Copper Canyon & Baja California Holiday

Arrive in Mexico City, where you’ll be met by our representative and transfer to your hotel, located in the heart of the historic centre of the largest metropolis in the world. Welcome to the vibrant, beating heart of Mexico, where ancient ruins, world-class museums, fascinating history, inspired gastronomy and so much more, await you. Discover the highlights of the city on a private tour, then continue to the ancient ruins of Teotihuacán, in important city of the Aztecs. 

This morning you'll fly to Chihuahua where you'll have an afternoon tour of the city. Visit the main square, dominated by the impressive 18th century cathedral, the Government Palace with its interesting murals depicting scenes of Mexico's past, and the Quinta Gameros, a beautifully styled art nouveau mansion. Finally, you'll visit Pancho Villa's house, considered by many to be a hero of the Mexican revolution, it is now an interesting museum dedicated to his life and the revolution. 

Depart Chihuahua to the west, heading towards Cuauhtemoc, once an area of Mennonite farming villages it is now a prosperous industrial city. Mennonites settled in Mexico in their thousands during the post-revolutionary 1920s, driven from Germany and persecuted for their beliefs. The often blond-haired, blue-eyed Mennonites remain culturally distinct, many still speaking thier own dialect of old German. You will have a visit to the Mennonite museum to learn about their unique way of life, before continuing to Creel.

Departing from Creel you will visit Arareko Lake, nestled between pine forests and fanciful rock formations of Mushroom Valley. You'll also visit a cave inhabited by a Tarahumara family. Continue on to your hotel, where the views across the Sierra Madre mountains and rugged landscape are simply breath-taking. 

The area is renowned for adventure with a host of activities available to explore the canyon. The following day you'll travel a short distance to the Divisadero lookout point for incredible views into the depths of Copper Canyon, then ride the cable car for a unique perspective and see the wobbly rock at Piedra Volada. There's also time for a hike with a Tarahumara guide within the canyon to take in the views and peaceful surroundings.

Board the Chepe Express train’s First-Class carriage in Divisadero, for a panoramic journey through the majestic scenery of the Sierra Tarahumara. The journey takes approximately eight and a half hours to Los Mochis, passing over bridges and through tunnels with spectacular views from your seat, restaurant car or the terrace. From the train station it’s a short drive to Topolobampo Bay, here you’ll enjoy a relaxing sunset boat ride and dinner along the malecon, before boarding your late-night ferry across the Sea of Cortez.  

Arriving early in the morning, you’ll be transferred from the port to your hotel, where the rest of the day is free to relax. 

The following day take a snorkelling trip to Espiritu Santo, a beautiful desert island, home to a variety of sea birds and a colony of sea lions.

The rest of your time in La Paz has been left free, you may choose to wander along the malecon for stunning sunsets, explore the colonial buildings of Baja California Sur’s capital, visit Playa Balandra and its series of secluded beaches, or take a trip to Todos Santos town, founded in 1730 as a Jesuit mission. La Paz is also famous for its wildlife watching, you may wish to book a boat trip depending on the time of year, to see blue whales (March to July), humpback whales (February to June), pilot whales (October to February) and whale sharks (November to April). Speak to your Travel Specialist for more information.

On day 12, you will head to La Paz airport for your onward flight and land back in the UK on day 13.