Early this morning at 5:15 am you will be transferred to the train station to board the Ferromex first class coche for your through the rugged terrain across Mexico´s Sierra Madre Mountains to Copper Canyon. The train leaves at 6:00 am and arrives for Divisadero/Posada Barrancas at 1:30 pm approximately. Upon arriving, transfer to your hotel.
This afternoon explore the mountain and canyons where the mystic Tarahumara Indians live in crude log cabins and caves. This afternoon enjoy a walking tour on your own and get impressed by the views of the Canyon and the beautiful Tarahumara sunset.
Hotel: Mansion Tarahumara-mountain view. Canyon view available, see up-grade.
Today: Dinner included at the hotel
Day 3 Divisadero/Posada Barrancas– El Fuerte
Use your free time this morning to shop with the Tarahumara Indians who sell their handicrafts near the hotel or join a guided walking tour offered by the hotel in courtesy to all its guests. Then after lunch, transfer to the train station to board the train to the colonial town of El Fuerte. Enjoy the best part of the rail journey. Spectacular views through the trip, crossing several bridges and tuneles that makes the trip a real adventure!
Upon arriving to El Fuerte at 8:00 pm approximately, transfer to your hotel.
Hotel: El Fuerte Lodge
Today. Breakfast and lunch included at the hotel
Day 4 El Fuerte
Day at leisure to explore this beautiful colonial town. Visit on your own the main Plaza, the local church, the Municipal Palace, the market and El Fuerte river that crosses the town.
Hotel: El Fuerte Lodge
Day 5 El Fuerte–Creel
This morning transfer to the train station. The train leaves at 8:30 am approximately. Admire the beautiful scenery on the return trip. The train winds and bores its way through tunnels of the Tarahumara range of the Western Sierra Madre. Upon arriving at 4:00 pm approximately, transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure!
Hotel: Best Western Lodge
Day 6 Creel-Chihuahua
This morning Private Transfer to Chihuahua City. In our way, we will take you you to a tour around Creel, visiting a Tarahumara Cave, the Arareko Lake, the old San Ignacio Mission (a Tarahumara church), and the Mushrooms and Frogs Valley (rock formations). Then departure for a visit to the Mennonite Community where we will enjoy a traditional meal and the local museum (closed on mondays). On to Chihuahua for an overnight.
Hotel: Sicomoro
Today: Mennonite lunch included
**Today we suggest an add-on to Batopilas "Bottom of the Canyon" 3 days extension-check additional tours.
Day 7 Chihuahua-El Paso
This morning transfer to the bus station. Upon arriving Juarez City bus station (four hours later approx.), you will be met by our representative and transferred to the El Paso airport or any downtown hotel. End of our services.
Tour Includes:
06 hotel nights. 04 family style meals per person. All transfers to and from hotel. First class Ferromex train tickets "Chepe". First class air-conditioned motorcoach Juarez-Chihuahua-Juarez. Private Transfer Creel to Chihuahua. Tours as mentioned. Locally Hosted at each stop. Personal documentation. Actual Taxes.
*Daily Departures
*Prices are guaranteed after a deposit is made
*For tours starting and ending in Chihuahua deduct 100.00 from the quoted price
*We take VISA, MC and Discover or a check can be sent to our office in El Paso Tx.