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Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private)

Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private)

Overview

A once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the incredible Badlands; first in the afternoon and into a golden sunset - followed by the official National Park stargazing program.

The best of both worlds, this tour allows us the view wildlife and the parks formations before the sun sets, and then taking on the park after dark!

Because Badlands National Park is not surrounded by big cities or other major sources of light pollution, night skies in the park are very clear. After dark, visitors can see many of the night sky’s greatest hits: constellations, the moon, satellites, and airplanes. But the special darkness of Badlands National Park helps visitors to see even more like planets, the Milky Way, star clusters, nebulae, the International Space Station, shooting stars, and – very occasionally – the aurora borealis.

City: Rapid City

Sun 31 Aug

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Starting at $850.00

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Sun 31 Aug

Starting at $850.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Snacks

National Park Entrance Fees

Binoculars and Telescopes

Rapid City Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private Tour - Exclusive to your group

Local expert guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Wheelchair access is available for collapsible wheelchairs.

What To Expect

Downtown Rapid City

We offer complimentary pick up within the central Rapid City area and Box Elder Hotels. If you are staying outside of this area, you may be asked to meet us in town at the pick up location. Our travel time to the Badlands area is ~1 hour.

Wall Drug

An optional stop to the famous Wall Drug. "Wall Drug has become an emblem of American perseverance and innovation. From its modest inception in 1931, this once little-known drugstore has transformed into an enthralling destination for over 2 million visitors each year. At Wall Drug, you're not just a customer; you're part of a rich history that spans over eight decades, offering a blend of dining, activities, gifts, souvenirs, and the hallmark free ice water that has refreshed countless road-worn travelers."

Badlands National Park

Our evening officially begins at the entrance to the National Park. Our stops through the park will vary depending on guests requests and where wildlife is found. Listed Below are some examples of stops through the park.

Sage Creek Wilderness Area

We enter the National Park from the west entrance and first make our way through the sage creek area to aim to find wildlife. A spectacular view awaits us!

Pinnacles Overlook

Moving through the park, we stop at pinnacles overlook to take in the spectacular late afternoon views.

Yellow Mounds Overlook

Sunset brings out the most spectacular color formations in the park - yellow mounds overlook does not disappoint with vibrant striations visible here.

Badlands Wilderness Overlook

We continue through the park at a variety of overlooks looking for wildlife and learning about the geology of the area.

Ben Reifel Visitor Center

If the opportunity arises we will stop at the visitors center (Depending on the timing of sunset, the Visitors Center may be closed upon arrival.). From here we move onto the Amphitheater and begin out evening program and star gazing.

Rapid City

After Dark, we return to Rapid City ~ 1.5 hour drive.

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