Private Tour

Private Mount Rushmore and Flume Trail Hike

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

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This tour gives you incredible in-depth knowledge of the Flume Trail, the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore.

There is a two person minimum to book this tour.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Two Person Minimum

During this challenging time, the safety of our staff and guests is our number one priority. Safety measures are in place for all guests.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Lunch

Alcoholic Beverages

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Embark on a full-day adventure that blends natural beauty, historical intrigue, and patriotic wonder. This tour begins with a scenic hike along the Flume Trail, one of the Black Hills' most fascinating and picturesque hiking routes, followed by a visit to the world-famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The Flume Trail follows the historic path of an 1880s gold-mining water flume. This moderate trail winds through peaceful ponderosa pine forests, granite spires, and old mining remnants. Along the way, you'll walk through hand-carved rock tunnels, pass historic markers, and discover stunning views of canyons and hidden valleys. After the hike, enjoy a relaxing drive to Mount Rushmore, where four of America’s iconic presidents are carved into granite high above the forest. Stroll the Avenue of Flags, explore the interpretive exhibits, or relax with a view of the carving from the Grand View Terrace. This is a perfect place to reflect on your day of hiking and history amid the grandeur of the Black Hills.

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Private Mount Rushmore and Flume Trail Hike

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Hiked Flum trail and went to Mount Rushmore
Kelleyks1328,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Aura was our guide! She is awesome! Aura is very knowledgeable about the hike along with South Dakota state information. We will book again and ask specifically for her. The hike was beautiful and she took great pictures of us. The lunch was very good, with good options.
Mt. Rushmore memories
E E,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great visit to Mt. Rushmore and the surrounding area thanks to our great tour guide Aura. She was friendly, professional & so knowledgeable that we came away with so much more than we expected. Highly recommend this tour.
Loved the trip and guide Jacki!
shannonlV9072DR,
May 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing trip with colleagues to see Mount Rushmore. First time to see it and did not disappoint. Our guide, Jacki was awesome. Informative and fun…she made the trip worth every penny! Highly recommend!
An Amazing Mr Rushmore and Black Hills Excursion
811LOUISEB,
May 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous experience. Our guide, Mark, paced our excursion perfectly. He was knowledgeable, catered our tour to meet our needs and always with a smile.
Definitely well worth the price.
krispG4393QH,
May 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really great service. Fabulous guide. I was able to do much more hiking, see much more scenery, learn much more information that I would have on my own.
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479johanam,
Dec 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was amazing the guide was full of knowledge and was so nice. We really had a good time. Plus they gave us lunch and snacks . We had a great time!
three day adventure tour in the Black Hills and Custer state park.
F8569ZIpatricias,
Nov 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
we loved our tour. It was customized to be a three day tour to include the annual buffalo round up as well as biking on a rail trail. Our guide was well informed of the history and an outstanding driver in the new F150 Ford truck that took us to such interesting places. we have recounted our adventure trip with many friends and completely recommend this Black Hills adventure tour group. We are looking into planning another trip with them.
Beautiful Flume Trail Himr
MartiL47,
Sep 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful experience on the Private Flume Trail hike. Aura was very knowledgeable and took wonderful photos and videos that she sent to us following the hike. The trail offered variety and was perfect for us. We had a great day !
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Clifton S,
May 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jamie, our guide, was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable and sensitive to our needs. He took us to places we would never have found on our own.
THE BEST!!!
Gina F,
Sep 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a must-do tour!!!!! Rose was amazing!!!! The knowledge that she has about the area is unbelievable!!! Plus with her driving, we were able to look at everything and not the road. Rose took us to some special areas that you would not find on your own!!! The views that we saw of Mount Rushmore before going to the park were really breathtaking! I highly recommend this tour!!