11 days / 10 nights

Some Unique Features of this Trip

ROUND-TRIP CHEPE EXPRESS Train Ride
Three-night stay on the rim of the Copper Canyon.
One night stay in the picturesque valley of Cerocahui
Fully escorted by a knowledgeable, expert, English-speaking guide.


Join us on a complete Copper Canyon train tour.
Travel through the Sonoran Desert as we journey to the majestic Copper Canyon. This tour is filled with spectacular scenery, history and culture. It includes beachfronts, Pueblo Magicos (Magical Towns), round-trip train ride on one of the top five train rides in the world - the Chepe Express Train. Ascend from sea level to 7,800 ft elevation by train through the Sierra Madre Range through this marvel engineering through its many tunnels and bridges. Interact with the Tarahumara Native and learn about their culture. This is the only group tour that departs out of the United States. Meeting point is in Phoenix, Arizona.

2022 Tour Price:
$1,895.00 usd per person double occupancy.
$2,445.00 usd single occupancy.

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PHOENIX, AZ / TUCSON, AZ
Trip begins and ends in Phoenix Arizona. Overnight lodging included at Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport. Tucson, AZ pick up available.

HOTEL: Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport
MEALS: None

MOTORCOACH TRAVEL TO SAN CARLOS
Board our first-class motorcoach at 6:45AM. Travel through the Sonoran Desert to the border of Mexico at Nogales. After checking in through customs and declarations, a stop in the town of Santa Ana for lunch at Elba’s Restaurant. Continue travelling through the Sonoran Desert of Sonora to the Sea of Cortez to the beautiful seaside city of San Carlos. Arrive around 5:30pm. Dinner will be at the hotel with wonderful views of the beaches and peaks of the Tetas de Cobra.

HOTEL: Marinaterra
MEALS: Lunch and Dinner

SECOND DAY OF TRAVEL TO EL FUERTE
Our destination is the Pueblo Magico (Magic Town) of El Fuerte, “the gateway to the Copper Canyon”. En route we stop in Navojoa for an exclusive lunch hosted by a local family in their beautiful home. Arrival in El Fuerte will be around 5:00pm. After checking in, guests will gather at the pool area and be treated to a lively show featuring El Zorro.

HOTEL: Posada del Hidalgo
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

URIQUE CANYON LOOKOUT POINT (CERRO GALLEGO) – LAND TRANSFER TO COPPER CANYON
A spectacular view awaits over the deepest section and most expansive view of the Copper Canyon system. A perfect occasion for mighty scenery views and a first opportunity to purchase Tarahumara wares. We continue on a short van ride to Copper Canyon, and check in at the spectacular Hotel Mirador, on the rim of the canyon where each room has a private balcony which looks out over the canyon.

HOTEL: Mirador on the Rim
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

URIQUE CANYON LOOKOUT POINT (CERRO GALLEGO) – TRANSFER TO COPPER CANYON
A spectacular view awaits over the deepest section and most expansive view of the Copper Canyon system. A perfect occasion for mighty scenery views and a first opportunity to purchase Tarahumara wares. We continue on a short van ride to Copper Canyon, and check in at the spectacular Hotel Mirador, on the rim of the canyon where each room has a private balcony which looks out over the canyon surrounded by lush beauty of the Copper Canyons.

HOTEL: Mirador on the Rim
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

MEXICO’S COPPER CANYON / ADVENTURE PARK
There will be many opportunities to experience cultural interaction with the Tarahumara. Learn about the remarkable legacy of their intact culture and art. Included on the first full day on the Copper Canyon is a visit to the Adventure Park. Grasp different canyon views and indulge in optimal activities offered here such as ziplining, cable car ride along the canyon chasm and many others available. Explore the canyon and enjoy gorgeous views and special events at Hotel Mirador.

HOTEL: Mirador on the Rim
MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner

SECOND CHEPE EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE
After breakfast, travel to the train station for a return trip to El Fuerte. Relish a second instance through most of the 86 tunnels and 39 bridges aboard this marvel engineering. This reverse route begins at almost 8,000 ft and ends just above sea level. In El Fuerte stroll the historic plaza and the hotel’s own historical and stunning grounds.

HOTEL: Posada del Hidalgo
MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner

HOMEBOUND VOYAGE TO HERMOSILLO
Homebound journey begins today. Overnight in Hermosillo; the capital in the state of Sonora. See its landmark Metropolitan Cathedral, City Hall and main plaza.

HOTEL: TBD
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

PHOENIX HOMEBOUND
We will travel to the international border of Nogales Mexico into Arizona. After checking through customs and immigration on both sides of the border (Mexico and US), continue through the Sonoran Desert to Phoenix, Arizona. Arrive at Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport between 6:30pm-8:30pm.

HOTEL: Crowne Plaza Airport Phoenix
MEALS: Breakfast and Lunch


2022 Dates: November 29 - December 8, December 13 - 22

2023 Dates: January 10 - 20, January 24 - February 03, February 14 - 24, February 28 - March 10, March 07 - 17, March 21 - 31, April 11 - 21, April 25 - May 05, September 05 - 15, September 19 - 29, October 3 - 13, October 24 - November 03, November 07 - 17, November 28 - December 08, December 12 - 22

INCLUDES: meals as indicated in itinerary, 8 nights lodging in Mexico, and 2 nights lodging in Phoenix, Chepe Express Tourist-Class round-trip train tickets, all non-airport transfers, meal and hotel service gratuities - excludes guide and driver tips.

DOES NOT INCLUDE: Airfare to Phoenix, drinks/beverages, tourist card (approx. $30), optional tours, travel insurance, guide and driver gratuities