Los Mochis to El Fuerte
Upon arriving in Los Mochis, you will be transferred to the historic town El Fuerte for a relaxing and quiet evening in this fantasic colonial town. (The transfer time is 1.5 hours and can be accommodated to any flight/bus arrival time.)
El Fuerte to Cerocahui
The adventure begins in earnest as you board the "ChePe" first class train at approximately 9:05 am. Today, traverse the most scenic segment of the railroad, climbing from sea level to an elevation of more than 6200 feet. Mountains and canyons stretch as far as the eye can see.
Upon arriving Bahuichivo at 1:10 pm, you are shuttled nearly 45 minutes to the most scenic mountain village in Northern Mexico - Cerocahui. You will transfer to the Mision Hotel, which is located in the heart of this historic hamlet for an amazing stay. After lunch, you will go on a 3.5 hour long Urique Canyon tour, which includes stops at the highest overlook readily available to tourist, a cave home, a rancho and the Virgencita Spring.
Lunch and Dinner included at hotel.
Cerocahui to Creel
After breakfast you will transfer back to Bahuchivio for your train journey to the mountain town of Creel. Today crossing the Continental Pass en-route to Creel you will be surrounded my beautiful changing landscapes. Upon arriving, you will be transferred to your downtown Creel hotel. This afternoon after getting settled, enjoy a local tour of the city, Mission, Indian Caves and the Lake Area. Breakfast at hotel.
Note: If you are interested in extending your already magnificent journey by traveling to canyon floor please
click here for information about the
Batopilas Extension.
Creel to Divisadero
Enjoy a leisurely morning where you have time to do some shopping and sightseeing before catching the 11:26 am train to Divisadero. Upon arriving in Divisadero, transfer to your canyon hotel for the evening. The lodge is situated near the rim of the mighty Urique Canyon, providing wonderful views that extend for miles. Optional side trips available in the area include canyon tours, horseback riding, jeep tours and helicopter rides. We recommend upgrading to the Posada Mirador Hotel, which is situated on the rim of the canyon. The hotels in Divisadero all provide view’s which overlooks the mighty Urique Canyon. Upgrading to the Superior Hotel option will provide patios with fantastic canyon views from your room.
The views of the three Canyons that comprise Copper Canyon make Divisadero ("The Divide") an unforgettable stop on your trip across the mountains. This area is four times larger than the Grand Canyon and gives visitors many memorable vistas of this pristine mountain wilderness.
Dinner included at hotel.
Divisadero to Los Mochis
Breakfast and Lunch included at the hotel before departing at approximately 1pm, heading for Los Mochis. Today you traverse the most rugged railway in the Western Hemisphere as you descend nearly 8,000 feet through the Sierra Madre Range. Canyon and mountain scenery abounds in all directions. Upon arrival in Los Mochis you will be transferred to your downtown Los Mochis hotel for the evening.
Breakfast and lunch included at hotel.
Los Mochis
The tour comes to a close as you are transferred to the airport for your trip home
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