By RV, Train & Ferry
When you wake to the sound of waves lapping at the beach outside your RV window, remind yourself: This is not a dream. A dream could not encompass so much from Mexico’s sunny coasts to the rugged Copper Canyon in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Envision a first class train ride from sea level to 8000 feet in elevation through powerful canyon landscapes and an excursion back in time to see the ancient Tarahumarras living in caves. The vast Copper Canyon is four times larger than USA’s Grand Canyon and 1000 ft deeper. An unbelievable Gondola ride will take you from Divisdero lookout to a mesa for an unparallel 360 degree view into the midst of the Canyon. The adventuresome vacationer seeking “bragging rights” about their unique travels will enjoy the highlight of this tour…a trek to the bottom of the Canyon on the most scenic drive in all of Mexico. What seems to be a dream continues onto the winter paradise of Mazatlan for three glorious days before you and your RV board an ocean going ferry ship. This voyage across the shimmering Sea of Cortez takes you to play in Baja, the longest peninsula in the world. Another dream come true awaits you in the Baja… a close up encounter with Grey whales and their babies. Fantasy’s Ultimate Land, Sea and Rail vacation is truly a life enriching experience and promises to be far better than your dreams!
Start: Amado, AZ
End: Santee, CA
(San Diego Area)
Total Driving Miles: 2,029
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Drive RV to South Canyon Gateway
• Leave RV at Gateway Campground
• 1st Class Express Train to Canyon Rim
• Gondola Ride Into Canyon
Awesome 360 Degree Canyon Views!
• Deluxe Hotel on Rim
• Ancient Tarahumara Culture
• Passenger Van to Canyon Floor:
Batoplis-17th Century Mining Village
Two Nights at Historic Restored Villa
• Mazatlan andWest Coast Beaches
• Sea of Cortez Ferry Passage
State Room Accommodations
• WhaleWatching Tour
Touch a whale!
• Deep Sea Fishing
• World-Class Golf Courses
• Starts and Ends in USA
Day 1
Amado, AZ
• Orientation
• Peso Exchange Assistance
• Get Acquainted Party
Day 2-4
Guaymas
• Driving Miles 284
• Nature Cruise
• Pearl Factory Tour
• MexicoWelcome Dinner
• Entertainment
Day 5-6
Alamos
• Driving Miles 157
• Alamos Guided Walking Tour: Restored Colonial Mansions Plaza de las Armas Cathedral Mission Circa 1786
• Aduana Excursion
• Casa La Aduana Gourmet Dinner
• La Aduana Church-Special Cactus
Day 7
Los Mochis
• Driving Miles 130
Note: Days 7-12 RVs Parked-hooked
up During Canyon Excursion
Day 8
Depart for Creel
• CANYON EXCURSION
• First Class Train to Creel: Breakfast & Lunch on Train Canyon Rim Viewing
• Transfer from Train to Hotel
• Dinner & Night at Creel Hotel
Day 9
Batopilas Canyon Floor
• Breakfast at Creel Hotel
• Van to Canyon Floor
• Lunch & Dinner
• Overnight at Canyon Floor
Day 10
Batopilas Canyon Floor
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Tour of Batopilas: Lost Cathedral Tour Tarahumarra Indian Village
• Old Mining Hacienda
•Overnight at Canyon Floor
Day 11
Creel
• Breakfast & Lunch
• Van to Creel
• Dinner & Night at Creel Hotel
Day 12
Divisadero/Posada Barrancas
• Breakfast at Creel Hotel
• Creel Area Bus Tour: Arareco Lake Elephant Rock Cave Dwellings Valley of Mushrooms 17th Century Jesuit Church San Ignacio Mission
• Divisadero /Posada Barrancas:
• Scenic Suspension BridgeWalk
• Gondola Ride Over The Canyon: Spectacular 360 Degree Views
• Dinner with Canyon View
• Overnight Hotel on The Rim
Day 13
Depart for Los Mochis
• Breakfast & Lunch at the Rim
• Walk the Canyon Rim Tarahumara Dwelling
• 1st Class Train to Los Mochis
• Return to RVs at Campground
Day 14
Los Mochis
• Visit El Fuerte (Self Drive) Flaming Shrimp Dinner
Day 15-18
Mazatlan
• Driving Miles 254
• Deluxe Guided City Tour: Famous Cliff Divers Craft Market Shrimp Market Dolphin Monument Cathedral
• Copala Country Bus Excursion: Furniture Shop See Decorative Tiles Made Visit Local Mexican Panaderia Walking tour of Concordia Lunch at Charming Daniels
• Mexican Fiesta
• Dinner & Entertainment Traditional Folkloric Dances
Day 19
Mazatlan Ferry
• Driving Miles 10
• Ferry Crossing to Baja: 1st Class Stateroom on Ferry Margarita & Snack Social Lunch & Dinner on Ferry
Day 20-21
Playa Tecolote
• Driving Miles 6
• Unload Ferry
• Camping on the Beach Beach Party, Romantic Sunsets Bring Your Fishing Poles!
• La Paz Bus Tour Open Market Cathedral Museum Weavers
Day 22-24
Cabo San Lucas
• Driving Miles 100
• Glass Bottom Boat Cruise Where the Sea Meets the Ocean Los Arcos “The Arch” Lovers Beach
• Glass Blowing Factory Famous Mexican Glass Watch Blowing Demo
• Superb Dinner Sunset Cruise With Music & Open Bar Sunset at Land’s End
• Free Day Options: Parasailing, Snorkeling Jet Skiing Zip Lining
Charter Fishing for Marlin, Tuna, Dorado and more! Excursion to Todos Santos World Class Golf
Day 25-27
Los Barriles
• Driving Miles 67
• Traditional Mexican Dinner
• Free Day Options: Charter Fishing Horseback Riding on Beach ATV Back Country Guided Zip Line, Visit Water Falls Quality Beach Time
Day 28-29
La Paz
• Driving Miles 67
• City Bus Tour
• Social
Day 29
Puerto Escondido
• Driving Miles 199
• Explore Loretto (self drive)
Day 30-32
Bahia de Concepcion
• Driving Miles 75
• Beach Camping Beautiful White Sand Beaches Pristine Calm Bay Swimming, Kayaking Dig for Clams Beach Party
Day 33
Mulege
• Driving Miles 28
• Tropical Oasis
• Dinner & Entertainment
Day 34-35
Guerrero Negro
• Driving Miles 175
• Grey Whale Historical Briefing
• Whale Watching Boat Tour Close up Encounter with Mother & Baby Grey Whales
• Deluxe Dinner
Day 36
Catavina
• Driving Miles 147
• Camp at Mexican National Park Desert National Reserve Scenic Desert Walk Boulder Fields & Rare Cactus
• Cookout
Day 37-38
Ensenada
• Driving Miles 226
• Guided City Motorcoach Tour: La Bufadora, Museum Al Capone’s Historic Casino Last Minute Souvenir Shopping
• Farewell Mexico Dinner Party
Day 39-41
Santee, CA
• Driving Miles 115
• Group Crosses Border Together
• Welcome Back Dinner
• Goodbye Continental Breakfast
Start: Amado, AZ
End: Santee, CA (San Diego Area)
Total Driving Miles: 2,029
Baja California is the world’s longest peninsula and the landscape is widely diverse and captivating. With the endless blue of the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Sea of Cortez white sand coasts on the east, Baja is one great beach. But you might be surprised that it also boasts three mountain ranges, placid valleys, and high deserts with thousands of varieties of plants and animals.
Guerrero Negro, located on Scammon’s Lagoon, is an ideal spot to observe California grey whales between January and March. Thousands of whales migrate from the Bering Sea to the lagoon each year.
