THIRD-PARTY SELLERS.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT PURCHASING TOURS THROUGH THIRD-PARTY SELLERS MAY LEAD TO BOOKING ERRORS.  
THESE ERRORS CAN NOT BE FIXED BY OPEN-TOP-TOURS.  YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT THE THIRD-PARTY DIRECTLY. 
​​  WE RECOMMEND MAKING YOUR RESERVATIONS DIRECTLY WITH US
                 WE USE A REDUNDANT CONFIRMATION TO AVOID ERRORS  
 
  • WE ASK GUESTS CALL TO CONFIRM TOUR AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR. 
  • GUIDES WILL ALSO CONTACT GUESTS THE EVENING BEFORE TO CONFIRM  DETAILS AND  PROVIDE THEIR CONTACT CELL NUMBER.​​
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  • Welcome - 2025 Season
  • Custer - Departure TOURS
  • Deadwood - Departure Tours
  • Mt Rushmore at night
  • JEEP Bison Safaris @ Custer Park
  • Jeep Backcountry Badlands
  • Jeep 'Peak-2-Peak' North Hills
  • Half Day - Mt Rush-Crazy Horse - Public
  • Full Day - Mt Rush/Crazy Horse/Custer Park
  • Devils Tower
  • Badlands/Wall Premium Van
  • PRIVATE PERSONAL TOURS
  • GROUP TOURS
  • Deadwood - Departure Tours