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El Paso Round-Trip Traditional
We at Native Trails LLC have designed the El Paso Traditional tour with two things in mind, amount of time spent in the canyons and overall cost value. Our El Paso based tour is really for those who want to get a more complete view of the canyons. The big tour companies with large groups of 40 or more people do not stop in Cerocahui but our small groups allow us to include this stop over with side tour to breath taking views into the Barranca Urique, the largest of the Copper Canyons. Our guests also get a double exposure of the most scenic part of the Copper Canyons train route. Both on the way down and back up the Sierras the train crosses an elevation difference of over 7,000 ft. (2260 mts.) through 87 tunnels and over 36 bridges. On the West to East segment we enjoy a second experience of the canyons with overnight at Posada Barrancas where your rim side room overlooks the canyon.

Journey through the canyons and discover the true beauty of the Copper Canyons. Join us!

Departure Dates 2008: March: 29 to April 5 April: 19 to 26 May: 24* to 31 July: 5* to 12 / 19* to 26 August: 9* to 16 / 23* to 30 September: 20 to 27 October: 18 to 25 November: 29 to December 6 December: 27 to January 3, 2009 Travel Day Origin Destination Hotel Main activity Day 1 Sat. - El Paso Airport Microtel Individual transfers from the airport to the hotel near the airport provided by the hotel. We gather for a welcome reception where beverages and Mexican appetizers are offered. -reception Day 2 Sun. El Paso Chihuahua HolidayInn Suites Meet in the lobby after an early breakfast planning departure for 8AM. Travel to Chihuahua arriving in time for lunch on your own then continue with a tour of the city highlights including the Pancho Villa museum. This evening we enjoy dinner at a local favorite.-BD Day 3 Mon. Chihuahua Cerocahui Paraiso del Oso This morning we leave the hotel at 5:30AM to the train station for the 6:00AM departure aboard the Chepe to begin our adventure through the impressive Copper Canyons. We enjoy breakfast on board the train at 8AM when the dining car opens. We arrive at the Bahuichivo train station early afternoon and are transfered to the hotel near Cerocahui. Before dinner, time for a nice hike for those who wish to join. -BD Day 4 Tues. Cerocahui El Fuerte Hotel Torres del Fuerte After breakfast we meet in the lobby for our tour to the canyon vista of Cerro del Gallego. By far this is the most spectacular view into the canyons and the reason we include Cerocahui. Back to the hotel for lunch then afterwards we transfer to Bahuichivo and continue on the Chepe to the charming colonial town of El Fuerte. Tonight we include a light dinner at a restaurant near the town plaza. Enjoy a stroll of the plaza then off to bed, its an early start in the morning. -BLD Day 5 Wed. El Fuerte El Fuerte Hotel Torres del Fuerte After breakfast we meet in the lobby for a float tour on the Rio El Fuerte. Afterward visit the fort museum atop the hill overlooking the city and river. Two days in El Fuerte at the mid-point of the tour gives you time to enjoy this colonial city. -BLD Day 6 Thurs. El Fuerte Posada Barrancas Mansion Tarahumara After breakfast transfer to train station for a second opportunity to enjoy this railroad engineering marvel. One reason for going to El Fuerte is to give us the opportunity to view the route in a better light that being the West to East direction. This is our last day for train travel so enjoy it while you can. We get off at the Posada Barrancas stop and a short ride (walking distance really) to the hotel. In the new section of the hotel every room is directly on the rim with views overlooking the canyon. Lunch is followed by a hike along the rim. -BLD Day 7 Fri. Posada Barrancas Chihuahua Holiday Inn Suites >Mid-morning today we tour the rim to Divisadero with vistas into the canyons. Each vantage point gives the oberver an outstanding view to the canyons with the best for last. Here the viewing area includes a plexi-glass floor extending over the rim giving you a birds eye view of the canyon. Depart by road to Chihuahua where along the way we visit the Mennonite Community near Cuauhtemoc. After lunch we continue to Chihuahua where we stay at the Holiday Inn Suites.-BL Day 8 Sat. Chihuahua El Paso hotel optional After an early breakfast we begin our drive to El Paso. Because of possible delays along the way for those flying out plan on arriving at the airport by 3PM. Optional hotel arrangements are available on request. -B Price per person USD number of guests per room Double Single Supplement Price per person $1636 $381 *Summer Special $1577 $343 Departure Dates 2008: March: 29 to April 5 April: 19 to 26 May: 24* to 31 July: 5* to 12 / 19* to 26 August: 9* to 16 / 23* to 30 September: 20 to 27 October: 18 to 25 November: 29 to December 6 December: 27 to January 3, 2009 Included: accommodations as stated or comparable; all ground transportation described; side-tours as described; half-board meals plus additional meals where stated; bilingual guide/escort; baggage handling (1 piece per guest). Not included: airfare; transportation not stated in itinerary; optional side tours; meals not specifed in itinerary; personal expenses; tips to local drivers or guide. Call 1(800) 884-3107 back to top

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ALL TRAVEL PACKAGES

(the fine print)
Entry into Mexico requires a valid passport or Birth Certificate and photo ID. Children under 18 must be accompanied by both parents or notarized letter of permission from absent parent. Consult area Mexican Consulate for details. Tourist fee of about $19 applies to all tourist.
Re-entry into the Untied States requires a valid USA passport or US Birth Certificate and valid photo ID.
Deposit and Payment: A 20% deposit on the total is required, due within 7 (seven) days of phone or electronic confirmation. Full payment is due 45 days prior to departure. If less than 45 days full payment is due on confirmation.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds for cancellations will be handled in the following manner:
- 45 days or more prior to departure, all payments less $25.00 per person will be refunded
- 21 to 44 days prior to departure, all payments less 20% deposit will be refunded
- less than 21 days subject to any charges or penalties levied by hotels or transportation suppliers in addition to 20% deposit.
- no refund on any unused portion of trip once travel has begun.
Comparable accommodations may be substituted should primary hotel be booked.
Responsibility: Native Trails LLC, El Paso, Texas, acts only as Agents for the various owners, operators and contractors providing means of transportation and/or other services. All tickets or vouchers are issued and provided herein subject to any and all of the terms and conditions under which said ticket or voucher are offered and provided The issuance and acceptance thereof shall be deemed a consent to further conditions that neither Native Trails LLC, El Paso, Texas, nor any of its officers, agents or employees shall be or become liable or responsible in any manner whatsoever in connection with such means of transportation, conveyance and/or other services connected to these tours or travel packages; or any delay, any damage or expense or inconvenience caused by late or delayed flights or ground transport or change of flight or ground transport schedule due to weather, strike or any other reason man made or natural, additional expense, loss or injury or damage to or arising, and the purchaser releases and absolves Native Trails LLC, El Paso, Texas, its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability for property loss or damage, howsoever caused, and /or from any and all damages resulting from death or personal injury, including loss of services, which may be sustained on account of, arising out of or while engaged on said trip, surface transportation, air transportation, inn, common carrier or other services incidental to said trip or elements thereof. It is further understood that the transportation ticket or passenger contract when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the carrier concerned.
Pricing: Prices are subject to change without notice.
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