Mesa Verde National Park — Full Day Tour with Cliff Palace

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Get the best of Mesa Verde National Park in one day! Explore Cliff Palace, mesa top villages, sacred kivas and more with a highly knowledgeable guide. A delicious lunch is included!

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Duration

    8 hour

Experience

  • Highlights
    • Witness the largest archaeological preserve and cliff dwelling in the US.
    • Explore ancient ruins for a snapshot into North American life 1,500 years ago.
    • Experience a National Park that comes with serenity to enjoy without crowds.
    • Gain far more insight into the sites with a highly knowledgeable guide.
    • Sit back and relax as you shuttle from the best areas in the park.
  • Full description
    Meet at our Durango Office, or the Mancos Chamber of Commerce, to shuttle over to Mesa Verde with your guide! The drive from Durango is incredibly scenic and takes about 45 minutes while driving past the La Plata Mountains.

    Once there, you'll visit the top sites along the mesa before your expedition into Cliff Palace. This portion of the tour lasts about 45 minutes, and includes climbing a narrow staircase and series of ladders to reach the dwellings. The rangers will provide some interpretation, while giving you time to wander beneath the largest cliff dwelling in North...  more
  • Includes
    • Knowledgeable Mesa Verde guide / driver
      Shuttle to, through and from the park
      Entry pass to Mesa Verde National Park
      Ranger guided tour into Cliff Palace
      Lunch
      Water to refill personal water bottles
  • Exclude
    • Gratuities