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Badlands Private Tour 8 hr

TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10

Very goodTop 24% in Rapid City

72 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rapid City
  • 8 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the Badlands’ dramatic formations and prairie vistas, hear stories of its history and fossils, and enjoy a picnic lunch.

About this tour

Explore the rugged scenery of the Badlands on a private tour through a landscape shaped over millions of years. Dramatic rock formations, colorful buttes, deep canyons, and wide prairie vistas make this an unforgettable day outdoors.

As you take in the views and capture photos, your guide shares stories about the region’s geology, history, wildlife, Native American heritage, and world-renowned fossil discoveries. A picnic lunch from a local eatery, along with snacks and bottled water, keeps you refreshed during the eight-hour experience. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Discover the scenery and stories that make the Badlands remarkable on this private Badlands tour.

Highlights

  • Admire dramatic rock formations, colorful buttes, and deep canyons
  • Take in sweeping views across the Badlands prairie
  • Hear stories of local history, Native American heritage, and fossils
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch from a local eatery

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Picnic lunch

Not included

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • A two-person minimum applies
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Safety measures are in place for guests and staff

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.92 from 72 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Rapid City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.1. Top 24% in Rapid City means it ranks in the top 24% of tours in Rapid City by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Rapid City

How many tours in Rapid City have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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