Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour

4.9 (410 Viator reviews) 6 hrs Durango area

Cliff Palace - Mesa Verde's Largest Site
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About this activity

Come take a half day tour and see the highlights of Mesa Verde National Park. We’ll squeeze 700 years of history into a 6-hour round trip tour (3 hours’ total drive time, 3 hours in the park) with a professional guide that is passionate about giving you the most informative experience possible. This tour will include a stop at several iconic cliff dwellings, including the park’s crown jewel, Cliff Palace, where you have the option of taking a 40 minute ranger led tour (Seasonally available 2nd weel of May thru 3rd week of October). We’ll also take in some of the most spectacular views of the 4 Corners region as we travel through the park. We guarantee that you’ll leave with a new found appreciation for the cultures and landscapes of the Southwest. Included: Park fees, Cliff Palace tickets, transportation to and from Durango and within the park, and plenty of water and snacks.

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 300 min

    Come take a half day tour and see the highlights of Mesa Verde National Park. We’ll squeeze 700 years of history into a 6-hour round trip tour (3 hours’ total drive time, 3 hours in the park) with a professional guide that is passionate about giving you the most informative experience possible. This tour will include a stop at several iconic cliff dwellings, including the park’s crown jewel, Cliff Palace, where you have the option of taking a 40 minute ranger led tour (see our Immersive Tour for details). We’ll also take in some of the most spectacular views of the 4 Corners region as we travel through the park. We guarantee that you’ll leave with a new found appreciation for the cultures and landscapes of the Southwest. Included: Park fees, Cliff Palace tickets, transportation to and from Durango and within the park, and plenty of water and snacks. Cannot accommodate children under the age of 4 or people with severe mobility issues

What's included

  • Complimentary transportation from Durango, Colorado
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuity

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your listed departure time.

End point: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your listed departure time.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9/5

410 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

  • 5 star380
  • 4 star17
  • 3 star6
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star6

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Durango (Viator lists this tour under Durango; it has no meeting-point coordinates).