Mexico · Geological Wonders

7-Day Chihuahua to El Fuerte Train Tour with Copper Canyon

7 Days Round trip from Chihuahua Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Mennonite farms and a museum on the way to Creel
  • 02 Engage with the Raramuri Indian community
  • 03 See Arareco Lake and an old Jesuit Mission
  • 04 Experience Copper Canyon, 4 times larger than the Grand Canyon
  • 05 Enjoy the train ride through 86 tunnels and 37 bridges to El Fuerte
  • 06 Take a gentle river raft trip on the El Fuerte River for bird watching
  • 07 Admire the dramatic views from the rim of Urique Canyon

Explore Mexico on this 7-day trip from Chihuahua City to El Fuerte, visiting major attractions along the way, including Copper Canyon and Urique Canyon near Cerocahui. Discover Chihuahua's historic landmarks, stroll through Creel, visit Mennonite farms and a museum, and engage with the Raramuri Indian community. The journey also includes Arareco Lake, a Jesuit Mission, and one hour of gentle river rafting with bird watching on the El Fuerte River.

Take the train to El Fuerte and enjoy the best part of the ride, passing through 86 tunnels and 37 bridges.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Chihuahua, Los Mochis, Copper Canyon
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Chihuahua City Highlights

  • Pick up at the airport.

  • Tour Chihuahua's Cathedral.

  • Visit the House of Pancho Villa.

  • See Quinta Gameros.

  • Visit the State's Palace.

  • See Hidalgo's Dungeon.

2
Day 02

Creel, Mennonite Farms and Raramuri Community

  • Drive 247 km to the lumber and touristic town of Creel.

  • Stop on the way at Mennonite farms and a museum.

  • Tour a Raramuri Indian community.

  • Visit Arareco Lake and a Jesuit Mission.

3
Day 03

Copper Canyon and Adventure Park

  • Drive 47 km to Copper Canyon, which is 4 times larger than the Grand Canyon.

  • Visit Copper Canyon Adventure Park, home of the longest zip rider in the world.

  • Go for a nature and cultural walk.

4
Day 04

Train to Bahuichivo and Cerocahui

  • Take the train from Copper Canyon to Bahuichivo, followed by a 30-minute drive to Cerocahui, a lumber town with an old Jesuit Mission.

  • Drive past beautiful views to the rim of Urique Canyon, which is 1,000 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon.

5
Day 05

Scenic Train Journey to El Fuerte

  • Take the train to El Fuerte and enjoy the best part of the ride, passing through 86 tunnels and 37 bridges.

  • Travel through various canyons to the colonial town of El Fuerte, founded in 1564 by the Spanish captain Francisco de Ibarra.

6
Day 06

El Fuerte Downtown Walk and River Rafting

  • Enjoy a historical downtown walk and a gentle one-hour river raft trip on the El Fuerte River for bird watching.

7
Day 07

Transfer to Los Mochis Airport

  • Drive to Los Mochis airport by taxi. End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Chihuahua 3 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfers in Chihuahua and Los Mochis

  • 10 meals

  • Local guided tours

  • Train tickets

What's Not Included

  • Lunches and dinners in Chihuahua, Creel, and El Fuerte, as well as any meals on the train

  • Tips for guides are not included in the tour price

  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are not included

  • Coffee or tea is included only with breakfast

What to bring

  • Insect repellent

  • Clothing for cold and hot temperatures

  • Hat and UV protection lotion

  • Binoculars for bird watching

  • Camera

  • Swimsuit and short pants

  • Walking shoes

  • Reading material

Know before you go

This tour can be fully guided or guided locally at every stop. If fully guided, add 100 USD per person per day.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Chihuahua, Mexico
Tour start
Chihuahua, Mexico
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Chihuahua.

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