Explore the surface of Wind Cave National Park at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour through open prairie, pine forest, wildlife habitat, historic sites, scenic overlooks, and hiking trails.IMPORTANT: This Shaka Guide tour does not enter Wind Cave and does not include a cave tour. All access inside Wind Cave is available only through separate ranger-guided tours operated by the National Park Service. Cave-tour tickets are purchased separately, and advance reservations are strongly recommended.Follow turn-by-turn directions to highlights including scenic trails, prairie dog communities, historic sites, wildlife areas, and the Wind Cave Visitor Center while hearing stories about the park’s geology, wildlife, history, and the remarkable cave system beneath the landscape.One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle. Download the Shaka Guide app and tour before you go; once downloaded, the audio and map work offline.

Experience the untamed beauty of the Black Hills from a hot air balloon! Located in Custer, SD, near Custer State Park, our launch sites are just miles from iconic landmarks like Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Wind Cave National Park.Soar over rugged granite peaks, sweeping valleys, and serene lakes, enjoying a bird's-eye view of abundant wildlife like roaming buffalo, elk, and antelope. There is nowhere else in the world where you can witness this historic, wild landscape from such an incredible vantage point.Established in 1984, our pilots' unmatched expertise in navigating the region's unique microclimates makes us the premier ballooning company in the Black Hills, consistently recognized as a Top 10 U.S. flight.Our daily sunrise flights (weather permitting) feature approximately one hour in the air, culminating in a traditional champagne celebration, light snacks, and a souvenir certificate.Phone hours: 8am - 8pm daily.