Mesa Verde Highlights: Explore Cliff Dwellings

Embark on a historical archaeological exploration of Mesa Verde, the world’s first archaeological National Park. Discover the fascinating ruins and learn about the area’s flora, fauna, geology, native peoples, and its captivating historical archaeological record.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mesa Verde National Park - Join us for a half-day tour to explore the highlights of Mesa Verde National Park. In a 6-hour round trip (3 hours driving, 3 hours in the park), our expert guide will share 700 years of history with you. The tour includes visits to several iconic cliff dwellings, including the famous Cliff Palace, where you can opt for…
What's Included
  • Complimentary transportation from Durango, Colorado
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Join a half-day tour to explore the highlights of Mesa Verde National Park. This 6-hour round trip (3 hours driving, 3 hours in the park) is led by a professional guide dedicated to providing an informative experience. The tour includes visits to several iconic cliff dwellings, featuring the park’s gem, Cliff Palace, where a 40-minute ranger-led tour is…

Location
Mountain Waters Rafting
West College Drive
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your listed departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Danny_i
Jul 24, 2025
Great information that... - Great information that put the tour in perspective. Wes, our guide was a treasure trove of information.
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D7445wwjudyc
Jul 23, 2025
- This was an excellent tour. The structures are a marvel. Neil, our guide, was energetic and knowledgeable. He went far above what was expected and it is obvious that he loves his job. Would highly recommend.
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Claudiaa233
Jul 22, 2025
- Our tour driver, Neil, was a delight! He was informative, knowledgeable and quite the comedian. He made the entire visit comfortable and memorable. My family and I would highly recommend this tour!
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Philip_m
Jul 17, 2025
Excellent tour guide!... - Excellent tour guide! Extremely knowledgeable about subject matter. Very passionate about the field of archaeology.
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Chadmi8503yx
Jul 13, 2025
Great Memories Made - Neil was an excellent guide! Knowledgeable, friendly, entertaining. Everything one wants in a tour guide. Rock on, Neil!
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Roberttd3238kx
Jul 10, 2025
Neil Is The Best - Neil was the best!!! He was so fun and helped so much! If anyone one wants to see Mesa Verdi go with Neil GREAT GUY Great time Thank you Neil
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Elainetk6412nj
Jul 9, 2025
Sibling reunion at Mesa Verde - It was wonderful to see this amazing monument again. Some of us were seeing it for the first time. Our driver was very passionate & knowledgeable of the area.
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Rob
Jul 6, 2025
Enjoyable day and informative guide - My family and I had a very enjoyable day at Mesa Verde NP. Our guide Wes was very friendly and informative. We would most definitely recommend Wes and mountain waters and rafting and adventures. Thanks
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Samuel_s
Jul 4, 2025
History of the Pueblo... - History of the Pueblo people is remarkable.. The view was spectacular and explored the amount of theories on “why” the migration occurred.
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Alicia
Jul 4, 2025
Could have been better - Our tour content with Wes was great. He was knowledgeable, friendly and worked very hard to provide thought-provoking topics related to the sites. On the downside, we wrongfully assumed we would be on a small bus or something. We were in a regular passenger van with 10 other people. Loading/ unloading at the sites was awkward. It was difficult to hear our guide during much of the drive as he had the ac on full blast to keep us from melting. Don't know if the company was down a vehicle or just overbooked, but it wasn't the best experience. To be fair, they only advertise an air-conditioned vehicle. I would clarify the transportation type before booking again.
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From $135
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).