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Copper Canyons Horse and Trekking Adventures
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Horse riding sample itinerary
Hiking sample itinerary
Link to Rancho del Oso (Copper Canyon horse ranch)
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Deep in the Sierra Madres lies Copper Canyons country, some 450 miles south of the US-MX border. Rancho del Oso horse ranch is dedicated to offer horse enthusiast and trekkers of all skill levels a wilderness experience of a lifetime.
Owner Doug "Diego" Rhodes along with his wife, Ana Maria, extend an invitation to all, from beginner to expert. Their mountain lodge, Hotel Paraiso del Oso, offers a comfortable base for their guest to fully enjoy this wilderness experience. For overnight rides or hikes that take you deep into the Sierras and Canyons, the ranch provides all the equipment, from tents to wrangler, pack animal and bilingual guide. Just bring your sleeping bag, yourself and your personal stuff.
Public access to the ranch and hotel via the famous Copper Canyon train, adds to the uniqueness of these adventures. Come explore a land that has changed little from the time the Spanish Conquistadors first crossed this rugged vastness.
Note: Custom trans-canyon crossing hikes and rides are also available. Call for details.
Sample trek itinerary
Basic 7 day package*:
Day 1: Met at Chihuahua bus terminal and transferred or taxi voucher from Chih. airport to Hotel Casa Grande or Palacio del Sol
Day 2: Transfer to train station for journey up the Sierras to Bahuichivo. Transfer to Hotel Paraiso del Oso. Afternoon hike of area to familiarize yourself with terrain conditions. (breakfast / dinner)
Day 3: Morning start your journey, follow abandoned logging roads and Indian trails. Hike to Rancho Durazno serves as your "warm-up" hike for tomorrows longer walk. This evening share dinner with our Raramuri neighbors under the stars. (breakfast/ lunch/ dinner)
Day 4: Through the mountains and side canyons follow ancient trails to reach Naranjo, a small remote village. Camp tonight, again share dinner with our local friends. (breakfast / lunch / dinner)
Day 5: Continue down the canyon to the bottom where you have time to take a dip in the Urique river before breaking for lunch. Back up to the hotel by van for a farewell dinner. (breakfast / lunch / dinner)
Day 6: Morning transfer to Bahuichivo, train to Chihuahua, met at train station and transferred to Hotel Casa Grande or Palacio del Sol (breakfast)
Day 7: Transfer to Chihuahua bus terminal or airport. (breakfast)
Price: USD $1023* per person based on double occupancy [$1193 sgl] with a minimum of 2 hikers. This includes all train-hotel and bus-hotel (airport) transfers, round-trip train tickets Chihuahua-Bahuichivo on Primera Especial, 6 nights accommodations (4 hotel, 2 camp), 15 meals as stated, treks as described (tents, guide, wrangler/cook, pack animal and transfer back to hotel included).
* moderate to difficult hike. Experienced hikers only should consider this trek, less difficult hikes and overnight hikes available, ask for details.
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Weekly Departures (min. 2 riders)
Basic 7 day package*:
Day 1: Met at Chihuahua bus terminal and transferred or taxi voucher from Chih. airport to Hotel Casa Grande or Palacio del Sol.
Day 2: Transfer to train station for journey up the Sierras to Bahuichivo. Transfer to Hotel Paraiso del Oso. Evening hike of area to familiarize yourself with terrain conditions. (breakfast / dinner)
Day 3: Morning start your journey, follow abandoned logging roads and Indian trails. Ride to Rancho Durazno serves as your "warm-up" for tomorrow's longer ride. This evening share dinner with our Raramuri neighbors under the stars. (breakfast/ lunch/ dinner)
Day 4: Through the mountains and side canyons follow ancient trails to reach Naranjo, a small remote village. Camp tonight, again share dinner with our local friends. (breakfast / lunch / dinner)
Day 5: Continue down the canyon to the bottom where you have time to swim with your horse before breaking for lunch. Back up to the hotel by van for a farewell dinner. (breakfast / lunch / dinner)
Day 6: Morning transfer to Bahuichivo, train to Chihuahua, met at train station and transferred to Hotel Casa Grande or Palacio del Sol. (breakfast)
Day 7: Transfer to Chihuahua bus terminal or airport. (breakfast)
Price: USD $1144* per person based on double occupancy [$1329 sgl] with a minimum of 2 riders for horse ride excursions. This includes all train-hotel and bus-hotel (airport) transfers, round-trip train tickets Chihuahua-Bahuichivo on Primera Especial, 6 nights accommodations (4 hotel, 2 camp), 15 meals as stated, trail riding as described (horses, tack, tents, guide, wrangler/cook, pack animal and transfer back to hotel included).
* Moderate difficulty due to long riding times. Less difficult rides and overnight rides available, ask for details.
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Call for more information
In the USA call
(800) 884-3107 or (915) 833-3107