Mesa Verde Tours &amp; Trips

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon, California, Capitol Reef National Park, Colorado, Death Valley, Golden Gate Bridge, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Mesa Verde, Moab, Monument Valley, New York, San Francisco, Sierra Nevada, Utah, Venice, York, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Highlights

Journey through some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet
Discover vibrant San Francisco and the desert city of Las Vegas
Enjoy walking in Yosemite, Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon national parks

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"For anyone wanting to see a lot of Morocco this tour is perfect. It really does cover a lot of the country and provides a very good insight into Moroccan life - for the rich and not so rich. Everything was very well organised and both the tour guide and driver were excellent. As well as being extremely knowledgeable they were on hand at all time to help, advise and assist with things. The local guides were also excellent and full of interesting information. Being able to sample local foods from the markets and street vendors was really good, as was the tagline cookery class. On the other hand the cous-cous demonstration was very poor and the facilities at the hotel where it was provided less than acceptable. In fact the place was so dirty it completely put me off eating there. Apart from this hotel - the hotel Awayou, all of the hotels were of a reasonable standard., the exceptions being the Chebbi Dune Luxury Desert Camp which was very good indeed. A wonderful desert experience with first class food, accommodation and lovely staff. The Riad Basim was also superb, everything about it beautifully done and a haven of tranquility from the chaos of Marrakech. Spending our last two nights in the beautiful hotel made a perfect ending to a very memorable trip. We were a very small group - just 3 people, and our guide didn't organise a group tip. This made things difficult at times because we had no idea of a suitable amount to tip our local guides. As a consequence I spent far more on tipping than I had budgeted for. I think it would be helpful for Explore to give guidance on tipping for local guides where no group tip is organised. A final point on the name of the trip "A Taste of Morocco'. I presume this to be a play on words, meaning the tour takes in a lot of cities but also provides interesting culinary experiences. It certainly does both but a little more detail on the culinary element might be useful. For example, a copy of the recipes for cous-cous and tagine would have been helpful. Although the ingredients of the these were shown to us there was almost no information about quantities, cooking times etc. and both people giving the cookery demonstrations spoke no English so asking questions wasn't possible. We also never did discover the ingredients that make up Ras al Hanout - I guess I'll just have to return to find out!"

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Mountains of Colorado & Utah Self-Drive

By Audley Travel

preferred

4.9/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Arches National Park, Denver, Mesa Verde, Moab

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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18 days From$4,847

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Cultures & Canyons of Western USA Self-Drive

By Audley Travel

preferred

4.9/5 Excellent

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Santa Fe, Zion National Park

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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15 days From$3,072

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National Parks Explored

By Audley Travel

preferred

4.9/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Bryce Canyon National Park, Denver, Grand Tetons, Lake Powell, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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25 days From$5,488

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On the Road: Four Corners Canyon Country

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Albuquerque, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley

Highlights

In Mesa Verde National Park, take expert-led explorations of ruin sites on Chapin Mesa
At Canyon de Chelly, travel the South Rim to sacred Spider Rock; view rock art and traditional hogans nestled beneath 800-foot streaked cliffs
Enjoy exploring the heart of Santa Fe on a walking exploration and with a visit to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Because I have Stage 4 cancer, I chose to spend the extra money for trip insurance in case my cancer recurred. When a scan showed that it had, I cancelled my trip. I sent to them the medical documents from the Mayo Clinic confirming my new diagnosis. They sent me an email telling me my oncologist needed to fill in a form. I asked my oncologist to do that and I submitted it by fax on April 6th. When I didn’t hear anything, I sent them more medical documentation and asked them to please push forward my refund as I have travel expenses from a clinical trial coming up. Several days later I received an email that they needed further documentation from my doctor. How much more documentation do you need than the patient has stage 4 metastatic cancer and is starting a clinical trial??? This is heartless to me. Please don’t plan to travel through Road Scholar if you’re medically vulnerable!!"

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8 days From$1,449

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Mesa Verde National Park and the Durango and Silverton Railroad

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Mesa Verde

Highlights

I like to spend much of the day exploring
Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Themes

Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Photography, Holy Land

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6 days From$1,249

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Ancient Puebloans: Mesas, Monuments, Canyons and More

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Albuquerque, Mesa Verde

Highlights

Accompanied by an archaeologist, address how regional climate, geology and agriculture influenced the lives of the Ancestral Puebloans
At each spectacular site, learn how these indigenous people faced the challenges which presented themselves in each region, study their unique connection to the land and learn about the development of Puebloan cultural groups
View the remains of an incredibly complex civilization and gain perspective on how Native Americans retain ancestral traditions while adapting to the present-day

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

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9 days From$1,749

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Southwest Icons: New Mexico, Arizona & Colorado

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Wheelchair Accessible

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Albuquerque, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley

Highlights

Explore the winding corridors, monumental chambers and stunning rock formations of Carlsbad Caverns
Learn about Native American history in Taos Pueblo — the only Native American community honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Bask in the glorious vistas of the Grand Canyon and discover archaeological sites at Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

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15 days From$3,199

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Western USA National Parks Explorer

By Explore!

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Highlights

Journey through some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet
Discover vibrant San Francisco and the desert city of Las Vegas
Enjoy walking in Yosemite, Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon national parks

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying