Badlands Private Van Tour
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About the Activity
Standard Badlands The serrated spires, weather-beaten buttes and cavernous gorges of the North Unit of the Badlands National Park offer unique scenery. It's home to a diverse variety of wildlife; prairie dogs, coyote, deer, bighorn sheep and antelope. We will stop at the Ben Reifel Center (museum), the famous Wall Drug Store (famous old tourist trap that is worth the stop) and visit the new Minuteman National Historic Site. Remember "Duck and Cover."7 hours
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Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
National Park fees
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
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Delta-09 Missile Silo
Interstate 90 Exit 116, Wall, United States, 57790Our first stop is the Delta-09 silo located in the Badlands.
“Minuteman-land is eerie. On the surface, no weapon is visible. But beneath the empty prairies and forested hills the gyroscopes are eternally spinning; these are the master navigators of jam-proof guidance systems, each ready to steer holocaustal destruction to a pre-selected target.”
~ John Hubbell, “The Missile That Closed The Gap,” Readers' Digest, October 1962.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
24545 Cottonwood Rd, Philip, United States, 57567-7002Before entering the park, we visit the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. Here are exhibits from the Cold War of the 50's and 60's. If you can remember those days, it will bring back the chilling 'duck and cover' drills that school children practiced. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Door Trail
United StatesThe Door Trail is a popular trail that provides spectacular views of rugged badlands geology.
The park features many trails that are ADA accessible via boardwalks. The Door Trail is wheelchair-accessible ¼ mile boardwalk that leads through a break in the Badlands Wall known as “the Door” to a panoramic view of the Badlands. From here the maintained trail ends.
Open-Top-Tours offers handicap van tours here at no additional cost. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Ben Reifel Visitor Center
Cedar Pass Badlands Loop Road Hwy 240, United StatesBen Reifel Visitor Center is the main North Unit facility of the park. You can stop and talk with rangers, explore the museum and check out the Fossil Preparation Lab exhibits. Also available is the Badlands Natural History Association bookstore.1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location5
Fossil Exhibit Trail
United StatesThe Fossil Exhibit Trail is a fully accessible boardwalk featuring fossil replicas and exhibits of extinct creatures that once lived in the area. The exhibits are tactile, so you are free to touch them.20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location6
Pinnacles Overlook
Vista Point, United StatesThe Pinnacles is considered the best of the many overlooks. It has sweeping views and faces South, the view displays the expanse of the Sage Creek Wilderness area. On clear days, the Black Hills are visible on the horizon. Bison might be visible in the distance, in the valley below or the upper prairie to the northwest. This overlook is also a popular spot for Bighorn sheep. This is also a lambing area for Bighorn sheep in the spring, so it’s not unusual to see lambs frolicing on the rocky slopes of the Badlands.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location7
Roberts Prairie Dog Town
Sage Creek Rim Road, United StatesThe last stop in the Badlands National Park. This stop provides a perfect view of the largest prairie-dog town in the accessible areas of Badlands. Other than the mounds of dirt where the prairie dogs have made their homes, the first thing you will likely notice is the high-pitched squeaks and noises coming from the Prairie dogs. They have one of the most develop means of communication . . . especially when in danger.
*Prairie dogs are cute, but they can also carry the plague so keep your distance and view from afar!10 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location8
Wall Drug
510 Main Street, Wall, United States, 57790-0401The final stop will be at the Wall Drug Store, a unique tourist attraction that offers shopping for anything you may think of. Here you can get Free Ice Water and 5-cent coffee. Try the homemade ice-cream or grab some of the excellent doughnuts to go. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We pickup for free from any Rapid City lodging.
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Minimum drinking age is 21 yearsCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Denver time to receive 100% refund.
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