This trip is for just about anybody. For more than
two decades we have shared this adventure with thousands of people of
all ages.
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: In the morning we board the first-class Copper Canyon
train and travel up into the Sierra Madre Mountains, passing through
86 tunnels and crossing 37 bridges. This is one of the most spectacular
train rides in the Western Hemisphere. After lunch we arrive at
Divisadero and stay at a picturesque lodge located right on the edge of
the canyon. Here we make our first contacts with the cave-dwelling Tarahumara
Indians. In the afternoon we hike along the canyon rim for magnificent
views. Dinner is at the lodge’s dining room, with its majestic
view of the canyon.
3rd 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.
4th Day: We explore the area surrounding Creel—an old Jesuit
Mission, a Tarahumara cave dwelling and strange rock formations—and
enjoy a picnic lunch at Lake Arereco. We also have the opportunity to
hike to Cusarare Falls.
5th Day: Traveling to the city of
Chihuahua, we stop at a Mennonite settlement for a homemade lunch and arrive
in the afternoon at our deluxe hotel. The rest of the day we are free
to explore the city and discover its fine restaurants.
6th 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.
7th Day: We travel by van 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, one night in Divisadero, two nights in Creel
and two nights 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: |
$2330* |
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Single room supplement: |
$ 340* |
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January 24–30 |
October 3–9 |
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March 2–8 |
November 21–27 (Thanksgiving) |
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May 16–22 |
Dec. 27–Jan. 2 (New Year's) |
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August 22–28 |
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*Note: Prices subject to change without notice.
