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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
Mazatlán & Copper Canyon 2008
8 days/ 7 nights
7 hotel nights
1 light lunch in Mennonite Community
3 meals in Divisadero
All applicable transfers (Bus tickets Mazatlán-Los Mochis)
First class Ferromex “Chepe” train tickets
Itinerary
Detailed day by day information
Mazatlán
Arrival in Mazatlán and private transfer from the airport or bus station to Hotel Playa Mazatlán, with an ocean view. Your transfer includes soft drinks and bottled water. Your driver will provide information about the area and the activities you can do during your stay in Mazatlán.

Mazatlán
Morning city tour and rest of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. Hotel Playa Mazatlán.

For the tour of Mazatlán, we will drive by the Golden Zone where most of the resorts and nice restaurants are located, as well as many boutiques and shops.  We will also drive along the water front, making a stop to see the “high cliff divers."

We will also visit a residential zone on our way to see the Cathedral and main plaza and time will be allotted to browse at the city market.

Mazatlán
Free day. Hotel Playa Mazatlán.

Mazatlán - Los Mochis - El Fuerte
Transfer to the bus station to take a local first class motorcoach to Los Mochis (bus tickets included). Upon arriving (6 hours later approximately) transfer to the colonial town of El Fuerte. Hotel La Choza (Popular Tour) or Hotel Posada del Hidalgo (Superior Tour).

El Fuerte - Divisadero (D)
Today: Dinner included at Divisadero hotel
Early this morning, transfer to the train station to board the First Class Ferromex “ChePe” train to Divisadero. The train leaves at 7:30 am and arrives in Divisadero at 12:20 pm. Upon arriving transfer to Hotel Mansión Tarahumara with a mountain view (Popular Tour) or the Hotel Posada Mirador with a canyon rim view (Superior Tour).

This afternoon, explore the mountains and canyons where reclusive Tarahumara Indians live in Log cabins and caves. The mysterious canyons conceal in their depths Indian caves and villages, old Spanish mines and modern villages.

Divisadero - Creel (BL)
Today: Breakfast and lunch included at Divisadero hotel
Use your free time this morning to bargain with the Tarahumara Indians who sell their handicrafts near the hotel. After lunch, transfer to the train station. Upon arriving in Creel at 2:05 pm 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 - Chihuahua (L)
Today: Light lunch included
Early this morning, transfer by private transportation to Chihuahua City. Your bilingual tour guide/driver will meet you at your hotel. On the way, you will tour the town visiting Arareko Lake, Mushroom Valley, the Tarahumara Caves, and the old mission, among other attractions. Then on the way we will stop at the Mennonite Community where we will have a light lunch and will visit the local museum. We continue on to Chihuahua and transfer to Hotel San Francisco.

Chihuahua
Transfer to the airport or bus station. End of our services
Dates & Prices
January 1st, 2007 - December 31st, 2008
Dates
This trip can be booked for any day depending upon availability
Upgrades & Options
Bus transfer Chihuahua to El Paso
$87.50 Adults / $50.00 Children
Post-night hotel in Chihuahua
$75.00 per person (dbl occupancy)
Batopilas Extension
Tariff 2007/08
Occupancy
Popular Hotels Superior Hotels
1 Adult
$1,637.50
$1,706.25
2 Adults
$1,200.00
$1,268.75
3 Adults
$1,137.50
$1,206.25
4 Adults
$1,112.50
$1,181.25
Children Ages (2-12)
$600.00
$637.50

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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