Itinerary
Copper canyon highlights (5 days - 4 nights)
MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE
THE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO THE CHANGE FOR THE AVAILABILITY
DAY 1 MEXICO CITY - CHIHUAHUA - CITY TOUR
Arrival in Chihuahua, meet by our local representative and transfer to the hotel-
In the afternoon city tour. The historic colonial city Chihuahua is located on the edge of the hot, dry Chihuahua desert and has important agricultural, livestock, mining, industrial and commercial interests. Some of the highlights to be seen in Chihuahua are the cathedral, remains of the aqueduct built by Jesuits, astounding murals found in some of the public buildings, the home of the revolutionary Pancho Villa, and a never occupied mansion built by a mining magnate for a wouldbe- bride, now the art nouveau museum. Overnight.
DAY 2 CHIHUAHUA - CREEL ON THE CHEPE TRAIN
Early transfer to train station to board the passenger train "Chepe" "Chihuahua - Pacifico" on to Creel. Creel has a great number of natural attractions in its surroundings and it is the starting (or ending) point of the world of the Tarahumara culture seen from the communities of San Ignacio de Arareko and Cusarare. You can visit the arts and crafts museum, located at the old railroad station. There is an excellent exposition of the Raramuri culture. A lot of walking can be done starting at the hotel.In the afternoon, we will visit the Arareko lake, located about 7 km from Creel, a Tarahumara cave and the Jesuit mission. Overnight
DAY 3 CREEL - DIVISADERO - POSADA BARRANCAS
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to train station to continue to Divisadero, meaning "overview", is the name given by the railroad to its mid-point siding carved into the high rim of the Urique Canyon, one element of the Copper Canyon system, stop for approximately 15 minutes to walk around and take pictures. Then continue for a 5 minutes ride to arrive at Posada Barrancas station and transfer to your hotel.The view from your hotel is breathtaking, down to the silver thread of the Urique river. Trails head out from this point up and down the canyon walls - in addition to newly developed walking trails leading to the canyon floor and river there are many ancient Indian trails which still serve as the only transportation network serving this vast region.
Fullboard and Overnight .
DAY 4 POSADA BARRANCAS - CHIHUAHUA
Early free to continue walking and exploring the beauty of landscapes by the viewpoints of the Canyon.By noon, transfer to the train station to return to Chihuahua.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel.Overnight Hotel Palacio del Sol
DAY 5 CHIHUAHUA - DEPARTURE
At proper time, transfer from hotel to the airport.
End of our services.
Included
INCLUDED IN THE FEE
04 nights' accommodation in standard room at the hotels above mentioned or similar
V.A..T and lodging tax and service charge on meals
03 American breakfast (days 3, 4 and 5), plus 1 lunch and 1 dinner at hotel Mirador.
All Transfers and excursions as mentioned in program, seat in basis.
English speaking guide for transfers and excursions
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
Airfares (domestic and international)
Airport taxes (domestic and international)
All services, meals or items not mentioned
Personal expenses such as: phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc.
Tips to bellboys and room-maid at hotels.
Tips to drivers and guides.