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Trip Wonderful Copper Barrancas

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1,999 USD

Per person in a Triple Room

Mega Travel

land-only

1 country

Mexico,

Visiting

Chihuahua, Creel, Divisadero, El Fuerte, Los Mochis, Loreto, La Paz., Todos Santos, Los Cabos

Duration

11 days | 10 nights

Departures

Departures only Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday

Itinerary

DAY 1. CHIHUAHUA
Meet at the Mexico City airport at the scheduled time for your flight from Mexico City to Chihuahua. Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Free time for a city tour (optional, not included) where you can explore the murals in the Government Palace, as well as the Cathedral, the University Cultural Center, formerly Quinta Gameros, and Pancho Villa's House, now the Museum of the Revolution (admission not included). Accommodation:
Museums are closed on Mondays.

DAY 2. CHIHUAHUA – CREEL
Breakfast at the hotel. At 8:00 a.m., we will depart for the magical town of Creel. We will pass through the apple route and enjoy a panoramic view of the Mennonite fields. We will learn about their traditions and culture. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Later, we will tour the surrounding area of Creel and visit Lake Arareko, the Mushroom and Frog Valleys, and a Tarahumara Cave. Return to the hotel and free afternoon. Overnight stay.
Note: Mennonite Fields are closed on Sundays.

DAY 3. CREEL - BARRANCAS DEL COBRE (BUS)
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, we will transfer to the bus station and board the bus that departs at 11:00 a.m. to the world-famous Copper Canyon. We will arrive at approximately 12:00 p.m. We will then go directly to Barran-cas Park, where we will admire panoramic views of Piedra Volada and Urique Canyon. Free time will be provided for the cable car and zip line tours (not included). If you are interested in participating in an activity, please visit https://parquebarrancas.com/ to reserve. In the afternoon, we will depart for our hotel just in time for a hike to the various viewpoints of the canyon (please check the hike schedule at reception). Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 4. TUE, FRI, SUN BARRANCAS DEL COBRE - EL FUERTE (CHEPE EXPRESS TRAIN)
Chepe Express departs at 9:55 a.m. for the Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) of El Fuerte. Arrival at approximately 2:35 p.m. Transfer to the hotel and free afternoon. We suggest a walk through the historic center and visit the Tem-ple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Municipal Palace, and the El Fuerte Museum, which displays artifacts used by the region's first farmers, as well as photographs of the traditions, celebrations, and daily life of the Yoreme people. We also recommend a boat ride on the El Fuerte River, where you can observe migratory birds and petroglyphs da-ting back 2 to 10,000 years. Tour duration: approximately 2:00 a.m. Free dinner and overnight stay.
Note: For various reasons, the train may be delayed.

DAY 5. THE FORT - LOS MOCHIS - TOPOLOBAMPO - LA PAZ (FERRY)
Breakfast at the hotel. A free day is recommended. We recommend taking the tour to Topolobampo Bay (optional, not included) and taking a boat ride, where if we're lucky, we might even meet the famous dolphin. The afternoon is free to enjoy Maviri Beach. Around 8:00 PM, we'll board the ferry to La Paz. We'll have a boxed lunch and spend the night aboard the ferry.

DAY 6. LA PAZ - LORETO
We will arrive in La Paz around 7:00 AM, and our representative will be waiting for us to have breakfast. Breakfast is free. At the scheduled time, transfer to the bus terminal to take the bus to Loreto (approximate arrival time is 5 hours). Arrival at the beautiful and oldest town in Baja California, Loreto, with 300 years of history, protected by the Sierra Giganta mountains and the Sea of Cortez. Arrival and check-in at your hotel, located across the street from the bus drop-off point. The remainder of the afternoon is free and you will stay overnight.

DAY 7. LORETO
Breakfast and departure for a city tour where we'll explore the church, downtown, and the beautiful boardwalk. Free time for personal activities or to take an optional trip to Coronado Island, where you can see sea lion communities and relax and marvel at a beautiful, unspoiled beach on one of the islands. The remainder of the afternoon is free, followed by overnight stay.

DAY 8 LORETO - LA PAZ
Breakfast at the hotel. At 8:30 a.m., we'll cross the street and wait for the bus to La Paz, which arrives around 9:00 a.m. Upon arrival, our guide will be waiting and will take us downtown for a city tour. The afternoon is free for personal activities. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 9. LA PAZ
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. We suggest an excursion to Espiritu Santo Island, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its enormous biodiversity. Or, if you prefer, visit Balandra and Coromuel Beach (optional, not included). Overnight stay.

DAY 10. LA PAZ - LOS CABOS - LA PAZ
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. We suggest an excursion to Espiritu Santo Island, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its enormous biodiversity. Or, if you prefer, visit Balandra and Coromuel Beach (optional, not included). Overnight stay. After breakfast, we'll head to Los Cabos, but not before visiting the Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) of Todos Santos. This is where the Hotel California (the myth of the song "Hotel California" by The Eagles) is located. Todos Santos is a mission founded by Jesuits in 1737 with the goal of Christianizing the native Pericles, and at the same time, it is a spectacular oasis in the desert. We will continue to Los Cabos. Free lunch. In the afternoon, we will board a glass-bottom boat for a tour of Cabo San Lucas's famous rock formation called "El Arco" (The Arch), along with other attractions in the area. We will return to La Paz. Overnight stay.

DAY 11. LA PAZ - MEXICO
Breakfast and free morning until transfer to the airport for your return flight to Mexico City.

END OF SERVICES

Rates

Triple Double Single Minor (2-11 years)
$1,999 $2,049 $2,289 1,759

CHEPE EXPRESS CATEGORY SUPPLEMENTS 

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION PRICE
FIRST CLASS Preferential access to the Urike restaurant (Dining car): this is one of the greatest benefits of this class since you will have access to the dining dome to taste the best and exotic flavors of Mexico's most renowned chefs, exclusive access to the terrace and bar, up to 96 ergonomic reclining seats, mixed seating with a central table, snack and drink service, bar with panoramic view to enjoy the beautiful natural landscape that we will encounter on our tour of Mexico, personalized attention and service on board, HD screens, premium audio system, luxury bathrooms, panoramic windows, trunk car.
(This class does not include food).		 $120
EXECUTIVE Access to your own restaurant, up to 240 reclining fabric seats, snack and drink service, access to the bar where you can enjoy and taste your favorite cocktail with a panoramic view of the incredible natural landscapes we travel through on the trip, attention and service on board, HD screens, premium audio system, luxury bathrooms, panoramic windows to appreciate the beautiful landscape we travel through as we continue our journey through Sinaloa and Chihuahua.
(This class does not include food)		 $55
TOURIST CLASS (INCLUDED) Access to the exclusive Economy Class* restaurant, with up to 244 reclining seats, on-board service, restrooms, and windows.
(This class does not include food)

- Prices indicated in USD, payable in National Currency at the exchange rate of the day.
- The prices indicated in this itinerary are for informational purposes only and must be confirmed before making your reservation, as they are subject to change without prior notice.
- Rates subject to change and availability without prior notice.

Prices valid until 2026-07-31

Hotels

PLANNED OR SIMILAR HOTELS
HOTEL CITY GUY COUNTRY
Hotel Hotel Quality Inn Chihuahua Tourist Mexico
Hotel Parador del Alma Creel Tourist Mexico
Hotel Divisadero / Hotel Mirador Barrancas del Cobre Tourist Mexico
Hotel La Choza El Fuerte Tourist Mexico
Hotel The Marine Waterfront La Paz Tourist Mexico
Hotel Hacienda Suites Loreto Tourist Mexico
This is the list of the most frequently used hotels on this tour. This information is provided for indicative purposes only; guests may stay in similar or alternative establishments.

The trip includes

  • All transfers according to the itinerary
  • Assistance in English
  • 10 nights accommodation: 01 in Chihuahua, 01 in Creel, 01 in Barrancas del Cobre, 01 in El Fuerte, 01 on the Ferry, 02 in Loreto, 03 in La Paz
  • Tour to Lake Arareko, Mushroom and Frog Valley
  • Regular bus on the Creel - Copper Canyon “ Divisadero ” route
  • Transfer to Barrancas Park
  • Hike through different viewpoints of the Barrancas
  • Chepe Express panoramic railway, tourist class, route: Divisadero - El Fuerte
  • Road transfer El Fuerte - Los Mochis / Los Mochis - Topolobampo
  • Ferry with cabin and bathroom
  • Bus La Paz - Loreto - La Paz
  • City tour in Loreto
  • Walk in La Paz
  • Tour to the Los Cabos Arch
  • Daily breakfast except on arrival and the first day in La Paz
  • Dinner in Copper Canyon
  • Box lunch on the ferry on day 05
  • Visit and tours according to the itinerary

    • The trip does not include

  • Taxes / International and domestic flights
  • Activities in Barrancas Park
  • Personal expenses
  • Excursion to Espiritu Santo Island
  • Tips
  • No unspecified service
  • Museum admissions and access to the Valley of Mushrooms and Frogs

    • Important notes

    GRADES

    • If your hotel is in Divisadero Barrancas, please get off at the Divisadero Barrancas station. You'll walk approximately 100 meters to the hotel.
    • If you are staying in the Posada Barrancas area, please get off at the Divisadero Barrancas station and a transfer will be waiting to take you to the hotel.
    • For your convenience, bell boys will sometimes carry your luggage to your assigned hotel rooms; therefore, you are advised to avoid storing valuables in your hotel rooms, as neither the hotel nor the agency is responsible for their loss.
    • During May, June, August and September the train will not operate on Tuesdays, please consider this for FRIDAY departures .
    • Exit effective from two people

    TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS

    • We suggest you wear comfortable clothing, a hat, and low-cut shoes, preferably tennis shoes, for hiking and visiting archaeological sites. Raincoats are recommended during rainy season. Also, cash may not be accepted for food and shopping, as some places may not accept card payments. Umbrellas are not recommended for this tour.

    Map

    Itinerary route: Chihuahua, Creel, Divisadero, El Fuerte, Los Mochis, Loreto, La Paz., Todos Santos, Los Cabos

    HIRING AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

    • This itinerary is a quote, subject to availability and confirmation of included services.
    • Prices subject to change without notice, subject to confirmation.
    • Prices indicated in USD, payment at the daily exchange rate.
    • Bank fees may apply for international transfers.
    • NET prices are non-commissionable.
    • A 20% advance payment is required to confirm availability for this itinerary.
    • Guaranteed departures on the dates mentioned, minimum two passengers.
    • Tips for guide and operator are not included. A suggested average of $5–$7 USD per person, per day.
    • The contracted transportation allows up to one piece of luggage (max. 23 kg) and one piece of carry-on (max. 8 kg) per person.
    • In case of excess luggage, inclusion without additional cost will depend on vehicle capacity.
    • The passenger is solely responsible for their luggage and documents. Mega Travel is not liable for any loss, theft, or damage.
    • Do not leave valuables in the transport vehicle; neither the provider nor Mega Travel is responsible for any losses.
    • For flight transfers arriving between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM, a nighttime supplement will apply.
    • General programs include standard accommodations. Requests for different categories are subject to availability and rate changes.
    • If the selected hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar category and rate will be booked.
    • Check-in time: from 3:00 PM. Check-out time: before 12:00 PM.
    • Special accommodation requests (bed type, etc.) must be made in advance and may affect pricing.
    • The bus boarding time limit is 15 minutes. After that, passengers must arrange transport at their own cost.

    IF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES CHILDREN, KEEP IN MIND:

    • Children under 2 are considered infants and are not charged. Special transport (e.g., stroller or seat) must be requested in advance.
    • Children aged 2–10 pay the child rate.
    • Children over 11 pay the adult rate.
    • The number of children per room sharing with parents depends on each hotel's policy.
    • Minors must be accompanied by a parent and present valid ID/passport at check-in.

    TRAVEL INSURANCE IS ESSENTIAL

    >We recommend travel insurance that covers illness, COVID-19, accidents, luggage loss, cancellation, etc. Request a separate quote.

    IF YOU ARE A PASSENGER IN SPECIAL CONDITION…

    Please inform us in advance of any special conditions (e.g., surgeries, mobility issues, medical conditions) to adjust operations accordingly.

    WE REMEMBER YOUS

    • Arrive 3h 30min before international flight departures.
    • Arrive 2h 30min before domestic flight departures.

    PRICE VARIATION

    • Rates may vary due to currency fluctuations, tax changes, etc.
    • Hotel rates may vary depending on occupancy or dynamic pricing.
    • Quoted rates are subject to change due to destination events or availability.

    CONDITIONS AND METHODS OF PAYMENT

    • All services must be paid in full 45 days before the service date.
    • Payments must follow the agreed schedule. Bank transfer fees are the customer's responsibility.
    • By paying, the traveler accepts all hiring and cancellation policies.
    • Service vouchers will not be issued until payment is received.

    TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION, VISAS & PASSPORT

    • All passengers (including children) must have valid documentation as required by destination laws.
    • It is the passenger’s responsibility to check all required documentation (passport, visa, vaccinations, etc.).
    • MEGA TRAVEL is not liable for immigration issues due to lack of documentation.

    CHANGES IN THE ITINERARY

    • The order of services may change due to force majeure, without affecting the overall content. No refunds or compensation will apply.
    • Price variations may occur due to mandatory changes from force majeure (e.g., strikes, natural disasters, etc.).
    • Changes in flights must be reported at least 48 hours in advance for service adjustments.
    • Late or different arrival without notice may incur extra charges, subject to agency approval.

    CANCELLATIONS

    • "Any modification requested after reservation confirmation may incur additional costs and will be subject to availability and cancellation policies."
    • Cancellations must be made at least 45 days before arrival to negotiate penalties as per contract.
    • Late cancellations will incur a 100% accommodation charge.
    • Excursion-only bookings must be canceled 15 days (low season) or 25 days (high season) before service date.
    • No-shows are charged at 100% of the confirmed service value.

    REFUNDS

    • Refunds are processed through the agency that made the reservation and payment.
    • No cash refunds will be issued at the destination.
    • No refunds for voluntarily unused services.
    • No substitutions or rebookings for other excursions.
    • No refunds after the trip has started, except for certified medical reasons or death.
    • Refund requests must be submitted within 30 days after the trip ends.
    • Refunds incur administrative fees, which will be disclosed at confirmation.
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