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Private Glass-Top Mercedes: Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Custer

41 Reviews 4.85 out of 5 stars Based on 41 reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 98% of reviewers | Rapid City, USA
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On average, this is booked 30 (18.33) days in advance.

8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience the Southern Black Hills in unmatched panoramic luxury aboard our custom-built Mercedes Calèche!

Unlike standard enclosed vans or crowded motorcoaches, our limited-production luxury vans sliding glass-top roof retracts to give you full 360-degree and overhead sightlines.

Look straight up at the 60-foot granite faces of Mount Rushmore, marvel at the colossal mountain carving of Crazy Horse, and take in the soaring granite Needles of Custer State Park without ever craning your neck against tiny side windows.

Travel in ultimate climate-controlled comfort with plush individual seating for up to 14 guests, wide scenic aisles, and smooth touring agility through historic pigtail bridges and stone tunnels.

Encounter wild bison, pronghorn, deer and other wildlife along the scenic Wildlife Loop. And here we slide open the top and you can safely feed ouor special treats to the famous Begging Burros.

You will enjoy the passionate storytelling from our local experienced guides.

What's Included

  • Lunch Your choice box lunch from the celebrated "Bashful Bison"
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages Wine and local beer
  • Gratuites are Not Included
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please call 24 hours prior to the tour to confirm. 605.858.2813

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519 1st Street
Keystone, SD 57751, USA

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Your executive guide bypasses the massive parking structures, dropping your party directly at the VIP entrance.We arrive in the morning to catch the absolute best light illuminating the faces of the Presidents.Walk the Avenue of Flags, view the monument from the Grand View Terrace, and explore the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center at your own pace without the pressure of a crowded bus schedule.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Iron Mountain Road

One of the most famous and challenging drives in America.Instead of stressing behind the wheel, relax in your leather seat with a complimentary beverage while your experienced executive guide expertly navigates the wooden "pigtail" bridges.Look back through the Caleche’s panoramic glass roof as we pass through narrow, one-lane granite tunnels that perfectly frame Mount Rushmore in the distance.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Needles Eye

[SUMMER ROUTING ONLY: May 1 – Oct 31]We enter the high elevations of Custer State Park to drive the legendary Needles Highway.This is where the Mercedes Caleche truly shines. Our sliding glass roof allows your entire group to look 500 feet straight up at the towering granite rock spires—including the famous Needles Eye Tunnel—providing an immersive, vertical view that is physically impossible in a standard rental vehicle.(Note: Winter guests do not travel this road due to seasonal snow closures, and will instead experience the Winter Wildlife Safari).
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Wildlife Loop Road

WINTER ROUTING ONLY: Nov 1 – Apr 30]When the high mountain roads close for snow, our charter pivots to this spectacular lower-elevation loop. Track massive free-roaming bison from the heated comfort of the Caleche.We stop at the famous "Begging Burros," sliding open the panoramic roof so your family can hand-feed them nutritious treats right from your seats before enjoying your premium picnic inside.(Note: Summer guests do not travel this loop, as their time is spent on the high-elevation mountain roads).
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Crazy Horse Memorial

Following our mountain picnic, we conclude our monuments tour with a VIP drop-off at the world's largest mountain carving in progress.Your all-inclusive charter covers the steep commercial gate fees. You will be guided through the incredible Indian Museum of North America and the sculptor's studio, grasping the massive multi-generational scale of this undertaking before we return you directly to your hotel or lodge.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sylvan Lake

The absolute crown jewel of the Black Hills.While you take a relaxed, unhurried walk around the pristine mountain lake and its massive boulder formations, your Master Guide will set up our signature VIP picnic. Enjoy a premium, locally sourced charcuterie spread from The Bashful Bison Market, paired with local craft beer or wine, served right at the water's edge.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Glass-Top Mercedes: Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Custer?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Average 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 41 traveler reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 30 (18.33) days in advance.

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What's Included

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  • LunchYour choice box lunch from the celebrated "Bashful Bison"
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beveragesWine and local beer
  • Bottled water
  • Pre-installed premium child safety seats (available upon request).
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuites are Not Included

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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