Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/16/2010 - 4/24/2010	$1,599
4/30/2010 - 5/8/2010	$1,599
5/21/2010 - 5/29/2010	$1,499
9/3/2010 - 9/11/2010	$1,599
9/10/2010 - 9/18/2010	$1,599
9/17/2010 - 9/25/2010	$1,599
9/24/2010 - 10/2/2010	$1,599
10/1/2010 - 10/9/2010	$1,599
10/8/2010 - 10/16/2010	$1,599
10/15/2010 - 10/23/2010	$1,599
10/22/2010 - 10/30/2010	$1,599
10/29/2010 - 11/6/2010	$1,599
11/5/2010 - 11/13/2010	$1,599
11/12/2010 - 11/20/2010	$1,599
11/19/2010 - 11/27/2010	$1,599
11/26/2010 - 12/4/2010	$1,599
12/3/2010 - 12/11/2010	$1,499
12/10/2010 - 12/18/2010	$1,499
1/14/2011 - 1/22/2011	$1,499
1/21/2011 - 1/29/2011	$1,499
1/28/2011 - 2/5/2011	$1,499
2/4/2011 - 2/12/2011	$1,599
2/11/2011 - 2/19/2011	$1,599
2/18/2011 - 2/26/2011	$1,599
3/4/2011 - 3/12/2011	$1,599
3/11/2011 - 3/19/2011	$1,599
3/18/2011 - 3/26/2011	$1,599
3/25/2011 - 4/2/2011	$1,599

What's Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Hermosillo See the cathedral and murals at the Government Palace.
• San Carlos Visit a cactus garden and fi nd out more about these unique plants; cruise the Sea of Cortez on a private boat; visit a pearl farm and learn about cultured pearl farming.
• Alamos Walk through colonial Alamos with a local guide; visit beautifully restored Colonial mansions; meet the local Mayo Indians and learn about their language and culture; enjoy a colorful folkloric show.
• El Fuerte Delight in a presentation of traditional Hispanic and Indigenous dances.
• Copper Canyon Train Ride the “Train in the Sky” into the vast Copper Canyon by private First Class rail car.
• Casas Grandes Watch the ancient craft of live pottery fi ring; visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Paquime.
• Posada Barrancas Spend two nights at the Copper Canyon; walk on easy mountain paths along the canyon’s rim; meet the Tarahumara Indians and experience their timeless culture; visit with a local medicine man and learn about local natural remedies.

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Dining Highlights

• 8 full breakfasts
• 7 lunches
• 4 three-course dinners
• ‘Be My Guest’ specialty dinner at a private mansion in El Fuerte.
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Casas Grandes.

21 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

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First Class Travel Highlights

• First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
• The services of one of Trafalgar’s top professional bilingual Tour Directors.
• First Class train journey aboard the El Chepe train into the Copper Canyon.
• A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
• Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 9.

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Please note:

• This tour was designed to introduce you to the remote, yet stunning beauty of Northern Mexico. Knowing what to expect will assist you in preparing for this tour and will ultimately make this a more enjoyable vacation.
• It is important to realize that this corner of Mexico is still remote and rustic. Some of the accommodations and services are basic by American standards. Meal choices may not be as extensive as on other Trafalgar tours and hotel facilities may be limited. The tour reaches an elevation of 8,000 feet and requires walking on uneven surfaces and climbing some stairs.
• This tour is best enjoyed by the experienced traveler in reasonably good health who can take it in good humor when all the “comforts of home” aren’t readily available. Train schedules and other parts of the itinerary may be subject to delays or variation due to circumstances beyond our control.

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

• Day 1 - Arrive Phoenix Welcome to Phoenix! A complimentary transfer is provided to your tour hotel. A Trafalgar representative is at the hotel late this afternoon to greet you and answer questions.
  
  Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Phoenix Airport



• Day 2 - Phoenix – Tucson – San Carlos Heading south, we stop in Tucson for passengers joining the tour. Crossing the border into Mexico, we travel into the Sonoran Desert, stopping in the small town of Santa Ana for lunch. From here, we journey to Hermosillo, where we view the cathedral and murals at the Government Palace. We arrive in time for sunset at our beachfront resort in San Carlos. There is time to relax before tonight’s Welcome Drink and dinner. (Full breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Marinaterra Hotel & Spa



• Day 3 - San Carlos – Sea of Cortez Cruise – Alamos Today our Tour Director reveals a Hidden Treasure. We visit a cactus garden and find out more about these amazing desert plants. We then board a private boat for a scenic cruise on the Sea of Cortez, viewing a variety of marine life and learning about their habitat. After lunch at a waterfront restaurant, we visit the first modern cultured pearl farm in the Americas. We are taken on a guided tour of the farm and hear about pearl oysters, farming, pearl grading and quality selection. Next, we travel south through the rich farmlands of Obregon City to the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains and the colonial town of Alamos. Designated as a National Monument, the city’s cobblestone streets are lined with beautiful Colonial and Spanish buildings. This evening, we soak in the local culture at dinner with a colorful folkloric show. (Full breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Casa de los Tesoros



• Day 4 - Alamos – El Fuerte Alamos’ colonial history is brought to life on this morning’s guided walking tour. We visit some of the restored mansions built when Alamos’ silver mines were some of the richest in the world. We also have the chance to meet local Mayo Indians and learn about their language, culture and customs. After lunch, we journey into the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains to the town of El Fuerte. This evening, we are personally welcomed by a member of the Torres family who will take us to the family’s beautifully restored mansion built in the late 1800’s. Here, we will be treated to a performance of traditional Hispanic and Indigenous dances followed by a delicious dinner featuring local Black Bass, just-caught in the El Fuerte River, and fresh local produce from a nearby farm. (Full breakfast / Lunch / Be My Guest dinner)
  
  Hotel: Torres del Fuerte



• Day 5 - El Fuerte – Copper Canyon – Posada Barrancas (2 nights) Today we board our private rail car and start our journey on the “Train in the Sky” into Mexico’s Copper Canyon. Taking almost 100 years to build in this rugged terrain, this rail line is considered to be an engineering marvel. We travel from sea level to 7,500 ft in less than 150 miles, passing through tunnels and over soaring bridges. This rail excursion, voted “Most Exciting Train Journey in the World,” takes us along the precipitous Septentrion and Urique Canyons into the heart of the Copper Canyon, over four times as large as Arizona’s Grand Canyon. We disembark in Posada Barrancas, our home for the next two nights. (Full breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Mansion Tarahumara



• Day 6 - Copper Canyon sightseeing We spend the entire day exploring this dramatic area, one of the last undiscovered treasures of North America. We hear about the geological forces that created the seven individual canyons, collectively known as the Copper Canyon. We also spend time with the local Tarahumara Indians, a semi-nomadic tribe whose ancestors have lived in the canyon’s caves for thousands of years, and gain insight into their timeless traditions and culture. We then visit a local medicine man and discover the natural remedies used by the Tarahumara Indians. (Full breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 7 - Copper Canyon – Casas Grandes We travel to Creel via the Oteros Canyon before descending from the Copper Canyon into the Chihuahuan Desert and the city of Casas Grandes. This evening, we observe live pottery firing by local potters who have established the Mata Ortiz Pottery style, a recently established art form based on the ancient pottery tradition used at the archaeological site of Paquime. Later, we get together for a Farewell Dinner. (Full breakfast / Lunch / Farewell dinner)
  
  Hotel: Hotel Hacienda



• Day 8 - Casas Grandes – Paquime – Phoenix/Tempe Today we visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Paquime, a vestige of the great Chichimeca civilization. Many of the ancient dwellings and pyramids have been excavated and can be explored. We then continue across the Chihuahuan Desert, back into the US and stop in Tucson before arriving back in Phoenix late this afternoon. (Full breakfast / Lunch)
  
  Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Phoenix Airport



• Day 9 - Depart Phoenix A complimentary transfer is provided to Phoenix International Airport. (Full breakfast)
  
  

Sightseeing Highlights

• Posada Barrancas
• San Carlos
• Alamos
• El Fuerte
• Copper Canyon
• Casas Grandes

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Details & Specials

Please Note: Guarenteed roomshare is not available on this tour.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few.  The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

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Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

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Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

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When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.