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Mesa Verde National Park Highlights Tour
Badge of ExcellenceDurango, USA
- 6 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The first national park to “preserve the works of man,” Mesa Verde stands alone as a national park, archaeological site, and UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this half-day tour, you’ll skip the search for parking and go straight to exploring the ancient cliff dwellings with a guide, learning about the park’s flora and fauna, geology, and human mystery—these ruins were abandoned around the year 1300.
- Skip the lines in Mesa Verde’s parking areas and at the entrance gate
- Explore Mesa Verde with a guide, learning about the park’s complex history
- Cliff-dwelling tours included when made available by the park
- Hassle-free round-trip transfers from nearby Durango, CO
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Mountain Waters Rafting303 W College Dr, Durango, CO 81301, USA
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your listed departure time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Mesa Verde National Park
5 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:Is there a bathroom at the Mesa Verde National Park?
A:There is no restroom at the park itself but at the end of the tour restrooms will be available to use if needed.
Jun 2023
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Reviews
5.0
218 reviews
Meleah_D, Apr 2024
We were so fortunate to have Aaron as our tour guide. He is so knowledgeable about the history of Mesa Verde and the surrounding areas. We saw and understood so much more than we would have had we driven through the park on our own. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting Mesa Verde.
Charles_S, Oct 2023
Neil was a great guide. His enthusiasm and knowledge was inspiring. He was very informative. He made sure all our needs were met and arranged our van in convenient locations for us. He went the extra mile by taking photographs of us ( and later emailed to us) and providing plenty of water and snacks to keep us going.
Joyce_W, Oct 2023
Great excursion. Beautiful weather, nice people, great guide and Beautiful scenery. The trip down to Castle Rock was so cool.
SHARON_B, Oct 2023
Our tour guide was Neil and he went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great time. From have a delicious breakfast snack of muffins and fruit to taking professional quality pictures, which he emailed us that same day. Most of all, sharing his love and knowledge of Mesa Verde was amazing!
Patricia_K, Oct 2023
Our guide Arron is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his job. Had a great time. We learned so much in one day
Marla_D, Oct 2023
This tour exceeded my expectations by far! Viator Tours were very efficient and convenient. Our tour guide, Aaron, was fabulous. He was full of information, he was personable, and he was very accommodating. It is obvious he has a passion for history in the Durango area. Thank you to Aaron for making this experience more than just a tour.
I highly recommend this tour!
Jayne_C, Oct 2023
Aaron was an excellent tour guide and his vast knowledge was incredible! He has a passion for sharing with others his love for archaeology and the people of southwestern Colorado!
Tim_K, Sep 2023
Wes was amazing! He definitely made the trip worth while. He is super knowledgeable, really friendly, had great tips for things to do afterwords too, around town and the nearby towns.
David_M, Sep 2023
Had a great guide. Very informative. The ruins were amazing. It was exhilarating! Had such a fun time, would do it again.
Terrance_D, Sep 2023
Aaron was amazing! His knowledge of Masa Verde was unbelievable. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
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