Learning Adventures
“Copper Canyon is very safe and very nice.” According to a 2009 tourism ministry survey cited by Guevara, Mexico enjoys an overall 97%repeat-visit rate and received a customer satisfaction score of 9.2 out of 10 from 26,000 international visitors polled. Gloria Guevara, Secretary of Tourism Mexico
Flexibility & a sense of adventure is the key in Copper Canyon.
Each of these rail trips offers spectacular views & intercultural exchanges with the local people. Interpretive information is offered throughout the trip about the history & culture of the Indians, the fascinating history of the railroad & natural history. Some trips have additional special opportunities.
Year-Round All-Inclusive Land Packages
These tours are fully escorted by expert bilingual guides. Prices listed are per person per double occupancy. Some single rooms are available. Most tours begin & end in Los Mochis. Please ask for detailed itineraries.
*New Copper Canyon Adventure Park :
Copper Canyon has a new adventure park which sports the second longest zip line course in the world and the third longest cable car ride in the world (6 km). For those who like speed and adventure, one can fly across the canyon system on a seven jump, eleven platform zip line course which extends over 4 miles through the canyon. “ Flying” at over 2300 ft. above the canyon floor and walking across the two suspension bridges allows a dramatic view of the canyon floor which you do not experience from hiking or even from a helicopter. The zip liners will return at the end of their course on the cable car.
The longest cable car ride in Mexico offers -+++magnificent views of Tarahumara Indian ranchos in this expansive canyon system. In addition, there is the “Via Ferrata”, an obstacle course with rappelling, rock climbing and horizontal traverses that is an amazing test of outdoor skill, utilizing the latest in safety equipment.
These following itineraries include:
- All meals in the Canyon
- First-class express train tickets
- All transfers between hotels & train stations
- Special tours in Urique Canyon, El Fuerte & in Creel
- All tips (except naturalist guides)
- Chepe Train
7-day Itineraries: October 19-25, 2012-$2045 p/person*(USD); March 22-29, 2012–$2045 p/person*(USD), July 13-19, 2012–$1895 p/person*(USD)
October 19-25, 2012-$2045 p/person*(USD) Book Your Trip Now
Day 1 — Arrive in Los Mochis; Hotel Santa Anita.
Day 2 — Copper Canyon train ride to Bahuichivo. Transfer to Cerocahui; Hotel Misión.
Day 3 — Bus tour to Urique Canyon rim; Hotel Misión.
Day 4 — Copper Canyon train ride to Divisadero Area; Hotel Mirador on the rim.
Day 5–Train ride through the Canyon to El Fuerte; Hotel Posada Hidalgo.
Day 6–River float, historic walking tour, transfer to Los Mochis; Hotel Santa Anita.
Day 7–Depart Los Mochis.
8-day Itineraries: September 20-27, 2012-$2445 p/person*(USD); April 9-16, 2012-$2245 p/person*(USD) Book Your Trip Now
Day 1 — Arrive in Los Mochis; Hotel Santa Anita.
Day 2 — Copper Canyon train ride to Bahuichivo. Transfer to Hotel Misión, Cerocahui.
Day 3 — Bus tour to Urique Canyon rim; Hotel Misión.
Day 4 — Train ride through the canyon to Divisadero, Posada Mirador on the rim.
Day 5 — Cable Car Ride across the Canyon, Posada Mirador on the rim.
Day 6 — Train Ride through the Canyon to El Fuerte, Hotel Posada Hidalgo
Day 7 — River float, historic walking tour, transfer to Los Mochis; Hotel Santa Anita.
Day 8 — Depart Los Mochis.
Escorted Once a Year Tours
Special Winter Tour: Journey the whole length of the railroad from Los Mochis to Chihuahua City. Special features of this tour are riding on the engine, visiting the railroad roundhouse, seeing retired steam engines & visiting with railroad executives. Please ask for a detailed itinerary. February 10-17, 2012–$2245 p/person*(USD) double room.
Batopilas Canyon Special Tour: November 7-15, 2012–$2595 p/person*(USD) –Special Tour to the Bottom of Batopilas Canyon. Journey in a private vehicle through 3 of the major canyons to the remote bottom of Batopilas Canyon & its historic mining town. This road is said to be one of the most spectacular drives in North America. This is especially for people who love adventure & spectacular canyon vistas. Please ask for a detailed itinerary.
