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A nighttime view of a mountain with flags in the foreground. 1
Mount Rushmore National Memorial with four large granite sculptures of U.S. presidents. 2
Mount Rushmore with four presidential faces carved into the rock. 3
A mountain with a large rock formation, a building with a shield emblem, and dense forest. 4
A nighttime outdoor event with a crowd gathered in front of a building with a large emblem on its facade. 5

Mt Rushmore 8pm Lighting Ceremony Shared Tour

By Affordable Adventures
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$144 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

We would pick you up from your Rapid City hotel at 6:30-6:45 pm in 7 or 12 passenger van depending on if we have others going. It is a 45 minute drive to Mt Rushmore. You would have half an hour to get to the amphitheatre to get a seat for the programme that starts at 8:00 pm. There is a 10 minute Ranger Talk about some topic about the 4 presidents. After the talk is a 20 minute video about the growth of the country in relation to the 4 presidents. At 8:30 pm, the Star Spangled Banner is sung and the lights go on the faces.
Veterans and military are invited to the stage to help retire the flag and be honoured. It is about a 45 minute programme. We do have blankets for you in your vans if it is a chilly night. But, plan on bringing a jacket as it cools off once the sun goes down. We would get you back to Rapid City around 9:45 pm.

Activity location

  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    • 13000 Hwy 244
    • 57751-4403, Keystone, South Dakota, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    • 13000 Hwy 244
    • 57751-4403, Keystone, South Dakota, United States

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What's included, what's not

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    Bottled water
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    Admission fee
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    Snacks
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    English Speaking Guide
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Optional Dinner at Mt Rushmore is on your own
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The evening begins with a scenic 45-minute drive from Rapid City, arriving at Mount Rushmore by 7:30 PM to allow ample time for you to secure a seat in the amphitheatre before the 8:00 PM start. The formal programme opens with an insightful 10-minute Ranger Talk focusing on the history or characteristics of the four presidents, followed by a 20-minute film documenting the growth of the United States. The highlight of the night occurs at 8:30 PM, when the National Anthem marks the moment the massive granite faces are illuminated against the night sky. The ceremony concludes with a moving tribute where veterans and active military members are invited to the stage for the retirement of the flag, wrapped up by 9:00 PM for your return trip. Given the drop in temperature once the sun sets in the Black Hills, it is highly recommended to bring a jacket to supplement the blankets provided in the van for the ride back to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    • 13000 Hwy 244
    • 57751-4403, Keystone, South Dakota, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    • 13000 Hwy 244
    • 57751-4403, Keystone, South Dakota, United States

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