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Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

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Come take a half day tour and see the highlights of Mesa Verde National Park. We’ll squeeze 700 years of history into a 6-hour round trip tour (3 hours’ total drive time, 3 hours in the park) with a professional guide that is passionate about giving you the most informative experience possible. This tour will include a stop at several iconic cliff dwellings, including the park’s crown jewel, Cliff Palace, where you have the option of taking a 40 minute ranger led tour (Seasonally available 2nd weel of May thru 3rd week of October). We’ll also take in some of the most spectacular views of the 4 Corners region as we travel through the park. We guarantee that you’ll leave with a new found appreciation for the cultures and landscapes of the Southwest. Included: Park fees, Cliff Palace tickets, transportation to and from Durango and within the park, and plenty of water and snacks.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Complimentary transportation from Durango, Colorado

Bottled water

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuity

What To Expect

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Mesa Verde National Park

Come take a half day tour and see the highlights of Mesa Verde National Park. We’ll squeeze 700 years of history into a 6-hour round trip tour (3 hours’ total drive time, 3 hours in the park) with a professional guide that is passionate about giving you the most informative experience possible. This tour will include a stop at several iconic cliff dwellings, including the park’s crown jewel, Cliff Palace, where you have the option of taking a 40 minute ranger led tour (see our Immersive Tour for details). We’ll also take in some of the most spectacular views of the 4 Corners region as we travel through the park. We guarantee that you’ll leave with a new found appreciation for the cultures and landscapes of the Southwest. Included: Park fees, Cliff Palace tickets, transportation to and from Durango and within the park, and plenty of water and snacks. Cannot accommodate children under the age of 4 or people with severe mobility issues

5 hours • Admission Included

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Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour

Reviews

4.87

327 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Bucket list trip

    Chris N,

    Aug 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful experience with Wes as our guide. He was so informative! The ruins are so worth the trip! Do it!

  • Great information that...

    Danny I,

    Jul 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great information that put the tour in perspective. Wes, our guide was a treasure trove of information.

  • Excellent tour guide!...

    Philip M,

    Jul 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent tour guide! Extremely knowledgeable about subject matter. Very passionate about the field of archaeology.

  • History of the Pueblo...

    Samuel S,

    Jul 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    History of the Pueblo people is remarkable.. The view was spectacular and explored the amount of theories on “why” the migration occurred.

  • Do it!

    Debra R,

    Jun 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wes Leland is the best guide ever!! Truly loves the history and the area and had great knowledge and storytelling

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4.87
327 reviews
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