Liked the tour and our Ranger had a strong voice that carried well. Very informative and fasinating tour. I was glad that is was only in the upper 70's in the early afternoon the day we went. Just a word of caution about the strenuous nature of the descent in to the site and the steps and ladders out. I... More

Cliff Palace is not to be missed, but in a year or two (according to our ranger) you may have no choice. The ground beneath this amazing cliff dwelling is shifting, and we learned that if they can't figure out how to stabilize the site without compromising its historical integrity, they may have to close it to visitors. What a... More

Don't miss a visit to Cliff Palace. It was truly amazing. The $3 for a ranger guided tour (the only way to visit) is a bargain. Buy your ticket at the visitors center near the Far View Lodge. Lots of steps going down to the ruin, and you have to climb three 10 meter ladders to get back out. The... More

This guided tour involves climbing a few small ladders. The guides are very knowledgeable and the position of the palace is dramatic.

Even though you need to buy a ticket and have to take a guided tour, it is well worth it and a must see.

This was my wife's goal, not mine. However, I think I was at LEAST as amazed as she was by the sites at Mesa Verde - especially Cliff Palace. It's a trip WAAAAAY back in time that leaves you speechless. We were not even able to hike to the site itself, but the view from the overlook and several other... More

This is Mesa Verde's most famous ruin. You will need to stop at the visitor center to arrange for a guided tour, but it is well worth the $3.00 per person. You'll climb down steep stairs and then tour the huge ruin. The guide will give excellent background on the Ancestral Pueblans who lived here. We used to call them... More

Take your time and enjoy the whole park you can not see all in two days

The tours were great! The weather threatened rain but it just kept things cool. Some of the cliff dwellings may not be appropiate for elderly or young children due to the paths in and out. There are some that are better than others so please make sure you chose the right tour. Have fun!!!