Private Tour of Mesa Verde With an Archeologist-Trained Guide
Overview
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• Explore one of the best preserved archaeological areas in the United States
• Mesa Verde spans over 80 square miles with more than 5,000 recorded sites
• View multiple cliff dwellings and key archaeological sites throughout the park
• See Cliff Palace, the largest cliff dwelling in North America
• Cliff Palace entry is included with tickets provided
• Travel with a guide trained by in house archaeologists
• Learn the history, culture, and daily life of the Ancestral Puebloans
• Ask questions and enjoy a more personalized, in depth experience
• Sit back and relax while we handle the driving through the park
**Important Notes**
• 2 person minimum required
• Full refund if minimum is not met
• Gratuity not included
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Sales Tax
Meeting Location
360 South Camino Del Rio
Durango, CO 81301, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress in layers, temperature and weather can change quickly!
- Wear sturdy footwear.
- Bring sunscreen and a hat.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-16649P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Bottled water.
- National Park fees.
- Round-trip shared transfer.
- Driver/guide.
- Professional guide.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Sales Tax.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour of Mesa Verde With an Archeologist-Trained Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour of Mesa Verde With an Archeologist-Trained Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Sales Tax
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress in layers, temperature and weather can change quickly!
- Wear sturdy footwear.
- Bring sunscreen and a hat.
