Specials & Packages: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

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Adventures & Vacations

(04/17/08-05/15/08)

Far View Lodge standard room for two, 1 night
Full American Breakfast buffet for two
Half-day ranger-guided bus tour of Mesa Verde’s ancient sites including Cliff Palace

$149 double occupancy, plus taxes and NPS-approved energy surcharges

Full pre-payment required at time of booking. Non-refundable with less than 72-hour notice of cancellation. Unused package components are non-refundable. No substitutions allowed. Subject to possible availability limits and blackout dates. Rate is applicable to 2008 dates only.

DIVAcation - Retreat to the Mesa

(04/17/08 - 10/20/08)

Far View Lodge kiva room for two, 2 nights
Full American Breakfast buffet for two, 2 mornings
Private tour for two of Mesa Verde's ancient sites with picnic lunch. Include your choice of available sites
Metate Room "Wine Pairings" dinner for two, 1 night (1 appetizer per party plus 2 each soup or house salad, entree and dessert, paired with wine for each course)
Spa Welcome Basket
$50 retail voucher per party

$749 Double occupancy, plus taxes, NPS-approved energy surcharges and gratuities

Optional add-on : One-hour deep tissue massage

Full pre-payment required at time of booking, non-refundable with less than 7-day notice of cancellation. Unused package components are non-refundable. No substitutions allowed. Rate is applicable to 2008 dates only.

Family Value - 2 nights

For 2 adults and 2 children (age 11 and under)
Far View Lodge standard room, 2 nights
Breakfast for 4 for two mornings
Half-day ranger-guided bus tour of Mesa Verde’s ancient sites including Cliff Palace
Complimentary dinner for 2 children for two nights

$339*, 2 nights, 2 adults and 2 children under 12

*Plus taxes and NPS-approved energy surcharge. Full pre-payment required. Non-refundable with less than 7-day notice of cancellation. Unused package components are non-refundable. No substitutions allowed. Rate is valid for 2008 arrivals only.

Family Fun - 2 nights

For 2 adults and 2 children (age 11 and under)
Far View Lodge standard room, 2 nights
Breakfast for 4 for two mornings
Half-day ranger-guided bus tour of Mesa Verde's ancient sites including Cliff Palace
Balcony House tickets for 4
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - family excursion in coach class
Family Activity Pack – entertaining and educational activity items for the family

$529*, 2 nights, 2 adults and 2 children under 12

Optional add-ons:

Upgrade to Far View Lodge kiva room for $100 additional
D&SNGRR seating upgrades available at additional cost, some age restrictions apply
Lunch or dinner ride on an authentic Western stagecoach in nearby Webber Canyon

*Plus taxes and NPS-approved energy surcharge. Additional fee applies to children age 12 and older and to additional adults and/or children. D&SNGRR seating upgrades are available at additional cost, some age restrictions apply. Full package pre-payment is required and is non-refundable with less than 7-day notice of cancellation. D&SNGRR cancellation fee applies. Unused package components are non-refundable. No substitutions allowed. Rate is valid for 2008 arrivals only.

Standard D&SNGRR change and cancellation fees apply. Cancellations will incur a minimum fee of $14 per adult ticket and $7 per child ticket. Prior to date of excursion, changes to date, time or class of D&SNGRR accommodation (except upgrades) will incur $6 non-refundable fee per instance per seat. If requested change results in cancellation of original booking, standard D&SNGRR cancellation fee applies. Additional information available at www.durangotrain.com.

Wine & Arts Festival

2008 arrivals August 22 and 23 only
Far View Lodge, 2 nights
Winemaker's Dinner for two
Full Breakfast for two, 2 mornings
Specially selected Colorado wine in room
Half-day ranger-guided bus tour including Cliff Palace and Chapin Mesa
Admission for two to Winetasting/Sales Event, Saturday August 23, 12pm - 5pm, Cortez City Park

$539* for 2 adults, standard lodging

upgrade to kiva lodging for an additional $70

*Plus taxes and NPS-approved energy surcharge, double occupancy minimum/maximum. Full pre-payment required. 7 day cancellation required. Unused package components are non-refundable. No substitutions allowed. Rate is valid for 2008 arrivals only. National Park Service vehicle entrance fee ($15) is not included.

Indian Arts & Culture Festival Package

Highlights of this award-winning festival packaged for your convenience:

2008 arrivals May 22, May 23 or May 24
Far View Lodge standard room, 3 nights
Half-day ranger-guided bus tour including Cliff Palace and Chapin Mesa sites
Admission to featured Concert, Saturday, May 24, 7pm, Morefield Campground amphitheater (2008 concert not yet announced)

$509* for 2

Upgrade to kiva lodging for an additional $70

*Plus taxes and NPS-approved energy surcharge, double occupancy minimum. Full pre-payment required. 7 day cancellation required. Unused package components are non-refundable. No substitutions allowed. Rate is valid for 2008 arrivals only.

Out & About in Mesa Verde

(4/17/08 – 10/20/08)

Our most extensive and deluxe 3 day, 2 night package, offering the best of Mesa Verde.

Kiva lodging for 2 nights
Welcome bottle of premium Colorado wine
Full Breakfast for 2 each morning
Fine dining for 2 each night at the award-winning Metate Room
Private tour of Mesa Verde's ancient sites with picnic lunch. Includes regularly-scheduled Cliff Palace ranger-led walking tour with park visitors in addition to your party.

$699* for 2

Add-ons available:
» Add a night at a deluxe B&B in Durango
» Ride the historic Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
» Add an authentic stage coach ride nearby in the Mancos Valley

*Plus taxes, energy surcharges and NPS fees. Full pre-payment required; minimum 7-day cancellation required to avoid forfeiture of full pre-payment. Unused package components are not refundable, substitutions are not allowed. Dinner includes soup or house salad, entree and dessert. Other than welcome wine, alcohol is available but not included. Server, Guide and Housekeeping gratuities, and National Park vehicle entrance fee ($15) are not included. Price applies to 2008 dates only.

Mesa Magic

(04/17/08 – 10/21/08)

A carefree romantic night in Mesa Verde -- the perfect couple’s getaway. Enjoy the quiet wonder of the Mesa.

Far View Lodge standard room, 1 night
Welcome bottle of champagne and champagne flutes
Chocolate dipped strawberries
Romantic dinner for 2 at the award-winning Metate Room

$219*

Upgrade to kiva room for $35 additional.

*Full pre-payment required. 72-hour minimum cancellation required for refund. Package components are non-refundable if unused. No substitutions allowed. Dinner includes soup or house salad, entree and non-alcohol beverage. Gratuities and NPS fees are not included.

Cities of Sandstone

(4/17/08 – 10/20/08)

2 nights standard lodging - double occupancy
2 tickets for the half-day Cliff Palace/Mesa Loop ranger-guided bus tour
Full Breakfast for 2 each morning

$339 for 2
Plus taxes, NPS-approved energy surcharges, double occupancy minimum.

Kiva upgrade: $70 per package.

AAA - Cities of Sandstone

(04/17/08 – 10/20/08)

Far View Lodge standard lodging, 2 nights for 2
Half-day ranger-guided bus tour for 2 of Mesa Verde's ancient sites including Cliff Palace
Full American Breakfast, 2 mornings for 2

$299 **Valid AAA membership required**
Plus taxes and NPS-approved energy surcharges, double occupancy minimum.

Full pre-payment required when booked, non-refundable with less than 7-day cancellation notice. Unused package components are non-refundable. No substitutions allowed. Rate is applicable to 2008 dates only.

Rails to Trails

(5/03/08 – 10/20/08)

Enjoy the best of Southwest Colorado with a 4-day, 3-night package including Mesa Verde National Park and the historic Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Rail Road.

2 nights at Mesa Verde’s Far View Lodge – including daily continental breakfast
Half-day guided interpretive tour of Mesa Verde’s ancient sites and cliff dwellings including Cliff Palace.
1 night in Durango, CO at Hampton Inn – including continental breakfast
2 coach class seats on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Rail Road

$639* 2008 dates, double occupancy

upgrade to Far View Lodge kiva room for an additional $70

*Plus taxes, energy surcharge and NPS fees, double occupancy minimum. Full pre-payment required. Cancellation fee applies. Non-refundable with less than 7-day notice of cancellation. Unused package components are non-refundable. No substitutions. Rate is valid for 2008 arrivals only. Train and/or Hampton Inn upgrades available at additional cost.

In Special Requests field, tell us the dates you wish to ride the D&SNGRR and to stay at the Hampton Inn -- we will take care of these reservations for you & contact you with confirmations.

D&SNGRR change and cancellation fees apply. Cancellations will incur a minimum fee of $14 per adult ticket and $7 per child ticket. Prior to date of excursion, changes to date, time or class of accommodation (except upgrades) will incur $6 non-refundable fee per instance per seat. If requested change results in cancellation of original seats booked, cancellation fee equal to total payment of original booking may apply.

AAA Rails to Trails 4 days, 3 nights

(05/03/08 – 10/20/08)

Enjoy the best of Southwest Colorado with a 4 day, 3 night package including Mesa Verde National Park and the historic Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

Far View Lodge standard room for two, 2 nights
Full American Breakfast buffet for two, 2 mornings
Half-day ranger-guided interpretive tour of Mesa Verde’s ancient sites including Cliff Palace
Hampton Inn [Durango, CO], lodging for two, 1 night
Full American Breakfast buffet for two
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, coach class seating for two

$579 2008 dates ***Valid AAA ID required***
Double occupancy, plus tax and NPS-approved energy surcharges

Upgrade to Far View Lodge kiva room for an additional $70

Full pre-payment required. Cancellation fee applies. Non-refundable with less than 7-day notice of cancellation. Unused package components are non-refundable. No substitutions. Rate is valid for 2008 arrivals only. Train and/or Hampton Inn upgrades available at additional cost.

In Special Requests field, tell us the dates you wish to ride the D&SNGRR and to stay at the Hampton Inn -- we will take care of these reservations for you & contact you with confirmations.

D&SNGRR change and cancellation fees apply. Cancellations will incur a minimum fee of $14 per adult ticket and $7 per child ticket. Prior to date of excursion, changes to date, time or class of accommodation (except upgrades) will incur $6 non-refundable fee per seat per instance. If requested change results in cancellation of original seats booked, cancellation fee equal to total payment of original booking may apply.

Ranger-Guided Cliff Palace/Mesa Loop Tour

Maximize your time here with a stimulating interpretive tour. Experience the cultural heritage of Mesa Verde National Park as you explore spectacular prehistoric sites and cliff dwellings. Your National Park Service ranger-guide will share current understanding and interpretation of the culture, architecture and archeology of the Ancestral Puebloan people.

Conducted aboard an ARAMARK bus, 4-hour tours start with the earliest pit houses and encompass the park's most fascinating sites. A walking tour of Cliff Palace, largest cliff dwelling in North America, is included. Bring a camera -- you’ll find fantastic photo opportunities!

Available 04/17/08 through 10/22/08
04/17/08-05/14/08: Departing Far View Lodge Registration Desk, 8am and 1pm
05/15/08-10/08/08: Departing Far View Terrace Tour Desk, 8am and 1pm
10/08/08-10/21/08: Departing Far View Lodge Registration Desk, 8am and 1pm
10/22/08: Departing Far View Lodge Registration Desk, 8am only
Closed through winter, resuming mid-April 2009
Portions of the tour are ADA accessible with assistance, some sites include steps and ladder climbing. Please provide advance notice of special accommodations needed.

Adults: $49; Children: $38 (ages 5-11). No charge for children under age 5 if held on lap of an accompanying adult.

Subject to NPS-approved energy surcharge per person. Non-taxable. Full pre-payment is required at time of booking. Non-refundable with less than 72-hour notice of cancellation. No-shows forfeit full pre-payment. Rates apply to 2008 dates only.