700 Year Tour - Half Day Mesa Verde Cultural Tour

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Durango, USA

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Overview

Experience all this UNESCO World Heritage site has to offer on this 4 hour small group tour. It provides you with an overall historical view of the Ancestral Puebloans architectural, horticultural, cultural, and religious dimensions of their lives in the Southwest. The interpretive tour guides are all National Association for Interpretation certified. Choose from one of two departure times when you book.

What's Included

  • Driver
  • Local taxes
  • Transportation by air conditioned coach
  • National Park Entry Fee (paid to the national park service) for Vehicles $30.00
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park Entry Fee (paid to the national park service) for Motorcycles $25.00
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Mile Marker 15
Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330, USA

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Mesa Verde Tour Experience

The tour starts at either 8am or 1pm from Far View Terrace, Mile Marker 15, 45 minutes inside Mesa Verde National Park where you will board a comfortable and air conditioned coach. Experience a chronological journey starting with a pithouse village (A.D. 600), the development of pueblos and underground ceremonial rooms called kivas (A.D. 900-1100), to the Classic Pueblo era of cliff dwellings dated from the 13th century. Take amazing photos of Fewkes Canyon Overlooks at Oak Tree House and Fire Temple with a walk around stop at Sun Temple. Learn about the 700 years of Ancestral Puebloan history from our experienced NAI certified Interpretive Guides all while we do the driving and parking.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • ADA passengers are accommodated by a visit to Spruce Tree House and Chapin Mesa Museum
  • Electric scooters will not fit inside the coach, push behind wheelchairs are accommodated.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 700 Year Tour – Half Day Mesa Verde Cultural Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (MDT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Driver
  • Local taxes
  • Transportation by air conditioned coach
  • National Association for Interpretation certified Interpretive Guide
  • National Park Entry Fee (paid to the national park service) for Vehicles $30.00
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park Entry Fee (paid to the national park service) for Motorcycles $25.00
  • National Park Entry Fee: for Each Bicyclist and Individual on Non-Commercial Buses Fee: $15.00
  • NOTE: For the National Park Fee, only credit cards will be accepted at this time.
  • Guide Gratuity (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • ADA passengers are accommodated by a visit to Spruce Tree House and Chapin Mesa Museum
  • Electric scooters will not fit inside the coach, push behind wheelchairs are accommodated.
  • Dwellings are at 7,000 feet
  • Dress code:casual with comfortable walking shoes
  • Maximum Group Size: 40
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (MDT).

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