Private tour

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

Private tour

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

From US$ 650 per group up to 2

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.

About this activity

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Covid-19 precautions
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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pick-up is available from Rapid City, Custer and Hill City
Private group

Experience

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

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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
Customer reviews

Overall rating

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.

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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 6, 2021

Product ID: 388718