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4-Day Scenic Private Flight & Lost Cathedral Adventure

Customisable Itinerary
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Trip Overview

Enjoy a taste of the Copper Canyon, Mexico, touring on this deluxe four-day adventure through the Copper Canyon!

The Copper Canyon is best explored on a longer trip as it covers over 28,000 square miles, however, if you are very short on time and still want to dip your toe into the canyon system, then this four-day adventure trip will give you a bird's eye view of many different canyons, and an overnight stay in Batopilas, an old silver mining village at the bottom of Batopilas Canyon that normally takes several days to get to traversing the canyons by vehicle.

You'll fly by private charter plane from El Fuerte to Batopilas with a seasoned pilot and your historian guide, soaring over many canyons for exceptional canyon viewing. Then, you'll enjoy the rest of the day sightseeing in Batopilas, along with a private tasting of Sotol and Lechuguilla. The following day, you'll drive up to the upper sierra through four different canyons, with a stop en route for a luxury picnic with regional award winning wine above Urique River at the bottom of Copper Canyon, arriving in the Magic Town of Creel for the night.

You'll be transferred privately to the airport in Chihuahua directly from Creel the following day.
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Highlights of this Trip

Fly out of the Magic Town of El Fuerte, Sinaloa in a private, Cessna plane, piloted by an expert canyon pilot, to the Magic Town of Batopilas, Chihuahua.
Enjoy an exclusive deluxe picnic in the Copper Canyon, with award winning regional wine.
Take in the Lost Cathedral, located in the little village of Satevo, which is one of the best examples of colonial architecture in the Sierra Madre.

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 to the Los Mochis, Sinaloa Airport on your own as early as possible so you can enjoy the day. Your driver will then transfer you to the Magic Town of El Fuerte which is 1.5 hours away. Upon arrival, 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. If you have some free time, you can do the optional River Float Tour down the El Fuerte River.

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    Accommodation

    Posada del Hidalgo Hotel4 star/Optional Activity

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    Activities

    Free Time in El FuerteOptional Activity

    River Float TourOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mochis International Airport to El Fuerte

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    Destinations

    El Fuerte

    Sinaloa

Day 2

Fly to the Magic Town of Batopilas, Sightseeing Tour & Aqueduct Walk

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Fly to the Magic Town of Batopilas, Sightseeing Tour & Aqueduct Walk

Today is a day of high adventure! You'll be driven to the airstrip in El Fuerte where you'll board a private flight to Batopilas with your guide. You'll be greeted with some of the most amazing views as you fly over the canyons. Upon arrival in Batopilas, you'll enjoy the rest of the day seeing the sights and sleep tonight at the bottom of Batopilas Canyon at an old restored hacienda.

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    Accommodation

    Riverside Lodge Hotel4 star/Optional Activity

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    Activities

    Private Flight from El Fuerte to Batopilas

    Lost Cathedral of Satevo Private Tour

    Batopilas Museum

    Aqueduct Walk

    Free Time in BatopilasOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Posada Del Hidalgo Hotel to Airstrip El Fuerte, Sinaloa, Mexico

    Private Driver from Airstrip Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico to Batopilas

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    Destinations

    El Fuerte

    Chihuahua

    Batopilas

Day 3

Return to Upper Sierra, Sightseeing & Canyon Viewing

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Return to Upper Sierra, Sightseeing & Canyon Viewing

Today, you'll be driven back up through the four canyons to the Magic Town of Creel in the Upper Sierra, stopping along the way to see Cusarare Waterfall, Lake Arareko, San Ignacio Mission, the Valley of the Mushrooms, Frogs, Monks and traversing four canyons. A deluxe picnic lunch will be served somewhere en route to allow you a full immersion into a delightful day of sightseeing.

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    Accommodation

    Quinta Mision Suites3 star/Optional Activity

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    Activities

    Return to Upper Sierra through Four Canyons

    Deluxe Picnic in the Copper Canyon

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Batopilas

    Chihuahua

    Creel

Day 4

Copper Canyon Mexico Tour Departure from Chihuahua Airport

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Copper Canyon Mexico Tour Departure from Chihuahua Airport

This morning, you'll say goodbye to your Copper Canyon Mexico tour as you are driven to catch your late afternoon flight out of Chihuahua City. Buen Viaje!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Creel to Aeropuerto Chihuahua

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    Destinations

    Creel

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    Notes

    We can customize this trip for you by adding in an extra night in Chihuahua City if you prefer not to rush to the airport today. Just let us know at time of booking. Pricing changes are dependent on any additional variables.

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What’s included?

  • 6 activities
  • 1 lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

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

Notes

- Beer and regional wine served at picnic
- Snack basket and ice chest with drinks in vehicle from days 2 through 4
- Sotol and Lechuguilla tastings in Batopilas with explanation on how they are made
- This trip is best suited logistically for a start on a Wednesday
- Hotel recommended but not included in pricing
- El Fuerte and Batopilas airstrip transfers included