COPPER CANYON TRAILS DEPARTURE DATES AND RATES |
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| Trek Dates | Trek Name | Price | Difficulty | Contact Us |
| August 4 - 11, 2014 | 8-Day Van Tour. Day hiking only, no backpacking or camping. Roomy 15-passenger van departing from Holiday Inn & Suites Palo Verde, with 24H airport shuttle Tucson International Airport. Featuring Mexico's Yosemite: Parque Nacional Cascada de Basaseachi, more Copper Canyon highlights, and pottery demonstration in Mata Ortiz. | $2099 | Easy | Itinerary |
| September 21 - October 1, 2014 | 7-Day Floatpack/backpack to Urique. Follow the Rio Urique through massive boulderfields; rockhopping benches, fighting vicious flora of the Thorn Forest, and swimming freezing cold narrows- in summer- in Mexico! Seeing is believing. We'll camp overnight in town, and then back to the rim. | $1299.00 | Very Strenuous | Itinerary |
| October 2 - 11, 2014 | 10-Day From Los Mochis. First Class train between El Fuerte & Urique canyon rim. 6-Day Burro-supported Camping with Day Hikes | $2199 | Strenuous | Itinerary |
| November 6 - 15, 2014 | 10-Day From Los Mochis. First Class train between El Fuerte & Urique canyon rim. 6-Day Burro-supported Camping with Day Hikes | $2199 | Strenuous | Itinerary |
| December 24, 2014 - January 2, 2015 | 10-Day From Los Mochis. First Class train from El Fuerte to canyon rim. 6-Day Burro-supported Camping/ Day Hikes | $2199 | Strenuous | Itinerary |
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The prices above reflect our fully escorted, all inclusive trips . Los Mochis arrivals will be met at the airport for the transfer to your hotel. Most flights arrive late in the afternoon. After an early breakfast the next day, you'll catch the Copper Canyon train on its spectacular ascent from sea level to 8000 feet, transiting 88 tunnels and 35 bridges. Have your camera ready for the Temoris Valley where the train tracks climb the valley on three switchbacks offering impressive views, and the first of many waterfalls.
Burro-supported Hiking
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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 and is Mexico's unofficial family camping week! Shop around, and book your flight early. Easter Sunday in 2013 is March 31st, although many festivities end early Saturday. Easter Sunday in 2014 is April 20!
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. "A little river travel" can also easily be expanded to become canyoning, so be sure to inquire. We define canyoning as "no ropes". 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.
**Inclusive is exclusive: (except for tips, alcoholic drinks, crafts, laundry).**
Copper Canyon Trails • 1334 W Pennington St. • Tucson, AZ 85745 • 520-324-0209