This was an incredible tour of the Badlands led by Kare Bear, the best tour guide ever! She has a…read morewealth of knowledge, a great personality and kept us going with jokes and fun stories. She asked us where we wanted to go and what we wanted to see and we saw it all, from bears to deer to Prarie dogs to incredible views that allowed us to take great pictures, see movies at Visitor Centers and of course by souvenirs. As a group of 6 each one of us took a boatload of pictures of incredible images of rocks and animals and more. The tour itself was great, but Kare Bear made it a 10-star

Black Hills Above and Beyond is wonderful! You get some of the most incredibly beautiful scenery in…read morethe USA, along with the very best person in the USA--Kare Bear--to keep you entertained the whole time. There isn't a better experience anywhere for travelers!

A rollicking evening spent here was a highlight of our week in SD. Tourist trap? Nah, it's a…read moreworking museum with more than a modicum of authenticity. And, yes, you can jump in your personal wagon and giddyup over here without having to sign up for a bus tour (reservations are suggested, though). The set originally built for the movie "Dances With Wolves" is now a bunch of ramshackle shops that house historic displays and sell handcrafted items. Live demos show how these items were made in the olden days. Herman Jones, the octogenarian owner of Fort Hays, is the real thing. Do listen to his personal story and ask questions. He not only welcomes visitors but delights in demonstrating how to fashion rope out of toilet paper! Of course, the dinner and show are the main reason to visit. Guests are seated on communal benches in a rustic mess hall. The chow, slung in rapid-fire chuckwagon style onto handmade tin plates, is remarkably tasty and filling (beware of the feisty "slapper" who all but slams a baked potato onto your plate). The hearty cowboy menu never varies. No alcohol is served. Live entertainment features a cast of multitalented performers who encourage audience participation. The "Elvis" impersonator is a riot!

Traveled from Texas for a family vacation. Food is bland, and not hot, staff is also disrespectful…read more I asked for a cup of water from a staff member right when the lines opened up and she went "do you really need it?"... I thought she was joking. For the coaster ride, I had a child over the height and the staff still said she couldn't ride without an adult-- truly didn't make sense. Bathroom has 0 soap and paper towels... kept reminding the staff bc of all the kids. An absolute tourist trap and not worth it- IHOP gives better service

Great tour of Casper State Park, Crazy Horse Monument and Mt Rushmore with Chris. Chris was very…read moreknowledgeable and responsive to what we wanted to see. Highly recommended!

Our guide John was fabulous and made the day one of the best tours I've ever been on. We only had…read more1 day to see all the sites in and around Rushmore. He was very knowledgeable and really had a passion for his tours. And the tour was just our family so we could personalize it to whatever we wanted to do. We went to Custer state park, crazy horse, Needle highway, iron mountain highway and Mount Rushmore. I can't imagine doing the day without this tour. He shared all the inside info with us too which left us with s slew of knowledge and great photos too! Definitely look into Geofuntours before you book on one of the big bus tours. I am certain you'll be happier with this one! (And it's like the same price too-what a deal)

Here for the last night of our tour of the region. It is an interesting combo of classic western in…read morethe lobby and dining areas and a bit modern in the room. We were in #902. The room was spacious and unique with a hi-top coffee bar facing out over the city. There was an easy chair and King bed. We had a fridge. The bathroom was fine - everything worked. We slept well the bed was comfy and the a/c was quiet and easy to use. The furnishings did seem a bit dated. The wall had a large map of Rapid City. We had a sit down dinner with our group and the service was outstanding. I ordered a filet mignon which was prime beef that was truly excellent. My wife got a walleye that she did not like apparently too bony. We had a nice breakfast before leaving and this was the only restaurant on the entire tour that provided me with crisp bacon which I always ask for. We would stay here again when in the area. Mark & Nancy.

"The lightnin' rod, strike it hot It's gonna hit you like…read morethe Rushmore rock" (AC/DC) WHAT WENT WELL: The location is excellent, within a very walkable distance of many restaurants and Presidential statues. The room was decent sized, the beds were comfortable, the HVAC and Wi-Fi worked well, the room had a nice work desk, and the shower pressure and temperature were excellent. Bottles of water were available in the lobby for just one dollar with payment on the honor system. We had one dinner here and that was fantastic. The food servers and staff in general were very good. BREAKFAST REVIEW: The buffet had some good hot dishes, especially corned beef hash which is always appreciated. There were just two types of cereal, and there was just bread - no English muffins or bagels. There were zero Danishes, pastries, or muffins, which are pretty much standard in other hotel breakfasts. They had whole fruit for your yogurt and granola, but the cut fruit was obviously from a can. IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: We saw many examples for improvement opportunities. The arms on the room's upholstered chair were badly worn out, and more significantly, the vinyl on both headboards were badly ripped and missing chunks. Our room had no refrigerator. We stayed at seven hotels on our tour, and this was the only hotel room without one. Even the peephole on the door was an issue, it was set so high on the door, I couldn't even see through it when I stood on tippy toes. There were enough electrical plugs in the room for for charging, but the two on the nightstand didn't work. The bathtub floor was chipped and was extremely slippery. Thank goodness there were grab-bars on two walls. The tub drained slowly, even with the drain removed, which is how we found it when we took occupancy. The water pooled for a while before it emptied.

Stopped in today to get the last Tenkara I have needed for my collection. Sam was super helpful and…read morevery knowledgable. They have a ton of awesome merch From fly tying materials, lines, rods, hats, packs, you name it they got it. Got to buy local and support a great small business. I cannot recommend this place enough! we will be back soon! Fair prices and they offer a military discount.

They sent the product out immediately. They kept me informed and they are the nicest people in the…read moreworld. I would definitely buy from them almost exclusively. Unfortunately, I almost did not buy from them now I feel bad.

I would like to give a shout out for your Awesome tour guide Gene! We had an awesome experience…read more with your tour I'm so glad I chose your company months ago when I was planning our trip. Gene gave us the best tour and was very thorough explaining everything. He was prompt on picking us up at our hotel and safely brought us back it was a slow time of year so my husband and I got a real personal tour. Thank you so much Gene. You are highly recommended. I would absolutely do this again!

The Black Hills Open Top group was great. The owner (Rich) seems to be an honest business owner and…read morequite accommodating. The driver/tour guide was knowledgeable and great. However, I would book my tour directly with the outfit next time https://blackhillsopentoptours.com/night-mt-rushmoretunnelsstarz.html If I had to rate the Viator (booking people), I would give it ZERO star as they were not helpful for the most part and clueless about their own written policy. I booked the tour through Viator 3-4 days before my event date/time. Their written policy states change/cancellation is ok within 24 hours of the event. This was a night tour. I called Viator to postpone my tour by a day, ~36 hours prior to my event and got a total run-around from their customer service. They refused to help even though I was well within their policy to make changes. Thank goodness Rich (the tour operator) was able to assist, one phone call and a text took care of the adjustment. Thanks Rich (BH Opentop) for your assistance.

Visited Black Hills Caverns this summer! This was the first of 2 caverns we visited while in South…read moreDakota! We made reservations months in advance but I think you can also show up the same day. Tour was great and felt nice and cool during the hot summer day! Well worth the visit!

On the way back from Mt. Rushmore, we decided to call and make a reservation for an "Adventure…read moretour". What you need to know: They have two tours: The Adventure Tour (1 hour) Crystal Tour (1/2 hour) One lady had mobility issues and a cane and they accommodated her on the Crystal tour and she was fine. There was one flight of stairs that she had to take twice but she took her time. There was also a newborn baby that I would not recommend - the baby kept crying and the parent had to end their tour. Kids were fine. Reservations: preferred but not required, last tour is close to 5pm, but call to check. Attire/Gear: I had on vans and no special gear and was fine but note, it's colder down there in the summer, and warmer in the winter. We went in August and it was about 55 degrees inside the cave. Lucky I brought a hoodie. Towards the end of the tour you have to get back up using stairs so you heat up quickly. Our tour guide Josh was fun and happily chatted with us - they feed off of your feedback! He also let us use their umbrellas to get back to our car since a storm had begun while we were in the cave. I recommend this tour for all ages so you can learn a little about the area and history of the cave!

Our guide, Jacki, was great! She was friendly and knowledgeable, and told us a lot of the history…read moreof Rapid City. The tour was full of interesting stories and local insights. We really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting Rapid City.

Our family of three had the most amazing one-day tour with our superb tour guide. I tried to reach…read morethe company to be reminded of her name, because the business card had only the owner's contact info and a QR code, but my email bounced (probably an error on my end). So, Black Hills Adventure Tours folks: our guide on August 5 was FANTASTIC. She took us to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and the Crazy Horse Monument. I learned *so much* on this tour. She knew everything about each place we stopped, was friendly, warm, and really thoughtful. Every time I went to read a plaque, she had already told me what was on it! Hearing about it from a person instead of waiting my turn to read a plaque (nothing against plaques!) made it a much more memorable experience, and it also allowed us to cover more ground in less time without feeling rushed or pressed for time. It's also great that the guides have special passes and can make arrangements in advance, so we didn't wait in lines and got great parking. I would love to go into detail about the sites, but she planned thoughtful surprises for us and I wouldn't want to take that away from others. And the monuments and park speak for themselves in experiences that I can scarcely do justice in a short review. The SUV for our tour in August was cool, spacious, comfortable, and stocked with snacks and water. If we had it to do over again, we would have booked our tour on our first day in Rapid City. I highly recommend this company for a wonderful tour that will be tailored to your family no matter what the size, shape, or fitness level.