With its 5,000 archaeological sites situated in a striking desert environment, Mesa Verde National Park offers visitors a combination of natural and cultural attractions unfound anywhere else in the country. Explore the UNESCO-listed archaeological preserve and national park with a pro on this guided tour, which takes you to the park's must-see attractions, including the Cliff Palace. This tour includes all entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Durango.
- Mesa Verde National Park tour
- Explore a combination of archaeological artifacts and natural attractions
- Ideal overview of the park for first-time visitors
- All entrance fees included
- A la carte lunch included
- Round-trip transportation from Durango included
What To Expect
Mountain Waters Rafting & Adventure Company
Park for free, check-in, get ready, head off to Mesa Verde National Park for the day
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mesa Verde National Park
You will learn and see as much as you can in a single day with a guide passionate about the park and the
culture. This tour has stops at several of the parks archaeological sites, several of the
cliff dwellings, the historic museum, spectacular and a
30 minute ranger guided tour into the crown jewel of the park; Cliff Palace. Cliff Palace is a world-
famous masterpiece of architecture and design and the largest cliff dwelling in the park. Considered
moderately strenuous, this tour will descend uneven stone steps and climb four 10ft ladders, with an
elevation change of 100 feet. Total walking distance is 1/4 mile. Although tickets will be provided
for everyone, not everyone has to go on the tour and this can be decided together with your guide at
the park. Included: Park fees, Cliff Palace
tickets, transportation to and from Durango and within the park, plenty of water and a delicious
sandwich lunch.
Cannot accommodate children under the age of 4 or people will severe mobility issues
7 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center
Explore the Visitor and Research Center with your guide
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Cliff Palace
When available, the park has limited the seasonal schedule and the capacity of the ranger guided tour into the Cliff Palace Ruin.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum age of 4 years old
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Include
National Park fees
Lunch
Driver/guide
Professional guide
Tour escort/host
Transport by private vehicle
Exclude
Gratuities
Max group – 15
