This isn’t a tour—it’s a scientific expedition designed for curious minds.
Unlike standard sightseeing trips, this experience puts you in the shoes of a field biologist. You’ll go beyond the overlooks, entering areas few travelers explore. With your guide—an expert in ecology and geology—you’ll use real research tools to track wildlife, study ancient formations, and analyze one of the richest fossil environments in the world.
Rather than passively observing, you’ll actively participate.Track animal behavior using field signs and biological patterns.
Study geology hands-on, examining exposed strata millions of years old. Explore off-the-beaten-path zones like Sage Creek Wilderness, where bison, burrowing owls, and prairie dogs shape the ecosystem.
This tour is ideal for inquisitive travelers, families with budding scientists, and anyone craving more than just surface-level experiences.
Pickup included
Embark on a hands-on, immersive expedition into the wild heart of Badlands National Park through the eyes of a wildlife biologist. This full-day private tour goes far beyond sightseeing—step into a living laboratory where bighorn sheep scale rugged cliffs, bison roam ancient prairie, and fossil-rich layers reveal stories millions of years old. Accompanied by a guide with deep ecological and geological expertise, you'll track animal movements, study diverse habitats, and gain a scientific understanding of the delicate ecosystems that make the Badlands one of North America's most unique landscapes. This experience is ideal for nature lovers, aspiring scientists, photographers, and families looking to ignite curiosity in the natural world.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
We'll pick you up in one of our 4-wheel drive private vehicles with a My XO Adventures Logo.