Badlands Sunset and Night Sky Adventure
Highlights
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Badlands National Park at the Golden Hour
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Quiet location for both Sunset and Night Sky Viewing
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Learn about Lakota Star Knowledge and the Greek Constellations
Summary
The Best Tour of the Badlands by far. You'll be in the Badlands at precisely the right time to see the most wildlife, beautiful vistas, the sunset, and a private location for Night Sky Viewing. Explore the galaxy, see the Milky Way, and become starstruck simultaneously!
Tour info
Duration
5 hours - 6 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
This is our favorite tour! You never know what you're going to see. An array of animals come out to frolic and pose for beautiful photos during the golden hour.
We'll set up for the beautiful night sky at a location only My XO Adventures knows. Our tour includes blankets, comfortable mats, and pillows to see as much of the sky as possible. Laying on the cozy mats, we'll see planets, shooting stars, and the Milky Way Galaxy.
Our guide will take night photos and share them with you at the end of the tour. We can even show you how to take them using your phone. Red light flashlights are provided to prevent any white light from interfering with your night vision!
What’s included?
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Bottled water -
Folding Chairs -
Admission to Badlands National Park -
Two inch mats for star viewing -
Constellation Locator Software -
Binoculars -
Hot Drinks During Colder Days -
Blankets -
Pillows with Disposable Covers -
Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Only one night tour per day
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Tour cancellation may occur due to inclement weather. Decision is made by My XO Adventures
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In case of cancellation by My XO Adventures, a full refund will be issued.
Before you go
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Guests must have appropriate sneakers or hiking shoes
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No open-toed shoes
Covid Policy
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 48 hours before 24 hours: 50% refund
Less than 24 hours or no show: no refund
About operator:
My XO Adventures was created with the curious and adventuresome in mind. Daniel Milks is the owner and has spent most of his travel experience abroad, recently relocating to the Black Hills of South Dakota. We focus on wildlife, history, culture, ecology, and geology.
Your reasons for choosing Southwest South Dakota could vary - but we're willing to bet Mount Rushmore brought you here. While Mount Rushmore is a marvel of engineering, it is only a tiny part of the story.
We feel privileged to be your host and are excited to reveal a greater understanding of not only the monuments and memorials but also the people and places of this land.
We feel privileged to be your host and are excited to reveal a greater understanding of not only the monuments and memorials but also the people and places of this land.
It has been a pleasure, joy, and continuous journey to explore and understand the Black Hills, Badlands, Greater South Dakota, and the Indigenous people that inhabit this part of the world. We feel it is essential to acknowledge the Lakota people and our closest neighbors, the Oglala Lakota. Their contribution as caretakers, storytellers, protectors, and beauty cannot be understated.
You'll find out quickly that our tours are conducted by guides passionate about the Black Hills. Our guiding services are fun, casual, informative, light-hearted, and fascinating. We've been honored with the Great Place Award for 2021 & 2022. Thank you, South Dakota Tourism Industry, for recognizing our genuine efforts to think big and make a long-lasting positive mark on our community.
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