We’ve extended our
11-day
Ultimate Tour to allow more time for exploring and relaxing,
adding extra nights at El Fuerte, Norítari and Chihuahua.
1st Day: We fly to the city of Los Mochis, then travel to
the small colonial city of
El Fuerte, where we spend the next two nights.
2nd Day: Today we tour a Mayo Indian village, then have
the rest of the day free to wander and explore El Fuerte.
3rd 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.
4th 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.
5th 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.
6th 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 next two nights.
7th Day: We explore the area surrounding Creel—an
old Jesuit Mission, a Tarahumara cave dwelling, and strange rock
formations—then enjoy a picnic lunch at Lake Arereco. We
also have the opportunity to hike to Cusarare Falls.
8th 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.
9th Day: We hike or ride, at our option, to the “Lost
Cathedral" of Satevo and explore Batopilas and the surrounding
area.
10th Day: This morning we travel back up the canyon and
continue into a forested area just outside of San Juanito. For
the next two nights we stay at
Norítari in cozy log cabins.
11th Day: Today we visit the famous Basaseachic Waterfall.
This single drop waterfall is the second highest in Mexico and
ranks 29th in the world.
12th Day: Traveling to the city of
Chihuahua, we stop at a Mennonite settlement for a homemade lunch, then
arrive in the afternoon at our deluxe hotel and have the rest of
the day free to explore the city and discover its fine restaurants.
13th Day: We tour the city of Chihuahua—the State
Capital with its murals, the State Museum and the home of Pancho
Villa. The afternoon is free for shopping, relaxing and wandering.
This evening we enjoy our traditional farewell banquet.
14th 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,
accommodations, 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: |
$3540* |
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Single room supplement: |
$ 740* |
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January 30–February
12 |
October 4–17 |
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March 14–27 |
Nov. 29–Dec.12 |
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January 30–February
12 |
October 2–15 |
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March 12–25 |
December 3–16 |
*Note: Prices subject to change without notice.
