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6-Day Upper Sierra Special

Customisable Itinerary
4.6 • 1 traveller have booked with Marco Ivan F.

Trip Overview

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

You'll enjoy a day at the Divisadero Adventure Park where you can try out the 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.

You'll enjoy a ride on the Chepe Express train from El Fuerte to Divisadero and lunch in its famous domed dining car. You'll try out the optional soft adventure activities in the Adventure Park where you can ride the ZipRider, the seven traditional ziplines and the cable car to the middle of Urique Canyon. You'll hike in Candamena Canyon where Basaseachi Falls, the highest waterfall in Mexico is located, and enjoy a city tour around Chihuahua's capital city to learn about Pancho Villa and the Revolution.
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Highlights of this Trip

Deluxe picnic with award winning Chihuahua wine
Visit the 2nd highest waterfall in Mexico
Enjoy a ride on the Chepe Express
Visit 2 Magic Towns
All tours include a historian guide
A full day in the Divisadero Adventure Park

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

El Chepe Express Train & Divisadero

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El Chepe Express Train & Divisadero

Today, you'll enjoy a ride on the famous El 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

    Hotel Mirador4 star/Optional Activity

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    Activities

    El Chepe Express Train First ClassRequest to Book

    Free Time in Divisadero

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    Transportations

    Taxi from Posada Del Hidalgo Hotel to Estación HoyancosRequest to Book

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    Destinations

    El Fuerte

    Chihuahua

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 with a historian guide, 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 within the park, such as riding the traditional seven zip lines, ZipRider, Via Ferrata, or cable car. You'll also enjoy a leisurely three-kilometre walk along the canyon rim or some light hiking. You'll be transferred to the Magic Town of Creel at the end of the day, where you'll spend the night.

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    Accommodation

    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

Basaseachi Falls Tour & Hiking

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Basaseachi Falls Tour & Hiking

You'll be picked up at your hotel in Creel and driven by your guide to Candameña Canyon where you'll find the second highest waterfall in Mexico. There are many trails to choose from around Basaseachi Falls if you are a hiker or walker, with varying levels of difficulty. If you are not a hiker, then you can enjoy the two separate viewpoints that you'll be driven to where you can soak up the scenery. Whichever you decide to do, your day will be filled with stunning scenery.

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    Accommodation

    Quinta Mision Suites3 star/Optional Activity

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    Activities

    Basaseachi Falls Private Tour

    Box Lunch in Copper Canyon

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Creel

    Basaseachi

    Chihuahua

Day 5

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

    Central Hotel Boutique5 star/Optional Activity

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    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 6

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 a taxi or uber to the airport in Chihuahua to catch your flight out. Buen Viaje!

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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

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What’s included?

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

What’s not included?

  • 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
- Train first class ticket recommended but not included in pricing. There are other classes you can choose on the train, but we do recommend the first class for best immersive experience.
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