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Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private)
(28) Reviews
Rapid City
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Wheelchair access is available for collapsible wheelchairs.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the incredible Badlands; first in the afternoon and into a golden sunset - followed by the official National Park stargazing program.
The best of both worlds, this tour allows us the view wildlife and the parks formations before the sun sets, and then taking on the park after dark!
Because Badlands National Park is not surrounded by big cities or other major sources of light pollution, night skies in the park are very clear. After dark, visitors can see many of the night sky’s greatest hits: constellations, the moon, satellites, and airplanes. But the special darkness of Badlands National Park helps visitors to see even more like planets, the Milk...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks
National Park Entrance Fees
Binoculars and Telescopes
Rapid City Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private Tour - Exclusive to your group
Local expert guide
Gratuities
Dinner
Meeting Points
Departure
Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown - Conv Ctr, an IHG Hotel
If we are not picking up at your hotel. Your pick up point in Rapid City will be at the downtown holiday inn. Free parking. Please meet us out the front of the lobby.
Return
Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private)
(28) Reviews
Rapid City
About
A once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the incredible Badlands; first in the afternoon and into a golden sunset - followed by the official National Park stargazing program.
The best of both worlds, this tour allows us the view wildlife and the parks formations before the sun sets, and then taking on the park after dark!
Because Badlands National Park is not surrounded by big cities or other major sources of light pollution, night skies in the park are very clear. After dark, visitors can see many of the night sky’s greatest hits: constellations, the moon, satellites, and airplanes. But the special darkness of Badlands National Park helps visitors to see even more like planets, the Milk...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks
National Park Entrance Fees
Binoculars and Telescopes
Rapid City Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private Tour - Exclusive to your group
Local expert guide
Gratuities
Dinner
Meeting Points
Departure
Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown - Conv Ctr, an IHG Hotel
If we are not picking up at your hotel. Your pick up point in Rapid City will be at the downtown holiday inn. Free parking. Please meet us out the front of the lobby.
Return
Itinerary
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Downtown Rapid City
We offer complimentary pick up within the central Rapid City area and Box Elder Hotels. If you are staying outside of this area, you may be asked to meet us in town at the pick up location.
Our travel time to the Badlands area is ~1 hour.
1 hour
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Wall Drug
An optional stop to the famous Wall Drug.
"Wall Drug has become an emblem of American perseverance and innovation. From its modest inception in 1931, this once little-known drugstore has transformed into an enthralling destination for over 2 million visitors each year. At Wall Drug, you're not just a customer; you're part of a rich history that spans over eight decades, offering a blend of dining, activities, gifts, souvenirs, and the hallmark free ice water that has refreshed countless road-worn travelers."
30 minutes
3
Badlands National Park
Our evening officially begins at the entrance to the National Park. Our stops through the park will vary depending on guests requests and where wildlife is found. Listed Below are some examples of stops through the park.
3 hours
4
Sage Creek Wilderness Area
We enter the National Park from the west entrance and first make our way through the sage creek area to aim to find wildlife. A spectacular view awaits us!
5 minutes
5
Pinnacles Overlook
Moving through the park, we stop at pinnacles overlook to take in the spectacular late afternoon views.
5 minutes
6
Yellow Mounds Overlook
Sunset brings out the most spectacular color formations in the park - yellow mounds overlook does not disappoint with vibrant striations visible here.
5 minutes
7
Badlands Wilderness Overlook
We continue through the park at a variety of overlooks looking for wildlife and learning about the geology of the area.
5 minutes
8
Ben Reifel Visitor Center
If the opportunity arises we will stop at the visitors center (Depending on the timing of sunset, the Visitors Center may be closed upon arrival.).
From here we move onto the Amphitheater and begin out evening program and star gazing.
1 hour
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Rapid City
After Dark, we return to Rapid City ~ 1.5 hour drive.
