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Three Cultures

Name: Three Cultures
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 2488.33 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Mexico

Flight:

Not included

Favorite

Tour id:

239790

Operator:

Destination Services Mexico
Length:

8 days
Group size:

25 pax
Age:

2 to 99
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

This eight-day trip begins at sea level and will take you through the Sierra Tarahumara up to more than 2400 m. Travel on one of the 10 most spectacular train routes in the world with the Chepe Express. Enjoy impressive views over the fascinating landscapes of the Copper Canyon. Experience up close the cultures of the Yoreme-Mayo and Tarahumara Indigenous and learn about the traditions of the Mennonites. Admire the second highest waterfall in Mexico, Basaseachi. Interesting insights into colonial Mexico will complete the journey.

Tour program

Day 1

ARRIVAL LOS MOCHIS

Upon arrival at Los Mochis airport transfer to your hotel, check in and prepare for the late afternoon guided tour of the city. Visit the botanical garden and board a boat to ride through the port of Topolobampo. Overnight in Los Mochis.

Start point

LMM (Radar), Aeropuerto Federal del Valle del Fuerte - Carretera Los Mochis-Topolobampo KM 12.5, Ahome, Sinaloa 81369, Mexico

Day 2

LOS MOCHIS – EL FUERTE (140km – 2.5hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the colonial city of El Fuerte, check in to your hotel and enjoy some free time. You can optionally visit the town of Capomos to get up close to Yoreme-mayo culture. In the late afternoon prepare for a guided tour of the historic center of El Fuerte. Visit the square, the city hall, the museum and the boardwalk overlooking the El Fuerte river. Overnight in El Fuerte.

Day 3

EL FUERTE – CEROCAHUI (5hrs by train)

After breakfast at the hotel enjoy a free morning. We recommend taking a raft ride on the Fuerte River to watch the birds and enjoy pure nature. At around 9.30 am transfer to the train station to start your journey aboard the Chepe Express Tourist Class train. Upon arrival at Bahuichivo station transfer to your hotel in Cerocahui. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day free at leisure. Take a walk on your own through the picturesque town of Cerocahui. We recommend visiting the Mission of San Javier, the Valley of the Lions, the Huicochi waterfall or the vineyards located on the edge of the town. At the end of the day return to the hotel and enjoy dinner (included). Overnight in Cerocahui.

Day 4

CEROCAHUI – DIVISADERO (23km – 1hr)

After breakfast get ready for the tour to the viewpoint of Gallego Hill from where you will appreciate the deepest canyon in the entire Copper Canyon system "The Urique Canyon" 1890mts. Return to the hotel for lunch (included) and then transfer to your next destination, Divisadero. In the late afternoon enjoy a guided walk visiting Tarahumara cave and appreciating various views of the Urique – Tararecua and Copper Canyon. At the end of the day return to the hotel and enjoy dinner (included). Overnight in Divisadero.

Day 5

DIVISADERO

After breakfast get ready for a guided walk to the viewpoint of Divisadero, La Piedra Volada. Stop at the local market full of handicrafts and souvenirs made by Raramuris. Next, drive to the Barrancas del Cobre National Park where you can participate in various adventure activities (not included, to be paid directly) such as Cable car, Zip rider, Via Ferrata and zip line 7 stations. Then drive back to your hotel where you will enjoy lunch. Enjoy the afternoon free at leisure. We suggest an optional hike to a Tarahumara cave and various viewpoints overlooking the Barranca del Cobre. Or visiting a Rarámuri community to cook a regional dish and weave a Rarámuri basket. In the evening enjoy dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Divisadero.

Day 6

DIVISADERO – CREEL (130km – 3.2hrs)

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the magic town of Creel. Then visit the Valley of the Monks with astonishing rock formations, Lake Arareco with its snowy landscape resembling Scandinavian lakes, the Mission of San Ignacio with a lot of history and a Tarahumara cave where the indigenous inhabitants still live in the traditional way. Spend the afternoon free at leisure. We recommend walking on your own through the magic town on Creel visiting the main square, the museum or the Cristo Rey viewpoint. Overnight in Creel.

Day 7

CREEL – CHIHUAHUA (260km – 3.5hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Chihuahua, stopping en route to visit Candameña Canyon and admire Basaseachic Falls, Mexico’s second-highest waterfall at 246 meters. (This visit is available only during the rainy season from July to November. From December to June, due to low rainfall, we will instead explore Namurachi Canyon). Additionally, you may opt to visit a Mennonite family or the Mennonite Museum in Cuauhtémoc (last entry at 15:00). Upon arrival in Chihuahua, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Chihuahua.

Day 8

DEPARTURE CHIHUAHUA

Enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a guided walking tour of the city. Visit the Cathedral, the zocalo, the Pancho Villa museum and Quinta Gameros. Then, transfer to the Chihuahua airport for your return flight.

End point

Aeropuerto Internacional de Chihuahua (CUU) - Gral. Roberto Fierro Villalobos, Blvd. Juan Pablo II KM 14, Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31389, Mexico

Cancellation Policy

For bookings made on or after the 23rd of April 2026 that incur cancellations will be subject to a 3% cancellation fee, effective from the time of booking.

This is non-refundable for customer cancellations.

For bookings made prior to 23rd of April 2026: 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

7 nights' accommodation

Day 1 Los Mochis

Standard Hotel Category = Fiesta Inn Hotel or similar 3*

Day 2 El Fuerte

Standard Hotel Category = Santa Elena Hotel or similar 3*

Day 3 Cerocahui

Standard Hotel Category = San Isidoro Hotel or similar 3*

Day 4-5 Divisadero

Standard Hotel Category = Divisadero Hotel or similar 3*

Day 6 Creel

Standard Hotel Category = La Estación Hotel or similar 3*

Day 7 Chihuahua

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Quality or similar 3*

Transport

Shared transfer from Los Mochis Airport to Los Mochis hotel (Day 1)

Air-conditioned transportation on a shared basis throughout the tour

Train ticket for El Chepe Express from El Fuerte to Bahuichivo in Tourist Class (Day 3)

Shared transfer from hotel in Chihuahua-to-Chihuahua Airport (Day 8)

Additional Services

All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: city tour and boat ride in Los Mochis (Day 1), guided walking tour in El Fuerte (Day 2), Gallego Hill viewpoint and Tarahumara cave visit (Day 4), Copper Canyon, Piedra Volada, Divisadero market visit (Day 5), Valley of the Monks, Lake Arareco, the Mission of San Ignacio and Tarahumara cave visit (Day 6), Basaseachi Waterfall visit (Day 7), Chihuahua City tour (Day 8)

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

On day 3 the Chepe Express train departs from El Fuerte at 10:20 and arrives at Bahuichivo at 14:25

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 7 Basaseachic Falls visit is available only during the rainy season from July to November. From December to June, due to low rainfall, we will visit Namurachi Canyon.

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

Meals

7 Breakfasts

3 Lunches

2 Dinners

Guide

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

Good to know

Currency

MXN

Mexican Peso

Mexico

Customer reviews

Overall Rating

4.5

Itinerary

4.7

Guide

4.3

Transport

4.3

Accommodation

4.3

Food

3.7

Operator

4.5

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?

You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.

Which payment options are available?

We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.

Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.

Three Cultures

Tour type:

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