Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
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 To Expect
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
What‘s Included
Complimentary transportation from Durango, Colorado
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuity
Options
Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour
Reviews
345 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dont Go To Mesa Verde, keep yo money
Wander55819429642,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00$20 for a day spent riding through all the park roads, only to see 95% gates shut and locked. For $20 I should have seen more. THANK GOD FOR YOUTUBE, if they dont blur out something, that is. They're bad about the blurs they make YOU put up with
Protocol being followed rigorously killed a lifelong dream
Jeremy F,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I rode my motorcycle and got to the visitors center at 1130 and found out at 130 I needed a digital ticket. There was no phone service available. The ranger said if I went back to the gift shop I could order it there through their internet. All tickets must be purchased by 2 PM and it was 245. I spoke with a ranger I had seen at 1130 at the visitors center right inside the entrance. He said there was nothing he could do about me not having a ticket NPS had posted it everywhere that tickets needed to be purchased online. I told him along with the other 7 rangers at the gift shop I saw that I had ride from Indianapolis n had to leave for the grand canyon that night could they make an exception. I have always wanted to see the cave dwellings every since I first heard they were in america as a kid. I was not able to go on the guided tour.
Great day, great adventure with Neil as our guide.
davemP5519ZJ,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day with Neil as our guide, very knowledgeable. We could tell he loves his job, on time , water and snacks provided. He was able to share his experience with us.
One of the best experiences I’ve ever had
V9305HJeileend,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views were breathtaking , the history is amazing and beautiful. Neil was energetic, fun, and informative and so hospitable. The pictures, and snacks were a sweet bonus. I would recommend to anyone!
Experience of a Lifetime!
490neldal,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome experience visiting Mesa Verde on the half-day tour! Neil was wonderful. He was energetic & knowledgeable & it showed he really loves his job. Thank you Neil for a memorable experience!
Mesa Verde Must-Do!
16alyssal,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip with Neil was fabulous! He was super friendly and knowledgeable, shared lots of insights and used great storytelling to make the whole trip memorable :)
Neil the tour guide was the best!!!
AnnaMKa,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Neil was our excellent tour guide. He was informative, entertaining, professional and gave a wonderful overview of Mesa Verde. He focused on hydration, nutrition and safety. Neil even took high quality pics of everyone in our group! The Anasazi beans he gifted us was a nice surprise too. What a bonus! He kept the group moving so we could get the most out of our day. He was a great, safe driver. We highly recommend Neil!
Mesa Verde tour
kimhU8839SE,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Neil was so knowledgeable about the history of Mesa Verde and shared stories of interest that entertained us all. He was a blessing to have as our guide!
Neil created an unforgettable experience packed with fun, knowledge,and adventure packed with surprises.
Betty T,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Neil’s passion to make our experiences memorable was appreciated by our group. He was our guiding light to facts and adventure.
Meda Verde Half Day Tour
TerrellTrips,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on this tour. Neil (our guide) was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. You can tell he loves his job and he is very good at it. I highly recommend this tour....ask for Neil!
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