Badlands After Dark: Sunset Colors and Celestial Views
Overview
This is our favorite tour! We care about you, your experience, and your time in South Dakota.
You'll be taken to special locations where animals congregate during the setting sun. As you enjoy the wildlife of the Badlands, we'll take care of any photos you wish. The "Blue Hour" begins after sunset and continues for an hour, highlighting the wild formations with the bright blue and orange sky.
Next, we'll take you to the night viewing area in the park at a location only My XO Adventures knows. We'll see planets, shooting stars, and the Milky Way Galaxy.
Our highly skilled guide will capture night photos and share them at the end of the tour, ensuring you have great memories of your experience.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Zero-Gravity Folding Chairs for Star Viewing. These chairs fully recline enhancing the experience and comfort.
- Blankets
- Binoculars
- Constellation Locator Software
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We'll pick you up directly from your accommodations, whether it be an Airbnb, VRBO, or hotel. Please note**** Should the weather become cloudy and the star viewing portion a low probability, this tour will be converted to a Badlands Sunset and Golden Hour Tour. This means that you should be prepared to leave two hours earlier than the original pickup time. We will assess the weather the day prior, notify you ahead of time and reconfirm the pickup time the morning of the tour. Please be available and looking for our communication. A bright and shiny vehicle with the My XO Adventures Logo on the side will greet you for a fantastic evening!
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Zero-Gravity Folding Chairs for Star Viewing. These chairs fully recline enhancing the experience and comfort.
- Blankets.
- Binoculars.
- Constellation Locator Software.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Badlands After Dark: Sunset Colors and Celestial Views is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Badlands After Dark: Sunset Colors and Celestial Views will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Zero-Gravity Folding Chairs for Star Viewing. These chairs fully recline enhancing the experience and comfort.
- Blankets
- Binoculars
- Constellation Locator Software
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
