What You Will Do
Welcome to My XO Adventures! This is your tour, for your group! We don't mix with strangers on this adventure to ensure it's extraordinary. Your tour will be unscripted, unique, and back-road driven. We are always tuned in to your particular interests and automatically adjust accordingly. We aim to ensure you've had the most amazing experience possible. We do what we want, when we want, where we want.
Think of it as the difference between a fast-food burger and a gourmet steak. We’ll customize your experience based on your interests, timing, and comfort level.
Our extensive knowledge of the Black Hills means you’ll see famous spots and hidden gems that other tours can’t reach.
This is your exclusive adventure, designed to create unforgettable memories in the Black Hills. We'll take you anywhere in the Black Hills within an 8-10 hour time period. Lunch is included.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Rapid City
30 minutes
Visit and learn about the Hay Camp gone wild. Rapid City is the newest and largest city in the Black Hills. Find out why, and all the best places to visit!
2
Keystone
30 minutes
Keystone is also home to several museums and historic sites, including the National Presidential Wax Museum and the Big Thunder Gold Mine. These attractions offer visitors a glimpse into the area's history and make for a fun and educational experience for the whole family.
3
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
1 hour 30 minutes
It's only the most recognized monumental carving in the United States. You wouldn't want to miss that would you? Come see Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt & Lincoln in this artistic masterpiece. Learn about the men behind the concept, and the workers that made it happen.
4
Iron Mountain Road
1 hour
Iron Mountain Road was said to be impossible to build. Let's see what it's like to drive a challenge accepted. This road goes through the Black Hills, pigtail curves bridges, and tunnels on our way to stunning views. **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather**
5
Custer State Park Visitor Center
20 minutes
We'll stop here for a restroom break and learn about the park. Next, we're off to the Wildlife Loop Road for spotting some Bison.
6
Cathedral Spires
15 minutes
The spires are located near the southern end of the Needles Highway and can be seen from several viewpoints along the road. The formations are made up of granite rock and rise hundreds of feet into the air, creating a stunning and otherworldly landscape.
7
Mount Coolidge Fire Lookout Tower
45 minutes
The 60-foot-tall tower, built in the 1930s, has steps leading to the top, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Black Hills and the surrounding prairie. On a clear day, you can even see the Badlands.
8
Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
1 hour 30 minutes
Threading the eye of the needle is the best part. Find out why they call this the Needles Highway and be prepared to traverse a few windy roads and tunnels along the way. Who knows what you might find? **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather**
9
Wildlife Loop Road
1 hour
Ready for some wildlife? How about mega-fauna like the American Bison? This is our best shot at seeing these massive and beautiful creatures on the wildlife loop of Custer State Park. Over 1500 Bison exist here, along with pronghorn, antelope, big horn sheep, ferrets, prairie dogs, and a variety of birds. We'll stop at the visitors center before proceeding into the Wildlife Loop Road.
10
Needles Eye
10 minutes
After traveling through the Needles Eye Tunnel, we enter an other-wordly space that contains the rare and natural formation, the Needles Eye.
11
Sylvan Lake
30 minutes
Considered the most beautiful lake in the Black Hills, we'll stop here to take it all in. Sylvan Lake is like no other you've seen. Rock formations surround the lake, and trails head out in every direction. Americana at its best! **If booked in winter months, accessibility is based on road closures and weather**
12
Crazy Horse Memorial
45 minutes
Enter the culture and history before settlers arrived in the scene. This monument is dedicated to one of the most important indigenous people of the area, Crazy Horse. A courageous, and complicated warrior, he truly left his imprint upon this land. It's a fascinating story that must be told. let's visit the monument, watch a movie and make out way through some of the most interesting Native American artifacts of this land.
*On certain days during the winter the museum is closed. In this case, we will view the mountain, tell the story of Crazy Horse as well as the carver of the Mountain*
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