This tour will will provide you with the most panoramic overlook of any canyon rim lodge with the only view of the meandering river one mile below. Canyon Travel recently acquired a 1950 Pullman Standard Passenger Railcar modified with a 20-foot open deck. The open deck design allows the traveler to experience this spectacular railway better than in any dome or passenger railcar and it is excellent for taking photographs and for shooting video.
The railcar is always attached at the rear of the first class Chihuahua Pacific train and offers complete privacy from the first class passengers. Our travelers sit on deck chairs, sip on top-shelf margaritas and snack on fresh ceviche. Our chef prepares delicious meals made from fresh ingredients and they are served on table linens. Appetizers and top-shelf margaritas, wine, cerveza, soft dirnks and bottled water are also included.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1 - Arrive Chihuahua City. Transfer to the hotel. City tour (time permitting) includes Pancho Villa's Home/Museum.
Day 2 - Chihuahua - Cerocahui
All aboard the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad for your journey past the Mennonite farm and orchard lands before starting the spectacular climb to 8,000 feet in the Sierra Madre (6:00AM - 3:15PM). After crossing the Continental Divide 3 times through tremendously varied terrain, the train arrives at Bahuichivo. On arrival, transfer to Porochi Inn for 2 nights. Afternoon trek to remote Tarahumara Rancherias seldom visited by tourists. Sight-seeing with our exclusive native guide. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 3 - Cerocahui
Tour to Cerro Gallego to look down over a mile into Urique Canyon (the deepest canyon in North America!) on a journey that takes you past high mountain vistas and remote ranchos. Also visit Cerocahui Village with its 17th Century gold-domed Jesuit mission and a Tarahumara boarding school. Hikers will enjoy trekking to a secluded canyon waterfall. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4 - Cerocahui – El Fuerte
Morning trek along the creek or you may take your Gallego tour this morning to allow more leisure time to hike or explore om your own on day 3. Afternoon train (3:15PM - 7:20PM) to EL Fuerte, descending the Pacific Palisades 6,000 feet in 94 miles of fantastic loops and serpentine. On arrival, transfer to Rio Vista Lodge for 2 nights. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 5 - El Fuerte
With an emphasis on natural history, experience the diverse bird life and the verdant tropical forest on a tranquil boat excursion along the river (additional birding upon request). Stroll through the quintessential colonial plaza with its towering palms, browse in the colorful market and view ornate colonial architecture as you learn of both the past and present significance of this historic center. This afternoon enjoy the surreal vistas of the sierra foothills en route to a secluded Mayo Indian village to view the open-pit firing of their distinctive pottery. Sight-seeing with our exclusive native guide. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 6 - El Fuerte - Divisadero
Morning train (9:05PM -2:00PM) for return trip into the Sierra Tarahumara range, enjoying optimum daylight travel on the most scenic part of the railway. A private 6 mile road takes you to the Tarahumara owned ecolodge, the "Uno," with seemingly endless landscapes of canyons and mountains. From the lodge's secluded stretch of canyon rim property, gaze into the enormous gorge formed by the mile deep meandering river.
An afternoon walk through the dense forest around the lodge and along the rim will introduce you to this never-before-seen, pristine wilderness area, and the only panoramic river views of any lodging in the area. Visit with nearby Tarahumara families, cooperative owners of 60,000 wilderness acres and the lodge. You may chose your level of physical activity from easy to moderate walks or guided day hikes. Spectacular views of the canyon river bottom are seen from the dining room and other room windows throughout the lodge. Sight-seeing with our exclusive resident guide. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 7 - Divisadero
Enjoy a Canyon Rim Drive - view and photograph the canyons from a variety of natural overlooks offering much better fields of vision than those seen on walking tours. Hiking into the canyon depths and optional horseback riding are available. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 8 - Divisadero - Chihuahua City
Trek to an inhabited Tarahumara Indian Cave before afternoon transfer to depot for train to Chihuahua City (2:00PM - 10:25PM). On arrival, transfer to hotel. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 9 - Depart Chihuahua City. Morning transfer to airport or bus terminal. Includes: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Daily departures from Chihuahua, El Paso or Presidio:
- Daily departures from Chihuahua - prices: single - 1979$; double - 1679$; triple - 1629$;
- Daily departures from El Paso or Presidio - prices: single - 2079$; double - 1679$; triple - 1629$.
Price includes:
- Lodging for 2 nights each in Chihuahua, Cerocahui, EL Fuerte and Divisadero;
- "Express-Class" train service; sight-seeing as specified;
- 21 meals;
- All transfers between airports / hotels / bus terminals / depots;
- Taxes and customized documents.
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North America
Mexico
Railway Trips
Hiking & Trekking
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