Copper Canyon Adventure (9 Days starting from $1,449)

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Copper Canyon Adventure
9 Days starting from $1,449

Countries Visited:
United States

Length:	9 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	USA Tour
Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3392

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About This Tour

Four times larger than the Grand Canyon, Mexico's Copper Canyon is a spectacular area filled with beauty and unique cultures and traditions. Your exploration of this hidden part of Mexico begins in Tucson, Arizona. You'll then travel through the beautiful Sonora Desert to the Sea of Cortez and your hotel overlooking the San Carlos Marina in San Carlos, Mexico. Throughout much of this journey, you will feel as if you've stepped back in time as you learn about the fascinating customs of this amazing area. You'll visit the beautiful colonial city of El Fuerte, situated in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains, and enjoy a memorable show of folkloric dancing performed in traditional and colorful Mexican costumes and accessories. Visit a working pearl farm and see a demonstration of the process of cultured pearl production. You'll travel on the Chihuahua-Pacifico Railroad for an amazing journey through tunnels and over bridges, as you begin your introduction to the beautiful views of the Copper Canyon. The tribal members of the Tarahumara will delight you with traditional dance, tribal games, and a foot race demonstration. You'll visit the Mennonite settlement of Cuauhtemoc before arriving in Chihuahua where you'll enjoy a city tour featuring the capitol building and the home of Pancho Villa, the famous Mexican Revolutionary.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing Highlights
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
8 Breakfast(s), 3 Lunches, 7 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

TUSCONSheraton Tucson
SAN CARLOSMarina Terra Hotel
EL FUERTEHotel Posada del Hidalgo
COPPER CANYONHotel Posada Mirador
CHIHUAHUAWestin Soberano
EL PASOHawthorn Inn & Suites
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Day 1
Arrive Tucson, Arizona
Your Copper Canyon adventure begins with a special welcome dinner - a great opportunity to meet your fellow travelers.

Day 2
Tucson - San Carlos, Mexico
Today, learn about the significance of the majestic Mission of San Xavier del Bac, known as the ‘white dove of the desert’. Cross the Mexican border near the popular city of Nogales and continue through the beautiful Sonora Desert to the Sea of Cortez. Relax and enjoy San Carlos, where the desert meets the ocean, from your hotel overlooking the beautiful San Carlos Marina. LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals.

Day 3
San Carlos
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the best of San Carlos. You may wish to shop for ironwood carvings or take an optional half-day fishing excursion or nature cruise. Later this afternoon you may partake in an optional siesta cruise on the Sea of Cortez, followed by dinner.

Day 4
San Carlos - El Fuerte
Today visit a working pearl farm and learn the history of pearls from the Sea of Cortez. A demonstration of the process of cultured pearl production is infused with information about the effort to replenish the gulf with these once plentiful species. In the beautiful colonial city of El Fuerte, you will feel as if you have stepped back in time. This colorful settlement was founded by the Spaniards in 1564, and sits gracefully in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Before dinner, Collette guests will be treated to a memorable folkloric show.

Day 5
El Fuerte - Copper Canyon
Today you travel on the Chihuahua-Pacifico Railroad for an awe-inspiring journey that will take you from sea level to almost 8,000 feet via numerous tunnels and over countless bridges in this unspoiled landscape. Your route takes in the most scenic portions of the 25,000 square miles of canyon as you wind past thrilling gorges and expansive canyon lands. You will enjoy the stunning views upon arrival at your hotel, which rests on the rim of the canyon.

Day 6
Copper Canyon
Experience the Tarahumara’s fascinating culture when tribal members perform for you. See their traditional dance, tribal games and a foot race demonstration. Embark on a tour of the area called Divisadero; visit the small church and the balancing rock precariously positioned at the canyon''s edge. Take in the spectacular views of the canyon from different locations as you learn more about this amazing area. Later you will have some leisure time to explore this beautiful region.

Day 7
Copper Canyon - Creel - Chihuahua
A fascinating trip through the canyon brings you to the town of Creel, one of the largest and most populated towns in the Copper Canyon, sitting 7,874 feet above sea level. Next, you visit the Mennonite settlement near Cuahtemoc where you will enjoy a homemade lunch before continuing on to Chihuahua. This afternoon meet some of the local children as you visit an orphanage which is supported by the Collette Foundation. Spend some time with the students and learn about their way of life.

Day 8
Chihuahua - El Paso, Texas
Embark on a tour of Chihuahua featuring the home of famous Mexican Revolutionary leader Pancho Villa, a tour of the state capitol building, and many other highlights. Later, you cross back into the United States, arriving in El Paso, Texas. Join your fellow travelers this evening for a farewell dinner.

Day 9
El Paso - Tour Ends
Your unforgettable tour experience of the Copper Canyon comes to an end, but the memories stay with you forever.

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Package Notes: IMPORTANT TRAVELERS INFORMATION We want you to enjoy your tour with us; therefore, it is important that you know this tour is an adventure! You will view spectacular scenery while experiencing the culture and heritage of the region. We have selected small, comfortable hotels for their locations and they may be considered rustic. The Mexican Railroad schedules may be subject to weather conditions or other unexpected delays. For your enjoyment, this tour should be approached with a sense of adventure and flexibility. Travelers must be in good health as sightseeing requires walking on uneven terrain; wheelchairs and walkers cannot be accommodated on this tour. Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing sturdy walking shoes. Due to the locations of the hotels in El Fuerte and Copper Canyon, telephone service at the hotels is not available. In an emergency situation, should someone need to contact you while on this tour, they may contact the tour operators headquarters for assistance. Maximum elevation on this tour is: 7,900 feet. Flights must arrive into Tucson, Arizona no later than 4:30 PM on the first day.

Visit a working pearl farm and learn the history of pearls from the Sea of Cortez.

Spend two nights in luxury accommodations overlooking the beautiful San Carlos Marina.

Enjoy an evening of entertainment in the colorful colonial settlement of El Fuerte.

Enjoy stunning views of gorges as you travel by train through the spectacular Copper Canyon. Travel on the Chihuahua-Pacifico Railroad for an awe inspiring journey that will take you from sea level to almost 8,000 feet via numerous tunnels and over countless bridges in this unspoiled landscape.

Embark on a tour of Chihuahua featuring the home of famous Mexican Revolutionary leader Pancho Villa, a tour of the state capitol building, and many other highlights.

During your stop at the Mennonite Museum near Cuahtemoc, you'll enjoy a typical homemade lunch.

Language Discovery: Your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language you will experience on your tour. Learn key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the local people you meet.

Visit a local school which is supported by the Collette Foundation. Here you will have the opportunity to share in the development of children in need from the local community.

Mexican Folkloric Dancing: during your visit to El Fuente, you will see a variety of dance favorites from the local area.

Package Notes: IMPORTANT TRAVELERS INFORMATION
We want you to enjoy your tour with us; therefore, it is important that you know this tour is an adventure! You will view spectacular scenery while experiencing the culture and heritage of the region. We have selected small, comfortable hotels for their locations and they may be considered rustic. The Mexican Railroad schedules may be subject to weather conditions or other unexpected delays. For your enjoyment, this tour should be approached with a sense of adventure and flexibility.
Travelers must be in good health as sightseeing requires walking on uneven terrain; wheelchairs and walkers cannot be accommodated on this tour.
Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing sturdy walking shoes.
Due to the locations of the hotels in El Fuerte and Copper Canyon, telephone service at the hotels is not available. In an emergency situation, should someone need to contact you while on this tour, they may contact the tour operators headquarters for assistance.
Maximum elevation on this tour is: 7,900 feet.
Flights must arrive into Tucson, Arizona no later than 4:30 PM on the first day.

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