Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado: Tours, Dining, Lodging, RV Park, & Campground

Let us put together the perfect getaway to Mesa Verde for you…
Click any of the packages below for details.

Ranger-Guided Cliff Palace/Mesa Loop Tour
DIVAcation Retreat	Out & About in Mesa Verde Package
Family Fun Adventure Getaway	Romance Magic Package
Family Value Package	Cities of Sandstone Package
Wine & Arts Festival Package	AAA-Cities of Sandstone Package
Rails to Trails Package	AAA-Rails to Trails Package

Adventures & Vacations

Retail Rally - Get free gas when you shop with us!

Within 7 days, spend a minimum of $25.00 on retail items at each of our 4 retail stores (Far View Lodge, Far View Terrace, Spruce Tree Terrace and Morefield Campstore) and receive $25 free gas at Morefied station on you way out of the park!
Offer valid from July 1st to October 21st, 2008

** Click here to download and print a coupon for retail purchases **

Grand Views & Grand Shores Package

Experience the Best of the Grand Circle for two adults: Lake Powell & Mesa Verde National Park.

Mesa-top standard lodging for 1 night at Far View Lodge
Dinner in the award-winning Metate Room
1/2 day guided tour
PLUS
Standard lodging for 1 night at Lake Powell Resort
Gourmet Box Lunch
1/2 day powerboat rental
Must book consecutive 1 night stays at the Lake Powell Resort and Mesa Verde Lodge

$599.00*

*Total base rate for the package starts at $599.00, based on double occupancy, plus taxes, NPS-approved energy surcharges and gratuities. Valid on arrivals 05/01/08 through 10/18/08. Offer subject to availability and change without notice. Does not include waiver of liability, damage deposit or fuel. Energy surcharges, applicable taxes and other charges that may apply are not included. No substitutions are permitted. Not valid with any other offer or discount. Valid on new reservations only.

DIVAcation Retreat

(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. Includes regularly-scheduled Cliff Palace ranger-led walking tour with up to 60 park visitors in addition to your party.
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

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 Package

For 2 adults and 2 children (age 11 and under)
Far View Lodge standard room, 2 nights
Full American Breakfast buffet for 2 adults/2 children, 2 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 Adventure Getaway

For 2 adults and 2 children (age 11 and under)
Far View Lodge standard room, 2 nights
Full American Breakfast buffet, two adults, two children, 2 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 Package

2008 arrivals August 21 and 22 only
Far View Lodge, 2 nights
Winemaker's Dinner for two, Lodge's Metate Room restaurant, Friday August 22, 6:00pm - one seating only
Full American Breakfast buffet 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.

Out & About in Mesa Verde Package

(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 wine
Full American Breakfast buffet for two, 2 mornings
Fine dining for two, 2 nights at the award-winning Metate Room
Private tour of Mesa Verde's ancient sites. Includes regularly-scheduled Cliff Palace ranger-led walking tour with up to 60 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.

Romance Magic Package

(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 two at the award-winning Metate Room

$219* double occupancy, plus taxes and NPS approved surcharges.

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 Package

(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 American Breakfast buffet for two, 2 mornings

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

Kiva upgrade: $70 per package.

AAA - Cities of Sandstone Package

(04/17/08 – 10/20/08)

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

$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 Package

(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.

Mesa Verde’s Far View Lodge standard lodging for two, 2 nights, including Full American Breakfast buffet for two, 2 mornings (or FAB buffet one morning and a "to go" breakfast the second morning)
Half-day guided interpretive tour of Mesa Verde’s ancient sites and cliff dwellings including Cliff Palace
Durango, Colorado's Hampton Inn lodging for two, 1 night including Full American Breakfast buffet for two, 1 morning [second night available at additional charge]
2 Standard Class seats on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - from Durango to Silverton [historic Western mining town], 2-hour layover in Silverton for non-hosted lunch, return to Durango (total duration: 9 hours, 15 minutes)
Self-transportation required between Far View Lodge and Hampton Inn [approx 90 minutes driving time]
Cancellation and change fees as disclosed below

$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 Package

(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.

Mesa Verde’s Far View Lodge standard lodging for two, 2 nights, including Full American Breakfast buffet for two, 2 mornings (or FAB buffet one morning and "to go" breakfast second morning)
Half-day ranger-guided interpretive tour of Mesa Verde’s ancient sites and cliff dwellings including Cliff Palace
Durango, Colorado's Hampton Inn lodging for two, 1 night including Full American Breakfast buffet for two, 1 morning [second night available at additional charge]
2 Standard Class seats on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - from Durango to Silverton [historic Western mining town], 2-hour layover in Silverton for non-hosted lunch, return to Durango (total duration: 9 hours, 15 minutes)
Self-transportation required between Far View Lodge and Hampton Inn [approx 90 minutes driving time]
Cancellation and change fees as disclosed below

$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 and Far View Lodge Registration 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 wheelchair accessible with assistance, some sites include steps and ladder climbing. Advance notice of special accommodations required.

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.