From Rapid City: Mount Rushmore Illumination Ceremony
About this activity
Highlights
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Illumination of Mount Rushmore
- Mount Rushmore Night Lighting Tour.
- Private evening pickup in Rapid City.
- Ranger-led night ceremony experience.
Full description
Witness the stirring Mount Rushmore Lighting Ceremony, also known as the Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony—a memorable ranger-led event honoring veterans and illuminating the majestic Presidents. Our guides share fascinating stories about the area, drawn from personal experience. With easy access to the monument, attentive service, and the awe-inspiring Mt Rushmore Lighting, you can relax and truly soak in the experience.
Included / Excluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Admission to Mount Rushmore
- Gratuities
Meeting point
We'll pick you up directly from your accommodations in Rapid City. The driver should arrive 5 minutes early in a My XO Adventures vehicle.
Important information
Know before you book
- Pricing is based on a single group, and not per passenger.
- Insurance for your entire vacation is highly recommended
- Always check your credit card for travel protection and benefits.
Know before you go
- Bring weather appropriate clothing. (Jacket, layers)
- If you are a Veteran, be prepared to walk on stage to be honored.
- Lighting Ceremony start time varies throughout the year.
Cancellation policy
Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours but more than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: 50% refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no show: No refund
Reviews
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!!
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.
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.