So this is a combination package that combines a great hike with a great trip all
rolled into one neat little package. You start out from the Los Mochis airport and
will be taken directly to your hotel in El Fuerte. There is a river tour or kayaking the
next day and then you're off on the train to Bahuichivo with a transfer to
Cerocahui. You'll do a short tour of the village of Cerocahui and then head to the
hotel. The next day is a transfer to Urique village to start your hike. 2 nights in El
Fuerte, 1 night in Cerocahui, 2 nights camping, then 2 nights in Batopilas and 1
night in Creel.. Whew! That is a lot to do and see for only 8 nights. Enjoy!
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rolled into one neat little package. You start out from the Los Mochis airport and
will be taken directly to your hotel in El Fuerte. There is a river tour or kayaking the
next day and then you're off on the train to Bahuichivo with a transfer to
Cerocahui. You'll do a short tour of the village of Cerocahui and then head to the
hotel. The next day is a transfer to Urique village to start your hike. 2 nights in El
Fuerte, 1 night in Cerocahui, 2 nights camping, then 2 nights in Batopilas and 1
night in Creel.. Whew! That is a lot to do and see for only 8 nights. Enjoy!
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Urique to Batopilas and Train Line Package
Breakfast is included this morning and then you'll be picked up and taken to
the Train Station. (You'll have train ticket reservations only and will need to
purchase your tickets on the train). You should enjoy lunch on the train today
on your own. You'll be picked up at Bahuichivo train station by your hosts at
San Isidro Lodge in Cerocahui and be driven to the hotel with a quick tour of
Cerocahui en route. Tonight after checking in, you'll meet your English
speaking Hike Coordinator and Logistics guide. Dinner will be served at the
Lodge and you'll get a good night's sleep for your hike tomorrow. Enjoy a
margarita under the stars before you turn in for the night.
the Train Station. (You'll have train ticket reservations only and will need to
purchase your tickets on the train). You should enjoy lunch on the train today
on your own. You'll be picked up at Bahuichivo train station by your hosts at
San Isidro Lodge in Cerocahui and be driven to the hotel with a quick tour of
Cerocahui en route. Tonight after checking in, you'll meet your English
speaking Hike Coordinator and Logistics guide. Dinner will be served at the
Lodge and you'll get a good night's sleep for your hike tomorrow. Enjoy a
margarita under the stars before you turn in for the night.
| Cerro Gallegos Overlook of Urique Canyon |
| Cerocahui Mission |
| The Lost Cathdral |
Day 1:
Day 4 & 5: (B)(L)(D)
Today you'll finish up your hike and arrive finally in Batopilas around mid day.
This old mining village is a pleasant place to stay for a few days to relax and
re-energize. You'll be staying at the gracious Riverside Lodge Hotel for the
next 2 nights. It was an old Hacienda that has been converted into a
Boutique-style hotel. It's filled with antiques and murals and even has an old
library filled with books on the history of Batopilas. Take it easy today and
perhaps soak a bit in your own clawfoot bathtub. Lunch and Dinner are on
your own.
This old mining village is a pleasant place to stay for a few days to relax and
re-energize. You'll be staying at the gracious Riverside Lodge Hotel for the
next 2 nights. It was an old Hacienda that has been converted into a
Boutique-style hotel. It's filled with antiques and murals and even has an old
library filled with books on the history of Batopilas. Take it easy today and
perhaps soak a bit in your own clawfoot bathtub. Lunch and Dinner are on
your own.
Day 6: (B)
Today you must take the 5am bus back to Creel. Your hotel for the day is
reserved for you but we've left this time open for you to decide if you'd like to
horseback ride, rent a bicycle or scooter for the day or just do some
shopping in Creel and take it easy. Your hiking guide will accompany you on
the bus and be sure you get checked in at the Best Western in downtown
Creel. You'll arrive around 10:30am in Creel. Ask your guide about the
optional activities available and he'll point you in the right direction for
anything you may need.
reserved for you but we've left this time open for you to decide if you'd like to
horseback ride, rent a bicycle or scooter for the day or just do some
shopping in Creel and take it easy. Your hiking guide will accompany you on
the bus and be sure you get checked in at the Best Western in downtown
Creel. You'll arrive around 10:30am in Creel. Ask your guide about the
optional activities available and he'll point you in the right direction for
anything you may need.
Today is your full day in Batopilas. Breakfast is not included today, to allow
you a chance to choose your own breakfast venue. Hike out to see The Lost
Cathedral of Satevo, just 8 kms down a dirt road outside of Batopilas in the
village of Satevo. Afterwards you can cross the river to have a look at the
ruins of Hacienda San Miguel. If you are still up for some more sightseeing
and enjoy birds, then you'll love to hike/walk along beneath the old aqua duct
to see such birds as the Mot Mot, Squirrel Cuckoo, Trogan and Military
Macaw. Your guide will be with you throughout the day. Sleep again tonight
at Riverside Lodge and enjoy a Farewell dinner with your guide.
you a chance to choose your own breakfast venue. Hike out to see The Lost
Cathedral of Satevo, just 8 kms down a dirt road outside of Batopilas in the
village of Satevo. Afterwards you can cross the river to have a look at the
ruins of Hacienda San Miguel. If you are still up for some more sightseeing
and enjoy birds, then you'll love to hike/walk along beneath the old aqua duct
to see such birds as the Mot Mot, Squirrel Cuckoo, Trogan and Military
Macaw. Your guide will be with you throughout the day. Sleep again tonight
at Riverside Lodge and enjoy a Farewell dinner with your guide.
Day 7: (D)
| The hike portion of the trip includes your English speaking hike coordinator and Logistics Guide, Spanish speaking only Trail Guide, burros, food, beverages, trail snacks, water and camping equipment except your personal sleeping bag and pad. It also includes transfer from your hotel in El Fuerte to the train station, train ticket reservations from El Fuerte to Bahuichivo, transfer from Bahuichivo train stop to your hotel in Cerocahui and 2 nights hotel in Batopilas as well as 1 night hotel in Creel. Some meals included but not all so that you can experience this trip as Independent. Not included are: Tips of any kind or airline tickets and any meals that are not mentioned above as (B, L, D). Cost for this trip is based upon a 4 person minimum and must have a 4 person minimum to operate or you may pay it's equal if you are less than 4 persons. Cost per person is $2,000USD, double occupancy. (Minimum of 4 persons required.) Hotels are subject to change without notice if it becomes necessary due to booking irregularities. If you need help planning your departure from Creel to Chihuahua (we recommend this way to see more) or back to Los Mochis, please let us know and we can add on transfers, hotels or more train ticket reservations to customize your trip. Please just send us an email if you are interested in this package and desire more information. Thanks! |
Breakfast will be early today as you'll need to be driven down to Urique
Village to start your hike. There will be time though to stop off at Cerro
Gallegos Overlook to admire the fantastic views of Urique Canyon below.
You'll meet your Spanish speaking hiking Trail Guide in Urique today and set
off on your hike. Sleep under the stars for the next 2 nights and enjoy the
peace of the canyons as you hike about 35 miles and ascend and then
descend about 5,000 feet!
Village to start your hike. There will be time though to stop off at Cerro
Gallegos Overlook to admire the fantastic views of Urique Canyon below.
You'll meet your Spanish speaking hiking Trail Guide in Urique today and set
off on your hike. Sleep under the stars for the next 2 nights and enjoy the
peace of the canyons as you hike about 35 miles and ascend and then
descend about 5,000 feet!
Day 8:
| San Isidro Lodge |
| Riverside Lodge |
Day 1 starts out with a transfer from the Los Mochis airport to the colonial
village of El Fuerte. You'll need to organize your flight to arrive before mid-day
to take advantage of your time in El Fuerte. You'll have dinner tonight in town
on your own when you arrive and you should take some time to stroll around
the colonial downtown area.
village of El Fuerte. You'll need to organize your flight to arrive before mid-day
to take advantage of your time in El Fuerte. You'll have dinner tonight in town
on your own when you arrive and you should take some time to stroll around
the colonial downtown area.
Day 2: (B)
| After you've had your breakfast, you'll be picked up for your El Fuerte River Tour or Guided Kayaking down the river if you prefer. Both the River Tour & the Kayaking trip include a hike to the Petroglyphs with your English speaking guide as well as cold beverages. The Kayaking is fantastic if you are more active and it gives you about 3.5 hours of good exercise and the tranquility only found peacefully floating down a river. Lunch and Dinner are on your own. Restaurant suggestions will of course be provided. |
Day 3: (B) (D)
| Hiking |
