Embark on an adventure and book a private experience in the beautiful Black Hills. Spend the morning exploring and learning about the Mount Rushmore National Memorial and the afternoon hiking 3 miles on the original Flume Trail.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pick-up is available from Rapid City, Custer and Hill City
Private group

Highlights

Take in up close views of Mt. Rushmore National Monument
Learn in-depth history of the Black Hills
Hike the historic Flume Trail

Full description

Go on this full-day private tour and explore two famous landmarks of the Black Hills. Enjoy a convenient pick-up from Rapid City, Custer or Hill City and spend your morning learning in-depth details of Mount Rushmore, the Shrine of Democracy, and how the Monument came to fruition. Take great pictures and admire the panoramic views. Savor a delicious lunch at a location of your choice and spend the rest of the day hiking the Flume Trail which runs downhill from Sheridan Lake Dam to the old gold-mining town of Rockerville. Hike 3-miles while enjoying the local flora and wildlife. The Flume Trail follows the historic Rockerville Flume, an 1880's gold-rush era water channel used to transport gold. Listen to the stories your knowledgeable guide can share and learn about the rare history of the Black Hills, the Flume Trail, and the mining boom of the 1880s. See historic remnants along the way and learn what makes this trail so important to the Black Hills.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Light snacks
Water

Tips

Not suitable for

People with back problems

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Insect repellent

Not allowed

Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

This tour will take place rain or shine
The hike is of moderate difficulty and takes approximately 3-4 hours

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5 /5

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We booked a private day tour through Carrie for our first day in Black Hills. We had booked another private tour for the following day with another tour service. Four days before the tour scheduled for the 2nd day, the tour guide cancelled without any options or explanation. When Carrie found out about this, she worked to provide us a tour for us on the 2nd day on short notice. Both days we had Mickey as our guide. She did an excellent job. It was very informative and packed with a lot of fun and interesting things to experience and see. I can't begin to thank Carrie and Mickey enough for their excellent service. I highly recommend Black Hills Private Tours to everyone.

September 29, 2021

Excellent! Collected from accommodation and had private all day tour. Guide was wonderful (Karen), informative and fun to be with. Not knowing the area meant we would not have felt comfortable taking a hike alone so this made it a great option to see beyond the normal tourist route. Would highly recommend.

May 5, 2021

Black Hills: Private Tour of Mt. Rushmore & Flume Trail Hike

Black Hills: Private Tour of Mt. Rushmore & Flume Trail Hike

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