Purchasing Tour Tickets

Although much of Mesa Verde National Park can be explored on your own, some cliff dwellings can only be visited by going on a ranger-guided tour. The cost and location for purchasing tickets vary, depending on the type of tour.

• Tickets for Ranger-Guided Tours of Cliff Palace, Balcony House, and Long House
• Tickets for Backcountry Hikes, Cliff Palace Early Bird and Twilight Tours, and Balcony House Sunrise Tours

 

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TICKETS FOR RANGER-GUIDED TOURS OF CLIFF PALACE, BALCONY HOUSE, AND LONG HOUSE
Price: $5.00 per person. Tickets must be purchased in person. Tour tickets sell out quickly, but can be purchased up to two days in advance starting April 14 at the following locations, dates, and times. For tour descriptions and schedules, go to the Guided Tours and Operating Hours & Seasons webpages.

Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center
	April 14 to May 24, 2019	8:00 am to 5:00 pm
	May 25 to September 2, 2019	7:30 am to 7:00 pm
	September 3 to October 19, 2019	8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum**
	April 14 to October 19, 2019	9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Durango Welcome Center, 802 Main Avenue, Durango, CO (www.durango.org)
	Note: Parking for tour ticket purchases is at the Durango Transit Center, one block west.
	April 14 to October 19, 2019	10:00 am to 6:00 pm
**Hint: You'll get the best selection of times for ranger-guided tours at the Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center or Durango Welcome Center. Options may be more limited at the Museum.

 

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TICKETS FOR THE 2019 BACKCOUNTRY TOURS

Backcountry Hikes in 2019 include tours to Oak Tree House, Square Tower House, and Yucca House. Other experiences include the Cliff Palace Early Bird and Twilight Tours, and the Balcony House Sunrise Tours.

Prices vary. Tickets for these special experiences must be purchased in advance, online at www.recreation.gov or by phoning the call center at 1-877-444-6777.