• Mesa Verde National Park - 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.

• Bottled water
• Cliff Palace Tickets

• Lunch
• Gratuity

Tickets are secured!
Embark on a journey through Mesa Verde with a guide trained by an archaeologist and explore the Cliff Palace! Avoid the hassle of securing tickets and jump straight into an unforgettable adventure at one of Colorado’s most renowned landmarks. The Mesa Verde Express Tour provides a 5-hour, door-to-door experience through the stunning landscapes and rich history of Mesa Verde National Park. This tour includes a unique chance to visit the famous Cliff Palace on a ranger-led tour, offering 45 minutes to closely explore the largest cliff dwelling in North America. Discover the remarkable ingenuity of the Ancestral Puebloans, who constructed and thrived in these structures over 700 years ago.
Throughout the tour, participants will be guided by a highly trained expert, extensively educated by a professional archaeologist, offering deep insights into Mesa Verde’s history and culture.

• physically fit
• climb 15-30 rung ladders.
• MUST CLIMB LADDERS
• Limited Space, Do not bring a cooler
• This tour designed to leave from Durango and return to Durango.
• HEALTH WARNING All tours are appropriate for well-prepared hikers but are strenuous, so please consider your physical health before choosing a tour/hike, especially if you have heart or respiratory problems or other physical difficulties. We suggest wearing sturdy shoes or boots and bring plenty of water. Your safety depends on your good judgment, adequate preparation, and constant attention.

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