I had seen pictures of Cliff Palace, but seeing it in person was just stunning. It's not a place for someone with bad knees - lots of climbing steps and very beefy but rustic ladders. We're in our 60's and not in great shape, but with just a bit of resting on the way back up, we did just fine.... More

Cliff Palace is definitely worth seeing, although, if you are physically capable, Balcony House is even better.

When you first see Cliff Palace from above, it looks like a model, but as you walk through it it is overwhelming. Ranger guides are excellent. The crown jewel of Mesa Verde.

Visited Mesa Verde in May so the weather was beautiful. We were able to stay in the campground (Morefield) with RV hook-ups (only 15 sites). The check-in process at the general store was easy and the clerk accommodating and informative. The campsite was great. Very private and quiet. Bathrooms were clean. The park itself is spectacular. The cliff dwellings are... More

You absolutely need to do this tour! It is the only way to get closer to the structures and the park rangers are very knowledgeable and kind. The hike down is down a number of steps (probably 70 or so), a few narrow areas (between rocks) but it is not very strenuous at all. The ranger stops below for near... More

Wonderful tour...pre-trip info from ERIKA and pre and followup phone calls by ERIKA were appreciated...she did a great job! (of course, she's a UCF grad!) Warnings about altitude and ruggedness of Cliff House tour were accurate...boy...am I out of shape! Comment for Aramark...our tour guide Sharon (8am tour Friday 5/3) was extremely knowledgeable and interesting...at least what we could hear... More

Mesa Verde wouldn't be Mesa Verde without Cliff Palace. Don't be overly concerned about the warnings of strenuous and dangerous terrain and climbs. It's really quite sedate and safe. This is a wonderful experience in the Southwest part of Colorado.

I'm just too out of shape to actually go all the way to it but got some great pictures with my new camera. The Ranger was very good with his explanations and stories.

You shouldn't miss this tour. To see the palace from above is one thing, but to be face to face with it while the ranger explains how the people lived there, what they did, why aren't they there now and many things more, is just different experience. The rangers took care, that only one group at time was in the... More