Wind Cave National Park Tour

Duration
1-2 Hours
Audio Points
35
Tour Stops
7

About The Tour

Explore prairie, pine forest, and historic stops before walking the Prairie Vista Trail to learn about Wind Cave’s fascinating human history. Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour! • Step inside this old schoolhouse and learn about early pioneer education. • Walk the Sanctuary Trail ...

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Explore prairie, pine forest, and historic stops before walking the Prairie Vista Trail to learn about Wind Cave’s fascinating human history.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

• Step inside this old schoolhouse and learn about early pioneer education.
• Walk the Sanctuary Trail to spot wildlife in a peaceful, quiet setting.
• Watch playful prairie dogs pop in and out of their burrow homes.
• Visit the Wind Cave Visitor Center for maps, exhibits, and tour info.
• Hike the Prairie Vista Trail for sweeping views of grasslands and hills.

Sample Tour Audio

The Lakota Emergence Story
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The Wonderful Wind Cave Improvement Company
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Bonus Story: A Day in the Life of a Prairie Dog
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Tour Stops

Cold Springs Schoolhouse
Sanctuary Trail
Rankin Ridge Trail
Bird Habitat Display
Lookout Point Trail
Wind Cave Visitor Center
Prairie Vista Trail

Tour Route


Customer Reviews

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Amazing! - would be lost without.

So many good things about this guide! Saved a bunch of arguments with my wife about where to stop or where to go. It made the drive relaxing instead of nerve wracking. It’s almost like a guided meditation. There was a talk toward the beginning that helps put you in the right mental state for the drive and it is really good at putting you at ease like if a parking lot is full and what’s the best course of action. (Often it’s: “we have to skip this but there’s so much more ahead”) It discusses the culture of the local people and how to interact, there is nice Hawaiian music that also plays. The app knows what time it is and lets you know what you still have time to do and it lets you know in the most soothing way. The history lesson on the drive back had us thoroughly engaged as well! First time writing a review on an app ever- I felt like I needed to!

Pjmicu | 14 hours ago | iOS

Road to Hana Tour

I haven’t tried all the other tours but I have to say I truly enjoyed the Road to Hana Tour. It does take all day and requires a lot of driving but the narrator gives good advice and great stops along the way. I truly felt like I saw all the main stops in Maui. I definitely plan to use this app for other tours around the US.

joey_joe20 | 14 hours ago | iOS

We used Shaka Guide to take the road to Hana tour, and it was great! The app uses your GPS location to give you information about points of interest, where to and where not to stop, all for a fraction of the cost of a curated tour on a mini bus. I highly recommend this app!

Gene Polito | 1 day ago | Android

What is Wind Cave National Park known for?

Wind Cave National Park is known for its large, underground cave system with rare boxwork formations. It also features rolling prairie and forest landscapes above ground, home to bison, elk, and prairie dogs. Visitors enjoy cave tours and scenic h...

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Can you explore Wind Cave on your own?

No, you cannot explore Wind Cave on your own. All cave tours are ranger-led for safety and preservation. You can hike the park’s surface trails without a guide.

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Does Wind Cave offer guided tours?

Yes, Wind Cave offers guided tours led by park rangers. Tours cover different parts of the cave and vary in length and difficulty. Tickets are sold at the visitor center on a first-come, first-served basis.

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What is an Audio Tour Guide?

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:

  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
  • Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
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Tour FAQs

Where does the Wind Cave Tour go?
This tour has 36 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!
What should I pack for the Wind Cave Tour?
SunscreenBug spraySunglasses/hatHiking bootsLow-heeled shoes with closed toesJacket or sweatshirt for layering (Cave is 54 degrees F on average)Plenty of waterCredit/debit card and/or digital pay (Wind Cave no longer accepts cash)
What should I budget for the Wind Cave Tour?
There is no fee to enter Wind Cave National Park itself, but the individual cave tours require the purchase of a ticket. That means you can explore all of the trails, forests, historic buildings, and prairie lands above ground, and the museum and gift shop inside the Visitor Center for free.Cave tours are first-come, first-served, and fees vary. Prior reservations aren’t necessary, but are recommended. They can be made here
What are the park hours for the Wind Cave Tour?
The tour stops have seasonal hours of operation. The site’s facilities and restaurants also have varying hours of operation.Wind Cave Visitor Center: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMExtended Summer Hours (roughly April 6–Sept 30): Typically extended to as late as 6:00 PMTrails & stops are always open.
Can I take the Wind Cave Tour in the opposite direction?
The driving tour is linear. It’s suggested that the walking tour follows the path in a clockwise direction, but could go in a counterclockwise direction as well. 
Can I join the Wind Cave Tour along the route?
Yes, you can join along the route.
Other Questions? Contact us!
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

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