Our typical Copper Canyon tour itinerary is 6 – 10 days/7 – 9 nights usually begins in Chihuahua City (CUU) and leaves the country from Los Mochis (LMM) or Baja (Cabo San Lucas- SJD airport).
Actually these days we more often embark from Chihuahua City- CUU airport code- (American and United fly there) or from Los Mochis- LMM airport code- on the west end of the train line (Volaris Airlines from San Diego/Tijuana or AeroMexico from Mexico City).
Travel can be any month of the year–just note that late May into mid July can be both hot and dry. Also thing can be a bit crowded in August and October as well as Christmas and Holy week.
Also, warm weather itineraries will usually be a bit different than the one below…including more of the high country and usually not including El Fuerte.
Typical Trip with Pricing
Click here for our <<<Typical Copper Canyon Train Trip>>> we offer. Note that itinerary and pricing will vary according to you schedule and interests.
We give you a great taste of Norteño food, including dinners in local homes, Mexican chefs, traditional recipes, and adventures in the street stands and markets. Again…each of our trips is individualized and they usually include the incredible train experience with our team of local Mexican guides in Copper Canyon plus much more:
- This is a learning and cultural immersion trip with Tarahumara Indian villages, local history and colonial architecture, and the old world vibe of the Sierra Madres.
- Lovely little Noritari (solar lodge) with chef Sol high in the pines above the canyons
- The historic and delicious Casa Grandes area, including Mata Ortiz pottery with dinner at a local historic hacienda.
- Two nights at Areponápuchi with the grandest views of Copper Canyon and the gondola/zipline experiences…come hungry!
- The Mennonite plateau areas with the vast apple orchards and world famous cheese.
- The historic colonial El Fuerte including bird watching and petro glyphs.
- And of course the world-renowned Copper Canyon train, “CHEPE”…86 tunnels and 37 bridges along this amazing route.
Copper Canyon Train Trip Basics
- We specialize in customized itineraries and we can do individualized trips or custom trip for 2 or more at these prices. Group prices are less per person.
- Trip insurance from Travelex is highly recommended…especially including a small medical coverage and evacuation. <<<click here to check out the coverage we recommend>>>
- Registration deposit ($500) is usually due 60 days before the departure and final payment 30 days before.
- Most trips arrive and depart from Chihuahua City–sometimes Los Mochis or even El Paso. We can arrange departures from the “west end” out of Los Mochis, El Fuerte, or Baja. While we feel the “east end” approach gives a bit better view of the canyons, this other itinerary works well and may be preferable for your vacation plans.
- One great option is to fly into Chihuahua City (Continental or American) and we can flex our itinerary to fit with your arrival place.
- Side trips into the canyon and down to Batopilas, Basasiachi Falls, and Cerocahui/Urique are available.
- Many other side trips and hiking or horseback options are included in each excursion.
- All hotels have private baths, hot water and linens, and most have air conditioning- ones without air are in the mountains.
- Hotels range from 4-star range to simpler cabana-style in the small towns where we use the best hotels available. All are secure, clean, and have comfortable beds.
- Price includes all transportation from the beginning and ending airport, Mexican meals as noted in itin (alcohol on your own), all hotels, and all entry fees and guides to places in the itinerary.
- Your host and guide is one of our local, bilingual Mexican team. Dave and his team are experts in the culture and environment of the Sierra Madres.
- Most guests bring $300-600 USD in pesos for the on your own meals, incidentals, the gondola and zipline, souvenirs, and tips.
- Authentic Copper Canyon will supply a packing list and an FAQ sheet- call with other questions. Each guest will need a current passport.
For more info, registration and deposit, contact Dave Hensleigh, davehensleigh@gmail.com, 217.369.9897