Tours may begin and end in either Los Mochis, Sinaloa or Chihuahua City, Chihuahua in Mexico. Customized itineraries is open to the prospect of availability to visit cities such as Los Mochis, El Fuerte, Cerocahui, Divisadero, Creel, Batopilas, Chihuahua City, amongst others, according to your interest and your desired travel dates. You may begin a tour almost any day as far as the train is running on that particular date. It is recommended for tours to be at least 4 days long.
Customized Tours Options
Classic Package #1
DESCRIPTION
Tour begins and ends in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. A short van ride will take you to the colonial town of El Fuerte. Ride the Regional Chepe Train to Cerocahui. Travel by van to Copper Canyon and take a tour to Creel. Ride the Regional Chepe Train back to El Fuerte. Transfer from El Fuerte to Los Mochis airport. 6-day tour. Tour available to start on Thursdays only.
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DATES
2019
September 6-15
October 4-13, 18-27
November 15-24
December 6-15
2020:
January 10-19, 17-26
February 7-16, 14-23
March 6-15
April 3-12, 17-26
July 3-12, 17-26
August 7-16, 21-30
September 4-13, 18-27
October 2-11, 16-25
November 6-15, 13-22, 20-29
December 4-13, 18-27
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PRICE
$880 DBL, $1335 SGL
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Classic Package #2
DESCRIPTION
Tour begins and ends in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. A short van ride will take you to the colonial town of El Fuerte. Ride the Regional Chepe Train to Cerocahui. Travel by van to Copper Canyon and take a tour to Creel. Ride the Regional Chepe Train back to El Fuerte. Transfer from El Fuerte to Los Mochis airport. 7-day tour. Tour available to start on Mondays and Saturdays only.
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DATES
2019
September 6-15
October 4-13, 18-27
November 15-24
December 6-15
2020:
January 10-19, 17-26
February 7-16, 14-23
March 6-15
April 3-12, 17-26
July 3-12, 17-26
August 7-16, 21-30
September 4-13, 18-27
October 2-11, 16-25
November 6-15, 13-22, 20-29
December 4-13, 18-27
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PRICE
$1155 DBL, $1670 SGL
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Classic Package #3
DESCRIPTION
Tour begins in Los Mochis, Sinaloa and ends in Chihuahua City, Chihuahua. A short van ride will take you to the colonial town of El Fuerte. Ride the Regional Chepe Train to Cerocahui. And onto Copper Canyon. Before your transfer to Chihuahua City, take a tour to the town of Creel. 7-day tour. Tour available to start on Thursdays only.
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DATES
October 2-11
March 13-22, 2020-->
PRICE
$1155 DBL, $1670 SGL
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Classic Package #4
DESCRIPTION
Tour begins in Los Mochis, Sinaloa and ends in Chihuahua City, Chihuahua. A short van ride will take you to the colonial town of El Fuerte. Ride the Regional Chepe Train to Cerocahui. And onto Copper Canyon. Travel by van to the city of Chihuahua. 5-day tour. Tour available to start on Thursdays and Saturdays.
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DATES
November 19-27, 2019-->
PRICE
$740 DBL, $1245 SGL
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Classic Package #5
DESCRIPTION
Tour begins in Chihuahua City, Chihuahua and ends in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. Travel by land to Copper Canyon with a tour to Creel. Ride the Regional Chepe Train to the towns of Cerocahui and El Fuerte. Transfer by van to Los Mochis airport. 7-day tour. Tour available to start on Wednesdays only.
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DATES
November 19-27, 2019-->
PRICE
$1155 DBL, $1670 SGL
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Classic Package #6
DESCRIPTION
Tour begins in Chihuahua City, Chihuahua and ends in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. Travel by land to Copper Canyon with a tour to Creel. Ride the Regional Chepe Train to the towns of Cerocahui and El Fuerte. Transfer by van to Los Mochis airport. 5-day tour. Tour available to start on Wednesdays and Fridays only.
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DATES
November 19-27, 2019-->
PRICE
$740 DBL, $1245 SGL
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Luxury Motorcoach & Train Tour
11 days / 10 nights
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.
FIRST DAY:
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
SECOND DAY:
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
THIRD DAY:
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
FOURTH DAY:
CHEPE EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE THROUGH THE COPPER CANYON – EL FUERTE TO BAHUICHIVO TRAIN STATION
All Aboard! This is the day we have been waiting for. After breakfast ride on one of the top five train rides in the world! Views of the rails, tunnels, and rugged terrain remind travelers of the 100 years of construction to prepare for this experience. The Chihuahua al Pacífico Railroad opened in 1961. Our first spectacular train ride climbs from sea level to almost 5,000ft elevation. The first 5-hour portion of the ride on El Chepe ends at Bahuichivo Train Station, then a short van ride from the train station takes you to picturesque Cerocahui to Hotel Mision. An exquisite Balderrama wine tasting experience may be reserved.
HOTEL: Misión
MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner
FIFTH DAY:
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
SIXTH & SEVENTH DAY:
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, Lunch and Dinner
EIGHT DAY:
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
NINETH DAY:
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
TENTH DAY:
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
