700 Year Tour - Half Day Mesa Verde Cultural Tour
Overview
Experience all this UNESCO World Heritage site has to offer on this 4 hour small group tour. It provides you with an overall historical view of the Ancestral Puebloans architectural, horticultural, cultural, and religious dimensions of their lives in the Southwest. The interpretive tour guides are all National Association for Interpretation certified. Choose from one of two departure times when you book.
Inclusions
- Transportation by air conditioned coach
- Driver
- National Association for Interpretation certified Interpretive Guide
- Local taxes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mesa Verde Tour Experience, Mesa Verde National Park, CO
The tour starts at either 8am or 1:30pm from Far View Terrace, Mile Marker 15, 45 minutes inside Mesa Verde National Park where you will board a comfortable and air conditioned coach. Experience a chronological journey starting with a pithouse village (A.D. 600), the development of pueblos and underground ceremonial rooms called kivas (A.D. 900-1100), to the Classic Pueblo era of cliff dwellings dated from the 13th century. Take amazing photos of Fewkes Canyon Overlooks at Oak Tree House and Fire Temple with a walk around stop at Sun Temple. Learn about the 700 years of Ancestral Puebloan history from our experienced NAI certified Interpretive Guides all while we do the driving and parking.
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mesa Verde Tour Experience, Mesa Verde National Park, CO
The tour starts at either 8am or 1:30pm from Far View Terrace, Mile Marker 15, 45 minutes inside Mesa Verde National Park where you will board a comfortable and air conditioned coach. Experience a chronological journey starting with a pithouse village (A.D. 600), the development of pueblos and underground ceremonial rooms called kivas (A.D. 900-1100), to the Classic Pueblo era of cliff dwellings dated from the 13th century. Take amazing photos of Fewkes Canyon Overlooks at Oak Tree House and Fire Temple with a walk around stop at Sun Temple. Learn about the 700 years of Ancestral Puebloan history from our experienced NAI certified Interpretive Guides all while we do the driving and parking.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- ADA passengers are accommodated by a visit to Spruce Tree House and Chapin Mesa Museum
- Electric scooters will not fit inside the coach, push behind wheelchairs are accommodated.
- Near public transportation
- Dwellings are at 7, 000 feet
- Dress code:casual with comfortable walking shoes
- Infants must sit on laps
- Maximum Group Size: 40
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Leah A
October 2021
We booked this tour as the ranger guided tours were booked out and I wanted my partner to get a good baseline before we wandered off into the park to do our own thing. As it turns out, the 700 Years tour is great for people who want the "just show me the highlights and tell me what the signs say"...
We booked this tour as the ranger guided tours were booked out and I wanted my partner to get a good baseline before we wandered off into the park to do our own thing. As it turns out, the 700 Years tour is great for people who want the "just show me the highlights and tell me what the signs say" or "less active" experience AND is not run by the park service but rather by avamark, the concession company that runs the restaurant. The tour guide and bus driver were very knowledgable about the basics (not as much as the park rangers by any stretch) and the tour does go past and cover many of the highlights in the park. I was a bit concerned with our tour guide decided to show off how yucca plants were used by pulling off a stem and telling the group "don't tell the rangers I did that". However being on a schedule and only seeing the highlights is not our favorite as young-ish and avid hikers. I like to get out into the thick of it and learn all the details, not just the broad brush stuff. We're willing to walk many miles to get the best views and the natural experience. This tour is not that. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone, but it would be great for those less mobile, those with limited time or attention spans, or people not feeling up to hiking at elevation.Gloria_W
September 2021
The cliff dwellings were amazing and our tour guide was very interesting and informative. Views are breathtaking.
The cliff dwellings were amazing and our tour guide was very interesting and informative. Views are breathtaking.Linda_C
September 2021
Both Jonathan and Grady were so informative and helpful we enjoyed ourselves so much. Glad we took the time first so when we revisit the areas we already know a lot of information
Both Jonathan and Grady were so informative and helpful we enjoyed ourselves so much. Glad we took the time first so when we revisit the areas we already know a lot of informationKaren_Gi
July 2021
Excellent tour. Transportation between sites was perfect on a warm day. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and a true professional. Provided extensive background and history of the ancient ones and their lands.
Excellent tour. Transportation between sites was perfect on a warm day. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and a true professional. Provided extensive background and history of the ancient ones and their lands.Mike_K
September 2021
The whole tour was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever done!! Deb,our tour guide was exceptional!!
The whole tour was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever done!! Deb,our tour guide was exceptional!!Neemr22
August 2021
The ranger tours were filled so we booked the tour with Aramark and were not disappointed. They took you to all the sites. You got to see the cliff dwellings as well as the site on the Mesa. Worth the money.
The ranger tours were filled so we booked the tour with Aramark and were not disappointed. They took you to all the sites. You got to see the cliff dwellings as well as the site on the Mesa. Worth the money.