Top Things to do in Mesa Verde National Park
Things to do in Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park: The Best Tours
An archaeological preserve offering self-guided walking tours, museum exhibits and videos.
1. Mesa Verde Comprehensive Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Mesa Verde National Park provides an incredible look into the culture and history of the Southwest and the ancestral Pueblo people who lived in the area. There are over 40+ miles of road and thousands of archaeological sites in this unique park. The Mesa Verde Full Day Tour takes you to some of the lesser known sites at the park as well as the most popular attractions. All tours are limited to small groups to ensure personalized attention and a great experience all provided by your professional interpretive guide.
Inclusions: Complimentary transportation from Durango, Colorado, Professional Interpretive Tour Guide, Lunch, Water, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By John L
The altiude and my lack of physical stamina limited me from the best this park has to offer. However, there are overlooks which provide everyone with a chance to see some the spectacular views. In order to get into some the tours you must book ahead of time. The Far View Terrace Restaurant provides cafeteria style food. The restaurant staff is friendly.
2. Mesa Verde Express Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Mesa Verde National Park is expansive and would take days to see everything. This half day tour is meant to showcase a few of the highlights at Mesa Verde including the iconic Cliff Palace ranger-guided tour. Your guide will also take you for a customized tour of special sites around Chapin Mesa and other areas of the park based on your interests. Our guides know the park extremely well and will make your experience the best it can be in the time allotted. Consider the Mesa Verde Full Day Trip for a more comprehensive and thorough exploration. Cliff Palace tickets sell out regularly. On this tour we guarantee you get tickets! The Cliff Palace tour involves climbing some small ladders and is appropriate for most groups. The Cliff Palace ranger-guided tour is only a part of this half day excursion and participation is not required.
Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Guide gratuity
Reviewed By ctyounis
My wife and I just had the most amazing experience taking the full-day Mesa Verde tour with our tour guide Greg! The sights were beyond breathtaking and he was able to take us places off the beaten path, which was such a special treat. He took the time to listen at the beginning of the tour and designed a day exactly what we were hoping for. His knowledge of the area and passion for what he does shines through during the entire tour. We recommend that anyone wanting to experience Mesa Verde National Park use Mesa Verde Tours and ask for Greg, you will have a great time!
3. Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Mesa Verde was the worlds first archaeological National Park and one of the first UNESCO designations in the U.S. The sites and ruins are greatly enhanced by a tour guides passion and knowledge of the area including flora and fauna, geology, native peoples and its historical archaeological record. There is a story and mystery at Mesa Verde that can't be obtained through sight seeing alone.
Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuity
Reviewed By app331
Greg was so knowledgeable and laid back! We never felt rushed and the whole experience was amazing????
4. Full-Day Mesa Verde National Park Tour with Guide
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 18 reviews
Your professional guide will customize the trip to your group offering choices from the park's ranger-guided tours as well as adding historical, cultural and archaeological insights on interpretive hikes and walking tours. Park entrance fees, ranger-guided tour tickets and a deli-style lunch are included. Discover Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978 and considered the largest archaeological preserve and first cultural National Park in the country. Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years. Today the park protects nearly 5,000 known archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States.
Inclusions: National Park fees, Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By app331
Greg was so knowledgeable and laid back! We never felt rushed and the whole experience was amazing????
5. 15-Day Southwest Grand Circle Tour
Do you want to see as many National Parks as you can? Then book our Southwest National Parks Grand Circle Tour, which includes 7 National Parks and an old train ride. Explore amazing, famous National Parks like Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Mesa Verde and more. This includes Utah's Mighty Five and many more. Shoot down white water rapids with an experienced guide or take a lazy, scenic river float. These are just some of the items packed into our extensive Grand Circle Tour. Spend 14 magical days exploring petrified dunes, vibrant pine forests, and deserts with oil-painting perfect sunsets. This is a small group setting. Usually, there are no more than ten guests. Each small group has a private guide to tell stories of the old days and give insight into what you are experiencing. With its walking, scenic views, local restaurants, hidden gems, and other fantastic experiences, the Southwest National Parks Grand Circle Tour awaits you!
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Exclusions: Alcohol, Souvenirs
