Mexicos Copper Canyon and Colonial Cities Summer 2018

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The green Copper Canyon walls conceal extraordinary natural beauty and the mysticism of the Tarahumara-yours to explore over soaring bridges and along the "World's Most Exciting Train Journey" climbing to 5,900 feet (1,800 metres). You'll visit Don Cuco for a drop of sotol and explore the cobblestone streets of Colonial Mexico.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Scenic drive through the Chihuahua Desert
    • Orientation of Hermosillo, Alamos
    • Iconic train journey through Copper Canyon aboard the "Train in the Sky", El Chepe
    • Visit historic El Fuerte, Cerocahui, Posadas Barancas, Copper Canyon, Paquime

What's this trip about?

    The green Copper Canyon walls conceal extraordinary natural beauty and the mysticism of the Tarahumara-yours to explore over soaring bridges and along the "World's Most Exciting Train Journey" climbing to 5,900 feet (1,800 metres). You'll visit Don Cuco for a drop of sotol and explore the cobblestone streets of Colonial Mexico.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPhoenix (AZ)
End CityPhoenix (AZ)

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • North America
  • New Mexico

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Phoenix

Welcome to Phoenix. Get settled in at your hotel before gathering with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception at 6 p.m. Welcome Reception

Day 2: Phoenix – Magdalena de Kino – Hermosillo

Begin your Mexican adventure with a stop at the historic Mission San Xavier del Bac. South of the border, stop in the small town of Magdalena de Kino, a picturesque city with historic landscapes and see the Church of St. Mary Magdalena, City Hall with its colourful mu...

Day 3: Hermosillo – Guaymas – Alamos

Visit Hermosillo's lovely colonial cathedral and the Government Palace, its walls bedecked with murals depicting the history of the Sonoran region. Your journey then takes you to Guaymas, on the Sea of Cortez, for a visit to a local pearl farm where you meet a Local S...

Day 4: Alamos – El Fuerte

Meet a Local Specialist for a guided walking tour to see some of the grand mansions of Alamos. Afterward, enjoy some free time for further exploration, maybe visit the local museum, or do some shopping. Before leaving town this afternoon, visit the local graveyard wit...

Day 5: El Fuerte – Cerocahui

Board the world-famous Chihuahua al Pacifico "El Chepe" train and head into the Sierra Madre Mountains. After taking almost 100 years to build in this rugged terrain, this rail line is considered to be an engineering marvel. Travel from sea level to 5,900 feet (1,800 ...

Day 6: Cerocahui – Mirador Cerro del Gallego – Posada Barrancas (2 Nights)

Drive to Cerro del Gallego Urique Lookout, providing the most sweeping view of the Copper Canyon. Standing at a 7,500 feet (2,285 metres) elevation, gaze into Urique Canyon, the deepest canyon. View the mining town of Urique, nestled below along the river. Stop at a h...

Day 7: Posada Barrancas Sightseeing

Today experience the crossing of the canyon on a spectacular cable car ride, one of the highest in the world, to a breathtaking viewpoint from which you can marvel at three of the main canyons, including the Copper Canyon itself. Enjoy magnificent views of Tarahumara ...

Day 8: Posada Barrancas – Casas Grandes

Travel to the small town of Guerrero, where Alma Casavantes and her husband Paco Cabrera welcome you for a unique Be My Guest experience. Enjoy a meal of traditional foods and share stories of their family history and of growing up in this part of the Chihuahua Desert...

Day 9: Casas Grandes – Paquime – Tucson

Visit the prehistoric adobe complex of Paquime, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a great trading center in the 14th and 15th centuries before the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Afterward, the journey continues to the Sotol Factory Don Cuco. Sotol is a drink unique to Chi...

Day 10: Tuscon – Depart Phoenix

Bid adios to your newfound friends. Enjoy some time to relax at your resort before you depart Tucson for the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport or extend your stay at the Hilton Phoenix Airport Hotel. Full Breakfast

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Price per day$280
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa,
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Meals Included
  • 9 full breakfasts
  • 6 lunches
  • 7 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
  • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • All porterage and local charges included
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
  • VIP entry to many sights
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