All aboard! Indulge yourself as you ride the newest luxury Chepe Express train to and from the Copper Canyon. Our combination motor coach / train tours include round trip bus transportation from either Phoenix, Arizona or San Carlos, Sonora to the Copper Canyon. Start your journey in either Phoenix, Arizona, where you will travel by deluxe motor coach and stay overnight in San Carlos before you continue on to El Fuerte, Sinaloa, the gateway to the Copper Canyon. Or you can start your journey in San Carlos, where you will take a deluxe motor-coach to El Fuerte. Ride the luxury Chepe Express from El Fuerte to Cerocahui, where you will stay overnight. Travel by Van on to the magnificent Copper Canyon as we travel by land through a thousand landscapes! Enjoy a second opportunity to view the geography and engineering of the spectacular Copper Canyon aboard the Chepe Express train as we return to El Fuerte. Return home through the Sonoran Desert on our deluxe motor-coach back to San Carlos where you either depart the bus or continue on to Phoenix. These tours are limited in size to a minimum of 20 and maximum of 40 people. 10-day tour.
Escorted Group Tour Options
Roundtrip Phoenix, Arizona
DESCRIPTION
Enjoy a 9-Day escorted group tour beginning and ending in Phoenix, Arizona. Travel by bus to San Carlos, Sonora, where you will stay overnight at Hotel Sawari. After breakfast, continue your bus journey to the colonial town of El Fuerte, Sinaloa visiting a Pearl Farm in Guaymas along the way.
After a night in El Fuerte, ride the Chepe Express Train to Cerocahui, where you will stay overnight. Travel by van to Copper Canyon and stay two or three nights (see notes) at a hotel on the rim of the Copper Canyon, where you can visit Copper Canyon Adventure Park. Ride the Chepe Express Train back to El Fuerte and stay one or two nights (see notes) at the Posada del Hidalgo hotel with enough time to explore the area.
After breakfast, start your return journey by bus to San Carlos, where you will enjoy a Sunset Yacht Cruise with dinner and an overnight stay at Hotel Sawari. After breakfast board the bus for your return to Phoenix, Arizona.
Notes:
• Itinerary 1 includes 3 nights on the rim of Copper Canyon and 1 night at Posada del Hidalgo
• Itinerary 2 includes 2 nights on the rim of Copper Canyon and 2 nights at Posada del Hidalgo
The following excursions are included with both itineraries:
Pearl Farm Visit
Cerocahui Historic Walking Tour
Wine Tasting Experience
Urique Canyon Overlook (Cerro Gallego)
Divisadero Overlook / Copper Canyon Adventure Park
El Fuerte Pueblo Magico Walking Tour
Sunset Yacht Cruise
Tour available on the following dates:
2026 DATES
ITINERARY 1 (DEPARTS SATURDAYS)
March 7-15, 22-28
October 10-18, 24-November 1
November 7-15, 21-29
December 5-13, 19-27
ITINERARY 2 (DEPARTS WEDNESDAYS)
April 7-15 or April 21-29
September 8-16 or 22-30
PRICES (USD)*
$1,870 Double, $1,780 Triple, $2,460 Single
*Based on Executive Class Train Tickets
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Roundtrip San Carlos, Sonora
DESCRIPTION
Enjoy a 7-Day escorted group tour beginning and ending in San Carlos, Sonora. Travel by bus from Hotel Sawari in San Carlos to the colonial town of El Fuerte, Sinaloa visiting a Pearl Farm in Guaymas along the way. After a night in El Fuerte, ride the Chepe Express Train to Cerocahui, where you will stay overnight. Travel by van to Copper Canyon and stay two or three nights (see notes) at a hotel on the rim of the Copper Canyon, where you can visit Copper Canyon Adventure Park. Ride the Chepe Express Train back to El Fuerte and stay one or two nights (see notes) at the Posada del Hidalgo hotel with enough time to explore the area. After breakfast, return by bus to San Carlos, where you will enjoy a Sunset Yacht Cruise with dinner before ending the tour.
Notes:
• Itinerary 1 includes 3 nights on the rim of Copper Canyon and 1 night at Posada del Hidalgo
• Itinerary 2 includes 2 nights on the rim of Copper Canyon and 2 nights at Posada del Hidalgo
The following excursions are included with both itineraries:
Pearl Farm Visit
Cerocahui Historic Walking Tour
Wine Tasting Experience
Urique Canyon Overlook (Cerro Gallego)
Divisadero Overlook / Copper Canyon Adventure Park
El Fuerte Pueblo Magico Walking Tour
Sunset Yacht Cruise
Tour available on the following dates:
2026 DATES
ITINERARY 1 (DEPARTS SUNDAYS)
March 8-14, 22-28
October 11-17, 25-31
November 8-14, 22-28
December 6-12, 20-26
ITINERARY 2 (DEPARTS WEDNESDAYS)
April 8-14 or April 22-28
September 9-15 or 23-29
PRICES (USD)*
$1,675 Double, $1,585 Triple, $2,185 Single
*Based on Executive Class Train Tickets
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Roundtrip El Paso, Texas
DESCRIPTION
Tours begin and end in Phoenix, Tours begin and end in Horizon City, TX. Journey in a deluxe coach bus to Chihuahua City. Ride the Regional Chepe Train to Cerocahui, Chihuahua in Mexico and onto the colonial town of El Fuerte. Travel on the Chepe Express to the majestic Copper Canyon. Continue by bus to Chihuahua for your return to Horizon City. 11-day tour.
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DATES
2019
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
PRICE
$1395 DBL, $1695 SGL
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Roundtrip Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico
DESCRIPTION
Tours begin and end in Rocky Point, Mexico. Journey in a deluxe coach bus to San Carlos and onto Alamos, Sonora in Mexico. Ride the Regional Chepe Train from El Fuerte, Sinaloa to the town of Cerocahui in Chihuahua. Travel by bus to Copper Canyon and continue homebound to Casas Grandes, Chihuahua and Agua Prieta, Sonora for your return to Rocky Point. 10-day tour.
DATES
October 2-11
March 13-22, 2020
PRICE
$1725 DBL, $2105 SGL
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Roundtrip Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
DESCRIPTION
Tours begin and end in Mazatlán, Mexico. Journey in a deluxe coach bus to El Fuerte, Sinaloa in Mexico. Ride the Regional Chepe Train to the town of Cerocahui. Travel by bus to Copper Canyon. Ride the Regional Chepe Train to continue homebound to El Fuerte for your return to Mazatlán. 9-day tour.
DATES
November 19-27, 2019
PRICE
$1465 DBL, $2460 SGL
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Luxury Motor Coach and Train Tour Round Trip Phoenix
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
