Sierra Tarahumara

What's Included

• Tour Guide

  Operated with local English and Spanish-speaking licensed guide on a shared basis.

• Transport

  Shared transfer from Chihuahua Airport to hotel in Chihuahua, air-conditioned transportation on a shared basis throughout the tour, train ticket for El Chepe Express from Divisadero to El Fuerte in Tourist Class, and shared transfer from El Fuerte hotel to the airport in Los Mochis.

• Entrance Fees & Activities

  All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Chihuahua City tour, Mennonite museum, Valley of the Monks, Lake Arareco, the Mission of San Ignacio and Tarahumara cave visit, Copper Canyon, Piedra Volada, Divisadero market and Barrancas del Cobre National Park visit.

• Other

  Meet & Greet on day 1.

What's Not Included

• Flights and Visa

  International and domestic flights or Mexican visa fees and local taxes are not included.

• Optional Tours

  Optional tours, if any, are not included.

• Gratuities

  Gratuities for bell boys, housekeeping, drivers, and guides are not included.

• Personal Expenditures

  Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.

• Drinks and Fees

  Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any) are not included.

• Travel Insurance

  Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc., are not included.

Requirements

Comfortable and warm clothing is the most suitable for travelling to the north of Mexico. However, the climate can be hot, raining in summer and cold, especially in winter, therefore we recommend bringing warm clothes, a raincoat and umbrella. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

• On day 1 the guided tour of the Chihuahua starts at 16.00
• On day 4 the Chepe Express train departs from Divisadero at 9:55 and arrives at El Fuerte at 15:35
• The ticket for the Chepe Express train in Tourist Class is included in the package (subject to availability at the time of booking). An additional supplement may be required if a higher class ticket needs to be booked due to lack of availability in the Tourist Class.
• On day 5 duration of the transfer from the hotel to the airport in the city of Los Mochis is about 2 ½ hours
• There is no guarantee that you will be part of the same group during the tour
• The assigned guide and group size may change during the itinerary. 
• We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
• Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
• No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Chihuahua

• Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Quality Inn or similar 3*

Day 2 Creel

• Standard Hotel Category = Creel Hotel La Estación or similar  3*

Day 3 Divisadero

• Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Divisadero or similar 3*

Day 4 El Fuerte

• Standard Hotel Category = El Fuerte hotel Santa Elena or similar 3*

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Chihuahua

• Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Quality Inn or similar 3*

Day 2 Creel

• Standard Hotel Category = Creel Hotel La Estación or similar  3*

Day 3 Divisadero

• Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Divisadero or similar 3*

Day 4 El Fuerte

• Standard Hotel Category = El Fuerte hotel Santa Elena or similar 3*

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with shared air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour, including transfers from Chihuahua Airport, a train journey on El Chepe Express from Divisadero to El Fuerte, and a transfer to Los Mochis Airport.

Accommodation

Enjoy 4 nights of comfortable accommodation in standard hotel categories, including Hotel Quality Inn in Chihuahua, Creel Hotel La Estación, Hotel Divisadero, and El Fuerte Hotel Santa Elena, all rated 3 stars or similar.