Mesa Verde 1/2 Day Tour
Mancos, CO
Mesa Verde National Park
Discovery Tour
About This Trip
This Mesa Verde Tour is Currently Unavailable
Due to current restrictions in Mesa Verde National Park this year, we are not currently running our Mesa Verde Discovery Tours. However, our Half Day Cliff Palace Premium Tours are now available!
Why Take a Guided Tour?
Mesa Verde Discovery Tours are led by knowledgeable, qualified guides so that you can get the full experience! With their guidance, you will learn about the history, culture, and architecture of the sites and dwellings you visit around the park. If this is your one shot at Mesa Verde, you will value this comprehensive, interpretive tour. Tour vehicles are comfortable and air-conditioned. Save car entrance fees and gas, while you sit back, relax, and take in all the wonderful sights and intriguing information!
Location
Durango, CO
Adventure Level
Mild
Meet Time
8:00 AM
Return
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Trip Options
Mesa Verde Discovery Standard Tour
Accommodates up to 10 guests.
Mesa Verde Discovery Premium Tour
Smaller guide to guest ratio for a more personalized experience (up to 5 guests).
New Flexible Payment & 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.
Cancellation Policy
We know plans change… so we offer a lenient cancellation policy. With optional upgraded cancellation, receive a 100% refund up until 24hrs prior to trip.
Fees
In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 8% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use).
Itinerary
Full Day March 1 - June 29th (No Cliff Palace Tour)
*Due to certain parts of the park being closed during COVID-19, we are unable to go inside the cliff dwellings, but we are able to take you to interpretive sites and viewing areas.
8:00 AM
Meet at our main office in Durango for your 7-8 hr tour. OR meet near the park entrance at the Mancos Visitor Center at 9:00 am.
9:00 AM
Arrive Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is currently closed, but restrooms and the bookstore are open.
9:15
Depart Visitor Center
10:00 AM
Arrive Museum / Spruce Tree House. The Museum is currently closed, but the Spruce Tree House overlook and restrooms are open.
10:30 AM
Depart for Mesa Top Loop.
10:45 AM
Explore the Mesa Top Loop
12:00 PM
Indulge in a delicious boxed lunch catered by our favorite bakery.
1:00 PM
Depart for Cliff Canyon viewpoint, Oak Tree House, Fire Temple Overlooks and Sun Temple
1:45 PM
Depart for Far View Pueblo & Coyote Village
2:00 PM
Explore Far View Pueblo & Coyote Village
2:45 PM
Depart for Mild to Wild
4:00 PM
Arrive at Mild to Wild
Full Day June 30th - October 31 (No Mesa Top Loop)
8:00 AM
Meet at our main office in Durango for your 7-8 hr tour. OR meet near the park entrance at the Mancos Visitor Center at 9:00 am.
8:15 AM
Depart from Mild to Wild's office in Durango, Colorado.
9:00 AM
Arrive a Mesa Verde Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is currently closed, but restrooms and the bookstore are open.
9:15 AM
Depart Visitor Center
10:00 AM
Arrive Museum / Spruce Tree House. The Museum is currently closed, but the Spruce Tree House overlook and restrooms are open.
10:30 AM
Depart for Mesa Top Loop
10:45 AM
Arrive at the Cliff Palace Tour Pavilion
11:00 AM
Enjoy the Cliff Palace Ranger Guided Tour
12:00 PM
Indulge in a delicious boxed lunch catered by our favorite bakery.
1:00 PM
Depart for Cedar Tree Tower
1:15 PM
Explore the Cedar Tree Tower site
1:30 PM
Far View Pueblo & Coyote Village
2:45 PM
Depart for Mild to Wild in Durango
4:00 PM
Arrive at Mild to Wild
Important Considerations
- Colorado Car Seat Law states children up to 8 years old must be in an appropriate car seat. Please bring your own.
- Dress in layers. Summer is cool in the morning and hot by the afternoon. Fall, Winter and Spring bring a warm coat, hat and gloves.
- Bring sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, camera, water bottle and cash for any treats or souvenirs.
- When conditions allow, descend a flight of stairs to access Cliff Palace. To exit, climb three sturdy ladders about 10 feet each. If you prefer, you can view Cliff Palace from the overlook.
Trip Highlights
- Learn the history and culture of the Ancestral Puebloans
- Hike around ancient architectural marvels
- Experience guided tours full of up-to-date information on the dwellings
- Walk through Cliff Palace (in season), the largest dwelling in the park and go into a kiva (year round)
- Great trip for the whole family – educational, entertaining, memories that last a lifetime!