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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Mesa Verde National Park
Durango, USA
- 4 to 12 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get away from the crowds—and the scheduled ranger talks—and explore Mesa Verde National Park with a guide in your pocket. Using just GPS and your smartphone, this self-guided audio driving tour takes you from fantastic cliff dwellings to panoramic viewpoints and beyond, loading you up with stories, facts, tips, and more. Only travel when, where, and how you like, creating your own customized-yet-guided tour.
- Download the tour whenever you like—it never expires
- Great for everything from half-day to multi-day adventures
- Stop and start as you need, exploring at your pace (no WiFi required)
- Get access to behind-the-scenes information, trivia, and more
What's Included
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 100+ Points
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
- National Park (Car & Bicycle - Winter/$15, Summer/$25, Bus - Winter/$10, Summer/$15)
- Ranger-led tours
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Cortez, CO 81321, USA
Start at one of the official tour introduction points (Cortez or Durango) or join anywhere along the route and pick up the commentary at the next audio point. Open the GuideAlong app to preview the tour route and browse the suggested itineraries and trip planner.
Start time
Opening hours
- 5/16/2023 - 6/4/2025
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
End point
- Durango, CO, USA
Commentary plays automatically based on your location, so you have flexibility on where and when you want to start and end your tour anywhere along the tour route.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Denise_P, Apr 2024
Couldn't get it to work...tried calling for help but couldn't understand the lady...I tried 3 times but finally decided I didn't need it...I was right
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Denise, our records indicate you didn't redeem your voucher code. We text a link with 3 steps to redeem, download and open the audio tour in our app. Our GuideAlong support team are all English speakers and happy to provide extra assistance. Please contact us direct so we can follow up.
talltoon, Apr 2024
Being able to take our time and know that an invisible man is sitting in the car with us with all the knowledge of an expert guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi there, thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed being able to explore at your own pace with our self-guided audio tour through Mesa Verde National Park. We're so glad to hear that it was just like having a local expert tour guide there with you in the car, and we hope to join you on many more road trips.
Jonna_C, Nov 2023
A great way to learn about the park at our own pace. 10/10 recommend this tour. We started in Durango and enjoyed the bits of information and history along the way.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Jonna, thank you for rating our app 10/10! we're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed learning about the park on your drive at your own pace, and hope to join you on the road again soon.
Donna_N, Nov 2023
The narrator was interesting and made it easy to navigate around the park. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a self-guided trip.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Donna, thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed listening to the commentary on your drive through Mesa Verde National Park, and how easy our audio tour made it to navigate yourself around the park. We hope to join you on another road trip again soon.
Lynn_S, Nov 2023
The tour guide provided good information. The route was flexible. Don’t travel without a guide like this one.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Lynn, thanks for taking the time to share how much you enjoyed listening to the audio tour through Mesa Verde National Park. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the flexibility and commentary, and hope to join you on the road again.
Erick_P, Nov 2023
This was absolutely great! We named him Paul and he not only had great information but the ultra precise GPS helped with driving amd navigation...even as we were 30 mins away from the destination. Great history, geology, some humor, and great advice on what to prioritize depending on how much time you had. Best $$$ I've spent on anything online.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Erick, thanks for taking the time to share how much you enjoyed listening to 'Paul' on your Mesa Verde road trip. We're so glad to hear it was the best money that you've spent on anything online, and hope to join you on the road again soon.
hairdriveraolcom, Oct 2023
Husband & walked to much day 1 but able to enjoy the rest of the park on day 2 with this. Wonderful!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi there, thanks for sharing how much you were able to explore Mesa Verde National Park with our audio tour. We're delighted to hear that you found the commentary both fun and educational, and hope to join you on another road trip.
Jeanette_U, Oct 2023
The audio tour was clear, easy to follow and understand. Directions were good. Totally worth the $$ and would definitely do again.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi Jeanette, thanks for sharing how much you enjoyed listening to our audio tour through Mesa Verde National Park! We're delighted that the directions were good and easy to follow, and we hope to join you on the road again soon.
Rebecca_E, Oct 2023
The self guided tour was very informational and easy to use. I really enjoyed the extra information throughout the tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi Rebecca, thank you for taking the time to let us know how easy to use and informational you found our audio tour through Mesa Verde National Park. We're so glad to hear how much the commentary added to your drive, and hope to join you on the road again soon.
Robert_J, Oct 2023
This GPS enabled driving tour is very helpful and informative. Using this tour, we were able to optimize our time, and saw things that we would probably have overlooked without the guide. The GPS tracking works extremely well, offering options when appropriate, with very good recommendations. Be sure to test the functionality and connection to your car's radio before you even enter the park.
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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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