DEPARTURE DATES
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9 Day Trips with 4 nights in hotels or guesthouses, 5 days hiking from canyon rim to Rio Urique, 4 nights camping with Burro support Meet at airport in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico (LMM). First class seating on the spectacular Copper Canyon Train to the canyon rim and back, includes all hotel and airport transfers, and all meals (through canyon rim departure). $1995.00 USD per person/double occupancy. Itinerary "Rim Rendezvous" for Camping portion only (7 days) : 2 nights Hotel, 4 nights Camping- $1195.00 pp/do. . (write or call for travel recommendations) 10 Day Trips by Van from Tucson for Semana Santa. Itinerary includes Mata Ortiz and Cascada Basaseachi.- $2195.00 pp/do 10 Day Trip with 5 day hike to Caballo Blanco Ultra Marathon in Urique: From Los Mochis with 3 Hotel nights, 6 Camping nights, First class train to the rim and back, meals (through train departure), transfers - $2195.00 pp/do "Rim Rendezvous" for Marathon trip, Camping portion only (8 days) : 1 night Guesthouse, 6 nights Camping- $1595.00 . . (write or call for travel recommendations- there are several options to extend your canyon experience) Small group charges apply for less than 6 people. 4 Night Single hotel/tent supplement: $300. 2 Night single hotel/tent charge: $150. |
| 2012 |
| Rio Urique | 9 Day Burro Trek: Strenuous |
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| September 8 - 16, 2012: Sept 15, 1820: "el Grito"; Sept 16, 1821, Mexican Independence from Spain | |
| October 20 - 28, 2012 | |
| November 10 - 18, 2012: November 20, 1910; "Dia de la Revolucion!" Viva Villa!! | |
| Dec 22 - 30, 2012: December 24th is "Noche Buena" | |
| January 5 - 13, 2013: Tres Reyes | |
| 10 Day Burro Trek: Moderate | |
| Feb 24 - March 5, 2013: Caballo Blanco Ultra Marathon (itinerary) | |
| Burro Trek: Divisadero to Urique to Batoilas - February 24 - March 10, 2013 |
These are fully escorted, all inclusive trips (except for tips, alcoholic drinks, visas, crafts, laundry). You'll be met at the Los Mochis airport for the transfer to your hotel. After breakfast the next day, you'll ascend from sea level to 8000 feet on the Copper Canyon train.
Burro-supported Hiking
Above are this season's scheduled departure dates for most hikes. The best times of year to book are spring and fall, when the days are longer, and it's not too hot in the canyon bottoms. The week before Easter is wildly popular, as is harvest time around Halloween. Easter is a peak travel period, as is Christmas! Shop around, and book your flight early. Easter Sunday in 2012 is April 8th, although many festivities end early Saturday. Easter Sunday in 2013 is March 31. Notice the difficulty levels. Moderate in canyon country is a relative term considering we'll descend a vertical mile (more than 5000 feet); but on the burro-assisted hikes all you will be carrying is a daypack. Most people can't practice by going down 300 flights of stairs, but that's its equivalent. Two hundred flight before lunch, then 300 flights afterwards! You need to be in good physical shape, particularly your knees. A good sense of balance is essential, even with hiking poles. Going up is much easier!! Ask about the option to meet us at the rim for the hiking only portion. You can sign up for these trips up to 60 days before departure.Backpacking or Backcountry Hiking
Backpacking trips are generally "Made to Order". We need 30 days advance notice. There are a number of trailheads in the area from which to choose. The backpacks are more demanding than hikes, but allow passage through some routes too difficult for burros, and also require a little river travel. This involves boulder hopping and wading. The routes and level of difficulty can be tailored to your level of experience. Novice backpackers need not worry, though. You don't have to get far away from the crowd to enjoy the splendid natural environment and tranquility that the canyon country has to offer. We'll even help you choose a new route, if you've been here before and want to expand your repertoire. Generally, customized hiking trips can be arranged for about $200/day per person. All trips have two English speaking guides for safety reasons regardless of group size or the number of locals employed.Booking
Booking can be done by e-mail. Itineraries, waivers, and a plethora of paperwork can be posted once you contact us, or download as (pdf) Forms here. Early payments can be sent by check; or made with a credit card or by opening an account through PayPal.