In addition to all that is included in our
8-day
Special Tour, this trip spends a night at Norítari,
located in the woods just outside the town of San Juanito; two
nights at Cerocahui, the prettiest little village in the Sierras;
a day trip to the village of Urique in the canyon bottom; and
a visit to the famous Basaseachic Falls.
1st Day: We fly to the city of Los Mochis, then travel to
the small colonial city of
El Fuerte, where we spend the night and begin our Copper Canyon Adventure.
2nd Day: Early this morning we board the first-class Copper
Canyon train for one of the most spectacular train rides in the
Western Hemisphere. The train travels through the lowlands of Sinaloa
State and up into the Sierra Madre Mountains, passing through 86
tunnels and crossing 37 bridges. Leaving the train at Bahuichivo
station, we drive to the Paraiso del Oso Lodge (Paradise of the
Bear), located in a beautiful valley a couple of miles from the
little village of
Cerocahui. The lodge is named for a natural rock formation that overlooks
the valley and resembles Yogi Bear.
3rd Day: This morning we travel to the bottom of the canyon
and the town of
Urique. There is plenty of time to explore the village before returning
to the Paraiso del Oso Lodge.
4th Day: We board the train for the ride to
Divisadero, where we stay at a picturesque lodge located right on the edge
of the canyon. After checking in we hike along the canyon rim for
magnificent views. Dinner is at the lodge’s dining room,
with its majestic view of the canyon.
5th Day: After breakfast we hike to Tarahumara caves and
spectacular canyon views. Usually our guides can make arrangements
with the Indians to put on demonstrations of their famous foot
races and folk dances. In the afternoon we board the train for
the ride to
Creel, a lumber town high in the Sierra Madre Mountains, where we spend
the night.
6th Day: We travel from Creel to the little town of
Batopilas. We pass through mountains and valleys, and after reaching the
Tarahumara community of Kirare we head down the long, windy dirt
road that leads to the bottom of the canyon. We spend the next
two nights in a charming little Mexican hotel in this village that
seems suspended in time somewhere in the nineteenth century.
7th Day: We hike or ride, at our option, to the “Lost
Cathedral" of Satevo and explore Batopilas and the surrounding
area.
8th Day: Today we return to Creel. En route we hike to Cusarare
Falls and a cave with petroglyphs.
9th Day: Today we visit the famous Basaseachic Waterfall.
This single drop waterfall is the second highest in Mexico and
ranks 29th in the world. Then we travel into a forested area just
outside of San Juanito, where we stay at
Norítari in cozy log cabins.
10th Day: Traveling to the city of
Chihuahua, we stop at a Mennonite settlement for a homemade lunch, arriving
in the afternoon at our deluxe hotel. After checking in we tour
the city of Chihuahua—the State Capital with its murals,
the State Museum and the home of Pancho Villa. This evening we
enjoy our traditional farewell banquet.
11th Day: We travel by van from Chihuahua to El Paso where we fly home, sad to leave but returning home with
wonderful memories of this remote area of Mexico and the unique
people who make it their home.
What’s included: These trips are fully escorted by
our experienced bilingual guides. The price includes transportation
and accommodations: one night in El Fuerte, two nights in Cerocahui,
one night in Divisadero, one night in Norítari, two nights
in Creel, two nights in Batopilas and one night in Chihuahua; excursions,
tips and most meals. Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles, Phoenix
or El Paso is also included. Check with us for discounted air rates
from other U.S. and Canadian cities.
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Double occupancy: |
$2990* |
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Single room supplement: |
$ 570* |
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October 9–19 |
November 6–16 |
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Oct. 23–Nov. 2 |
Dec. 23–Jan. 2 (Xmas/NY's) |
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February 5–15 |
October 6–16 |
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February 17–27 |
Oct. 27–Nov. 6 |
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March 5–15 |
November 6–16 |
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March 20–30 |
Dec. 23–Jan. 2 (Xmas/NY's) |
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April 3–13 |
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*Note: Prices subject to change without notice.
