Black Hills & Badlands National Park Multi-Adventure Tour

This trip is for:

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

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Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

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Small Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

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Black Hills & Badlands National Park Multi-Adventure Tour

This trip is for:

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

5 days

4 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

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We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.

Activity Levels None (White)

See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2026: May-Sep

From $3,599 - $3,949/person

+6.2% Sales tax

South Dakota’s Prairies, Pinnacles & Mount Rushmore

Soak up the wild natural beauty of South Dakota, where plunging canyons, soaring pinnacles and colorful rock formations carve an unforgettable landscape. In this wide-open corner of South Dakota, there's plenty of room for adventure.

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Highlights

  • Bike through the striated and richly hued landscapes of the Badlands and the Black Hills’ pinnacles and pine forests
  • Ride a scenic stretch of the Mickelson Trail, a former rail route with tunnels, trestle bridges and historic mining camps
  • Pass through Wild West towns like Deadwood, rich with frontier history
  • Visit Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial, icons carved into the granite heart of the Black Hills
  • Gather around the campfire at a glamping resort for s’mores and stories beneath a star-filled sky
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canyons against a blue cloudy sky

Day 1

Description

Venture into a spectacular area of Badlands National Park • Pedal past rugged rock formations and prairie dog towns • Scenic overlooks throughout the route provide opportunities to take in picturesque cliffs and colorful spires • Join us at our welcome reception to toast the adventure-filled days ahead.

Accommodations

Night 1

Badlands Frontier Cabins
Wall
Casual Hotel

Located six miles from the entrance to Badlands National Park in Wall, Frontier Cabins offers custom-built log cabins. Each standalone cabin features rustic wood interiors and modern amenities. Its setting on the edge of the Badlands makes it an easy and practical base for taking in the region's striking landscapes.

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Backroads guest hoisting up bike during sunset

Day 2

Description

Set out into the Black Hills by bike, riding along the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway • Marvel at the 1,000-foot limestone cliffs of this ancient gorge that predates the Grand Canyon and features towering walls less than a mile apart • Relax at our rustic retreat located at the base of the canyon walls.

Accommodations

Night 2

Spearfish Canyon Lodge
Lead
Casual Hotel

Set in the heart of Spearfish Canyon, this rustic lodge is surrounded by soaring limestone cliffs and forested canyon walls. Simple, comfortable rooms and inviting common spaces offer a relaxed place to unwind, and an onsite restaurant makes it easy to settle in after a day outdoors. Its scenic setting provides easy access to nearby waterfalls and trails in the Black Hills.

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
Glamping tent in the forest

Days 3-5

Description

Pedal into the heart of the Black Hills while cruising the car-free, packed-gravel Mickelson Trail along a 19th-century railroad grade • Lace up your hiking shoes for a morning among the granite spires of Custer State Park • Hit the trail—if you choose to hike to the summit of 7,242-foot Black Elk Peak, you’ll reach the highest point in the state! • Visit the yet-unfinished Crazy Horse Memorial, a modern-day engineering feat of epic proportions and currently the world’s largest mountain carving • Settle into your upscale safari-style tent and enjoy an evening of campfire camaraderie or serene stargazing • Take in the grandeur of the 60-foot sculptures carved into rock at Mount Rushmore, one of the country’s most iconic sites.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Under Canvas Mount Rushmore
Keystone
Casual Hotel

Praised by Condé Nast Traveler, this unique glamping resort is nestled among ponderosa pines on the site of a gold mining settlement, located within a few miles from Mount Rushmore.

Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.

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Unplugged

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

Solo Room Savings

We’ve made it even easier to go solo or enjoy your own space on select dates with reduced private room fees.

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