4-Day Scenic Private Flight & Lost Cathedral Adventure
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Extraordinary Experiences
- Fly out of the Magic Town of El Fuerte, Sinaloa in a private, Cessna plane, piloted by an expert canyon pilot, to the Magic Town of Batopilas, Chihuahua.
- Enjoy an exclusive deluxe picnic in the Copper Canyon, with award winning regional wine.
- Take in the Lost Cathedral, located in the little village of Satevo, which is one of the best examples of colonial architecture in the Sierra Madre.
Overview
Enjoy a taste of the Copper Canyon, Mexico, touring on this deluxe four-day adventure through the Copper Canyon!
The Copper Canyon is best explored on a longer trip as it covers over 28,000 square miles, however, if you are very short on time and still want to dip your toe into the canyon system, then this four-day adventure trip will give you a bird's eye view of many different canyons, and an overnight stay in Batopilas, an old silver mining village at the bottom of Batopilas Canyon that normally takes several days to get to traversing the canyons by vehicle.
You'll fly by private charter plane from El Fuerte to Batopilas with a seasoned pilot and your historian guide, soaring over many canyons for exceptional canyon viewing. Then, you'll enjoy the rest of the day sightseeing in Batopilas, along with a private tasting of Sotol and Lechuguilla. The following day, you'll drive up to the upper sierra through four different canyons, with a stop en route for a luxury picnic with regional award winning wine above Urique River at the bottom of Copper Canyon, arriving in the Magic Town of Creel for the night.
You'll be transferred privately to the airport in Chihuahua directly from Creel the following day.
The Copper Canyon is best explored on a longer trip as it covers over 28,000 square miles, however, if you are very short on time and still want to dip your toe into the canyon system, then this four-day adventure trip will give you a bird's eye view of many different canyons, and an overnight stay in Batopilas, an old silver mining village at the bottom of Batopilas Canyon that normally takes several days to get to traversing the canyons by vehicle.
You'll fly by private charter plane from El Fuerte to Batopilas with a seasoned pilot and your historian guide, soaring over many canyons for exceptional canyon viewing. Then, you'll enjoy the rest of the day sightseeing in Batopilas, along with a private tasting of Sotol and Lechuguilla. The following day, you'll drive up to the upper sierra through four different canyons, with a stop en route for a luxury picnic with regional award winning wine above Urique River at the bottom of Copper Canyon, arriving in the Magic Town of Creel for the night.
You'll be transferred privately to the airport in Chihuahua directly from Creel the following day.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in the Magic Town of El Fuerte
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Today, you'll arrive to the Los Mochis, Sinaloa Airport on your own as early as possible so you can enjoy the day. Your driver will then transfer you to the Magic Town of El Fuerte which is 1.5 hours away. Upon arrival, you'll check-in, then you'll have the rest of the day free to enjoy one of the optional activities available at the hotel, or perhaps some downtime at the hotel's rooftop pool. If you have some free time, you can do the optional River Float Tour down the El Fuerte River.
Accommodation
Posada del Hidalgo Hotel★4 star/Optional Activity
Activities
Free Time in El FuerteOptional Activity
River Float TourOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Mochis International Airport to El Fuerte
Destinations
El Fuerte
Sinaloa
Day 2
Fly to the Magic Town of Batopilas, Sightseeing Tour & Aqueduct Walk
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Today is a day of high adventure! You'll be driven to the airstrip in El Fuerte where you'll board a private flight to Batopilas with your guide. You'll be greeted with some of the most amazing views as you fly over the canyons. Upon arrival in Batopilas, you'll enjoy the rest of the day seeing the sights and sleep tonight at the bottom of Batopilas Canyon at an old restored hacienda.
Accommodation
Riverside Lodge Hotel★4 star/Optional Activity
Activities
Private Flight from El Fuerte to Batopilas
Lost Cathedral of Satevo Private Tour
Batopilas Museum
Aqueduct Walk
Free Time in BatopilasOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Posada Del Hidalgo Hotel to Airstrip El Fuerte, Sinaloa, Mexico
Private Driver from Airstrip Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico to Batopilas
Destinations
El Fuerte
Chihuahua
Batopilas
Day 3
Return to Upper Sierra, Sightseeing & Canyon Viewing
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Today, you'll be driven back up through the four canyons to the Magic Town of Creel in the Upper Sierra, stopping along the way to see Cusarare Waterfall, Lake Arareko, San Ignacio Mission, the Valley of the Mushrooms, Frogs, Monks and traversing four canyons. A deluxe picnic lunch will be served somewhere en route to allow you a full immersion into a delightful day of sightseeing.
Accommodation
Quinta Mision Suites★3 star/Optional Activity
Activities
Return to Upper Sierra through Four Canyons
Deluxe Picnic in the Copper Canyon
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Batopilas
Chihuahua
Creel
Day 4
Copper Canyon Mexico Tour Departure from Chihuahua Airport
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This morning, you'll say goodbye to your Copper Canyon Mexico tour as you are driven to catch your late afternoon flight out of Chihuahua City. Buen Viaje!
Transportations
Private Driver from Creel to Aeropuerto Chihuahua
Destinations
Creel
Notes
We can customize this trip for you by adding in an extra night in Chihuahua City if you prefer not to rush to the airport today. Just let us know at time of booking. Pricing changes are dependent on any additional variables.
Included in Price
- 6 activities
- 1 lunch
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Airport transfer
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
Notes
- Beer and regional wine served at picnic
- Snack basket and ice chest with drinks in vehicle from days 2 through 4
- Sotol and Lechuguilla tastings in Batopilas with explanation on how they are made
- This trip is best suited logistically for a start on a Wednesday
- Hotel recommended but not included in pricing
- El Fuerte and Batopilas airstrip transfers included
- Snack basket and ice chest with drinks in vehicle from days 2 through 4
- Sotol and Lechuguilla tastings in Batopilas with explanation on how they are made
- This trip is best suited logistically for a start on a Wednesday
- Hotel recommended but not included in pricing
- El Fuerte and Batopilas airstrip transfers included
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