Top 20 Experiences in Durango
Mesa Verde Express Tour
Mesa Verde National Park is expansive and would take days to see everything. This half day tour will showcase the highlights at Mesa Verde National Park. Your guide will focus on the highlights of Chapin Mesa utilizing the Mesa Top Loop and Cliff Palace Loop. Our guides know the park extremely well and will make your experience the best it can be in the time allotted. Consider the Mesa Verde Full Day Trip for a more comprehensive and thorough exploration. Ranger guided tours of the Cliff Palace and Balcony House have been closed since the end of 2019. Our tours have been more popular than ever due to this fact. The park anticipates reopening these Cliff Dwellings in July of 2022.
Mesa Verde National Park Highlights Tour
Mesa Verde was the worlds first archaeological National Park and one of the first UNESCO designations in the U.S. The sites and ruins are greatly enhanced by a tour guides passion and knowledge of the area including flora and fauna, geology, native peoples and its historical archaeological record. There is a story and mystery at Mesa Verde that can't be obtained through sight seeing alone.
Mesa Verde Express Tour With Tickets To Cliff Palace
This tour includes hard-to-get ranger tickets to Cliff Palace and all the guides have been trained by our in-house Archeologists. When you book this tour you’ll sit back and relax while our experienced, knowledgeable archaeologist-trained guide takes you around the park. With their knowledge, you will be able to ask questions, read literature, and listen to your own tour of the park. We are the only company currently offering Cliff Place tour tickets. Additionally, you are getting a very experienced guide in the park all while keeping the group size down to a small van size group. We do not operate large tour buses.
Full-Day Mesa Verde Discovery Tour
It’s no question that locals and past visitors consider Mesa Verde National Park a must-visit. It allows us a rare opportunity to experience preserved North American history before European contact. Joining a Mild to Wild guide ensures guests will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of authentic Southwestern culture. Our Full Day Discovery Tour will show off this outdoor museum with plenty of insight into the ancient indigenous culture, the history of the Park, and more. It’s the best way to get the most out of a day at Mesa Verde. Our tour vehicles are comfortable, air conditioned, and come with speakers to help you hear your guide's interp throughout the drive. *Please note that Cliff Palace tickets sell out quickly, we recommend booking at least two weeks in advance to ensure we have tickets.
La Plata Canyon Jeep Tour, Waterfall's & Ghost Town ~ Half Day - 4 Hours
Book with the best and highest consumer-rated company in Durango, Co.Come and experience the La Plata Canyon tour also known as “Kennebec Pass”. This tour will take you up to 12,000 feet at or near the tree line. We get to see the amazing geology of how this canyon was carved out by ancient glaciers leaving the beautiful canyon along the way. We will get the chance to see wildlife such as deer, bears, marmots, birds, elk, and maybe even the elusive mountain lion. All of which have been spotted on our tours. La Plata Canyon is 20 minutes west of Durango, Colorado, and has a history of old Ghost Towns and plenty of old mines to chat about along the way. An absolute bucket list item! What to expect: about a 20-minute drive on the highway to the entrance to the canyon dirt and dust~ this is an open-air vehicle bumpy roads ~ This is a Jeep tour An experienced guide who knows the area and roads very well We will have extra blankets and jackets for you just in case
All-Day Guided Zipline Tour with Train Ride and Lunch in Durango
Soaring Tree Top Adventures in Durango, Colorado offers the largest zip line course in the world. With 27 breathtaking spans, this all-day, family-friendly adventure features 5.5 hours of ziplining, a four-course gourmet lunch in the trees, an ecology tour, and first-class train transportation to Soaring in their own private, luxurious train cars, offering guests two of the best Durango attractions in one day.
Durango Family-Friendly 2-Hour Rafting Trip
Rafting the Animas River is consistently rated as one of the highlights of visitors vacationing in Durango, Colorado. Enjoy a safe and fun Animas River raft trip in the company of a professional guide. The family-friendly Class I, II & III rapids are enough action to engage novices without being intimidating. Kid-tested and mom-approved since 1981.
12-Zipline Adventure in the San Juan Mountains near Durango
You will ride 12 different ziplines, that include our longest and fastest ziplines, PLUS a tree top to tree top experience! This tour is approximately a 2.5-3 hour zipline adventure. The final zip which lands on the deck of our roof top patio, or, a 40 foot freefall from our giant tower!
700 Year Tour - Half Day Mesa Verde Cultural Tour
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.
*CLIFF PALACE* Private Mesa Verde Tour
Experience some of the most notable and best-preserved 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. PLEASE NOTE: We are NOW OFFERING CLIFF PALACE with the tickets. All guides have been trained extensively by our in-house archeologists. This tour requires a 2-person minimum. If minimums are not met a full refund will be given. *Gratuity not included*.
2.5 Hour "Splash "N" Dash" Family Rafting in Durango with Guide
There is nothing "economy" about this amazing rafting trip.Come and adventure with the professionals and experience the difference.For a quick, action-packed adventure, this splash and dash package is the perfect way to get in, get wet and get going to your next adventure. All companies put in at the same spot and most take out at the same spot as well. An unforgettable experience with the best guides in Durango, this 2-hour excursion door to door with about 1 hour on the river and is great for the whole family and comes with the option to purchase photos to preserve your memories.
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Mesa Verde National Park
Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong's Audio Driving Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey through the first US National Park created to preserve archeological and cultural sites. Along the way, you'll be guided to all of the famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including North America's largest cliff dwelling and the park's highest 360 degree viewpoint. Download and discover more on your road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions that play automatically along the drive. You'll have the freedom to explore offline at your own pace. Spend more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t. ✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location ✅ Travel at your own pace ✅ Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed ✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use ✅ No time limits or expiry, free updates Purchase one tour per vehicle.
6-Zipline Adventure in the San Juan Mountains near Durango
This magnificent 1.5 to 2 hour zip line adventure will take you flying over our ponderosa trees. This tour is great if you don’t have much time but still would like to enjoy the ziplining! Snacks and drinks included.
Durango Colorado - Rafting 2.5 Hour
Whitewater rafting tour with the best guides in Durango, CO. Colorado Outback Adventures owners have been in the outdoor business for over 20 year. We pride ourselves in providing the best service possible, and will help in a memorable adventure in Durango, CO 81301.
La Plata Mountains - Half Day Tour
This 4-hour guided 4x4 tour of La Plata Canyon just west of Durango covers native and mining history, geology, flora and fauna on the way to stunning views at 12,000 feet above sea level. Led by a local expert, this adventure is fun for riders of all ages and skill levels.
Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt (Durango,Colorado)
Step into Durango, where something exciting awaits. Tara, your scavenger hunt game show host, will curate a unique adventure. Embark on an extraordinary journey with a twist! This is not your typical scavenger hunt; it's a creative and immersive departure from the ordinary. Unleash your inner detective as you delve into the heart of Durango.Engage with friendly locals, discover intriguing tales of history and culture & capture the essence of the city in photos, videos & audio files. Whether you're a couple or part of a large group, this game is for everyone. Young or old, explorer or artist, it's designed to inspire & entertain all who love to discover and create. This is a perfect chance to connect with your teammates in a fun and light-hearted way. Let your imagination run wild, as you team up to unravel the missions. Experience this captivating way to explore a new place. The hunt is on, and adventure awaits you!
Durango Colorado - Rafting 4.5 Hour
We offer the best guides and activities in Durango, CO 81301. Whitewater rafting down the Animas River is fun for the whole family. Get splashed in the rapids and enjoy the float through town, and then out of town. We specialize in creating memories in Colorado.
Water Tubing Experience in Animas River
Enjoy a family friendly, super fun 1 Hour trip on the lower Animas River. We are the only company that floats this beautiful section of the Animas River. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while you relax on your float and take in these breathe taking views from the middle of the river.
Million Dollar Highway Self-Driving Audio Tour
Recommended: Purchase one tour per vehicle. Everyone can listen at the same time! Strikeout for the wild west with this self-guided driving tour of Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway. This remote, jaw-dropping stretch of roadway was once the site of booming mining towns and railroad tycoons. Today, it’s a totally unique blend of jaw-dropping natural beauty and rugged western charm. But you’ll do more than just see the sights with this tour—you’ll also learn the wild history of this area, from boom to bust. After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
Mesa Verde Sunrise Tours
Watch the sunrise over the iconic Mesa Verde plateau in Hawkins Nature Preserve as you sip coffee at the canyon edge & learn about the history of southwest Colorado. Our walk is an easy 2-mile walk over sometimes uneven terrain. Afterward, guests can come back to explore the area on their own! Dogs are welcome, please ask before you bring Fido! As we walk through the preserve you will see & learn about the unique geology & ecology of southwest Colorado. We will stop at the canyon's edge to watch the sunrise over the La Plata mountains & Mesa Verde NP. A sunrise hike isn't complete without a treat, so I will make sure to bring your choice of coffee, tea or hot chocolate & a locally baked goodie! After the sun rises we will continue our walk through pinyon-juniper woodlands, stopping along the path to learn about various flora & fauna. We will also stop at a 1,000+-year-old ruin and discuss the lives & culture of the people that built Mesa Verde.