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| Mexico's Copper Canyon |
| Tour Code: MCC |
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| 9 Day Trip |
Per person rates from:
$1375 Land Only Rate
Rate includes discounts. Some taxes, fees additional. Read More.
Terms and Conditions
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| Departures are available November & December 2009 and January through December 2010. |
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| Trip Itinerary |
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| Day 1 Arrive Phoenix |
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| VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to
your local airport for your fl ight
to Phoenix. A complimentary
transfer is provided on arrival to
your tour hotel. A representative
is at the hotel late this afternoon
to greet you and answer questions |
| Day 2 Phoenix - Tucson - San Carlos |
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Heading south, we stop in Tucson
for passengers joining the tour.
Crossing the border into Mexico,
we travel into the Sonoran Desert,
stopping in the small town of Santa
Ana for lunch. From here, we
journey to Hermosillo, where we
view the cathedral and murals at
the Government Palace. We arrive
in time for sunset at our beachfront
resort in San Carlos. There is time
to relax before tonight’s Welcome
Drink and dinner.
Full Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| Day 3 San Carlos - Sea of Cortez Cruise - Alamos |
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We visit a cactus garden and fi nd
out more about these amazing
desert plants. We then board a
private boat for a scenic cruise
on the Sea of Cortez, viewing a
variety of marine life and learning
about their habitat. After lunch at
a waterfront restaurant, we visit
the fi rst modern cultured pearl
farm in the Americas. We are taken
on a guided tour of the farm and
hear about pearl oysters, farming,
pearl grading and quality selection.
Next, we travel south through the
rich farmlands of Obregon City to
the foothills of the Sierra Madre
mountains and the colonial town of
Alamos. Designated as a National
Monument, the city’s cobblestone
streets are lined with beautiful
Colonial and Spanish buildings.
This evening, we soak in the local
culture at dinner with a colorful
folkloric show.
Full Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| Day 4 Alamos - El Fuerte |
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Alamos’ colonial history is brought
to life on this morning’s guided
walking tour. We visit some of
the restored mansions built when
Alamos’ silver mines were some
of the richest in the world. We
also have the chance to meet local
Mayo Indians and learn about their language,
culture
and
customs.
After lunch,
we journey into
the foothills of
the Sierra Madre
mountains to the
town of El Fuerte. This
evening, we are personally
welcomed by a member of
the Torres family who will take
us to the family’s beautifully
restored mansion built in the late
1800’s. Here, we will be treated
to a performance of traditional
Hispanic and Indigenous dances
followed by a delicious dinner
featuring local Black Bass, just-caught
in the El Fuerte River,
and fresh local produce from a
nearby farm.
Full Breakfast, Lunch and Highlight Dinner Included |
| Day 5 El Fuerte - Copper Canyon - Posada Barrancas |
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Today we board our private rail car
and start our journey on the “Train
in the Sky” into Mexico’s Copper
Canyon. Taking almost 100 years
to build in this rugged terrain,
this rail line is considered to be an
engineering marvel. We travel from
sea level to 7,500 ft in less than
150 miles, passing through tunnels
and over soaring bridges. This rail
excursion, voted “Most Exciting
Train Journey in the World,” takes
us along the precipitous Septentrion
and Urique Canyons into the heart
of the Copper Canyon, over four times as large as Arizona’s Grand
Canyon. We disembark in Posada
Barrancas, our home for the next
two nights.
Full Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| Day 6 Copper Canyon |
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WWe spend the entire day exploring
this dramatic area, one of the
last undiscovered treasures of
North America. We hear about
the geological forces that created
the seven individual canyons,
collectively known as the Copper
Canyon. We also spend time with
the local Tarahumara Indians, a
semi-nomadic tribe whose ancestors
have lived in the canyon’s caves
for thousands of years, and gain
insight into their timeless traditions
and culture. We then visit a local
medicine man and discover the
natural remedies used by the
Tarahumara Indians.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| Day 7 Copper Canyon - Casas Grandes |
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TWe travel to Creel via the Oteros
Canyon before descending from
the Copper Canyon into the
Chihuahuan Desert and the city of Casas Grandes. This evening, we
observe live pottery fi ring by local
potters who have established the
Mata Ortiz Pottery style, a recently
established art form based on the
ancient pottery tradition used at
the archaeological site of Paquime.
Later, we get together for a Farewell
Dinner.
Full Breakfast, Lunch and Farewell Dinner Included |
| Day 8 Casas Grandes - Paquime - Phoenix |
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Today we visit the UNESCO World
Heritage Site of Paquime, a vestige
of the great Chichimeca civilization.
We then continue across the
Chihuahuan Desert, back into
the US and stop in Tucson before
arriving back in Phoenix late this
afternoon.
Full Breakfast and Lunch Included |
| Day 9 Depart Phoenix |
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A complimentary transfer is
provided to Phoenix International
Airport.
Full Breakfast Included |
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| Please note: This tour was designed
to introduce you to the remote,
yet stunning beauty of Northern
Mexico. Knowing what to expect
will assist you in preparing for
this tour and will ultimately make
this a more enjoyable vacation.
It is important to realize that
this corner of Mexico is still
remote and rustic. Some of the
accommodations and services
are basic by American standards.
Meal choices may not be as
extensive as on other tours and
hotel facilities may be limited.
The tour reaches an elevation of
8,000 feet and requires walking
on uneven surfaces and climbing
some stairs. This tour is best
enjoyed by the experienced traveler
in reasonably good health who can
take it in good humor when all the
“comforts of home” aren’t readily
available. Train schedules and
other parts of the itinerary may be
subject to delays or variation due to
circumstances beyond our control. |
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