Private Black Hills Tours and Badlands Experiences Guided With Heart

Michele Valenta★★★★★3 months ago

If you are reading the reviews, trying to decide who you would like to hire for your tour, HIRE XO ADVENTURES!! Stop looking! We had the pleasure of having Daniel give us the tour of Badlands and all attractions in the Black Hills. The company went out of their way to make sure we had the best possible visit to South Dakota, and Daniel was simply the best tour guide and person. He made sure we had the perfect photo opportunities, food, water, he even had extra coats in case we were cold. Daniel also made sure we had the BEST views and were able to see the most amazing sites, whether they were part of the tour or not. My trip was photography based, and being a photographer himself, he knew exactly where to put me for the best photography opportunities at the perfect times of day for optimum sun exposure. He's also extremely knowledgeable on all things South Dakota and the Lakota Tribes and he taught us SO much while we were in his care. I am eternally grateful to XO and Daniel for making this trip a solid core memory for my 17 year old grandson, who was accomanying me. By the end of our two day tour we not only had a new friend, but Daniel felt like family and we were truly sad to say goodbye (or as he says, "See you down the road"). You will NOT be disappointed in using XO Adventures! Book them NOW!!

Alan Weinstein★★★★★3 weeks ago

If you are visiting the Black Hills, the Devils Tower and Spearfish Canyon Adventure is an absolute can’t-miss!

Our guide, Logan, did a true yeoman’s effort to make the day exceptional for the five of us. His depth of knowledge was remarkable—he effortlessly wove together the local history, geology, and fascinating backstories of every site along our route. He even tailored the experience to our group, sharing an incredible amount of insight about the local wildlife, including spot-on identification and facts about local birds for the birders in our group!

The trip itself is brilliantly designed, balancing scenic drives, stunning overlooks, and short walks with a wonderfully flexible pace. There was never any rush, and we had plenty of time to take photos and absorb the breathtaking landscapes of the Northern Black Hills.

Logan made every single moment enjoyable, informative, and fun. We loved every minute of this fabulous tour and cannot recommend Logan and this adventure enough!

Michael Gables★★★★★a month ago

We came up to do a star gazing tour for my sons birthday but the weather didn’t cooperate. What could have been a disappointment certainly was not. Great communication from the team letting us know our options and the guide Logan was a true standout. We ended up on a golden hour tour and the park really did show off her beauty. He showed us an abundance of wildlife and some of the stops were stunning that we would not have gotten without a guide. He made it fun and informative. His passion for the area and the local wildlife and community were obvious. I highly recommend both him and this tour company. Really can turn your badlands trip from really good to really great! The photos posted I took - the photos he took were even better. The surprise of the badlands was the variety and amount of wildlife which he was gel to stop and point out to us.

Bobbi Gregory★★★★★2 months ago

We had an absolutely fabulous tour from start to finish with Daniel from My XO Adventures. We went on the Mount Rushmore/Black Hills scenic tour. Daniel picked us up early so that we could avoid bad weather later in the day. His knowledge of the area, wildlife, history and even the birds was truly amazing. Daniel was friendly, attentive and made sure we were enjoying ourselves. We could tell he genuinely loves what he does and cares about giving his guests a truly unique experience. Eating lunch facing the Crazy Horse memorial while listening to an oral history of the Lakota leader was just one example of Daniel going above and beyond. The flexibilty and expert planning of My XO Adventures makes for an unhurried, relaxing pace. We learned so much while experiencing some of the most beautiful scenery in South Dakota. If you are looking for a tour company and guides who are knowledgeable, professional and fun we highly recommend My XO Adventures.

Kim Snook★★★★★a month ago

My husband and I enjoyed TWO tours (Wildlife Biologist’s Field Expedition: The Badlands Uncovered & Spirit of the West: Devil’s Tower & Spearfish Canyon) with our guide Logan who was unbelievably knowledgable and made conversation so easy! Logan made our first experience in South Dakota & Wyoming so memorable and special. Logan tailored to all our interests and assisted us with making choices that suited our curiosity. Logan did a great job communicating with us prior to our tour, which eased all my stress. During the tour Logan was so invested in giving us the best experience possible, it was evident Logan takes pride in the job he does! I absolutely recommend these tours, in fact, I wish I could have Logan as a guide for every tour going forward. Thank you Logan for an absolutely incredible experience! You made our trip out here extra special.