2011 Annual Winter Conference
LODGE AT VENTANA CANYON
TUCSON, ARIZONA
January 19-23, 2011
6.
COPPER CANYON, MEXICO PRETRIP
JANUARY 14-19, 2011
** Highly recommended!
This 6-night pre-trip will introduce you to
Mexico’s greatest canyon -- a complex of canyons
several thousand feet deep, known as Copper Canyon.
This area is home to the Tarahumara Indians and one
of the great train rides in North America. Participants
fly into Los Mochis, Mexico on the Sea of Cortez for
an overnight. You then board the train to explore Copper
Canyon, from sea level to over 8,000 feet! The striking
volcanic scenery, vegetation transitions, bridges, tunnels,
and villages are seen from the “train in the sky”
and on walks. The Tarahumara live here much as their
ancestors did and are known the world over for their
endurance in foot races of over 200 miles across mountainous
terrain. We will have comfortable accommodations in
lodges along the canyon rim! $1,695 per person twin
share + air. A great adventure -- not to be missed!
For reservations, contact 
Minimum: 8 passengers; maximum 24
passengers.
Click
here to see a larger map of Copper Canyon.
Fri Jan 14 FLY HOME TO PHOENIX & LOS MOCHIS,
MEXICO
Fly to Los Mochis, on the coast of the Sea of Cortez,
via Phoenix (or your preferred routing).
Meet your guide and transfer to El Fuerte.
Welcome dinner and introduction to El Fuerte and Copper
Canyon.
Overnight at Hotel La Choza. (D)
Sat Jan 15 EL FUERTE - BAHUICHIVO
& CEROCAHUI VILLAGE
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to train station.
Board the classic train for the ride up Copper Canyon.
12:15 pm Train arrives at Bahuichivo station.
Transfer to Hotel Paraiso del Oso.
Lunch at the hotel.
Bus departs to explore Urique Canyon with various stops.
This is one of the most beautiful and spectacular days
of the expedition.
Stop at the Overlook and the Tarahumara Cave.
Dinner at our lodge. (B,L,D)
Sun Jan 16 CEROCAHUI - COPPER CANYON RIM
Breakfast at lodge.
Walking tour of the Cave of the Crosses near the hotel.
Explore the town of Cerocahui and the main church, the
Tarahumara Indian Girls Boarding School, and the main
plaza of town.
11:15 am Depart to Bahuichivo and the Train station.
1:30 pm Arrive at Posada station to meet the bus for
Hotel Divisadero, located on the Rim of the
Canyon.
Lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon walk to nearby vista points and Cueva Tarahumara.
Visit the two Canyon overlooks.
Dinner at the lodge. (B,L,D)
Mon Jan 17 COPPER CANYON - CREEL & TARAHUMARAS
Optional sunrise walk.
Breakfast at lodge.
Leisurely walk around the area, then take a bus tour
to 3 overlooks.
Lunch.
1:00 pm Depart by train for Creel.
Pass canyon overlooks and green mountain valleys as
you
approach Creel.
Best Western Creel.
Visit the Mission Store and Tarahumara Museum.
Dinner. (B,L,D)
Tues Jan 18 CREEL - MENNONITE COUNTRY - CHIHUAHUA
Breakfast at lodge.
7:45 am Depart for the Mennonite community of Cuauhtemoc.
11:30 Visit the Mennonite village.
12:30 pm Enjoy a lunch prepared by a Mennonite family.
2:00 Depart for Chihuahua.
Arrive in Chihuahua and visit Pancho Villa’s Home,
the colonial Aqueduct and State Capitol Building, and
the Cathedral of Chihuahua.
7:00 Farewell dinner and folkloric show.
Palacio del Sol Hotel. (B,L,D)
Wed Jan 19 CHIHUAHUA - PHOENIX TO TUCSON
Breakfast at the lodge.
Transfer to the airport for your return flights
to Hermosillo and Phoenix.
Transfer to Tucson by bus or van. (B).
Pre-Trip Fee is $1,695 per person, based on sharing
a room (+ air).
Single Supplement: $200.
Fee Includes: Meet and greet in Los Mochis; transfers;
transportation and tours as described; accommodations
5 nights based on sharing a room; meals from dinner
on January 14 through breakfast on January 19; entrance
fees; luggage handling; leadership by a Mexican Copper
Canyon guide.
Fee Excludes: Air fare; tips to guide and driver; beverages
at meals; alcoholic beverages, laundry, internet, or
other personal expenses.
Deposit
is $500 per person. Balance of $1195 due October 1,
2010. For Cancellations before October 1, there is a
$100 per person fee. After October 1, the payment is
non refundable.
Marisa
at Betchart Expeditions is coordinating the reservations.
Please phone Marisa (800)252-4910 or email .
Back
to Conference page
| 
