Mesa Verde National Park Day Trip

Explore Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado's only UNESCO site, and discover ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings through guided tours.

Day Trip Details

Mesa Verde National Park, covering over 207 sq km (80 sq mi) and featuring over 5,000 archaeological sites, is Colorado's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore the lands of the Ancient Puebloans and see the largest cliff dwelling in North America.

Booking options include two tours: one focused on cliff dwellings and the other on the park's key features, with limited ticket availability for the Cliff Palace tour.

Both tours start and finish at a central meeting point in Durango, include transport to the park, admission to the sites, and a guided experience.

Cliff Palace Tour (5 hours)

This tour centers on the exclusive cliff dwellings. After a 1-hour drive, we will visit the Visitors Center and proceed to Cliff Palace, dating back to 1260 CE. The site has limited daily access, and this tour includes tickets and guidance from an expert ranger. We will explore cliff dwellings and highlights along the Mesa Top Loop before returning to Durango.

Mesa Verde Complete Tour (6 hours)

This tour offers a deeper insight into the lives of the Ancestral Puebloans from over 700 years ago while exploring the best-preserved cliff dwellings. Highlights include Park Point for panoramic views, Far View Village complex, and the Spruce Canyon Tree House. The itinerary includes a driving tour on the Mesa Top Loop, concluding with a return to Durango.