Explore the best sites of Mesa Verde with a knowledgeable guide. We'll visit expansive overlooks of the cliff dwellings, mesa top villages, sacred kivas, and more with in-depth insight the whole way.
Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Explore North American life from 1,500 years ago.
- Witness the largest archaeological preserve and cliff dwellings in the US.
- Views of the lush canyons, expansive valleys, mountains, and the four corners.
- Guides that can locate artifacts you couldn't find without a trained eye.
- Learn far more about the Ancestral Puebloans than you would without a guide.
Description
Meet at the Chamber of Commerce in beautiful Mancos, Colorado. There you’ll meet your guide and hop on the shuttle to Mesa Verde National Park. Among the 4,700 known archeological sites in the Park, our guides will take you to the most popular ones in just 4 hours. We’ll explore a number of mesa top villages, sacred kivas, and overlooks to the cliff dwellings. Expect to enjoy a relaxing drive with short walks to the ruins and the overlooks. *Please note this trip does not include a tour into Cliff Palace, however we will get to enjoy it from a scenic overlook. If you would like to join the ranger guided tour into Cliff Palace along with our highly knowledgeable guides, please check out our Mesa Verde Full Day Tour. On our way out of the park, we’ll stop at one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the Southwest, where you can see into the four states that make up the four corners region. Time allowing, we may stop at the Visitor Center as well before shuttling back to Mancos.
Included / Excluded
- Knowledgeable Mesa Verde guide / driver
- Shuttle to, through and from the park
- Entry pass to Mesa Verde National Park
- Water to refill personal water bottles
- Junior ranger program for kids under 12
- Lunch/snacks
- Cliff Palace tour
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- The meet location for this tour is the Mancos Chamber of Commerce (101 E Bauer Ave, Mancos, CO 81328)
- We cannot meet/pickup guests in Mesa Verde due to park restrictions, we apologize for any inconvenience.
- Colorado Car Seat Law states children up to 9 years old must be in an appropriate car seat. Please bring your own.
- Summer is cool in the morning and hot by the afternoon. In fall and spring the weather can fluctuate quite a bit, so bring layers with you just in case!
- Mesa Verde can be prone to afternoon rain showers! Bring some rain gear.
- WHAT TO WEAR & BRING
- Dress in layers as the temperatures fluctuate. (Bring a warm jacket for Spring & Fall tours)
- Warm Hat & Gloves (Spring & Fall Tours)
- Sun Hat
- Rain jacket
- Light Hiking Shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water Bottle – your guides will have water for refills!
- Snacks
- Camera
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| Morning Half Day Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 64 years) | $119.00 |
Points of interest
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
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Basic Information
- Duration: 4 hours
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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