Approx. $2195 USD per person (Sept. 10, 2026)
Copper Canyon is a world of breathtaking landscapes, timeless culture, and extraordinary experiences. Travel aboard the legendary Chepe train through towering cliffs, deep canyons and fragrant pine forests, with vistas unfolding at every turn. Soar above the canyon by gondola at Adventure Park for a spectacular perspective from above. Woven throughout the journey is the enduring culture of the Rarámuri, deeply connected to this remarkable land.
Pace: easy to moderate
Day 1 — May 5 | Arriving in Los Mochis
Begin your Copper Canyon adventure in Los Mochis. Depending on your arrival, we’ll pick you up at the airport or your Los Mochis hotel and transfer you by private van to the historic town of El Fuerte, the gateway to Copper Canyon. Settle into Hotel Hidalgo and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Day 2 — May 6 | El Fuerte → Copper Canyon
Board the legendary Chepe Railway for a spectacular journey from El Fuerte into the mountains of Copper Canyon. As the train climbs through dramatic landscapes, tunnels, bridges, and deep canyon walls, the scenery becomes increasingly spectacular. Arrive at Hotel Mirador, perched high above the canyon, with breathtaking views from your room and throughout the property.
Day 3 — May 7 | Copper Canyon Adventure Park
Experience the rugged beauty of Copper Canyon with a day at Adventure Park. Explore the dramatic landscape and enjoy opportunities to experience the canyon from a different perspective before returning to Hotel Mirador for another evening overlooking the canyon.
Day 4 — May 8 | Copper Canyon → Creel
Travel by private van from the canyon to Creel, a mountain community rich in Indigenous Rarámuri culture and regional traditions. Enjoy a cultural exploration of the area, discovering the landscape, communities, and traditions that make the Sierra Tarahumara unique. Overnight in Creel.
Day 5 — May 9 | Creel → Divisadero → El Fuerte → Los Mochis
Depart Creel by van for Divisadero, where you’ll have time to take in the spectacular canyon views before boarding the Chepe train for the journey toward El Fuerte.
Upon arrival in El Fuerte, continue by private van to Los Mochis for your final overnight stay, conveniently located near the airport.
Day 6 — May 10 | Los Mochis
After breakfast, transfer to Los Mochis Airport for your return flight to your next destination, bringing your Copper Canyon expedition to a close.
Well-maintained, air-conditioned R/T vans designed for comfort, with bottled water provided.
Airport transfers and all activities listed in the itinerary.
Enjoy a complimentary Panterra dinner at one of the local restaurants in El Fuerte.
Executive seating on your roundtrip journey to Divisadero, Hotel Mirador.
Enjoy five nights of accommodations: one night in El Fuerte, two nights at Hotel Mirador, one night in Creel, and your final night in Los Mochis—each ideally located for exploring the region.
*Activities and entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary.
Welcome to Copper Canyon dinner on the first night, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners at Hotel Mirador.
Choose from activities including rappelling, ziplining, gondola rides, and more—at your own pace and comfort level.
Guests are responsible for arranging their own flights.
Panterra Eco Expeditions and Panterra Geo Expediciones are managed or operated under the Panterra Educational and Cultural Training Society of Canada (PECTS), a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental research, wildlife conservation, and community programs in Baja California Sur. When you travel with us, you help fund these vital initiatives, with a portion of every expedition directly supporting our mission. Thank you for joining us in protecting the place we call home. Learn more at pects.org.