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Price Per person double occupancy
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Price Includes: 16 meals (6 dinners, 3 lunches and 7 breakfasts), Round trip airport transfers, Spend two nights at the resort village of Los Cabos, Enjoy a small boat adventure on the beautiful Bay of Topolobampo, Travel by rail through the awesome Copper Canyon, Enjoy a walking tour of El Fuerte and Creel, Stay on the rim of the Copper Canyon in Divisadero, Visit the Tarahumara Indians, Tour the colonial city of Chihuahua, including the home of Pancho Villa, View a performance by members of Ballet Folklorico, and much more.
Airport transfers are included only when airfare is purchased from Pilgrim Tours. Taxi service is available for those purchasing their airfare elsewhere.
Deposit Required: $300 per person will reserve your place. A $100 service fee will be charged for cancellation at any time in addition to our normal payment and cancellation policy.
Day 1: Los Cabos
Today we arrive at San Jose Del Cabo Airport and transfer to our hotel. Take some time to explore the beachfront property. Enjoy a walk on the beach or relax sitting poolside. In the evening, meet your traveling companions at a welcome dinner hosted by your Tour Director. Dinner, Posada Real Los Cabos or Calinda, Los Cabos, Mexico (2 nights).
Day 2: Touring Los Cabos
After breakfast, we'll enjoy a brief morning city tour of San Jose del Cabo - one of Mexico's finest locations. Experience San Jose's Spanish colonial character and learn why local residents take pride in their 18th-century architecture. You will have plenty of time to explore this beautiful region. You may choose to spend the day shopping, take an optional excursion, or just relax on the beach. Experience the thrill of world-class fishing and championship golf. Enjoy the local cuisine and the natural beauty of this area. Breakfast.
Day 3: La Paz to El Fuerte
Early this morning we will transfer to La Paz Airport to catch our flight to Los Mochis. Upon arrival, we'll enjoy breakfast before traveling to Topolobampo Bay for a small boat excursion. Next, it's on to El Fuerte for an afternoon walking tour along its cobblestone streets lined with old colonial mansions. This evening we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Breakfast and dinner, Hotella Posada or Fuerte Lodge, Los Mochis, Mexico.
Day 4: Copper Canyon by Train to Divisadero
This morning we board the train as we start our journey through the spectacular Copper Canyon. Oversized windows provide the best viewing of this natural wonder. Our trip carries us through tunnels and trestles and around deeply cut gorges that offer unrivaled views. See fantastic waterfalls tumbling hundreds of feet to pools below. A glorious profusion of wildflowers blanket the floor of the canyon. Our final stop on the train is Divisadero. In Divisadero we stay at a hotel built on the rim of the canyon, offering dramatic vistas in the early morning and at sunset. After checking in, you can take a walk with a local guide to see more of the canyon's scenery. We will visit the shy Tarahumara Indians. Still living the primitive lifestyle of their ancestors, these cave dwellers are known for their handiwork. We may see demonstrations of weavers, pottery makers or other interesting craftsmen. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Hotel Divisadero Barrancas, Divisadero, Mexico.
Day 5: Divisadero to Creel
Your morning is free to enjoy hiking or shopping. In the afternoon, we continue our journey through the remarkable Copper Canyon area. Words cannot describe the unsurpassed beauty of the canyon, nearly four times larger than the Grand Canyon. Our train ride ends in Creel, the trading post for the Tarahumara Indians. A walking tour and shopping will take place when we arrive. Be sure to visit the mission store, which sells handcrafted goods including pottery and baskets of remarkable quality. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Best Western or Villa Mexicana Creel, Mexico.
Day 6: Creel to Chihuahua
After breakfast, we board our motorcoach for Chihuahua. On our journey we'll stop for lunch at a local apple ranch. En route we pass a Mennonite farming community where German is still spoken and taught in schools. Next, we arrive in Chihuahua. More than three centuries old, Chihuahua was once the capital city of Mexico. After dinner, we are joined by young members of the fabulous Ballet Folklorico. This group has performed throughout the world and will introduce us to the traditional regional dances of Mexico. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Casa Grande Radisson Hotel, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Day 7: Chihuahua to El Paso
This morning a local guide shows the many historical sights of this great colonial city of Chihuahua, from the baroque cathedral to the former home of Pancho Villa. We then travel to El Paso, Texas, the town that hugs the Rio Grande River and serves as the natural border with Mexico. Dinner will be at Cattleman's Steakhouse to experience a taste of Texas hospitality. Breakfast and dinner, Radisson Suite Inn, El Paso, Texas.
Day 8: El Paso and Home
After breakfast the morning is at your leisure. We then transfer to the airport in El Paso to catch our returning flight home with warm memories of Mexico and its lovely Copper Canyon. Breakfast.
