Échappée Sauvage Privée: Custer Park Safari & Rando

Our tour guide, Jacki, was amazing!!! She took me (F, 61), my daughter (F, 32), and grandson (M, 10) on the Flume Trail. It was just perfect--beautiful SD woodlands, some steep slopes, Sheridan Lake, bridges, and tunnels. It was also a historical site as this was an early gold mining site; it complemented an excursion we took later in the week where we panned for gold. The site allowed us to imagine the hard labor that these miners experienced. The aroma of the trees was incredible. Jacki was a fabulous guide who was able to connect with each of us; and had a wealth of information to share. She even shared a bird app with my grandson (the avid bird watcher). And, that was just the morning. The afternoon was spent on a private guided tour through Custer State Park where we saw so many bison and newborns; it was incredible. For a point of reference, we took another tour of Custer State Park later in the week on a bigger bus with more people. Honestly, this trip is the way to go because we saw so much more. We could not have been more pleased with this tour--well worth the money.

We enjoyed two morning tours with Jamie from our Under Cover location. He is cheerful and knowledgeable! He took us through the history, wildlife, nature and beauty of the Black Hills. Glad we booked these adventures!

Mark was an amazing tour guide. He was knowledgeable, personalable, took us to hidden treasures, was responsive and caring to our needs and desires.

Jamie was an amazing guide during our full day tour. Would HIGHLY recommend!! Could not have asked for a better experience

Our amazing guide Rose knew the park as well as the animals, where to find them in numbers and at the perfect time of day. Buffalo, elk, free-range donkeys ... even the coyotes and marmots co-operated. The degree of difficulty for the hikes was up to us and Rose, an avid walker herself, catered them to our ability. She also had some surprise stops that highlight the region's amazing geological features, which were a perfect sidebar to both the magnificent creatures we encountered and the rich history of the native population, Custer and his original expedition. A bonus was visiting a couple of lodges in the park, including Calvin Coolidge's 'summer White House'.

It was the best decision we made to take the tour with Mike and Black Hills Adventure Tours. We felt we would miss out if we did it ourselves and boy were we right. It was so informative and fun. Thank you Mike, you made the trip even more amazing !!

Purchasing this tour was the Best thing we could have done, especially since we had no idea where to start with our first trip out to Mt. Rushmore! Our guide, Mark Barker, was extremely knowledgeable of the area and accommodated our needs for hiking and the Safari. Highly recommend Mark as a guide for any adventure! We will be back!

We had the best time! Our tour guide, Mark Barker, was the best!! Not only was he super knowledgeable and helpful, he worked to give us the best experience possible. Our hike and tour was tailored just for us. Best way to see the area, hands down. Thanks again Mark!!

This was the most amazing tour. Our awesome guide, Jamie, asked a little about us and created the perfect day. Conversation was easy and we talked just the right amount

The views are incredible. Our tour guide Al is very knowledgeable and is an incredible person. The time spent there is an experience that will never be forgotten. Thank you