Note: For 2026 we are currently offering options:
1) Copper Canyon Nogales to Nogales (approx 35 days) ($6850 )
2) Combined Copper Canyon with either of out baja tours (10% discount)
There may be an option to extend a week and return with our Yucatan group. We are looking at modifying this, adding 4 days and 2 tours and a Laredo Exit. That would add $400.
El Fuerte is the birthplace of the real Zorro, and the original capital of Arizona (Link). We will enjoy an entertaining dinner show, at the very impressive, historic Hotel Posada del Hildago. This hotel reputedly contains the original house of the real Zorro. Do not miss exploring the hotel before you have your meal. . Some claim Zorro was a legend, but he was actually based upon a real character.
In the morning, we will catch the spectacular first class train. This is one of the worlds great train journeys. The first hour is a bit less interesting, so you have time to wear off your hangover from the Zorro festivities the previous evening before you enter the really scenic sections. We do feed you on the train, by the way. We are continually asked about taking your RV on the train. They ceased to do this several years ago, concerned about liability. You would ride in your RV on a flatdeck railcar. They worried about people tossing back the Margaritas, venturing out of their RV, and diving into the canyon.
At Copper Canyon, we will spend 3 nights in Hotels. See the section after the pictures below for details. The new cable car is included and weather conditions permitting, the more adventurous can experience one of the 2 zip lines that cross the canyon. We had one 75 year old customer do that. Her bucket list.
Upon our return to El Fuerte, we will take an early morning nature trip up a river, for some bird watching and to view ancient petroglyphs. We will then return to the hotel Posado del Hildago for a fantastic brunch. Believe me, it's worth starving yourself during the river trip. Try and get by with a granola bar. After brunch, we will visit a Mayo native village and a medicine man, sample some local cuisine and observe native dances, including the famous deer dance of the Mayo & Yaqui Indians.
Read the magazine article by one of our Wagon Masters HERE.
More information after pictures
Day | Location | Info | Dates | |
Start |
Nogales, Az |
Meet in afternoon, cross border next morning |
Feb 22 | |
Day 1 |
Santa Ana |
Potluck and Bonfire |
Feb 23 | |
Day 2,3 |
San Carlos |
Totonaka RV Park, Welcome Dinner tours next day |
Feb 24,25 | |
Day 4,5 | Alamos | Feb 26,27 | ||
Day 6,7,8,9 |
Huatabampito |
Beach stay |
Feb 28, Mar 1,2,3 | |
Day 10 | El Fuerte |
Eve El Zorro Show |
Mar 4 | |
Day 11, 12, 13,14 | Copper Canyon |
All inclusive 4 day tour |
Mar 5,6,7,8 | |
Day 15 | El Fuerte |
Tour |
Mar 9 | |
Day 16,17,18,19,20 | Las Glorias | Beach stay /Tour |
Mar 10,11,12,13,14 | |
Day 21,22,23,24,25,26,27 | Mazatlan | Beach stay / Tours | Mar 15,16,17,18,19,20,21 | |
Day 28,29,30 | Celestino | Beach stay |
Mar 22,23,24 | |
Day 31 | El Carrizo | overnight | Mar 25 | |
Day 32,33 | San Carlos | Farewell Meal | Mar,26,27 | |
Day 34 | Border | USA | Mar 28 |
Possible Alternative after Mar 14th
Day | Location | Info | Dates | |
Day 21,22,23 |
Celestino |
Beach |
Mar 15,16,17 | |
Day 24,25,26,27 |
Mazatlan |
Beach & Tours |
Mar, 18,19,20,21 | |
Day 28,29 |
Durango |
Hot Springs |
Mar 22,23 | |
Day 30,31 | Zacatecas | Mar 24,25 | ||
Day 32,33,34 |
Guadalajara |
Tours, Hot Springs |
Mar 26,27,28 | |
Day 35,36 | Lagos de Moreno |
Pool Park |
Mar 29,30 | |
Day 37 | Saltillo |
Farewell meal |
Mar 31 | |
Day 15 | Laredo |
Tour |
April 1 |