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10 Day Trips with 4 nights in hotels or guesthouses, 5 nights camping with our Mexican crew and Burro support Option 1: Meet at airport in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico (LMM). First class seating on the spectacular Copper Canyon Train to the canyon rim and back, includes all hotel and airport transfers, and all meals (through canyon rim departure). Option 2: (offered for Semana Santa): Depart Tucson by van. Itinerary includes Mata Ortiz and Cascada Basaseachi. (itinerary) Trip Cost is $2195.00 USD per person/ double occupancy. Option 3: "Rim Rendezvous" for Camping portion only (8 days) : 2 nights Hotel, 5 nights Camping- $1575.00 . . (write or call for travel recommendations) 8 Day Trip with 3 Hotel nights, 4 nights camping with burro supported trek, Transportation to and from Los Mochis, airport transfers, and all meals (through canyon rim departure): $1795 pp/do 11 Day Rim to River Burro Trek to Caballo Blanco Ultramarathon: 3 Hotel nights, 7 Camping nights, First class train to the rim and back, meals (through train departure), transfers - $2495.00 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. |
| 2012 |
| Rio Urique | 10 Day Burro Trek: Strenuous |
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| March 8 - 17, 2012: Springtime in the canyons | |
| April 1 - 10, 2012: Semana Santa, by Van from Tucson, including Mata Ortiz (itinerary) | |
| 8 Day Burro Trek: Strenuous | March 24 - 31, 2012: |
| 11 Day Burro Trek to Urique: Caballo Blanco Ultra Marathon - February 26 - March 7, 2012 |
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.
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. Early payments can be sent by check; or made with a credit card or by opening an account through PayPal.