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.
Since everything in Mexico is changeable, we cannot give a firm, set
itinerary, but a typical itinerary is as follows:
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 Ciudad Juarez, then
fly home from El Paso, 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, Tucson 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: |
$2830* |
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Single room supplement: |
$ 550* |
| 2009 Price per person: |
To be announced |
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October 11–21 |
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February 2–12 |
October 25–November 4 |
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February 27–March 8 |
November 8–18 |
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March 15–25 (Easter) |
Dec. 23–Jan. 2 (Xmas/NY's) |
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April 2–12 |
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February 5–15 |
October 10–20 |
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March 8–18 |
November 7 –17 |
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April 8–18 (Easter) |
Dec. 23–Jan. 2 (Xmas/NY's) |
*Note: Prices subject to change without notice.
