Introduction to Mesa Verde Tour

Introduction to Mesa Verde Tour

Accompanied by an NAI Certified Interpretive guide, the Intro tour offers guests the opportunity to receive an overview of the landscape and culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people who thrived on the Mesa for over 700 years. After leaving Far View Terrace, visitors travel to Park Point to experience the highest, most scenic spot in Mesa Verde. Back down the hill, the tour stops at Far View Sites to learn about the engineering and architectural abilities of the ancestors. Spruce Tree House, one of the largest cliff dwellings in all of Mesa Verde National Park completes the guest’s experience.

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Departure

April 20 - May 13
8:30 am- 11:30 pm
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday - Saturday

June 2 - October 18 (Dependent on the opening of Mesa Top Loop by NPS)
8:30 am- 11:30 pm
Monday - Saturday

Far View Terrace (Map)

NOTE: Far View Terrace is located approximately 30 minutes from the park entrance. Please plan ahead when trying to make your tour departure time. 

Duration

3 hours

Guided Tours Led by NAI-certified guides with historical expertise on the culture, architecture, and lifestyle of the Ancestral Puebloan people. 
Motor Coaches Our comfortable motor coaches will transport you to Chapin Mesa, where short walks on simple trails will take you to the earliest Mesa Top archaeological sites.
Tour Itinerary
  • Leave Far View Terrace and Drive to Park Point.
  • Park Point
  • Drive to and tour Far View Sites
  • Leave Far View Sites for Spruce Tree/Chapin Mesa
  • Arrive at Spruce Tree. View Spruce Tree and walk thru National Historic District with a discussion of Pueblo Revival architecture and the history of the area.
  • Leave Spruce Tree for Far View Terrace
  • Arrive at Far View Terrace

Tour includes some walking, most (but not all) of which is over relatively level terrain. While Far View sites has limited access for individuals with physical disabilities, much of the rest of the tour is accessible even with a wheelchair.


NO NPS RANGER GUIDED CLIFF DWELLING TOUR IS INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR.

Tour Price

Adults: $74.00
Child (Age 5-11): $54.00
Child (Under 4 years): Free

NOTE: Far View Terrace is located approximately 30 minutes from the park entrance. Please plan ahead when trying to make your tour departure time.