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A person leaning on a railing overlooking a canyon. 1
A winding road along a cliffside with a valley below. 2
Ancient stone ruins with a circular structure and a rectangular building. 3
Ancient cliff dwellings with multiple structures. 4
A man and a woman standing near a dead tree with a mountainous landscape in the background. 5
By Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours
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Overview

  • View the ancient sites of Mesa Verde National Park on a guided group tour from Durango, led by an archaeologist-trained guide. This half-day adventure lets you see significant archaeological sites and stunning overlooks while learning about the rich history of the Ancestral Pueblo people. The tour includes comfortable transportation, making it ideal for couples and families. While this tour does NOT include access to Cliff Palace or other cliff dwellings, it provides unforgettable views and insights into the cultural heritage of this remarkable area. Great for folks with mobility concerns since we are not climbing ladders.

    • Enjoy a 5-hour guided tour from Durango with expert insights
    • Visit key viewpoints and mesa-top sites in Mesa Verde
    • Transportation from our Durango, CO office

Activity location

  • 360 S Camino Del Rio suite 200
    • 360 South Camino Del Rio
    • 81301, Durango, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 360 S Camino Del Rio suite 200
    • 360 South Camino Del Rio
    • 81301, Durango, Colorado, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    National Park Fees
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities
  • Exclusions
    Access to cliff dwellings

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    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Mesa Verde National Park

  • 5h
Step back in time and experience the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who called Mesa Verde home for more than 700 years, from 600 C.E. to 1300 C.E. Your Mesa Verde guided group tours from Durango give you a chance to see some of the most remarkable cliff dwellings and archaeological sites in North America, led by an archaeologist-trained guide who brings history to life. Mesa Verde National Park protects over 80 square miles, more than 5,000 archaeological sites, and nearly 600 cliff dwellings, including the world-famous Cliff Palace. While this specific group tour does not include entry into Cliff Palace itself, you will enjoy incredible overlooks, mesa-top sites, and many of the park’s most iconic viewpoints.

Location

Activity location

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    360 S Camino Del Rio suite 200
    • 360 South Camino Del Rio
    • 81301, Durango, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    360 S Camino Del Rio suite 200
    • 360 South Camino Del Rio
    • 81301, Durango, Colorado, United States

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