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Public - Jeep Bison Safari from Rapid City to Custer State Park

38 Reviews 4.39 out of 5 stars Based on 38 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Rapid City, USA
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7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Leave standard highway traffic behind on an open-top 4x4 expedition crafted for remote backcountry access and open-air photography that standard vans and hard-top SUVs simply cannot rival. Our Jeeps offer both comfort and adventure seating.

Shift into true 4x4 drive as our custom Jeep powers up Sheep Mountain Table—the Badlands' highest overlook—for commanding 360-degree views across the South Unit (weather permitting; popular alternatives provided if muddy).

Leave the highway behind to explore the authentic old jails
and rustic saloons of the ghost town of Scenic.

Journey along gravel Sage Creek Rim Road to track roaming bison, pronghorn, and active prairie dog towns in the remote basin. Step inside the Ben Reifel Visitor Center to discover museum exhibits and working paleontology labs, then take in towering geologic spires at iconic Pinnacles Overlook.

With unobstructed open-air photo sightlines and expert regional narration, this tour delivers an unforgettable Badlands safari.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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For Rapid City guests - Please consider meeting us at 519 1st in Keystone at 8:30am. We return from the tour about 2:00pm. If you have your car in Keystone you can now visit many of the other local attractions.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Custer State Park Visitor Center

First we stop at the State Game Lodge and detail its history at the Summer White House for Presidents Coolidge and Eisenhower.Then stopping at the Custer State Park Visitor Center we visit the many displays about the iconic species of the prairie, the bison.And one more stop along the Wildlife Loop Road at the Buffalo Corrals. The new Custer State Park Bison Center brings an all-bison experience to the park's scenic drive through the southern prairie of our 71,000 acre park.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Wildlife Loop Road

We tour through 18 miles of open grasslands and pine-speckled hills that much of Custer State Park's wildlife calls home. Keep eyes peeled for bison, pronghorn, whitetail and mule deer, elk, coyotes, burros, prairie dogs, eagles, hawks, and a variety of birds that are rarely found together in one location. A medley of colorful wildflowers and prairie grasses surround the road, making for a picturesque drive; and the landscape changes throughout your trip, keeping you on your toes.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Mount Coolidge Fire Lookout Tower

Built of local stone, Mt Coolidge Fire Tower rests atop a 6,023-foot peak on the way to Blue Bell Lodge and is still used today as a fire lookout and dispatch center. As the highest point in central Custer State Park, it offers breathtaking 360-degree views from the top of the fire tower. On a clear day, you can see the Badlands nearly 60 miles away in the east, Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse to the north and the Wildlife Loop Road to the south.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Stockade Lake

Stockade Lake is the largest lake in Custer State Park and is located between Mt Coolidge Lookout and the Needles Highway. It has a very scenic and serene atmospher and here we pause for a picnic lunch.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Needle Eye Tunnel

The Needles Highway is a spectacular drive through pine and spruce forests, meadows surrounded by birch and aspen, and rugged granite mountains.The road’s name comes from the needlelike granite formations that seem to pierce the horizon along the highway.The roadway was carefully planned by former South Dakota Governor Peter Norbeck, who marked the entire course on foot and by horseback. Construction was completed in 1922.Needles Eye Tunnel is a unique rock formation, so named for the opening created by wind, rain, freezing, and thawing. It is the most popular tunnel in the Park.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake is the most popular of the may lakes in the Park. It was created in 1891 when Theodore Reder built a dam across Sunday Gulch Creek.It is surronded by large granite spires, huge pines and creates a unique alpine feel to the guests. I is also home to an average of 4 wedding a week during the summer season.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Iron Mountain Road

Iron Mountain Road is a unique road designed to showcase the Black Hills and Mt Rushmore. Known for its “pigtail” bridges. Iron Mountain Road redefined what a road could be with 314 CURVES, many one one-tunnels and of course the "pigtail" bridges.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Layered clothing, jacket, sun screen, sunglasses and a HAT are recommended
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • All-Season Tours Available

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Public – Jeep Bison Safari from Rapid City to Custer State Park?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.39 out of 5 stars based on 38 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Public – Jeep Bison Safari from Rapid City to Custer State Park?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
  • This tour 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch.
  • Snacks.
  • Bottled water.
  • Entrance fee.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 1..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Public - Jeep Bison Safari from Rapid City to Custer State Park is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Public – Jeep Bison Safari from Rapid City to Custer State Park 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once 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.

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  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Layered clothing, jacket, sun screen, sunglasses and a HAT are recommended
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • All-Season Tours Available

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