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Cultural World Heritage PackageValid for travel from 10/20/2010 through 12/31/2013 Required Components:
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This package will give you a unique and in-depth understanding of the distinctive cultural heritage of the 4-Corners Region. You will visit Mesa Verde National Park and learn about some of the most rich and fascinating cultural history in the world. Investigate the ancestral Puebloan people (formerly known as the Anasazi) with a visit to Mesa Verde National Park - a major center of Puebloan culture and development over 700 years ago. Then, optionally, experience an archaeological investigation at Crow Canyon (seasonal - Summer on Wed. and Thurs. only) OR a horseback ride into the Ute Mountain Tribal Park, one of the most unknown and unexplored Puebloan ruin systems in the world.
On Day 1 of this tour, gain an in-depth understanding of the ancestral Puebloan people by experiencing a rare opportunity to take a horseback ride into the Ute Mountain Tribal Park - one of the most undiscovered Puebloan ruin systems in the U.S.
On Day 2, you will take a tour one of the most popular World Heritage site's in the U.S., Mesa Verde National Park, and witness the remnants of this ancient culture and home of the largest cliff dwellings in North America.
On Day 3, enjoy an optional day to take in some of the area's other cultural attractions. You can learn more about how we have come to learn all that we have about these ancient cultures by visiting Crow Canyon, an active archaeological dig site (Seasonal - Summer only on Wednesday and Thursdays Only). Can't make the Crow Canyon dig site, consider riding the historic Durango & Silverton Railroad and learn about another aspect of the Old West, the settlement of the area some 600 years later as the America expanded along side of the railroad in search of Gold, Silver and a new way of life.
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Package Description
Day 1 - Ute Mountain Tribal Park Tour:
When the day is over, head into Durango and check into your Durango hotel. If you would like more out of your day, try an evening of frontier style fun with a show at the Henry Strater Theater in Durango.
Day 2 - Mesa Verde Tour:
During their last century, some Pueblo Natives of Mesa Verde left the mesa tops and built their homes in the alcoves that abound in the many canyon walls, commonly referred to as "cliff dwellings". The exact number of dwellings in Mesa Verde is unknown, but over 600 cliff dwellings have been documented. You will get to explore many dwellings with hand chosen experts of Archaeology, Anthropology, and Geology that will enhance your journey to this area with the knowledge and experience needed to understand the advancement of this civilization and their cultural development. This tour is truly hassle-free as it includes the entrance fees, refreshments and bag lunch of your choice in tour price.
Day 3 - Optional Crow Canyon or Durango Train day: If you cannot make the Crow Canyon tour, consider taking a ride on the famous Durango & Silverton Railroad and explore the scenic backcountry of the San Juan Mountains and experience what life was like over 100 years ago as the first settlers came to this area to settle the West in search of Gold, Silver, and a new way of life.
Bring your family to experience some of the richest cultural heritage in the United States with this World Heritage Cultural tour - a fun and exciting "learning" journey for any family. |
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