Custer

Experience the untamed beauty of the Black Hills from a hot air balloon! Located in Custer, SD, near Custer State Park, our launch sites are just miles from iconic landmarks like Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Wind Cave National Park. Soar over rugged granite peaks, sweeping valleys, and serene l...

• Black Hills National Forest

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Minimum age is 4 years, Black Hills Balloons will text and email the day before the flight before 6.30 pm for a flight status update and weather check.

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Catch a spectacular sunrise view while soaring over breathtaking Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Make memories that will last forever during a 1-hour flight.

Drive the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road, where bison roam freely and sweeping landscapes stretch before you. At the Wildlife Station Visitor Center, explore the park’s history and wildlife. The Needles Highway offers a winding route through jagged granite spires, showcasing the rugged beauty ...

• Mount Coolidge
• Legion Lake

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience., Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups., At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops., Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service., Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately., More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours., Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal., Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app., Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward., Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability., The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

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Capture the beauty of Custer State Park on a guided wildlife photography tour. Learn tips and techniques from your guide, spot bison and pronghorn, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.

Experience Custer State Park on the ultimate, luxury, crowd-free open-air safari. * Luxury Vehicles: Choose a Mercedes Caleche Sprinter, Lincoln Executive Limo, or Specialized Jeep Gladiator. * 100% Private & Customizable: Set your own pace and linger for wildlife. * Iconic Routes: Cruise Need...

• Needles Highway
• Iron Mountain Road
• Wildlife Loop Road
• Stockade Lake
• Mount Coolidge Fire Lookout Tower
• Custer State Park Visitor Center

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Explore the surface of Wind Cave National Park at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour through open prairie, pine forest, wildlife habitat, historic sites, scenic overlooks, and hiking trails. IMPORTANT: This Shaka Guide tour does not enter Wind Cave and does not include a cave tou...

• Rankin Ridge Nature Trail
• Lookout Point Trail

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, IMPORTANT: This Shaka Guide experience does not include entry into Wind Cave or a guided cave tour., Wind Cave can only be entered on a separate ranger-guided tour operated by the National Park Service. A separate cave-tour ticket is required. Advance reservations are strongly recommended because tours can sell out., Your Viator booking provides access to the Shaka Guide GPS audio tour. It is not a National Park Service cave-tour ticket or cave reservation., Additional Starting Point: Hot Springs, South Dakota, Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app., The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival., Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance., Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device, Park no longer accepts cash — bring a card or digital payment, Best visited spring and fall — ideal temperatures (mid-60s to 70s°F); winter may cause trail and cave tour closures, Cave is 54°F — dress in layers; closed-toe, low-heeled shoes required inside, No bags of any kind allowed in the cave — don't touch formations or cave walls, Consider skipping the cave tour if you have claustrophobia, heart or respiratory conditions, recent surgery, or knee/back problems — a wheelchair-accessible tour is available, Bison roam freely — keep your distance; they can be dangerous if threatened

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.