Mesa Verde Group Tour
About This Tour
Step back in time and experience the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who called Mesa Verde home for more than 700 years, from 600 C.E. to 1300 C.E. Our Mesa Verde guided group tours from Durango give you a chance to see some of the most remarkable cliff dwellings and archaeological sites in North America, led by an archaeologist-trained guide who brings history to life.
Mesa Verde National Park protects over 80 square miles, more than 5,000 archaeological sites, and nearly 600 cliff dwellings, including the world-famous Cliff Palace. While this specific group tour does not include entry into Cliff Palace itself, you will enjoy incredible overlooks, mesa-top sites, and many of the park’s most iconic viewpoints.
Why Choose Our Mesa Verde Group Tours from Durango?
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Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 72 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds within the 72-hour window.
Trip Insurance Available
For 8% of your booking total, cancel up to 12 hours before launch for an 80% refund.
Meeting Point
360 S. Camino Del Rio, Suite 200, Durango Co 81301
Weather Policy
We run rain or shine. Full refund if we cancel for unsafe conditions.
Group Discounts
Groups of 10 or more get 10% off. Call for group rates.
Since 1983
40+ years of guided tours
Itinerary
Morning Departure
Meet at our Durango office at 360 South Camino Del Rio Suite #200 Durango, Co 81301
Chapin Mesa Exploration
Drive through Mesa Verde’s most scenic areas with short walks to mesa-top archaeological sites.
Mesa Top Loop Drive
Stop at key viewpoints overlooking Cliff Palace, Balcony House, and other famous cliff dwellings.
Guided Interpretation
Learn about ancient architecture, cultural traditions, and the history of the Ancestral Pueblo people from your archaeologist-trained guide.
Return to Durango
Arrive back at our office approximately 5 hours later, relaxed and enriched from your Mesa Verde adventure.
What to Wear
Be prepared for weather changes and temperature fluctuations. It is best to dress in layers for cool mornings and hot afternoons (with possible afternoon thundershowers mid-summer)
Comfortable, but sturdy shoes
A hat and sunglasses
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