History & Heritage Tour
Durango, CO
Mesa Verde National Park
Discovery Tour
About This Trip
Mesa Verde Tours in Mesa Verde National Park
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! Due to certain parts of the park being closed, we are unable to go inside the cliff dwellings, but we are able to take you to interpretive sites and viewing areas.
Mesa Verde Discovery Tours starting at $119.00
Location
Durango, CO
Adventure Level
Mild
Meet Time
8:00 AM
Return
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Trip Options
Standard Tour
Accommodates up to 10 guests.
Premium Tour
Smaller guide to guest ratio for a more personalized experience (up to 5 guests).
New Flexible Payment & Cancellations
Payment Options
- 10%, remainder split in payments.
- 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
*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.
Meet at our main office in Durango at 8:00 am for your 7-8 hr tour. OR meet near the park entrance at the Mancos Visitor Center at 8:45 AM.
Sit back and relax on the scenic 30-minute drive to Mesa Verde National Park on the old Spanish Trail Trade Routes.
Our first stop is the visitor center inside the park for an introductory park orientation.
Enjoy spectacular views of fascinating mountains ranges from 4 states (Colorado, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico) on the way to Far View Ancestral Village. You will be in awe of the five preserved dwellings here which illustrate the Puebloans' amazing innovative design and engineering.
Explore Cliff Palace, the largest and most famous cliff dwelling in North America.
Indulge in a delicious boxed lunch catered by our favorite bakery.
Travel back in time from 500 AD to 1300 AD on the Mesa Loop and explore various archeological sites, cliff dwellings, pit house and scenic overlooks.
Return to Durango: 4-5pm OR to your vehicle at Mancos Visitor Center
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!