7 days / Starting From $2,995
Journey Through Copper Canyon
All Aboard This Rail-and-Trail Adventure into the Wild Heart of Mexico
Remarkably, few travelers know about Copper Canyon, one of the most unique and dramatic natural formations on earth. A collection of chasms well over a mile deep and 60 million years in the making, this impossibly rugged region is also home to one of North America’s most traditional native cultures, the Tarahumara, who live in caves below the rim. We reach the canyon’s remote heights on a stunning railway journey, arriving at a destination that feels caught decades ago in time. Languid sunsets, pine air and unparalleled natural beauty await in the hidden reaches of Copper Canyon country.
- Journey by train through the Sierra Madre Mountains along one of the world’s most spectacular railway routes
- Join our Expedition Leaders on privately guided walks through a dramatic landscape of deep canyons, pine forests and waterfalls
- Meet the Tarahumara people, the famous runners and artists who call this remote region home
Location of Adventure
Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains, Northern Mexico
Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains, Northern Mexico
Group Size Limit
Approximately 15 Travelers
A very important feature of our Copper Canyon trips is the limited group size as nature travel expeditions are best experienced with smaller sized groups of travelers.
Included
Travel by train and van within the canyon, accommodations, meals (except on Day 8), beer with meals, services of NHA Expedition Leaders and local guides, most gratuities, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, entrance fees.
Not Included
Travel to and from start and end point of trip, meals on Day 8, alcoholic beverages except beer with meals), some gratuities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, etc.), airport and departure taxes, optional travel insurance.
Physical Requirements
Moderate / Flexible
A fair number of short walks and an optional horseback ride are included in the itinerary. Most healthy people will have no problem with these excursions. However, some hikes cover uneven, rocky terrain, or walking up and down steep, earthen stairs. Participate in physical activities as you desire.
Important Information
Larger in size than the U.S. Grand Canyon, northern Mexico’s Copper Canyon is actually a series of several canyons in the Sierra Madre Occidental range, each with its own unique ecosystem. Although remote and sometimes rugged, the area’s stunning beauty and rich culture are well worth the journey. Please be prepared for a variety of weather. Los Mochis and El Fuerte have tropical climates, while the rest of the trip is at higher elevation where temperatures can become chilly at night. The “El Chepe” train is a highlight for most Copper Canyon travelers, taking us through breathtaking scenery we could not otherwise access. On some days our itinerary is dependent on the train, which occasionally falls off schedule. We may have to wait for the train or make adjustments to itinerary if this happens. Our train rides range from three to four hours up to five to six hours.
Getting There & Getting Home
Arrive in Los Mochis, Mexico by 7:45pm for an orientation dinner on Day 1 and depart anytime on final day. We can best serve you if Natural Habitat Adventures’ Travel Desk makes these reservations for you as they are intimately familiar with the special requirements of these programs and can arrange the most efficient and cost-effective travel. Please call us at 1-800-543-8917.
