Copper Canyon

Chihuahua Pacifico Railway

From El Fuerte to Posada Barrancas

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Top (L-R)
1. Chuck and Valerie
2. Chihuahua al Pacifico railroad
3. Train Mates
4. A View from the Train
5. Bridge
2nd Row (L-R)
1. Margarita Party
2. Margarita Party
3. Margarita Party

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Holland America Line is thrilled to offer one of the world's great train rides as a shore excursion for our guests. The Copper Canyon Train is a notch in the belt of serious travelers, and the canyon itself is legendary for its breath taking scenery and stunning landforms. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, it is essential that you bring a spirit of adventure! This is not a typical train ride in any sense. This rugged, full-day adventure will begin with a meeting time on board of 4:00am for a 4:30am departure (subject to change). Take a two-hour drive by motor coach to the town of El Fuerte where you will board your privately chartered train on the Chihuahua Pacifico railway. Enjoy a leisurely morning and a continental boxed breakfast on board the train while you traverse the magnificent Sierra Madre Mountain range, and eventually enter the Copper Canyon--only accessible by rail. Your approximately six-hour rail journey (each way) will wind through tunnels and bridges as you climb from sea level to 7,200 feet. Arrive at Posada Barrancas, where lunch will be served at the Posada Barrancas Convention Center. Before or after lunch, there will be a short transfer by school bus to the Mirador Hotel where you will have the chance to admire the vastness of the Copper Canyon from the terrace of the hotel. A Tarahumara dance presentation will be held outside the entrance to the hotel. Board the train for your journey back to El Fuerte. Enjoy an afternoon boxed snack, then transfer by motor coach from El Fuerte for your return to the ship. The journey up and back will be along the same route, considered by many to be one of the most scenic rail routes in the world.
Notes: Prices have increased for 2007 and are reflected in the booking screen. The train cars are not wheelchair accessible. Bring a coat due to the elevation and possible weather systems moving through. In December and January, in addition to your coat, bring hat and gloves as there could be snow at higher elevations. Occasional fog can limit the view at the top of the canyon. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as terrain is uneven at the stops. Guests who have a heart condition or respiratory difficulties should note that the tour gains over 7,000 feet in elevation in a short period of time. For your enjoyment, there is a car on the train selling beverages and snacks (US dollars; cash only).

Holland America Line is thrilled to offer one of the world's great train rides as a shore excursion for our guests. The Copper Canyon Train is a notch in the belt of serious travelers, and the canyon itself is legendary for its breath taking scenery and stunning landforms. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, it is essential that you bring a spirit of adventure! This is not a typical train ride in any sense. This rugged, full-day adventure will begin with a meeting time on board of 4:00am for a 4:30am departure (subject to change). Take a two-hour drive by motor coach to the town of El Fuerte where you will board your privately chartered train on the Chihuahua Pacifico railway. Enjoy a leisurely morning and a continental boxed breakfast on board the train while you traverse the magnificent Sierra Madre Mountain range, and eventually enter the Copper Canyon--only accessible by rail. Your approximately six-hour rail journey (each way) will wind through tunnels and bridges as you climb from sea level to 7,200 feet. Arrive at Posada Barrancas, where lunch will be served at the Posada Barrancas Convention Center. Before or after lunch, there will be a short transfer by school bus to the Mirador Hotel where you will have the chance to admire the vastness of the Copper Canyon from the terrace of the hotel. A Tarahumara dance presentation will be held outside the entrance to the hotel. Board the train for your journey back to El Fuerte. Enjoy an afternoon boxed snack, then transfer by motor coach from El Fuerte for your return to the ship. The journey up and back will be along the same route, considered by many to be one of the most scenic rail routes in the world.

Notes: Prices have increased for 2007 and are reflected in the booking screen. The train cars are not wheelchair accessible. Bring a coat due to the elevation and possible weather systems moving through. In December and January, in addition to your coat, bring hat and gloves as there could be snow at higher elevations. Occasional fog can limit the view at the top of the canyon. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as terrain is uneven at the stops. Guests who have a heart condition or respiratory difficulties should note that the tour gains over 7,000 feet in elevation in a short period of time. For your enjoyment, there is a car on the train selling beverages and snacks (US dollars; cash only).