This tour has 10 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go! 

• Headphones
• Car Charger
• Layered Clothing (Easy on and off layers are a must for changing mountain temperatures)
• Refillable Water Bottles
• Hiking/Walking Sticks
• Good Shoes/Boots or sturdy sandals designed for hiking
• Sunscreen
• Snacks
• Hats/Sunglasses
• Camera/Phone Cleanser (those trails can get pretty dusty!)

What you spend depends on the activities you do, but most of the attractions are covered under the $30 park entry (per vehicle).

The park is open 24 hours a day, year-round. The park’s visitor centers and attractions have varying hours of operation. Below is a list of visitor centers in the park - the hours of operation vary depending on the season, but are generally open between 9:00 AM–4:30 PM.

• North Unit Visitor Center 
• South Unit Visitor Center 
• Painted Canyon Visitor Center

Learn more about the park’s hours of operation here.

Yes! The tour has four starting points: I-94 E (Sentinel Butte), Highway 85 (Northbound), Highway 85 (Southbound), and Dickinson, North Dakota. 

Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

There are three main parts to this tour - the park’s South Unit, the park’s North Unit, and US Highway 85, which connects the 2 units. Users can start the tour in any direction, and begin at whichever unit they please. The South Unit tour will take users around the park’s Scenic Loop in a clockwise direction. The North Unit tour takes users through the park’s 12-mile scenic drive and back.

Shaka Guide isn’t just about getting from point A to point B—it’s like having a local tour guide in your pocket.

As you walk, the app shares stories, history, local insights, and directions based on where you are. We’ve planned the route for you, but you can still explore at your own pace, pause the tour, skip stops, or spend more time wherever you like.

It’s not just about getting there—it’s about discovering the stories behind the places you’re visiting.

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.