About This Trip

Explore the best of the Southwest on the famous Durango & Silverton Train, a Jeep tour to 19th century mines in the San Juan Mountains, and a guided interpretive tour of Mesa Verde National Park.

This 2-day history lesson combines our Trails & Rails (Durango Train / Silverton Jeep tour) and our guided interpretive Mesa Verde Discovery Tour. Learn while you live your adventure and leave with memories of a lifetime!

Please advise that if you book the Mesa Verde tour less than two days prior, there is a chance these tickets may not be available.

front view of Jeep Gladiator driving up a mountain with trees in background in Silverton CO - Mild to Wild

Old mining cabin in the San Juans - Mild to Wild

Mesa Verde - Colorado - Mild to Wild Land Tours

Ages

4+

Season

May – October

Days

2

Cost

Starting at $544 (Adult)

Tour Options

Morning Shuttle to Silverton & Jeep Tour

Take the scenic shuttle up to Silverton in the morning, enjoy an early Jeep tour, and ride back to Durango late in the afternoon.

Book your Durango Train Ticket here! (The train only sells round-trip tickets, so don’t let the description throw you off!)

Need some guidance? Check out our instructions on How to Book the Trails and Rails Package.

Mesa Verde Discovery Tour

Explore all of the top sites of Mesa Verde with a knowledgeable guide along the way, with a ranger guided tour of Cliff Palace along the way! The shuttle to, through and from the park is in our comfortable tour van.

Accommodates up to 10 guests.

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.

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).

Train Cancellations

The Durango Train’s Cancellation Policy includes a fee of $14 per adult and $7 per child. No refunds will be issued within 5 days of train trip.

Mild to Wild Cancellation Policy (Shuttle & Jeep)

Receive a 90% refund with written notice 36 hours or more before the trip. Less notice, unfortunately there will be no refund.

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Train Guide

Mesa Verde Guide

Itinerary

Shuttle to Silverton • Silverton Jeep Tour • Train Back to Durango

8 AM

Meet our van in the Train parking lot, just west of McDonalds (parking is $10/day)

8:15 AM

Van departs for Silverton.

10 AM

Arrive in the beautiful Victorian town of Silverton.

10 AM – 1 PM

Depart Silverton on historic mining roads to meadows, forests and sweeping views of the San Juan Mountains.

1 PM

Arrive back in Silverton for lunch and shopping.

2:30 PM

Board the Narrow Gauge Train at the Silverton Depot.

2:45 PM

Depart for Durango.

6:15 PM

Return to back to the Durango train station.

Mesa Verde Discovery Tour

8:15 AM

Meet at the Mild to Wild Durango Office (50 Animas View Dr, Durango, CO)

8:30 AM

Depart Durango for Mesa Verde National Park

9:00 AM

Option to meet at the Mancos Chamber of Commerce (101 E Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO 81328) instead of in Durango.

9:30 AM

Arrive a Mesa Verde Visitor Center

After the Visitor Center, head over to the Museum / Spruce Tree House

Explore the sites along Mesa Top Loop

Arrive at the Cliff Palace Tour Pavilion and enjoy your ranger guided tours of the largest cliff dwelling on Earth.

12 PM

Indulge in a delicious boxed lunch catered by our favorite bakery

Explore the Cedar Tree Tower site

Explore Far View Pueblo and Coyote Village

3:15 PM

Head back to Durango

4:15 PM

Arrive back to your vehicle at the Durango Office

What to Wear & Bring

Dress in layers: T-shirt, sweat shirt and a warm jacket (Spring & Fall tours especially)
Warm Hat & Gloves (Spring & Fall Tours)
Sun Hat
Rain Jacket
Hiking Shoes
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Water Bottle – the guides will have water for refills!
Snacks
Camera

Mesa Verde National Park

History & Heritage Tour

About This Trip

Ages

Season

Days

Cost

Tour Options

Morning Shuttle to Silverton & Jeep Tour

Mesa Verde Discovery Tour

Payment & Cancellations

Payment Options

Free Courtesy Hold

Fees

Train Cancellations

Mild to Wild Cancellation Policy (Shuttle & Jeep)

Itinerary

Shuttle to Silverton • Silverton Jeep Tour • Train Back to Durango

Mesa Verde Discovery Tour

What to Wear & Bring

How To Dress And What To Bring On A Colorado Jeep Tour

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