Badlands National Park Adventure

6 hours – 7 hours
Max 12 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Rapid City, USA

About this activity

Have you ever wanted to explore a place that looks out of this world? You'll find that in the Badlands. Not only that but there's lots of life here. Bison, Pronghorn, Foxes, Coyotes, Prairie Dogs, Bighorn Sheep, and many birds.

Highlights

  • Badlands National Park guided tours.
  • Wildlife watching in Sage Creek.
  • Scenic Badlands Loop Road journey.
  • Family-friendly Badlands adventure experience.
  • Backroads and secret Badlands spots.

Full description

My XO Adventures believes the Badlands can be a wonderful experience for your senses, and there are many stories to be told about the park. It's also abundant in wildlife, but you have to know where to go.  
We have walked, crawled, climbed, and taken the back roads through the park to find places we know you'll love. This is not a strenuous journey and is suited for all ages. We encourage you to check out our Google Reviews for My XO Adventures online to see what kind of experience you can expect when you join us.  We take care of the details and may even have some surprises for you along the way.

Every day is different, and we love what we do. We explore the Badlands, not just tour them. Discover the history, wildlife, fossils, geological formations, and sacred sites. Commonly missed and extraordinary places are where we go. 

Included / Excluded

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Binoculars
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

1

Private Pickup From Rapid City

Duration: 15 min
50 min
2

Private Rapid City Accommodations Drop-Off

Meeting point

Start Location

2719 Tomahawk Dr, Rapid City, SD, USA

We pick up all guests directly from their accommodations.

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Please purchase insurance for your entire vacation
  • Lakota Living History Museum can be substituted for the Minuteman Missile Museum
  • Check and prepare appropriately for the weather

Know before you go

  • Wear layered clothing
  • Bring a hat for shade
  • Wear Hiking Sneakers or Boots

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts

Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours and before 24 hours of the beginning of the activity: 50% Refund Less that 24 hours prior to the beginning of the activity or no show: No Refund

Reviews

Google
Diana Rodriguez
Dec 2025
5.0

By far hands down best tour I’ve ever been on. I was on the fence about taking a tour or going off on my own and without a doubt I am so glad I chose My XO Adventure. A 10/10 experience, it literally made my whole trip to SD! Daniel was my guide and is the most wonderful and kind human to spend the day with. He makes you feel so comfortable and is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and thoughtful. He has a passion for what he does and his excitement is contagious! He goes out of his way to make sure your bucket list items are checked off. The sites and wildlife are incredible on their own, but having someone like Daniel to take you to spots you wouldn’t know about and make sure you have the best lighting or views, not to mention providing all the history and details just elevate the experience and take it to a whole new level. Communication with both Amiee and Daniel around the whole process from booking to drop off was exceptional. I would ABSOLUTELY do another tour with them!!

Google
Ben&Ash Riddle
Dec 2025
5.0

I’ve traveled the world and taken various awesome tours. However Daniel has surpassed all other tours. He was the perfect fit for my 9-year old son and myself. He contacted me a day earlier with alternate plans and ideas which we were open to. I can not say enough about how accommodating he was. Not only did he offer us his deep knowledge of the area he became our personal photographer. Daniel made innumerable stops and turn arounds to ensure us the best views and photographs. Daniel I thank you for the awesome tour! Mrs. Aimee thank you for reaching out and assisting me with finding a suitable location! Anyone looking for the right tour, look no further than My XO Adventures! I promise you will be happy with the purchase.

Google
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Dec 2025
5.0

We had a fantastic day touring the Badlands with Daniel from XO Adventures. He paid close attention to what we were interested in, shared a wealth of fascinating local knowledge, and delivered an outstanding experience from start to finish. Spotting bison was our top priority, and he absolutely made it happen. We visited in late November, so the delicious homemade soup for lunch was the perfect warm-up. Communication beforehand was prompt, clear, and helpful.

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible