South Dakota tours & vacations

The best way to get to South Dakota depends on where you're traveling from in the United States, with flying, driving, and catching public transport among the easiest and most time-efficient options.

If you're traveling from a nearby state, self-driving might be the way to go as you have more flexibility over the journey, and the total travel time is unlikely to be more than a few hours.

Flying will be the quickest option if you're traveling from a coast or somewhere equally as far. There are five primary airports in South Dakota, making arriving at your desired destination within the state easy.

South Dakota is a naturally beautiful state with sweeping grassy plains and dramatic landscapes full of rocky mountains so in order to make the most out of its spectacular scenery, self-driving is one of the best ways to get from place to place.

There are two interstate highways that run through the state, however, alternate routes are also encouraged to explore South Dakota further.

You can easily fly around the state with airports in the major cities of Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Pierre, Aberdeen, and Watertown.

South Dakota also has an impressive public transport system making it easy to get around the state if you're on a budget. 

South Dakota can be enjoyed all year round but the peak time to visit this breathtaking state is during the months of May through to September.

During this time the weather is reasonably warm without being uncomfortably hot. Average temperatures sit at around 73°F making it the perfect weather to spend the majority of your time exploring South Dakota's incredible landscapes.

Be mindful that because this is considered to be the 'peak' season and accommodation prices will rise, availability will lower and crowds will be larger. 

To ensure your trip to South Dakota is a stress-free one, it's important to double-check you've packed everything you could possibly need.

Aside from weather-appropriate clothes, some important things to pack are sunhats, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking/hiking shoes, a backpack/day bag, a camera, extra electronic chargers, and a reusable water bottle. 

We believe travel should be accessible to everyone. Although some destinations and itineraries may be more accessible than others, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs, make reasonable adjustments where possible or guide you toward the most suitable trips. Get in touch with our friendly adventure consultants to chat about your options.

Our Tailor-Made team can also help you plan a customized trip just for you.