This Deluxe trip is 9 nights / 10 days, and takes you from Los Mochis to Batopilas
to Chihuahua and lots of places in between in Amigo Style! You'll soar over
canyons by charter flight and descend them in the comfort of your chauffeur
driven suburban or van. You'll be escorted by a Bilingual Expert Guide who'll give
you a bottomless supply of information about the canyons, Mexico and the
Raramuri (Tarahumara) Indians. This is definitely THE Ultimate Copper Canyon
Adventure!
to Chihuahua and lots of places in between in Amigo Style! You'll soar over
canyons by charter flight and descend them in the comfort of your chauffeur
driven suburban or van. You'll be escorted by a Bilingual Expert Guide who'll give
you a bottomless supply of information about the canyons, Mexico and the
Raramuri (Tarahumara) Indians. This is definitely THE Ultimate Copper Canyon
Adventure!
Amigo Trails Travel - The only Tour Operators located INSIDE the Copper Canyon!
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Ultimate Adventure
Today you guide will meet you for breakfast and then you'll be off for a 1/2
day of Kayaking down the El Fuerte River. This is a Class I river in general but
it does provide a few Class 2-3 rapids at certain points along the way. You'll
kayak for about 3.5 hours today with your River Guide, admiring the birds, the
landscape and enjoying the freedom that only kayaking can give you as you
float along the banks of 'The Secret Forest'. There will be a stop-over at
Cerro de la Mascara to have a bit of a hike and see the petro glyphs en route.
Cold drinks and ride back to town will be waiting for you at the end of the line.
So you can have a bit of time to explore the colonial town of El Fuerte, we'll
send you out to have lunch on your own after you return from the river. Your
guide will point you towards some great places to eat. Afterwards, your
guide will meet back up with you for a historic guided walking tour of the
downtown area. Dinner will be arranged by your guide tonight.
day of Kayaking down the El Fuerte River. This is a Class I river in general but
it does provide a few Class 2-3 rapids at certain points along the way. You'll
kayak for about 3.5 hours today with your River Guide, admiring the birds, the
landscape and enjoying the freedom that only kayaking can give you as you
float along the banks of 'The Secret Forest'. There will be a stop-over at
Cerro de la Mascara to have a bit of a hike and see the petro glyphs en route.
Cold drinks and ride back to town will be waiting for you at the end of the line.
So you can have a bit of time to explore the colonial town of El Fuerte, we'll
send you out to have lunch on your own after you return from the river. Your
guide will point you towards some great places to eat. Afterwards, your
guide will meet back up with you for a historic guided walking tour of the
downtown area. Dinner will be arranged by your guide tonight.
Day 1: (D)
| El Fuerte |
| Sierra Lodge Hotel |
| Chepe Train |
Your trip starts out from the airport in Los Mochis. You'll be met at the gate by
your driver 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 meet your Bilingual Guide who will be
with you for the remainder of the trip. Dinner will be arranged by your guide to
Welcome you on this great Adventure.
your driver 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 meet your Bilingual Guide who will be
with you for the remainder of the trip. Dinner will be arranged by your guide to
Welcome you on this great Adventure.
| Urique Overlook |
| Batopilas Canyon |
Day 2: (B)(D)
Day 3: (B)(L)(D)
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.
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.
Day 4: (B)(L)(D)
After breakfast, you'll be taken to the train station to catch your 1pm train to
Creel. Lunch will be served on the train. You'll be picked up at the station and
driven 30 minutes outside of Creel to an area called Cusarare. Here you'll
check into your lovely rustic hotel in the woods. There is no electricity here,
which adds to the charm of it. All rooms have a pot bellied stove or fireplace
and the Raramuri Indians work here so you will get to see them up close and
without being intrusive. Your guide will hike you to the Cusarare Waterfall
tonight before dinner.
Creel. Lunch will be served on the train. You'll be picked up at the station and
driven 30 minutes outside of Creel to an area called Cusarare. Here you'll
check into your lovely rustic hotel in the woods. There is no electricity here,
which adds to the charm of it. All rooms have a pot bellied stove or fireplace
and the Raramuri Indians work here so you will get to see them up close and
without being intrusive. Your guide will hike you to the Cusarare Waterfall
tonight before dinner.
Today you are off to Batopilas. You'll meet your English speaking Batopilas
guide and start out after breakfast by driving over to the Cusarare Village to
have a look at the Mission and Loyola Museum. Afterwards, you'll be driven
down the winding paved road through Basihuare Canyon and right through
the middle of the Copper Canyon. There will be several stops en route for
photo taking. Eventually you'll turn onto a dirt road that will take you the rest
of the way into Batopilas. You are now entering Batopilas Canyon. You'll stop
for a traditional discada lunch en route that includes wine/beer as well as
juices, soft drinks and water. A table is set up in the woods with tablecloth,
china and crystal and will be served with a bit more flare than your Urique
discada lunch. You'll be encouraged to walk on ahead after eating to work off
a few calories while the staff clean up. They'll then pick you up and continue
the trip. This road is quite famous now and people come from all over the
world to bicycle down it. It does a series of fantastic switchbacks and will
take you from over 7,000 ft. to just 1,800 ft above sea level in Batopilas town.
You will see a great change in the flora as you descend and your guide will
point out all the different types of pine, oak and cacti as you go. Batopilas is
sub-tropical like Urique village so it will be quite hot. Sleep at the Riverside
Lodge tonight. 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 guide will announce a time to meet for dinner and then take
you over to one of the nearby restaurants where you'll have a reservation.
guide and start out after breakfast by driving over to the Cusarare Village to
have a look at the Mission and Loyola Museum. Afterwards, you'll be driven
down the winding paved road through Basihuare Canyon and right through
the middle of the Copper Canyon. There will be several stops en route for
photo taking. Eventually you'll turn onto a dirt road that will take you the rest
of the way into Batopilas. You are now entering Batopilas Canyon. You'll stop
for a traditional discada lunch en route that includes wine/beer as well as
juices, soft drinks and water. A table is set up in the woods with tablecloth,
china and crystal and will be served with a bit more flare than your Urique
discada lunch. You'll be encouraged to walk on ahead after eating to work off
a few calories while the staff clean up. They'll then pick you up and continue
the trip. This road is quite famous now and people come from all over the
world to bicycle down it. It does a series of fantastic switchbacks and will
take you from over 7,000 ft. to just 1,800 ft above sea level in Batopilas town.
You will see a great change in the flora as you descend and your guide will
point out all the different types of pine, oak and cacti as you go. Batopilas is
sub-tropical like Urique village so it will be quite hot. Sleep at the Riverside
Lodge tonight. 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 guide will announce a time to meet for dinner and then take
you over to one of the nearby restaurants where you'll have a reservation.
Day 5: (B)(L)(D)
Day 6: (B)(L)(D)
Your guide will meet you for breakfast today and then you'll walk along the
road (8 kms) to the little village of Satevo. The vehicle will come along behind
you if there is anyone who is getting tired or some of you may choose to ride
the entire way. The choice is yours. Your guide will explain the history of the
area for you as you visit this lovely cathedral. Afterwards, you'll be returned
to Batopilas where you can have lunch on your own and explore the area by
yourself. Later on, you'll be taken to the ruins of Hacienda San Miguel and for
those of you who like to bird, an expedition along the underside of the old
aqua duct will be offered so you can see some exquisite birds that live in the
area and are attracted to the water such as; Trogan, Squirrel Cuckoo, Mot
Mot and the Military Macaw. Dinner will be all together again this evening with
a special surprise for you, afterwards, back at the hotel.
road (8 kms) to the little village of Satevo. The vehicle will come along behind
you if there is anyone who is getting tired or some of you may choose to ride
the entire way. The choice is yours. Your guide will explain the history of the
area for you as you visit this lovely cathedral. Afterwards, you'll be returned
to Batopilas where you can have lunch on your own and explore the area by
yourself. Later on, you'll be taken to the ruins of Hacienda San Miguel and for
those of you who like to bird, an expedition along the underside of the old
aqua duct will be offered so you can see some exquisite birds that live in the
area and are attracted to the water such as; Trogan, Squirrel Cuckoo, Mot
Mot and the Military Macaw. Dinner will be all together again this evening with
a special surprise for you, afterwards, back at the hotel.
This morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip in
Batopilas to board your private charter flight from Batopilas to Divisadero.
You'll fly over Batopilas, Urique and Copper Canyons and land just on the
edge of the rim in Posada Barrancas, near Divisadero. From there, you'll hike
along the rim about 1 hour to your hotel that has canyon views. Lunch is
served at the hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to relax, hike a bit
more on your own, or just enjoy the views. Dinner is at your hotel tonight.
Batopilas to board your private charter flight from Batopilas to Divisadero.
You'll fly over Batopilas, Urique and Copper Canyons and land just on the
edge of the rim in Posada Barrancas, near Divisadero. From there, you'll hike
along the rim about 1 hour to your hotel that has canyon views. Lunch is
served at the hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to relax, hike a bit
more on your own, or just enjoy the views. Dinner is at your hotel tonight.
Day 7: (B)(D)
Day 8: (B)(L)(D)
After breakfast this morning, you'll load up and hit the road for Chihuahua
city. Your private transfer will stop over in Cuahutemoc so you can have a
peek a the Mennonite Museum and Cheese making factory, if you like. Once
you arrive in Chihuahua, you'll check into your hotel, the Holiday Inn Suites,
and then be off for a city tour given by a local guide. You'll visit the Plaza de
Armas, Pancho Villa's House, now a museum, Quinta Gameros, an
interesting musuem/house built in 1910 and an excellent example of French
Rococo style architecture, along with several other stops including Miguel
Hidalgo's Dungeon. You'll have lunch at a restaurant in town today and then
you'll be left at your hotel to rest, have a cocktail, soak in the jacuzzi or just
relax a bit. Your guide will arrange a meeting time for your group for your
farewell dinner at the fantastic La Casona Restaurant that has been built
inside the famous Terrazas Mansion.
city. Your private transfer will stop over in Cuahutemoc so you can have a
peek a the Mennonite Museum and Cheese making factory, if you like. Once
you arrive in Chihuahua, you'll check into your hotel, the Holiday Inn Suites,
and then be off for a city tour given by a local guide. You'll visit the Plaza de
Armas, Pancho Villa's House, now a museum, Quinta Gameros, an
interesting musuem/house built in 1910 and an excellent example of French
Rococo style architecture, along with several other stops including Miguel
Hidalgo's Dungeon. You'll have lunch at a restaurant in town today and then
you'll be left at your hotel to rest, have a cocktail, soak in the jacuzzi or just
relax a bit. Your guide will arrange a meeting time for your group for your
farewell dinner at the fantastic La Casona Restaurant that has been built
inside the famous Terrazas Mansion.
** You must arrange your own flights into Los Mochis and out of Chihuahua.
Flights coming into Los Mochis must arrive before 2pm in order to
accommodate the transfer to El Fuerte. If you cannot find a flight into Los
Mochis from where you are before this time, then you should fly in on the
previous day and spend the night. We can help you with your hotel
arrangement if this should be necessary so that you will be in the right place
to take the transfer with the others in your group on the following day.
Hotels are subject to change without notice if it becomes necessary.
Flights coming into Los Mochis must arrive before 2pm in order to
accommodate the transfer to El Fuerte. If you cannot find a flight into Los
Mochis from where you are before this time, then you should fly in on the
previous day and spend the night. We can help you with your hotel
arrangement if this should be necessary so that you will be in the right place
to take the transfer with the others in your group on the following day.
Hotels are subject to change without notice if it becomes necessary.
Today you are heading out to the airport. After breakfast, you can be dropped
off there by your guide and driver if your plane leaves before 12 noon. If it
leaves later, we can help you arrange for a later check-out, if possible, and
you can take a cab on your own when you are ready.
off there by your guide and driver if your plane leaves before 12 noon. If it
leaves later, we can help you arrange for a later check-out, if possible, and
you can take a cab on your own when you are ready.
Day 9: (B)(L)(D)
This package includes one regional expert guide who will be with your from
El Fuerte to Chihuahua as well as several local guides along the way, all
transfers, all meals where marked (B)(L)(D) (one lunch on the CHepe train),
entrance fees to all museums, missions and waterfall, all tours mentioned,
all hotels and fees for anyone assisting your guides. All beverages
throughout trip including wine or beer and margarita's.
Not included are: flights into Los Mochis and out of Chihuahua or tips of any
kind at restaurants, hotels or for guides. Alcoholic beverages not mentioned.
Cost for this trip is based upon a 4 person minimum and must have a 4
person minimum to operate. You are really pampered on this trip so it is
Deluxe by all standards and for those wishing to see the canyons in style.
Cost per person is $2,700.00 USD, double occupancy based
upon 4 persons or more. If you have fewer people in your group but still
wish to do this trip, just double up the pricing per person.
NOTE: Participants must be flexible as Charter Flights depend upon weather.
If, however, bad weather does not allow for departure (highly unlikely), you
will be refunded your flight portion minus the funds needed to move you by
vehicle to your next destination and will return to the regularly programmed
schedule.
El Fuerte to Chihuahua as well as several local guides along the way, all
transfers, all meals where marked (B)(L)(D) (one lunch on the CHepe train),
entrance fees to all museums, missions and waterfall, all tours mentioned,
all hotels and fees for anyone assisting your guides. All beverages
throughout trip including wine or beer and margarita's.
Not included are: flights into Los Mochis and out of Chihuahua or tips of any
kind at restaurants, hotels or for guides. Alcoholic beverages not mentioned.
Cost for this trip is based upon a 4 person minimum and must have a 4
person minimum to operate. You are really pampered on this trip so it is
Deluxe by all standards and for those wishing to see the canyons in style.
Cost per person is $2,700.00 USD, double occupancy based
upon 4 persons or more. If you have fewer people in your group but still
wish to do this trip, just double up the pricing per person.
NOTE: Participants must be flexible as Charter Flights depend upon weather.
If, however, bad weather does not allow for departure (highly unlikely), you
will be refunded your flight portion minus the funds needed to move you by
vehicle to your next destination and will return to the regularly programmed
schedule.
| Riverside Lodge Hotel |
| Lost Cathedral |
| Cusarare Falls |
| Quinta Gameros |
| Flying out of Batopilas Canyon |
| Flying over Urique and Batopilas canyons |
Your guide will meet up with you again for breakfast this morning and then
you'll be driven to the station to board the Chepe Train. This train line is an
engineering wonder and is said to be one of the best train rides in the world.
You'll travel today to Bahuichivo train station where you'll be met by your
host, Mario and be driven to your hotel in Cerocahui, just a half hour away.
You'll stop off in Cerocahui en route to see the local mission. Horseback
riding can be arranged here if there is still time after your village tour, to a
lovely waterfall in a small canyon. This hotel is rustic and sits in the woods
above Cerocahui. Margarita's are served before dinner tonight around a cozy
campfire and the smell of pine trees will awaken your senses. Your guide will
tell you all about the area and what you will be seeing and doing tomorrow in
Urique Canyon.
you'll be driven to the station to board the Chepe Train. This train line is an
engineering wonder and is said to be one of the best train rides in the world.
You'll travel today to Bahuichivo train station where you'll be met by your
host, Mario and be driven to your hotel in Cerocahui, just a half hour away.
You'll stop off in Cerocahui en route to see the local mission. Horseback
riding can be arranged here if there is still time after your village tour, to a
lovely waterfall in a small canyon. This hotel is rustic and sits in the woods
above Cerocahui. Margarita's are served before dinner tonight around a cozy
campfire and the smell of pine trees will awaken your senses. Your guide will
tell you all about the area and what you will be seeing and doing tomorrow in
Urique Canyon.
Day 10: (B)
| Kayaking |
| El Fuerte River |