Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private)

5.0 (30 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Black Hills Tour Company

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Dinner

Itinerary

Downtown Rapid City

one hour

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.
Wall Drug

30 min

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."
Badlands National Park

3 hours

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.
Sage Creek Wilderness Area

5 min Admission included

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!
Pinnacles Overlook

5 min Admission included

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

5 min Admission included

Sunset brings out the most spectacular color formations in the park - yellow mounds overlook does not disappoint with vibrant striations visible here.
Badlands Wilderness Overlook

5 min Admission included

We continue through the park at a variety of overlooks looking for wildlife and learning about the geology of the area.
Ben Reifel Visitor Center

one hour Admission included

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.
Rapid City

one hour

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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Pickup points

Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City
Stardust Motel
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City
Quality Inn
Western Thrifty Inn
Americinn By Wyndham Rapid City
Foothills Inn
A Family Inn
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Super 8 by Wyndham Rapid City
Clarion Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites

and 30 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.