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Come take a look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made the area known as Mesa Verde National Park their home, for over 700 years, from 600 C.E. to 1300 C.E.!
Experience some of the most notable and best-preserved cliff-dwelling and archaeological sites in the United States. Mesa Verde encompasses over 80 square miles and protects over 5,000 archaeological sites, including the famous Cliff Palace and nearly 600 cliff dwellings, some of which are more than 800 years old.
When you book this tour you’ll sit back and relax while our experienced, knowledgeable archaeologist-trained guide takes you around the National Park. With your guide’s knowledge, you will be able to ask questions, read literature, and listen to your own customized tour of the park.
You get to save gas, time, and entrance fees with our guided tours. All of our vehicles are comfortable with air conditioning for those hot summer months and heated for the winter months.
With plenty of mesa-top ruins to visit, panoramic views of the large cliff dwellings and open hiking trails, there is a lot to see and experience at Mesa Verde National Park! Come join us on one of our private tours that will immerse you into a time full of mystery and intrigue in a place of breath-taking beauty.
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Due to limited dam releases, access to this magnificent river is only every few years.
If you’re looking for a fun whitewater rafting trip for the family or group, you’ll love cruising down the Dolores River on our day trips or multi-day rafting options. As one of America’s best rafting runs, ranking closely behind the Grand Canyon, you’ll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with Colorado’s nature and wildlife.
Start your rafting excursion with our Durango rafting guides as you float through the canyon admiring pink Navajo and red Wingate sandstone walls. Take in the natural beauty of the Anasazi ruins and petroglyphs as you witness a full spectrum of Colorado’s history in one of the Southwest’s best-kept secrets. Flow-through the high country on one of our whitewater rafting trips!
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Highlights
Some Adventure Options
Silverton “Express” Ghost Town 4×4 Tour
Our Jeep Trail tours are the best way to discover the majesty of Silverton! When you join us you will board our vehicle that may include a Jeep Wrangler, an Open-air vehicle, or an RZR. We will start the tour and head up to the famous ghost town of Animas Forks. From there we will explore the amazing views. Your knowledgeable guide will provide with you a history of the area and take you to some amazing locations. It can get windy so if you get cold easily please bring a jacket. After about 2.5 hours of exploring the mountains above Silverton, you will head back.
Private Tour of Mesa Verde With an Archeologist Trained Guide
Come take a look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made the area known as Mesa Verde National Park their home, for over 700 years, from 600 C.E. to 1300 C.E.!
Experience some of the most notable and best-preserved cliff-dwelling and archaeological sites in the United States. Mesa Verde encompasses over 80 square miles and protects over 5,000 archaeological sites, including the famous Cliff Palace and nearly 600 cliff dwellings, some of which are more than 800 years old.
When you book this tour you’ll sit back and relax while our experienced, knowledgeable archaeologist-trained guide takes you around the National Park. With your guide’s knowledge, you will be able to ask questions, read literature, and listen to your own customized tour of the park.
You get to save gas, time, and entrance fees with our guided tours. All of our vehicles are comfortable with air conditioning for those hot summer months and heated for the winter months.
With plenty of mesa-top ruins to visit, panoramic views of the large cliff dwellings and open hiking trails, there is a lot to see and experience at Mesa Verde National Park! Come join us on one of our private tours that will immerse you into a time full of mystery and intrigue in a place of breath-taking beauty.
Kayak Down The Animas River
If you’re looking for some of the best rafting in the United States you won’t want to miss our rafting tours down the Animal River! When you join our guides you’ll take a ride down the Lower Animas River and experience the excitement and ease of maneuvering your kayak through the water. We have 2 different options depending on how long you want to be in the water.
Our shorter 2.5-hour kayak tour will give you a taste of all the adventure that is waiting to be discovered on the river. This is a great option for those short on time. When you book our 4.5-hour tour you’ll enjoy more time on the water to paddle, glide, and bounce through the rapids and calm spots. You will be outfitted with all the necessary safety equipment and instruction to highlight your trip.
Rafting Down the Dolores River
Due to limited dam releases, access to this magnificent river is only every few years.
If you’re looking for a fun whitewater rafting trip for the family or group, you’ll love cruising down the Dolores River on our day trips or multi-day rafting options. As one of America’s best rafting runs, ranking closely behind the Grand Canyon, you’ll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with Colorado’s nature and wildlife.
Start your rafting excursion with our Durango rafting guides as you float through the canyon admiring pink Navajo and red Wingate sandstone walls. Take in the natural beauty of the Anasazi ruins and petroglyphs as you witness a full spectrum of Colorado’s history in one of the Southwest’s best-kept secrets. Flow-through the high country on one of our whitewater rafting trips!
