Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private)

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| Rapid City, USA

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6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

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Overview

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 Milky Way, star clusters, nebulae, the International Space Station, shooting stars, and – very occasionally – the aurora borealis.

What's Included

Snacks
Bottled water
National Park Entrance Fees
Binoculars and Telescopes
Rapid City Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private Tour - Exclusive to your group
Local expert guide

Dinner
Gratuities

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pickup details

This tour operated in and out of Central Rapid City. We offer hotel pick up within the CENTRAL Rapid City area and the Box Elder area Hotels. If you are staying in other towns, or outside ~10mins of downtown Rapid City, you may be asked to meet us in town.

Meeting point

North 5th Street
Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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

What To Expect

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Included

Pinnacles Overlook

Moving through the park, we stop at pinnacles overlook to take in the spectacular late afternoon views.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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 • Admission Ticket Included

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 • Admission Ticket Included

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 • Admission Ticket Included

Rapid City

After Dark, we return to Rapid City ~ 1.5 hour drive.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Wheelchair access is available for collapsible wheelchairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Badlands National Park – Sunset and Stargazing (Private)?

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 (MDT).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