Copper Canyon Tours

Six, Seven or Eight days by rail through Mexico's famous Copper Canyon 

Guided by experts on the region.  An in-depth look at the local Tarahumara Indians and their culture. 

The Copper Canyon qualifies unreservedly for national park and world heritage status. This world famous canyon system is one of Mexico's natural, cultural and historic wonders.

Located in the state of Chihuahua, this immense series of canyons and ridges covers 25,000 square miles of rugged territory. Rivers born in the high pine forests have carved a 10,000 mile maze of spectacular steep-walled gorges into the volcanic rock of the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountain Range. Standing on a canyon rim surrounded by pine-oak woodland, you look down on giant cactus and tropical trees over 5000 feet below. Watered by summer thunder storms, the canyon country is a virtual pallet of greens highlighted by the reds and yellows of the deciduous oaks in spring and fields of wildflowers in autumn.

All Copper Canyon trips are on the historic The Chihuahua al Pacífico Railroad. The train winds its way from the Pacific Ocean up into the heart of this scenic splendor. Built over a 90 year period at a cost of 90 million dollars, this world-famous railroad is an engineering masterpiece. It has been called by the Reader's Digest "the most dramatic train ride in the western hemisphere."

Our tour travels through the most exciting part of the railroad, from sea level at Los Mochis, Sinaloa, to the highest portion of the line at Creel, Chihuahua. Here you are near the top of the Sierra Madre range at 8000 feet elevation.

Tarahumara Indians have made the Copper Canyon country their home for three centuries. Living in cave homes and other primitive dwellings much as their ancestors did, these proud people have retained their unique culture far better than most other native North Americans. We work hard to ensure your visits with the Tarahumaras are sensitive, appropriate and positive for all concerned.

Copper Canyon Group Trip Itineraries

Flexibility & a sense of adventure is the key in Copper Canyon.

Each of these rail trips offers spectacular views & intercultural exchanges with the local people. Interpretive information is offered throughout the trip about the history & culture of the Indians, the fascinating history of the railroad & natural history. Some trips have additional special opportunities.

Year-Round All-Inclusive Land Packages

These tours are fully escorted by expert bilingual guides. Prices listed are per person per double occupancy. Some single rooms are available. Most tours begin & end in Los Mochis. Please ask for detailed itineraries.

These following itineraries include:

• All meals in the Canyon

• First-class express train tickets

• All transfers between hotels & train stations

• Special tours in Urique Canyon, El Fuerte & in Creel

• All tips (except naturalist guides)

6-day Itinerary:  July 8-13, 2008 $1495 p/p per dbl room; (+ $350 single room)

Day 1 -- Arrive in Los Mochis; Hotel Santa Anita.

Day 2 -- Train journey through the Copper Canyon to Bahuichivo. Transfer to Cerocahui; Hotel Misión.

Day 3 -- Bus tour to Urique Canyon rim, the deepest canyon in the system; Hotel Misión.

Day 4 -- Train ride through the canyon to Divisadero area; Hotel Mirador on the Rim.

Day 5 -- Rail journey through the canyon to Los Mochis; Hotel Santa Anita.

Day 6 -- Depart Los Mochis.

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