Badlands After Dark: Sunset Colors and Celestial Views
This is our favorite tour! We care about you, your experience, and your time in South Dakota.
You'll be taken to special locations where animals congregate during the setting sun. As you enjoy the wildlife of the Badlands, we'll take care of any photos you wish. The "Blue Hour" begins after sunset and continues for an hour, highlighting the wild formations with the bright blue and orange sky.
Next, we'll take you to the night viewing area in the park at a location only My XO Adventures knows. We'll see planets, shooting stars, and the Milky Way Galaxy.
Our highly skilled guide will capture night photos and share them at the end of the tour, ensuring you have great memories of your experience.
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Badlands Sunset and Night Sky Adventure
Pickup included
What's included in Badlands After Dark: Sunset Colors and Celestial Views
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sage Creek Wilderness Area
We know the best way to view the park during sunset. We'll take you through the Sage Creek Wilderness area to see all types of formations, with the sunset at our backs. This makes the photography of wildlife, shapes, and shadows amazing. It's our favorite tour area, and you'll understand why.
Hay Butte Overlook
One of the most impressive views of the Badlands and often missed. We'll be sure to stop here for photos, and maybe even set up for a viewing of the sunset.
Badlands Wall
We'll set up for the beautiful night sky at a location only My XO Adventures knows. Our tour includes blankets, comfortable mats, and pillows to see as much of the sky as possible. Laying on the cozy mats, we'll see planets, shooting stars, and the Milky Way Galaxy. Our guide will take night photos and share them with you at the end of the tour. We can even show you how to take them using your phone. Red light flashlights are provided to prevent any white light from interfering with your night vision! We also provide a chart of the night sky showing the constellations and satellites that zoom overhead. Truly a unique experience for adults and kids. Badlands National Park offers clarity that few people in the United States enjoy. Over 7,500 stars are visible on any given night.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Blankets
- Bottled water
- Zero-Gravity Folding Chairs for Star Viewing. These chairs fully recline enhancing the experience and comfort.
- Snacks
- Binoculars
- Constellation Locator Software
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We'll pick you up directly from your accommodations, whether it be an Airbnb, VRBO, or hotel. A bright and shiny vehicle with the My XO Adventures Logo on the side will greet you for a fantastic evening!
