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Black Hills Discovery Tours

· Lead, SD

Why you should go…

Discovery Tours has run fully narrated, day-long guided tours of the Black Hills since 2001, based out of Lead, South Dakota, and operating under a Special Use Permit in the Black Hills National Forest. Small groups of up to 14 travel in air-conditioned vans to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Iron Mountain Road, Sylvan Lake and Custer State Park, with all admission fees included. The company offers free pickup and drop-off across Lead, Deadwood, Hill City, Keystone, Sturgis and Rapid City.

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Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Black Hills Discovery Tours, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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  • Attractions
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