El Paso
Arrive at the El Paso airport and transfer to hotel on your own (free shuttle service available). Meet your tour guide and staff at 5:00 pm for registration and welcome reception.
Overnight @ Hampton Inn or similiar.
El Paso - Chihuahua (B,L,D)
Today’s destination is Chihuahua, capital of the state of the same name. We will travel by deluxe motorcoach from Juarez, Mexico to Chihuahua, Mexico. Upon arrival in Chihuahua we will enjoy an afternoon city tour, which provides many opportunities to explore Chihuahua’s fascinating history and exciting present. Visit colonial and revolutionary landmarks such as the home of the famous Pancho Villa, the Cathedral, the Spanish Aqueduct, murals at the State Capitol, and residential districts. This evening’s dinner introduces a sampling of the regional fares served in this picturesque valley. Tonight join us for a Mexican Welcome Dinner Entertainment Show. Tonight lodging will be in downtown Chihuahua.
Overnight @ The Hotel San Francisco
Chihuahua - Posada Barrancas (B,D)
All Aboard!! Early this morning we board the Ferromex “ChePe” first-class train coach for our rail trip through the rugged terrain across Mexico’s Sierra Madre Mountains to Divisadero, or “The Look Out Point” as it is otherwise known. The view of the three canyons that comprise the Copper Canyon makes Divisadero, “The look out point,” and unforgettable stop on your journey through the mountains. This area is four times larger that the Grand Canyon and gives visitors many memorable vistas of the pristine mountains wilderness.
In the afternoon, explore the mountains and canyons where the shy and primitive Tarahumara Indians live in crude log cabins and caves. The mysterious canyons conceal Indian caves and villages, old Spanish mines, and modern villages in their depths. Relax, and take in the breath taking views from your room this evening, while lodging on the rim of the canyon.
Overnight @ Posada Mirador
Posada Barrancas - El Fuerte (B,L)
Join your tour guide for a walking tour along the rim or use your free time this morning to shop with the Tarahumara Indians who are in all the area.
Return to the hotel for lunch and then transfer to the train station to re-board the ChePe to continue our rail trip to the colonial town of El Fuerte. Tonight you will be lodging at the fantastic Posada del Hidalgo, where legendary Zorro once stayed!
Overnight @ Posada del Hidalgo
El Fuerte (B,L)
This morning we will depart by private motorcoach and travel to Los Mochis. We will travel to Topolobampo Bay where we will experience an extraordinary private boat tour, and watch birds and dolphins appear near our boat; there will also be time to swim, so do not forget your bathing suit! Lunch will be served at a local beach called “Maviri,” where we will enjoy the beautiful ocean view while we enjoy our lunch. Afterward, it’s back to El Fuerte for a walking tour of the main plaza, the Municipal Palace, and the local church. Enjoy another night rest at the Posada del Hidalgo.
Overnight @ Posada del Hidalgo
El Fuerte - Creel (B,D)
All Aboard!! Early this morning we will board the train and admire the beautiful scenery on the return trip. The train meanders through the tunnels of the Tarahumara of the Western Sierra Madre. Upon arriving Creel, we will transfer to our Creel hotel.
Overnight @ Best Western Creel Lodge
Creel - Chihuahua (B,L,D)
Early this morning after breakfast, we will leave for tour visiting a Tarahumara Cave, the Old San Ignacio Mission, Mushroom Valley, and the children’s boarding school, where we will have the opportunity to deliver some school materials or anything you would kindly like to give to help the community.
Also we will have the opportunity to see the Foundation project in order to help this community. Then we will drive back to Chihuahua City, in our way we will visit the Mennonite Community where we will have the opportunity to visit the local museum and have a traditional Mennonite lunch. Tonight we will have our Farewell Dinner.
Overnight @ Hotel Sicomoro
Chihuahua - El Paso
It’s time to return. Depart at 7:00 am for the El Paso airport. Arrive at approximately 12:00 pm. Please allow time for flight check-in. Flights should not be booked before 3:00 pm.
