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.
Itinerary & Map
Shuttle to Silverton • Silverton Jeep Tour • Train Back to Durango
Mesa Verde Discovery Tour
Booking 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.
- Ages 4+
Mesa Verde Discovery Standard 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.
- Ages 4+
Mesa Verde Discovery Premium 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. A premium tour ensures a lower guest to guide ratio, with a maximum of 6 guests.
Accommodates up to 6 guests.
- Ages 4+
Per Person
$279
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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).
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.
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
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