This trip is 8 nights and is self-guided completely. We make all your reservations
for you and provide your transportation throughout the trip but YOU are in charge.
This is a great package for those who like to be independent with just a little help
to make it all work out right. See itinerary details below. Be sure to check out our
other website too: www.amigos3.com
for you and provide your transportation throughout the trip but YOU are in charge.
This is a great package for those who like to be independent with just a little help
to make it all work out right. See itinerary details below. Be sure to check out our
other website too: www.amigos3.com
Amigo Trails Travel
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Copper Canyon Classic
| El Fuerte River |
| Urique Canyon |
| River Tour with Petroglyphs hike |
Your trip starts out from the airport in Los Mochis. You'll be met outside
Baggage Claim and will be whisked away to the colonial town of El Fuerte,
just 1.5 hours away.
You'll settle into your lovely hotel and then head out for a self- guided city
walking tour. Restaurant suggestions provided.
Baggage Claim and will be whisked away to the colonial town of El Fuerte,
just 1.5 hours away.
You'll settle into your lovely hotel and then head out for a self- guided city
walking tour. Restaurant suggestions provided.
Breakfast is included this morning. Afterwards, you'll go on a fantastic River
Tour to explore some petroglyph's, see some beautiful birds and relax as you
float down the El Fuerte River OR if you prefer to be a bit more active, you can
ride down the river in Kayaks alongside your skilled English speaking guide.
You'll be met after the 3.5 hour ride with cold drinks and a transfer back to
your hotel. A self-guided Historic Walking tour is in order for the afternoon
and happy hour with Zorro is fun at the Posada del Hidalgo. Sleep in El Fuerte
again.
Tour to explore some petroglyph's, see some beautiful birds and relax as you
float down the El Fuerte River OR if you prefer to be a bit more active, you can
ride down the river in Kayaks alongside your skilled English speaking guide.
You'll be met after the 3.5 hour ride with cold drinks and a transfer back to
your hotel. A self-guided Historic Walking tour is in order for the afternoon
and happy hour with Zorro is fun at the Posada del Hidalgo. Sleep in El Fuerte
again.
Breakfast first, then you are off to visit the old town of Urique at the bottom of
Urique Canyon. This is an all day tour with lunch served at the bottom of the
canyon. You'll see the viewpoints from above and then venture down the
winding dirt road to the bottom of the canyon to the subtropical village of
Urique. You'll also have the chance to do a bit of hiking from a section of the
road on into Urique down the mountainside if you wish. Lunch is served in
Urique as a regional "discada". This is basically a Mexican style stir-fry with
lots of meats and veggies. You'll be eating "al fresco" in the countryside
while your food is cooked nearby for you in a typical Mexican style using a
disc type wok. Afterwards, you'll return to your hotel in Cerocahui for
margarita's and to watch a special dance by a local Raramuri. Dinner is
served afterwards and then you can relax by the campfire and watch the
stars as you smell the heavy pine scent drifting down from the trees...
Urique Canyon. This is an all day tour with lunch served at the bottom of the
canyon. You'll see the viewpoints from above and then venture down the
winding dirt road to the bottom of the canyon to the subtropical village of
Urique. You'll also have the chance to do a bit of hiking from a section of the
road on into Urique down the mountainside if you wish. Lunch is served in
Urique as a regional "discada". This is basically a Mexican style stir-fry with
lots of meats and veggies. You'll be eating "al fresco" in the countryside
while your food is cooked nearby for you in a typical Mexican style using a
disc type wok. Afterwards, you'll return to your hotel in Cerocahui for
margarita's and to watch a special dance by a local Raramuri. Dinner is
served afterwards and then you can relax by the campfire and watch the
stars as you smell the heavy pine scent drifting down from the trees...
| Chepe Train |
| Urique Village at the bottom of Urique Canyon |
Day 1:
Day 2: (B)
Breakfast is included this morning and then you'll be picked up and taken to
the train station. (You have Train Ticket Reservations Only. You must
purchase your tickets on board the train). This train line is an engineering
wonder and is said to be one of the best train rides in the world. You should
plan to eat your lunch on board the train so when ever you get hungry just
mosy into the dining car. You'll travel today to Bahuichivo train station where
you'll disembark and be driven to your hotel in Cerocahui, just a half hour
away with a stop off in Cerocahui to see the mission en route. Horseback
riding can be arranged here if there is still time after your village tour, to a
lovely waterfall in a small canyon. Margarita's are served before dinner
tonight around a cozy campfire. Your hotel is rustic in nature with all the
necessities.
the train station. (You have Train Ticket Reservations Only. You must
purchase your tickets on board the train). This train line is an engineering
wonder and is said to be one of the best train rides in the world. You should
plan to eat your lunch on board the train so when ever you get hungry just
mosy into the dining car. You'll travel today to Bahuichivo train station where
you'll disembark and be driven to your hotel in Cerocahui, just a half hour
away with a stop off in Cerocahui to see the mission en route. Horseback
riding can be arranged here if there is still time after your village tour, to a
lovely waterfall in a small canyon. Margarita's are served before dinner
tonight around a cozy campfire. Your hotel is rustic in nature with all the
necessities.
Day 3: (B) (D)
Day 4: (B)(L)(D)
Day 5: (B)
After breakfast you'll be off to catch the train to Creel. There may be time to
squeeze in a short hike to the waterfall in Cerocahui this morning, depending
upon the weather. Eat lunch on the train today on your own. Arriving in Creel,
you'll be picked up and transferred to the Best Western Hotel. After check-in,
please come by our offices, just down the street, for some great info. and
maps.
If you've decided to drive yourself to Batopilas, then you can pick up your
Amigo Truck Information Packet, Amigo Truck tonight so that you can leave
as early as you please tomorrow morning. If you have preferred to be driven
to Batopilas by a professional driver, then come in anyway to say hello and
confirm your departure time for tomorrow. The Amigos can also answer any
questions you may have.
squeeze in a short hike to the waterfall in Cerocahui this morning, depending
upon the weather. Eat lunch on the train today on your own. Arriving in Creel,
you'll be picked up and transferred to the Best Western Hotel. After check-in,
please come by our offices, just down the street, for some great info. and
maps.
If you've decided to drive yourself to Batopilas, then you can pick up your
Amigo Truck Information Packet, Amigo Truck tonight so that you can leave
as early as you please tomorrow morning. If you have preferred to be driven
to Batopilas by a professional driver, then come in anyway to say hello and
confirm your departure time for tomorrow. The Amigos can also answer any
questions you may have.
After breakfast on your own today, take off for Batopilas if you already have
your Amigo Truck, or wait for your driver to pick you up. En route to Batopilas
you can see many things such as:
included complete with table and chairs.
Arrive in Batopilas and check into your beautiful hotel, The Riverside Lodge.
This was once a private Hacienda that has been turned into a charming
boutique hotel. It is filled with antiques such as claw foot bathtubs and
features murals and private gardens. It is quite a treat in itself just to stay
here.
your Amigo Truck, or wait for your driver to pick you up. En route to Batopilas
you can see many things such as:
- Valley of the Mushrooms, Frogs & Monks
- San Ignacio Mission
- Lake Arareko
- Cusarare Mission
- Cusarare Waterfall (if you are driving yourself, save this for Day 8)
- Loyola Museum
- Basihuare Village
- Basihuare Canyon
- Copper Canyon
- Batopilas Canyon (La Bufa Overlook)
included complete with table and chairs.
Arrive in Batopilas and check into your beautiful hotel, The Riverside Lodge.
This was once a private Hacienda that has been turned into a charming
boutique hotel. It is filled with antiques such as claw foot bathtubs and
features murals and private gardens. It is quite a treat in itself just to stay
here.
Day 6: (L)
Day 7:
Today is a full day in Batopilas. You can drive or walk out to Satevo, just
8kms beyond Batopilas, to see the Lost Cathedral. Then you can walk or
drive to Hacienda San Miguel, the ruins of The Shepherd mining industry and
then a walk along the old aquaduct where you’ll find a cornucopia of birds
such as the Trogan and much more. Sleep at the Riverside again.
8kms beyond Batopilas, to see the Lost Cathedral. Then you can walk or
drive to Hacienda San Miguel, the ruins of The Shepherd mining industry and
then a walk along the old aquaduct where you’ll find a cornucopia of birds
such as the Trogan and much more. Sleep at the Riverside again.
Breakfast is on your own in town this morning, then you'll head back towards
Creel and stop in the Cusarare area. If you are being driven, you will have
seen the Cusarare Waterfall already on the way down to Batopilas. If you are
driving yourself, you should have saved this waterfall for after lunch today so
that you can walk there. The Sierra Lodge Hotel is set in the woods of the
Cusarare area. This hotel is considered rustic, though well appointed and
uses no electricity. All light is by kerosene lanterns that are lit for you in your
rooms and along the walkways. There are fireplaces or pot bellied stoves in
each room. Complimentary margarita’s are served before dinner. The dining
area is part of a central public room that boasts a large fireplace that is kept
roaring in winter and meals are cooked and served by the Raramuri Indians
who live in the area so you will get to have a close encounter with some of
them without being pushy.
Cusarare Waterfall is only an easy 40-minute walk from the hotel and your
room key gets you in for free.
Creel and stop in the Cusarare area. If you are being driven, you will have
seen the Cusarare Waterfall already on the way down to Batopilas. If you are
driving yourself, you should have saved this waterfall for after lunch today so
that you can walk there. The Sierra Lodge Hotel is set in the woods of the
Cusarare area. This hotel is considered rustic, though well appointed and
uses no electricity. All light is by kerosene lanterns that are lit for you in your
rooms and along the walkways. There are fireplaces or pot bellied stoves in
each room. Complimentary margarita’s are served before dinner. The dining
area is part of a central public room that boasts a large fireplace that is kept
roaring in winter and meals are cooked and served by the Raramuri Indians
who live in the area so you will get to have a close encounter with some of
them without being pushy.
Cusarare Waterfall is only an easy 40-minute walk from the hotel and your
room key gets you in for free.
Day 8: (L)(D)
Day 9: (B)
Breakfast is served at your hotel this morning. Afterwards, drive back to
Creel to drop off your Amigo Truck or you will be transferred into Creel and
be dropped off at the train or bus station to catch the train to Los Mochis or a
bus to Chihuahua.
Creel to drop off your Amigo Truck or you will be transferred into Creel and
be dropped off at the train or bus station to catch the train to Los Mochis or a
bus to Chihuahua.
This package includes meals only where mentioned ( B,L,D), Train Ticket
Reservations to Creel from El fuerte with a stop in Bahuichivo, transfer from
Los Mochis airport to El Fuerte, all hotels mentioned, all transfers and or
Amigo Truck mentioned.
Not included are: flights into Los Mochis and transportation out of Creel or
tips of any kind at restaurants or hotels or to guides where included for
tours or trips.
Cost for this trip is based upon a 4 person minimum and must have a 4
person minimum to operate.
Cost per person is $1,415USD, double occupancy.
If you need help planning your departure from Creel, this trip can of course be
extended to include your return train ticket reservations to Los Mochis plus
hotels or your train ticket reservations into Chihuahua and hotel there.
Please just send us an email if you are interested in this package or if you
prefer us to customize one for you. Thanks!
Reservations to Creel from El fuerte with a stop in Bahuichivo, transfer from
Los Mochis airport to El Fuerte, all hotels mentioned, all transfers and or
Amigo Truck mentioned.
Not included are: flights into Los Mochis and transportation out of Creel or
tips of any kind at restaurants or hotels or to guides where included for
tours or trips.
Cost for this trip is based upon a 4 person minimum and must have a 4
person minimum to operate.
Cost per person is $1,415USD, double occupancy.
If you need help planning your departure from Creel, this trip can of course be
extended to include your return train ticket reservations to Los Mochis plus
hotels or your train ticket reservations into Chihuahua and hotel there.
Please just send us an email if you are interested in this package or if you
prefer us to customize one for you. Thanks!
| Hacienda San Miguel |
| Batopilas street |
| Batopilas building |
| Sierra Lodge Hotel |
| Lost Cathedral bells |
