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8-Day Upper & Lower Sierra

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Extraordinary Experiences

  • Visit 3 Magic Towns
  • All tours are private and include historian guide, snack basket and cold drinks
  • Ride the Chepe Express train
  • Enjoy a full day at the Divisadero Adventure Park

Overview

This seven-night trip will take you along the best part of the train line from El Fuerte to Divisadero on the Chepe Express!

You'll enjoy a day at the Divisadero Adventure Park where you can try out the optional ziplines, the ZipRider, cable car or Via Ferrata. You'll get to visit three Magic Towns and descend into Batopilas Canyon to an old silver mining village.

You'll learn about the history of the northern part of Mexico on a city tour in Chihuahua City and enjoy a night out at a now beautiful and famous restaurant, which was once the city home of a prominent Mexican politician.
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in the Magic Town of El Fuerte

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Arrive in the Magic Town of El Fuerte

Today, you'll arrive at the Los Mochis, Sinaloa airport on your own as early as possible so you can enjoy the day. Take a taxi or book the hotel transfer with the hotel we recommended for you to the Magic Town of El Fuerte, 1.5 hours away. Upon arrival at your hotel, you'll check-in, then you'll have the rest of the day free to enjoy one of the optional activities available at the hotel, or perhaps some downtime at the hotel's rooftop pool.

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    Accommodation

    Posada del Hidalgo Hotel4 star/Optional Activity

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    Activities

    Free Time in El Fuerte

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    Transportations

    Taxi from Mochis International Airport to Posada Del Hidalgo HotelRequest to Book

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    Destinations

    El Fuerte

Day 2

Chepe Express Train & Divisadero

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Chepe Express Train & Divisadero

Today, you'll enjoy a ride on the famous Chepe Express Train through Septentrion Canyon, the best part of the train line. Once in Divisadero, you'll be driven by a hotel vehicle to your hotel on the rim of the canyon, where you can relax and enjoy the views of the confluence of Copper, Urique, and Tararecua Canyons from your rim-view hotel. Later on, you can enjoy a self-guided walk along the rim of the canyon.

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    Accommodation

    Posada del Hidalgo Hotel4 star/Optional Activity

    Hotel Mirador4 star/Optional Activity

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    Activities

    El Chepe Express Train First ClassOptional Activity

    Free Time in Divisadero

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    Restaurants

    Chepe Express Train Domed Restaurant CarOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Taxi from Posada Del Hidalgo Hotel to Estación HoyancosOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    El Fuerte

    Chihuahua

    Sinaloa

Day 3

Divisadero Adventure Park & Magic Town of Creel

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Divisadero Adventure Park & Magic Town of Creel

Today includes a full-day tour of the Divisadero area, including the Divisadero Adventure Park, where you'll see amazing canyon views of Tararecua, Copper and Urique Canyons. You will have an opportunity to do many optional activities such as riding the traditional seven zip lines, ZipRider, Via Ferrata, or cable car within the park. You'll also enjoy a three-kilometre walk along the canyon rim or some light hiking. You'll stay in the Magic Town of Creel, one of two in the Copper Canyon region.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Mirador4 star/Optional Activity

    Quinta Mision Suites3 star/Optional Activity

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    Activities

    Divisadero Area To Creel Tour

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    Destinations

    Chihuahua

    Creel

Day 4

Creel to Batopilas Three-Day Experience

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Creel to Batopilas Three-Day Experience

Today you'll be driven from the Magic Town of Creel at 2,300 metres, descending through four different canyons and three climate zones to the Magic Town of Batopilas at 400 metres above sea level. You'll enjoy a full day of canyon viewing with stops for photos, a stylish, deluxe picnic lunch in the canyon and some sightseeing along the way, including the Cusarare Waterfall. You'll arrive at your lodge in Batopilas in the late afternoon.

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    Accommodation

    Quinta Mision Suites3 star/Optional Activity

    Riverside Lodge Hotel4 star/Optional Activity

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    Activities

    Creel to Batopilas Tour

    Deluxe Picnic in the Copper Canyon

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Creel

    Chihuahua

    Batopilas

Day 5

Batopilas Sightseeing Tour & Aqueduct Walk

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Batopilas Sightseeing Tour & Aqueduct Walk

You are off to visit the Lost Cathedral of Satevo just eight kilometres from Batopilas this morning. You can walk there with a vehicle following you, or be driven entirely. You'll have lunch in town independently, and then enjoy a visit to the ruins of the Hacienda San Miguel, the Batopilas Museum and a walk along the old aqueduct, which was part of the Silver Trail and where tropical birds nest. Alternatively, you can have the afternoon off to rest and relax.

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    Accommodation

    Riverside Lodge Hotel4 star/Optional Activity

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    Activities

    Lost Cathedral of Satevo Private Tour

    Hacienda San Miguel Private Tour

    Batopilas Museum

    Aqueduct Walk

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    Destinations

    Batopilas

    Chihuahua

Day 6

Batopilas Three-Day Experience & Return to Upper Sierra

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Batopilas Three-Day Experience & Return to Upper Sierra

Your private guide will drive you up through four different canyons to the Upper Sierra, stopping for photos and some sightseeing along the way. You'll visit the San Ignacio Valley to see the rock formations, Cusarare Waterfall and Lake Arareko. You'll arrive back in the Magic Town of Creel before nightfall.

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    Accommodation

    Riverside Lodge Hotel4 star/Optional Activity

    Quinta Mision Suites3 star/Optional Activity

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    Activities

    Batopilas to Upper Sierra Private Tour

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    Destinations

    Batopilas

    Chihuahua

    Creel

Day 7

Creel to Historic Chihuahua City & Self Guided Walking Tour

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Creel to Historic Chihuahua City & Self Guided Walking Tour

You'll depart the Copper Canyon today by private vehicle and drive through the countryside to reach Chihuahua City. You'll be dropped off at your hotel for check-in, then you'll have some free time to yourself to wander around the downtown, pedestrian-only section of the city. It is recommended that you have dinner at the La Casona Restaurant in the old Terrazas Estate just one block from your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Quinta Mision Suites3 star/Optional Activity

    Central Hotel Boutique5 star/Optional Activity

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    Activities

    Free Time in ChihuahuaOptional Activity

    Benito Juarez MuseumOptional Activity

    Revolution ParkOptional Activity

    Libertad Street Self-Guided WalkOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Mariachi PlazaOptional Activity

    La Casona RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Creel to Chihuahua

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    Destinations

    Creel

    Chihuahua

Day 8

Copper Canyon Departure from Chihuahua City

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Copper Canyon Departure from Chihuahua City

This morning, you'll check out of your hotel at the appropriate time and will take an Uber or taxi to the airport in Chihuahua to catch your flight out. Buen Viaje!

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    Accommodation

    Central Hotel Boutique5 star/Optional Activity

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    Activities

    Departure Day - Free Time in Chihuahua City

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    Transportations

    Taxi from Central Hotel Boutique to Aeropuerto ChihuahuaRequest to Book

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    Destinations

    Chihuahua

Included in Price

  • 8 activities
  • 1 lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Trekking permits

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Notes

- Includes a private touring vehicle for your booking party with snack basket and ice chest filled with cold beverages for your comfort
- Hotels recommended but not included in pricing
- Chepe first class train tickets recommended but not included in pricing. There are other classes of train tickets that you can purchase but we do recommend the first class ticket for best immersive experience.
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