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Badlands Sunset, Stars and Silhouettes Tour

Rapid City, Rapid City, South Dakota
Duration

6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

See a different side of Badlands National Park, at sunset and under the night sky, with this experience. Your guide will take you and your party out at dusk, a great time to spot wildlife. After the sun sets, you'll head over to the park ranger-led Night Sky Program, where you'll learn about the universe and maybe even get to see the sky through a telescope.

  • Badlands National Park admission fees are included
  • Private transportation for just your party
  • Bottled water and soft drinks will be provided
  • Loaner folding chairs will be provided

What To Expect

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Sage Creek Wilderness Area



We know the best way to view the park during sunset. We’ll take you through the Sage Creek Wilderness area to see all types of formations, with the sunset at our backs. This makes the photography of wildlife, shapes, and shadows amazing. It’s our favorite tour area, and you’ll understand why.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hay Butte Overlook



One of the most impressive views of the Badlands and often missed. We’ll be sure to stop here for photos, and maybe even set up for a viewing of the sunset.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Badlands Wall



We’ll set up for the beautiful night sky at a location only My XO Adventures knows. Our tour includes blankets, comfortable mats, and pillows to see as much of the sky as possible. Laying on the cozy mats, we’ll see planets, shooting stars, and the Milky Way Galaxy.

Our guide will take night photos and share them with you at the end of the tour. We can even show you how to take them using your phone. Red light flashlights are provided to prevent any white light from interfering with your night vision!

We also provide a chart of the night sky showing the constellations and satellites that zoom overhead. Truly a unique experience for adults and kids. Badlands National Park offers clarity that few people in the United States enjoy. Over 7,500 stars are visible on any given night.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Pinnacles Overlook



We’ll enter Badlands National Park at the magic time just before sunset. Folding chairs will be brought out at the perfect location for viewing. After, we’ll head to the Amphitheater for night sky viewing with telescope and watch the stars light up the sky.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bigfoot Pass Overlook



Bigfoot Pass Overlook is named after Chief Bigfoot, who led his tribe while being chased by the U.S. Army through the Badlands until they reached the sight of Wounded Knee, where men, women, and children were massacred. Chief Bigfoot was known for his diplomatic skills, but sadly, that didn’t save him and his tribe from genocide at the hands of the U.S. Government and Col. James Forsyth.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Big Badlands Overlook



Just moments away from our secluded location for night sky viewing. Soon, our comfortable viewing area will be set up, eyes will be wide open and the show begins!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Zero-Gravity Folding Chairs for Star Viewing. These chairs fully recline enhancing the experience and comfort.
  • Constellation Locator Software
  • Binoculars
  • Blankets
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities

Durations

6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

Rapid City, Rapid City, South Dakota
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