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
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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 |
Today when Fantasy guests catch their first startling glimpse of the canyon cutting deeper into the earth than the Grand Canyon… all things seem dwarfed by its grandeur.
The closer you get, the more you see. The canyon walls climb from desert flora to high pine forests, wrapping around fertile valleys dotted with crystalline mountain lakes. Intricate twists of the canyon reveal waterfalls, wildlife, archeological sites and the dwellings of the shy Tarahumara Indians, called the most primitive tribe still living in North America. More than 50,000 semi-nomadic natives still live in this region in the traditional style of their ancestors.
The ancient explorers in Copper Canyon had some advantage over contemporary travelers; on foot or horse, they could more easily get an eyeful of this mystical land without a partner nervously reminding them to keep their eyes on the road. Luckily, RVers can now tour this wonderland while gawking and gasping to their heart’s content.
How? You have two first-class options. For the passenger train experience of a lifetime, you may leave your RV parked at a secured RV park in Los Mochis and travel aboard the Premier Express Train and stay at a deluxe hotel at the rim of the canyon. If you prefer to ride in the comfort of your own wheeled home, you can take your RV with you, securely fastened to a specially chartered platform car on the Piggyback Rail System. Either option leaves you free to stare and utter exclamations as the train climbs to 8,000 feet, over bridges, into tunnels and through terrain that Reader’s Digest called “the most dramatic train ride on earth.”
We have incorporated Copper Canyon into many of our Mexico tours... How could we not want to share a place so magical?
Join Fantasy RV Tours on a First Class Passenger Train to the Copper Canyon. Described as North America's most scenic train ride we provide an opportunity to really see the magnificent scenery of the Copper Canyon aboard the Premier Express Train on the Chihuahua-Pacifico Railroad. We park Rv’s at a secured RV park in Los Mochis and travel abroad the train staying at a deluxe hotel at the rim of the canyon. We believe that the experience is truly worthwhile and that you will enjoy the scenery and people of this unique region.
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| 2013 |
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| 2 People/Rig |
$9,295 |
| 1 Person/Rig |
$7,695 |
| Extra Person |
$4,295 |
| 2014 |
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| 2 People/Rig |
$9,495 |
| 1 Person/Rig |
$7,895 |
| Extra Person |
$4,395 |
Rigs Over 39 ft. Add $300
Tow Car Add $200
Tour Prices Based on Total Overall Length
2013 Dates
January 24 to March 5
2014 Dates
January 23 to March 4
Price Includes
• Standard Benefits
• EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL
PROTECTION
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Interruption Coverage
Emergency Medical Benefits
International Health
Insurance
• 40 Nights RV Site
• 5 Nights Hotel
• 32 Meals
• 74 Events & Tours
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