Copper Canyon SPRING expedition 7 Day Tour
May 07 to 13 2025
Copper Canyon El Fuerte Expedition Price 40,000 pesos
If rivers and waterfalls are your idea of scenic pleasures, the winter months after the wet season (rainy season falls during summer July-September) yield full rivers and flowing waterfalls. During this time, you can enjoy Basaseachic Falls, Mexico’s second-highest waterfall, as well as Crusarare Falls and the nearby Recowata hot springs in Copper Canyon. Take advantage of cooler weather to hike to Copper Canyon landmarks in the beautiful state of Chihuahua- This canyon is FOUR times wider and deeper than the Grand Canyon in the US. Copper Canyon is home to one of the world's oldest and most historically significant train routes still in operation. The train route is full of cultural and natural history--the Copper Canyon is truly one-of-a-kind and amazing, as is the Copper Canyon Train RIDING IN TOURIST CLASS, the Chihuahua Pacifico railroad, known by the nickname CHEPE. It is both an important transportation system for locals and an amazing experience fortourists. The train winds its way from the Pacific Ocean, into the heart of this scenic and historic route. Built over a 90-year period, this world-famous railroad is an engineering marvel. It has been called “the most dramatic train ride in the western hemisphere.” This trip ends in LOS MOCHIS SIN.
A journey through Copper Canyon is one of the most rewarding journeys you can take in Mexico. The train ride itself is remarkable, the scenery is amazing, and the whole experience will become a lifetime memory for you and those traveling with you.
The Copper Canyon is in Mexico’s wilderness. The Tarahumara people, descendants of the Aztecs and cousins to the Navajos, still live a simple life in these canyons, as they have done for centuries. Today, they also sell their crafts and food to visitors who take the Copper Canyon Train Ride.
The Tarahumara Indians will be here selling their fine handicrafts, wood carvings, pine baskets and dolls—and much more besides. Don’t miss the opportunity to buy something really unique and special from these people. Cash only, in Mexican pesos.
Make your Copper Canyon experience something special
We work with long-established travel experts who know the Canyon intimately and will give you the best personalized experience.
What´s Included
• Whats Included
• Round Trip Airfare from Tijuana to Chihuahua (Chh), Los Mochis on Volaris/Viva Aerobus Airline
• Private Ground Transportation to and from airport, hotels all tour spot and includes Riders Insurance while in the private vehicle
• 6 nights’ accommodations along the Copper Canyon Route in share room
• Breakfast each morning at our hotels each day
• 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner
• 7 Day Guided Copper Canyon Expedition with more than 12 stops and many historical sites
• ALL DAYTIME Entry Fees to planned activities and destinations
• Excutive class tickets on EL CHEPE (the train) which includes transport in the Tourist car(Sitting upgraded Available)
• Topolobambo Catamaran bay ride
• TWO private, trilingual (English, Spanish and Tarahumara) tour guides.
• What’s NOT included
• Alcoholic beverages, personal snacks, cosmetics and anything NOT specifically listed above
• Any meal not listed in itinerary
• Any food and drink or other items purchased while on the train (Lunch and Dinner will be during the 8-hour train ride)
• Any optional Night Time Activities you choose to participate in
• Tips that are not specifically listed (such as the 6 meals purchased above)
• Any personal items needed/wanted such as souvenirs, medicine, alcohol, etc.
• Any transportation that is not listed above. All group activities are by private van at very specific times, if you miss the scheduled departure time or meeting location, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN transportation to and from hotel
• Sandys Tip NOT included
TRIP INSURANCE NOT PROVIDED
Details
What to expect
The weather in Copper Canyon is fairly warm throughout the year. The nighttime
temperatures during these months will drop to the 70’s. The season from August through April is an ideal time to go to the Copper Canyon, as the temperatures drop to the comfortable range, the humidity has gone down, and the mosquitoes are not around (this is huge).
What to Bring
Attire: Layered clothing for the duration of the trip to stay warm on chilly mornings that quicky heat up as the day goes on. Much of the tour will be walking through the various attractions… WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOSED TOE, GOOD SUPPORTIVE SHOES. A hat day to protect from the scorching Mexican sun.
Personal items
LEAVE YOUR VALUABLES AT HOME! You may need sunblock for the outdoor tours. Proper identification should be carried at all times.
Physical Requirements
This tour requires a lot of walking, possibly standing for long periods of time, the ability to sit and ride in the bus for up to 4 hours, ability to withstand possible high temperatures in the afternoons as well as exposure to full sun. Additionally, there is an option to ride an ATV or a Horse in Creel (Please consider the proper attire on this day…helmets provided.)
Additional Cost that may be incurred
Any souvenirs, personal items, medical attention or medicine that may be needed, food/snacks not included as listed above and any incidentals you may need that are not SPECIFICALLY listed in the above sections. If you miss the van or other tour provided transportation, you will be responsible for additional cost to catch up to tour. Please be sure to plan your individual budget ahead of time and consider things you will want or may need to purchase during the tour.
***IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT MISS SCHEDULED PICK UP TIMES…if you do, you may have to pay for your own transportation to the catch up to the tour at next stop.
Tour Package price in a share room is 40,000 pesos. Tour Package price in a single room is 45,000
Website Resources and Additional Informations
For more information on hotel and places we will visit, please click the links below or type them into your web browser. Please take your time and explore each site to prepare and
¨Know Before You Go¨ everything needed to make your visit more enjoyable.
• Historic Downtown Chihuahua: https://www.mexperience.com/travel/colonial/chihuahua/
• Tarahumara Trolley Bus: https://www.zonaturistica.com/en/things-to-do-and-places-to-visit/1482/tour-tourist-in-the-trolley-the-tarahumara-chihuahua.html
• Creel: https://www.visitmexico.com/en/main-destinations/chihuahua/creelnonite
• Mennonite Camp: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciudad_Cuauht%C3%A9moc,_Chihuahua
• Tarahumara Cave: http://www.mexonline.com/raramuri.htm
• Arareko Lake: https://www.zonaturistica.com/en/things-to-do-and-places-to-visit/907/lake-arareko-creel.html
• Valle de los Hongos/Valle de las Ranas: https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/mexico/articles/the-top-9-things-to-see-and-do-in-creel-mexico/
• Mission San Ignacio: https://www.zonaturistica.com/en/things-to-do-and-places-to-visit/904/mision-san-ignacio-creel.html
• Barrancas del Cobre: https://www.sunofmexico.com/barrancas_del_cobre_mexico.php
• San Luis Majimachi: https://www.tripmondo.com/mexico/estado-de-chihuahua/bocoyna/san-luis-de-majimachi/
• Aventuras Barrancas del Cobre: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico/areponapuchi/activities/parque-de-aventura- barrancas-del-cobre/a/poi-act/1529027/361589
• El CHEPE: https://latinamericanpost.com/21238-this-is-chepe-the-spectacular-train-of- northern-mexico
Interesting story tying El CHEPE, Copper Canyon and Creel together: https://themazatlanpost.com/2018/08/15/mazatlan-and-beyond-el-chepe-copper-canyon- and-exploring-creel/
Copper Canyon Hotels
Hampton Hotel in Chihuahua https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cuumxhx-hampton-chihuahua-city/
Hacienda de Don Armando in Creel https://haciendadonarmando.com/
Divisadero Hotel in Divisadero https://www.hoteldivisadero.com/
Posada Hidalgo in El Fuerte https://hotelposadadelhidalgo.com/
Santa Anita in Los Mochis https://santaanitahotel.com/
Train ticket upgrating to first class is 3000 pesos extra charge
Expedition Highlights
• Downtown Chihuahua: Chihuahua City (“chi-WAH’-wah”) is the capital city of Chihuahua State – by far Mexico’s largest state. With over a quarter of a million square kilometers of territory, Chihuahua occupies nearly 13% of Mexico’s total land space. It also shares a long land border with the USA.
• Tarahumara Trolley Bus: Decorated like a wagon of the early twentieth century. On this fun tram you will travel through time visiting the most important and historically important monuments of the capital. We start this journey in the cathedral, you will pass in front of the Government Palace, Casa Chihuahua, Templo de San Francisco, Casa XIX Century, City Hall, Museum of the Mexican Revolution and more.
• Creel: Creel is one of only 26 officially designated ‘pueblo mágico’ towns in all of Mexico. It is the preferred entry point for most visitors into the beautiful Copper Canyon, and it’s easy to see why – within a 25km (15.5 mile) radius, there are tons of nearby attractions that can be easily accessed and explored.
• Mennonite Camp: The Cuauhtémoc area is the home of around 50,000 German speaking Mennonites who live in the following colonies mostly north of the city: Manitoba Colony, Swift Current Colony, Ojo de la Yegua Colony, Santa Rita Colony, Santa Clara Colony and Los Jagueyes Colony.
• Tarahumara Caves: Today the Tarahumara people live in caves, aptly named the Tarahumara Caves. This ancient group of people live under cliffs and in small wood and stone cabins in remote areas. They live a simple life undisturbed by modern technologies. The Tarahumara people are known as a quiet and considerate people who are expert farmers and runners. Rarámuri has been translated to mean "runners" in their native language.
• Arareko Lake: A little closer to Creel, about 10km (6.2 miles) from the town itself, lies Lake Arareko, an intriguingly U-shaped body of water which sits at roughly the same altitude as Mexico City. Enjoy a picnic, the pine tree surrounds and the assorted animals that can be found there, before perhaps taking to the water in a rowing boat. This is a tranquil place to explore on a nice relaxing slower pace.
• Valle de Hongos and Valle de Ranas: If you prefer your freaky rock formation a little closer to home, you can stop by both the Valle de las Ranas (Valley of the Frogs) and the Valle de los Hongos (Valley of the Mushrooms) just 5km (3.1 miles) outside of Creel. As their names suggests, the towering stones bear some passing resemblance to both frogs and mushrooms.
• Mission San Ignacio: Built by the Jesuits in the 18th century, this petite church is still in use and draws congregations of indigenous people to worship on Sundays in particular.
• Copper Canyon is in the heart of the Sierra Tarahumara Mountain Range, named for the coppery tone of its walls. They are home to very long and deep ravines, even more than those of the Grand Canyon of Arizona. It’s imposing copper walls protect age old legends and traditions of the Rarámuri or Tarahumara who preserve their ancestral lifestyle. These ravines have been their home for centuries and their lives intertwine with the mountains in which they have always lived.
• San Luis Majimachi: San Luis de Majimachi in Bocoyna (Estado de Chihuahua) with its 49 citizens is a town in Mexico about 787 mi (or 1,266 km) north-west of Mexico City, the country's capital city.
• Aventuras Barrancas del Cobre: This astonishing adventure park on the canyon rim between Arepot and Divisadero includes Mexico’s longest series of tirolesas (zip-lines), suspended over some of the world’s most profound canyon scenery. The park's seven lines take you from a height of 2400m to over halfway to the canyon floor and they include one single line that is an extraordinary 2.5km in length, the world's longest. This park has more than just zip lines…way more! Check out their website for more info…too much to list. (link provided below).
El CHEPE: The Chihuahua al Pacifico ("Chepe") Copper Canyon rail journey through the Sierra Tarahumara is one of the world’s most dramatic train rides. Spectacular in scenery and engineering, the line spans 37 bridges, passes through 86 tunnels and rises 8,000 feet in the 410 mile trip from Los Mochis to Chihuahua City. This is the last remaining long-distance passenger train in service in Mexico and makes for a very memorable trip. Construction on the Copper Canyon railway line began in 1898. The engineering feats required to span the area were beyond the technology of the time and the project was abandoned for several years. Construction was renewed in 1953 and completed eight years later. The entire journey from Los Mochis to Chihuahua city takes about 16 hours. During the trip, the train passes through a variety of ecosystems, from desert to coniferous forest. https://expertvagabond.com/copper-canyon-train-mexico/ ßclick for GREAT pictures and history