These are fully escorted, all inclusive trips (except for tips, alcoholic drinks, visas, crafts, laundry). You'll be met at the Los Mochis airport for the transfer to your hotel. After breakfast the next day, you'll ascend from sea level to 8000 feet on the Copper Canyon train.
Below are the scheduled departure dates for most hikes. The best times of year are spring and fall, when the days are long and it's not too hot. The week before Easter is wildly popular, as is harvest time around Halloween. Easter is a peak travel period, as is Christmas! Shop around, and book your flight early. Easter Sunday in 2010 is April 4th, although many festivities end early Saturday.
Notice the difficulty levels. Moderate in canyon country is a relative term considering we'll descend a vertical mile (more than 5000 feet) in two days; but on all the burro-assisted hikes all you will be carrying is a daypack. Most people can't practice by going down 300 flights of stairs, but that's its equivalent. You need to be in good physical shape, particularly your knees. A good sense of balance is essential, even with hiking poles. Going up is much easier!! Ask about the option to meet us at the rim for the hiking only portion. You can sign up for these trips up to 30 days before departure.
| 10 Day Burro Treks with 4 Hotel nights, 5 Camping nights, First class TRAIN from the coast to the rim and back, airport transfers, and all meals. Trip Cost is $2195.00 USD per person/ double occupancy. 8 Day Burro Trek with 3 Hotel nights, 4 Camping nights, Transportation to and from Chihuahua City, airport transfers, and all meals: $1795 pp/do 7 Day Rim Rendezvous for Burro trips: 2 nights Hotel, 5 nights Camping- $1575 USD 7 Day "Best Of the Canyons" tour- From Los Mochis to Chihuahua, including the Rio Urique, Posada Barrancas, Cascada Basaseachi: $1999 pp/do Small group charges apply for less than 6 people. 4 Night Single hotel/tent supplement: $300. 2 Night single hotel/tent charge: $150. |
| FALL 2010 through SPRING 2011: Rio Urique Burro Treks |
| Rio Urique | 10 Day Burro Trek: Moderate/Strenuous | October 7- 16, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| November 18 - 27, 2010 | ||
| December 24, 2010 - January 2, 2011 | ||
| February 10-19, 2011 | ||
| March 10 - 19, 2011 | ||
| 8 Day Burro Trek: Moderate/Strenuous | March 19 - 27, 2011 | |
| March 27 - April 4, 2011 |
| SPRING 2011 through FALL 2011: Rio Oteros Burro Treks |
| Rio Oteros | 10 Day Burro Trek: Moderate | April 7- 16, 2011 |
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| May 18 - 27, 2011 | ||
| June 24, 2011 - July 2, 2011 | ||
| August 10-19, 2011 | ||
| September 10 - 19, 2011 | ||
| 8 Day Burro Trek: Moderate | September 19 - 27, 2011 | |
| September 27 - October 5, 2011 |
Backpacking trips are generally "Made to Order". We need 45 days advance notice. There are a number of trailheads in the area from which to choose. The hikes are more demanding, but allow passage through some routes too difficult for burros, and also require a little river travel. This involves boulder hopping and wading. The routes and level of difficulty can be tailored to your level of experience. Novice backpackers need not worry, though. You don't have to get far away from the crowd to enjoy the spendid natural environment and tranquility that the canyon country has to offer. We'll even help you choose a new route, if you've been here before and want to expand your repetoire. Generally, customized hiking trips can be arranged for about $200/day per person. All trips have two English speaking guides for safety reasons regardless of group size or the number of locals employed.
Booking can be done by e-mail. Itineraries, waivers, and a plethora of paperwork can be posted once you contact us. Payments can be sent by check or made with a credit card through PayPal.