Itinerary
Start your journey in the magical town of El Fuerte and finish in the historic and colonial city of Chihuahua. Nominated as one of the best tourist routes. Travel from sea level to a height of more than 2400 meters. The train route is considered a masterpiece of Mexican engineering. Enjoy the views of incredible canyons and endemic natural beauty and get to know the Tarahumara culture.
Tour program
ARRIVAL LOS MOCHIS – EL FUERTE (140km – 2.5hrs)
Start point
LMM (Radar), Aeropuerto Federal del Valle del Fuerte - Carretera Los Mochis-Topolobampo KM 12.5, Ahome, Sinaloa 81369, Mexico
EL FUERTE – DIVISADERO (5.5hrs by train)
DIVISADERO – CREEL (130km – 3.2hrs)
CREEL – CHIHUAHUA (260km – 3.5hrs)
CHIHUAHUA DEPARTURE
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional de Chihuahua (CUU) - Gral. Roberto Fierro Villalobos, Blvd. Juan Pablo II KM 14, Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31389, Mexico
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if cancelled at least 46 days prior to departure.
A cancellation fee of 40% is charged if cancelled or amendment of the travel dates 45 days or less before the event
A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled or amendment of the travel dates 29 days or less before the event
A cancellation fee of 60% is charged if cancelled or amendment of the travel dates 14 days or less before the event
Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled or amendment of the travel dates 6 days or less before the event
Tour Details
Accommodation
4 night’s accommodation
Day 1 El Fuerte:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Santa Elena or similar 3*
Day 2 Divisadero:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Divisadero or similar 3*
Day 3 Creel:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel La Estación or similar 3*
Day 4 Chihuahua:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Quality Inn or similar 3*
Transport
Shared transfer from Los Mochis Airport to El Fuerte hotel (Day 1)
Air-conditioned transportation on a shared basis throughout the tour
Train ticket for El Chepe Express from El Fuerte to Divisadero in Tourist Class (Day 2)
Shared transfer from hotel in Chihuahua to Chihuahua Airport (Day 5)
Additional Services
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: El Fuerte City Tour (Day 1), Piedra Volada, Divisadero market and Cobre National Park Tour (Day 3), Valley of the Monks, Lake Arareco, the Mission of San Ignacio, Tarahumara cave and Mennonite museum visit (Day 4), Chihuahua City tour (Day 5)
Meet & Greet on day 1
Additional Services
International and domestic flights or Mexican visa fees and local taxes
Optional tours (if any)
Gratuities for bell boys, housekeeping, drivers and guides
Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Meals
4 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Guide
Operated with local English and Spanish-speaking licensed guide on a shared basis
Good to know
Currency
Mexican Peso
Mexico