Durango Mesa Verde National Park Tour

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Discover Mesa Verde with an Archaeologist Trained Guide & explore Cliff Palace!
Skip the hassle of trying to get tickets and dive straight into an unforgettable journey through one of Colorado’s most iconic landmarks. Our Mesa Verde Express Tour offers a 5-hour adventure door to door through the breathtaking landscapes and rich history of Mesa Verde National Park. This experience includes a rare opportunity to explore the legendary Cliff Palace on a ranger-led tour, where you’ll spend 45 minutes up close with the largest cliff dwelling in North America. Discover the incredible ingenuity of the Ancestral Puebloans, who built and thrived in these structures over 700 years ago.
Throughout your journey, you’ll be accompanied by a highly trained guide, extensively educated by a professional archaeologist. Their in-depth knowledge of Mesa Verde’s history and culture.,

Meeting Point

360 S Camino Del Rio suite 200

360 S Camino Del Rio suite 200, Durango, CO 81301, USA

Meet at Durango Rivertrippers location 360 South Camino Del Rio, Suite 200 Durango Co 81301.

What's included:

• Cliff Palace Tickets

Not included:

• Gratuity

What to expect:

Duration: 5 hours

Mesa Verde National Park

Colorado

Itinerary:
Depart our Durango office at 360 South Camino Del Rio Suite #200 Durango, Co 81301 at 9:15 am
Arrive Mesa Verde Visitor Center 10:10 am
10:10 am – 12:45 pm – explore attractions on Chapin Mesa including any combination of the following:
Timing-dependent stop for close-up exploration of 12th and 13th-century mesa top sites at the Far View Village complex including Coyote Village and the Far View Great House
Explore Cliff Palace up close with one of the ranger lead tours with a National Park Ranger.
Driving tour of selected sites on the Mesa Top Loop to include short walks to Mesa top sites and canyon overlooks for views of the major cliff dwellings in the park including Cliff Palace and “downtown” Mesa Verde
Arrive at Durango at 2:15 pm
Price includes Ranger Lead Tickets to Cliff Palace and Park Entrance Fees. We will have a cooler on board for snacks and lunches you are encouraged to bring.

5 hours