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Copper Canyon Rail Journeys


Amazing train trips through Mexico's largest canyon, The Copper Canyon
Copper Canyon Rail Journeys: View from the Posada Mirador in Divisadero
Information & Reservations
Copper Canyon Rail Tours & Trips
Copper Canyon & Baja Tour 2008
8 days/ 7 nights
6 hotel nights
1 night on the Ferry
1 light lunch in Mennonite Community
3 meals in Divisadero
All meals inclusive in Los Cabos
All applicable transfers (Including Ferry tickets)
First class Ferromex “Chepe” train tickets
Itinerary
Detailed day by day information
Chihuahua
Arrival in the city of Chihuahua and transfer from the airport or bus station to Hotel San Francisco.

Chihuahua - Creel (L)
Today: Light lunch included
Early this morning, transfer by private transportation to Creel. Your bilingual tour guide/driver will meet you at your hotel. On the way we will stop at the Mennonite Community, where we will have a light lunch and a visit to the local museum, then upon arriving in Creel, we will tour the town visiting the Arareco Lake, Mushroom Valley, Tarahumara Caves, the Old Mission, among others. Transfer to Hotel Best Western.

Note: If you are interested in extending your already magnificent journey by traveling to canyon floor please click here for information about the Batopilas Extension.

Creel - Divisadero (D)
Today: Dinner included at Divisadero hotel
Free morning to explore the town or take a walking tour around the main Plaza. Transfer to the train station to board the First Class Ferromex “ChePe” train to Divisadero. The train leaves at 11:15 am and arrives in Divisadero at 1:00 pm. Upon arriving, transfer to Hotel Mansión Tarahumara-mountain view (Popular Tour) or Hotel Posada Mirador-rim view (Superior Tour).

This afternoon, explore the mountain and canyons where the shy and primitive Tarahumara Indians live in crude Log cabins and caves. The mysterious canyons conceal in their depth Indian caves and villages, old Spanish mines and modern villages.

Divisadero - El Fuerte (BL)
Today: Breakfast and lunch included at Divisadero hotel
Use your free time in the morning to bargain with the Tarahumara Indians who sell their handicrafts near the hotel. After lunch, board the train for a rail trip through the rugged terrain across Mexico’s Sierra Madre Mountains to Divisadero. The view of the three Canyons that comprise the Copper Canyon makes Divisadero (“The look out point”) an unforgettable stop on your trip across the mountains. This area is four times larger than the Grand Canyon and gives visitors many memorable vistas of the pristine mountains wilderness. Our rail trip will continue through the Copper Canyon and the Colonial Town of El Fuerte for overnight. Hotel La Choza (Popular Tour) or Hotel Posada del Hidalgo (Superior Tour).

El Fuerte - Ferry to Los Cabos
Free day for walking tours on your own around the town where you can visit the Municipal Palace, the main plaza, the local church, the river, among others.

Late in the afternoon, transfer to Topolobampo Bay to board the Ferry to La Paz. The Ferry leaves at 12:00 am and travels through the night.

*Cabin with for 1 to 4 passengers with private bathroom available, please ask for additional cost.

Los Cabos
Today the Ferry arrives La Paz in the morning at 7:00 am. Upon arriving, transfer to Los Cabos (2:30 hrs approximately). Hotel Posada Real (All inclusive).

Los Cabos
This morning city tour and rest of the day are spent at your leisure. Hotel Posada Real (All inclusive)

*Optional all day tour whale watching at Bahía Magdalena tour-please ask for additional cost.

Los Cabos
Transfer to the airport or bus station. End of our services.
Dates & Prices
January 1st - December 31st, 2008
Dates
This trip can be booked for any day depending upon availability
Upgrades & Options
Bus transfer El Paso to Chihuahua
$87.50 Adults / $50.00 Children (2 Minimum)
Pre-night hotel in Chihuahua
$75.00 per person (dbl occupancy)
Batopilas Extension
Tariff 2008
Occupancy
Popular Hotels Superior Hotels
1 Adult
$2,062.50
$2,125.00
2 Adults
$1,687.50
$1,750.00
3 Adults
$1,637.50
$1,700.00
4 Adults
$1,612.50
$1,675.00
Children Ages (2-12)
$843.75
$875.00

Prices are per person in USD and include taxes and fees. This trip can be booked everyday. Price, schedule and trip components are subject to change without notice.

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Information & Reservations
1-800-717-0108 or 503-292-5055
Rail News & Updates
 
Now is the time to book your unforgettable tour as Spring 2008 Copper Canyon tours can sell out up to three months in advance.
Copper Canyon Info
 
Starting in El Paso
 
Starting in Chihuahua
 
Starting in Los Mochis
 
Starting in Mazatlán
 
Starting in Baja
 
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