Itinerary
- Day 1
Chihuahua City
You'll land at Chihuahua City Airport where a van driver meets you for the drive to your hotel. The city itself is the capital of Mexico's largest state, known for its museums, art galleries, and revolutionary history. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day to settle in.
- Start point
- Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico (Pick up at Chihuahua Airport)
Optional Activities
- Visit museums and art galleries in Chihuahua City
- Explore sites related to revolutionary history
Landmarks/POIs Chihuahua City - Day 2
Chihuahua City to Creel to Divisadero
Breakfast happens at your hotel before you head out at 8 am toward Copper Canyon through the Chihuahuan Desert. The route takes you through Cuauhtémoc, a Mennonite community where you can see how they live and work. From there it's on to Creel, a town with its own character. You'll walk around the main plaza, check out Arareko Lake and the rock formations that make the area distinctive, then visit the historic San Ignacio Jesuit Mission. By evening you're at Mirador Hotel, which sits right on the canyon rim with views that don't quit.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Mennonite community of Cuauhtémoc
- Visit Creel's main plaza
- Visit Arareko Lake
- Visit rock formations near Creel
- Visit San Ignacio Jesuit Mission
Landmarks/POIs Chihuahuan Desert Cuauhtémoc Creel Arareko Lake San Ignacio Jesuit Mission Copper Canyon 
- Day 3
Divisadero (Copper Canyon)
After breakfast at Hotel Mirador, you'll spend your day around the Tarahumara people and canyon views. The Divisadero Overlook gives you perspective on the sheer scale of Copper Canyon, then you head to Barrancas del Cobre Adventure Park in Sierra Tarahumara. The park has the world's third-longest cable car, plus hiking, biking, horseback riding, zip lines, hanging bridges, and rock climbing. There's something here regardless of your fitness level or age.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel Mirador)
Included Activities
- Cultural interaction with Tarahumara people
- Tour of Divisadero Overlook
- Visit Barrancas del Cobre (Copper Canyon) Adventure Park
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride (third-longest in the world)
- Hiking at Copper Canyon Adventure Park
- Biking at Copper Canyon Adventure Park
- Horseback riding at Copper Canyon Adventure Park
- Zip lining at Copper Canyon Adventure Park
- Hanging bridge crossing at Copper Canyon Adventure Park
- Rock climbing at Copper Canyon Adventure Park
- Dining at park restaurant with glass walls and floor
Landmarks/POIs Divisadero Overlook Barrancas del Cobre (Copper Canyon) Adventure Park Sierra Tarahumara 
- Day 4
Divisadero to Cerocahui
You'll check out of Hotel Mirador after breakfast and drive about an hour toward Cerocahui in the afternoon. The landscape is green and spectacular along the way. Once there, check into Hotel Mision and relax in the Spanish courtyard while looking at the gold dome of the mission church from 1556. Before dinner, there's an optional wine tasting with Balderrama wines if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel Mirador)
Optional Activities
- Balderrama wine tasting experience (available before dinner)
Landmarks/POIs Cerocahui Mission Church (1556) - Day 5
Cerocahui
Start with breakfast at Hotel Mision then head to the Urique Overlook, which is both the deepest and widest canyon viewpoint you'll see on this trip. The afternoon is yours to spend however you want. Walk through the village to the cemetery or lumberyard, visit the churchyard, or check out the Tarahumara boarding school next to the hotel. If you're more active, there's a 4-mile roundtrip walk to Cerocahui waterfall. Wine tasting with Balderrama wines is optional before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel Mision)
Included Activities
- Tour of Urique Overlook
Optional Activities
- Visit churchyard
- Stroll through village cemetery
- Visit village lumberyard
- Visit Tarahumara boarding school
- 4-mile roundtrip walk to Cerocahui waterfall
- Balderrama wine tasting experience (available before dinner)
Landmarks/POIs Urique Overlook Cerocahui Waterfall Cerocahui Village - Day 6
Cerocahui to El Fuerte via El Chepe Train
Today you board El Chepe train for the scenic ride through the Sierra Madre Mountains. You start over 5,000 feet high and descend toward sea level, passing through 86 tunnels and crossing 39 bridges on this engineering accomplishment. The train leaves Bahuichivo at 11:25 am and arrives in El Fuerte at 2:35 pm. After that you have time to walk around the historic colonial town, and there's a show at your hotel this evening.
Included Activities
- El Chepe train journey through Sierra Madre Mountains
Optional Activities
- Explore historic colonial town of El Fuerte
Landmarks/POIs Sierra Madre Mountains El Fuerte - Day 7
El Fuerte to Los Mochis Airport
You'll depart El Fuerte with memories of the trip behind you. An airport transfer takes you to Los Mochis Airport for your onward travel.
Landmarks/POIs Los Mochis Airport
