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5-Hour Jeep Bison Safari: Custer State Park & Beyond
Now Departing From Rapid City & Custer City!
Staying in the southern Black Hills?
Choose our new Custer City departure to save 90 minutes of driving and maximize your time viewing wildlife.
Tour Highlights -
* Wildlife Loop: Prime spotting for bison, burros, elk, and pronghorn.
* Iron Mountain Road: Famous for its wooden pigtail bridges and framed tunnel views.
* Sylvan Lake: The "crown jewel" of Custer State Park.
*Mount Coolidge Lookout: An exclusive, panoramic peak most other tours skip!
What Is Included -
* Local Expert Guide: rich insights into park history, geology, and ecology.
* Picnic Lunch: A delicious meal enjoyed out in nature.
*Flexible Transit: Convenient hotel pickup available.
Tour Details -
Departure Time: 8:30 AM (From Custer City)
Duration: 5 Hour
Group Size: 2 to 14 participants per vehicle
Age Limit: Family-friendly and suitable for all ages
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Needles Highway
Needles Highway (SD-87): Famous for its granite pillars and the iconic Needle’s Eye rock formation. You’ll navigate tight turns and the narrow Iron Creek Tunnel. Sylvan Lake is included in the tour. You stop for photo ops and rest break.
Iron Mountain Road
Iron Mountain Road (US-16A): This stretch is home to the famous pigtail bridges—corkscrew structures designed to drop elevation quickly—and three tunnels that perfectly frame Mount Rushmore in the distance.
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Gratuities
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Operated by Black Hills Open-Top-Tours