About This Trip
- Witness the largest archaeological preserve and cliff dwelling in the United States.
- Explore North American life from 1,500 years ago.
- Mesa Verde National Park still has artifacts, pottery shards and arrowheads around the grounds. As they are sacred, they are to be viewed but not touched.
- Views of the lush canyons, everlasting valleys, and surrounding mountain ranges are incredible sites all their own.
- Experience a National Park that has incredible historic significance for the Southwest and its people, culture and renown.
Discover the World Renowned Ruins of Mesa Verde National Park
Itinerary
Half Day Tours
Booking Options
Standard Mesa Verde Tour
4hr guided tour of Mesa Verde National Park to see the best sites in a limited time frame.
*Note: This trip does not included a tour inside the cliff dwellings, see our Full Day Discovery Tour for this.
- All Ages
Premium Mesa Verde Tour
This option offers a maximum of 6 guests per van, giving you a more personalized experience!
- All Ages
Per Person
$149
Our Client Reviews from Google
Stephen England2025-08-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great trip with Art. Learned a lot Sharon Chinnis2025-08-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was a great adventure, tour guide on jeep excursion Art was fantastic as was Larry who drove us to our jeep ride Dani P2025-08-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great time paddling with this group. Everyone was knowledgeable and very friendly. Our guide ZB was great and made sure we were safe and enjoying our time. We will be back for the fun and the staff! Keep Zb around! Brenda Cobleigh2025-08-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great visit to Mesa Verde with our guide Cat. It saved us from driving the winding roads and we got a lot of insider knowledge. Food and drinks were provided and we had a nice small group of 6. Picking up in Mancos was easy. And Cat even took photos and videos for us. The Cliff Palace tour was very doable and worthwhile. Ryan Johnson2025-08-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ton of fun, guides were awesome 😎 M. McL.2025-08-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our tour guide, Cat, was fantastic, answering all our questions and showing real care for us. Thanks to her we had a wonderful day in Mesa Verde. Keenan Brophy2025-08-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 10/10 — would let Justin yell at me to paddle harder again, it was electric. Tom Tworoger2025-08-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Skyler, our guide, did a super job. He really helped my grandson and made sure he had a wonderful. time. The trip down the river and the entire staff did a great job. Lori Imeson2025-08-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent Jeep tour in the area of Silverton. Jay was funny and very knowledgeable about the area. Enjoyed a moose sighting, and a bit of rockhounding while taking in the amazing views. If given the opportunity, ask for Jay.
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Payments & Cancellations
Payment Options
- 1/2 down, 1/2 charged 30 days prior to trip.
- 1/3 down with remaining balance charged in thirds.
- Call for other arrangements!
Free Courtesy Hold
We don’t want you to miss out on this trip so we’ll hold your spots, payment-free, for 24hrs while you make your final arrangements & prepare for payment.
Fees
In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 9% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use).
Cancellation Policy
Receive a 90% refund with written notice 36 hours or more before the trip. Less notice, no refund.
Trip Change Option
Up to 12 hours prior to departure, trips can be rescheduled for a different day and/or time. The price of this change policy is 5% of the total trip cost. Upgrade only available at time of reservation and must be applied to each seat.
What to Wear & Bring
- Dress in layers as the temperatures fluctuate. (Bring a warm jacket for Spring & Fall tours)
- Warm Hat & Gloves (Spring & Fall Tours)
- Sun Hat
- Rain jacket
- Light Hiking Shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water Bottle – your guides will have water for refills!
- Snacks
- Camera
Important Considerations
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The meet location for this tour is the Mancos Chamber of Commerce (101 E Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO 81328), NOT the Mesa Verde Visitor Center.
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The drive to Mancos from Durango is about 45 minutes. Be sure to plan for this since you will be driving yourself to our meet location!
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Colorado Car Seat Law states children up to 8 years old must be in an appropriate car seat. Please bring your own.
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Summer is cool in the morning and hot by the afternoon. In fall and spring the weather can fluctuate quite a bit, so bring layers with you just in case!
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Mesa Verde can be prone to afternoon rain showers! Bring some rain gear.
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All Mesa Verde tours are in our comfortable tour vans. If you’d like a Jeep for your Mesa Verde tour, call us about our Custom Tours!
Plan Your Trip
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Where to Stay
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