Private Tour
Private Tour of Mesa Verde With an Archeologist-Trained Guide
Overview
7 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience some of the most notable and best-preserved archaeological sites in the United States. Mesa Verde encompasses over 80 square miles and protects over 5,000 archaeological sites, including the famous Cliff Palace and nearly 600 cliff dwellings, some of which are more than 800 years old. Tickets for Cliff Palace are an additional purchase.
When you book this tour you’ll sit back and relax while our experienced, knowledgeable archaeologist-trained guide takes you around the National Park. With your guide’s knowledge, you will be able to ask questions, read literature, and listen to your own customized tour of the park.
PLEASE NOTE: We are NOW OFFERING CLIFF PALACE with the tickets. All guides have been trained extensively by our in-house archeologists.
This tour requires a 2-person minimum. If minimums are not met a full refund will be given. *Gratuity not included*.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress in layers, temperature and weather can change quickly!
Wear sturdy footwear.
Bring sunscreen and a hat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Bottled water
National Park fees
Driver/guide
Lunch
Round-trip shared transfer
Gratuities
Sales Tax
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Private Tour of Mesa Verde With an Archeologist-Trained Guide
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Getting High on history
Eileen R,
Jun 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00This trip out west was to check off some bucket list items after my retirement. This tour to Mesa Verde was amazing. Denise picked us up at our Hotel in Durango and the journey into the past began immediately.She was such a wealth of knowledge about the ancient Puebloan people, their culture, lifestyles, and the architectural style of their building. She drove us almost to the clouds and lead us on paths to the remnants of their homes and temples on the mesa tops. She lead us to the edge and hooked us up with a Ranger guided tour into the heart of a magnificently preserved village clinging to the face of a protected overhang. My mind still reels at the thought of how these people not only lived here but how they actually built all of these multi level buildings. Denise also has vast knowledge of the local geography and how these mountains and valleys were formed. She is a very gifted speaker and teacher and we had a wonderful time checking off this bucket list item.
Our Paleontologist guide...
Paul W,
May 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our Paleontologist guide Denise was wonderful. Her expertise provided us with the history and life style of the Puebloans, the geological formations, vegetations of the Mesa Verde area, and the amazing cliff dwellings. She was not only professional, but also courteous, patiently answering all our questions. She is also a safe driver. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would not hesitate to recommend this tour to friends and family
Fantastic Experience
Chris B,
Sep 18, 2023
- Viator
5.00Great experience with excellent customer service. We were contacted in advance of our tour so that we knew what to expect and to answer any questions. Our guide, Denise, was superb. She was highly informed about the history and geology of the area and had previously performed archeological field work. Her prior fieldwork experience added that something extra to the tour. I would highly recommend this tour.
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