Tour Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills, then enjoy a chuckwagon supper and live music show
8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Breakfast, admission, dinner show
Spend the day on a guided motor coach tour through the Black Hills, with stops at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park, and Crazy Horse Memorial. Start with a cowboy breakfast at Fort Hays and wrap up back at Fort Hays with chuckwagon supper and a live music variety show.
Lunch is not included; you can purchase it at the State Game Lodge or add a lunch buffet. Driver/guide gratuity is not included. Toddlers sit on a lap unless you add a child ticket for a seat.
Full refund if canceled with 48hrs.
No. You stop for lunch at the State Game Lodge in Custer State Park, where you can buy lunch from a menu or buffet. You can also add an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet as an add-on.
Check in at the Fort Hays Headquarters Building to pick up your paper ticket and get your assigned bus for the day. Your email is not your ticket.
Yes. Use restrooms at scheduled stops when you can, since a bus bathroom is similar to a portable toilet.
2255 Fort Hayes Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702
The Crazy Horse Memorial rises from the granite heart of the Black Hills, a colossal mountain carving honoring the Lakota leader and the enduring spirit of the Native peoples of the Great Plains. Just a short drive from Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial offers a powerful counterpoint to the presidential faces, telling a story rooted in this land long before the monuments were ever imagined. On this full-day tour through the Black Hills, the memorial becomes one of the most moving stops of the journey, pairing big-sky scenery with a deeply human narrative about culture, vision, and perseverance.
As you approach the Crazy Horse Memorial, the sheer scale of the work in progress comes into focus, with the warrior's face emerging from the mountainside above the surrounding pine forests. The tour gives you time to take in the sweeping views, learn about the sculpture's history, and feel the contrast between this living, evolving monument and the finished grandeur of Mount Rushmore down the road. Later in the day, the experience continues with a hearty chuckwagon dinner and a Western variety show, where cowboy music and storytelling echo the frontier history woven through the same hills that cradle the Crazy Horse Memorial.
This experience is ideal for travelers who want more than a quick photo stop, families curious about American and Native American history, couples seeking a scenic day out, and anyone who appreciates landscapes that carry meaning. History buffs will value the layered perspective the Crazy Horse Memorial brings to a Black Hills itinerary, while first-time visitors will leave with a fuller sense of the region's character. Between the towering carvings, the winding scenic drives, and a true Western evening of food and music, a day built around the Crazy Horse Memorial is a memorable way to understand the soul of South Dakota.
Mount Rushmore Tours clearly knows how to show visitors a good time in the Black Hills. Travelers consistently praise guides like Billy, Dave, Chris, and Clint who bring the perfect mix of knowledge and entertainment to their tours. These aren't just drivers shuttling people around – they're storytellers who make the experience memorable with humor and local insights. The tours hit multiple attractions efficiently, with reviewers mentioning everything from the Buffalo Roundup to scenic routes through Needles Highway, plus wildlife viewing opportunities in Custer State Park. The chuckwagon dinner and show component gets just as much love as the touring itself. The Rockin' Wranglers band and tin-plate dining experience at the Dances with Wolves movie set add an authentic Old West vibe that feels fun rather than touristy. Reviewers appreciate how smoothly everything runs, from feeding large groups quickly to keeping schedules on track without feeling rushed. Several mention this was unexpectedly one of their trip's highlights, which speaks volumes about exceeding expectations. If you're looking for an organized way to see South Dakota's attractions without the hassle of planning logistics yourself, this outfit delivers.
Was a great experience!!!! Happy to repeat again in the future. The driver was so fun and friendly.
Leonidas Bodan Perez
October 4, 2025
Was a great experience!!!! Happy to repeat again in the future. The driver was so fun and friendly.
Leonidas Bodan Perez
October 4, 2025