MEXICOS COPPER CANYON 2009

• Airport transfers in Phoenix on days 1 and 9
• Twin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling
• 8 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L) and 6 three-course dinners (D)
• Services of a professional Tour Director
• Private luxury motorcoach with air-conditioning and ­restroom facilities
• First class train in the Copper Canyon
• Complete sightseeing program as detailed in the itinerary
• Inside visits and special features as shown in the tour description including admission charges where applicable
• Portfolio of travel documents

BRENDAN HOTELS
PHOENIX - Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe (F)
SAN CARLOS - San Carlos Plaza Resort (SF)
ALAMOS - Casa de los Tesoros (MF)
EL FUERTE - Torres del Fuerte (MF)
POSADA BARRANCAS - Mansion Tarahumara (F)
CASA GRANDES - Hotel Hacienda (MF)
PHOENIX - Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe (MF)

BEFORE YOU BOOK THIS VACATION 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 the Copper Canyon is still remote and rustic. Some of the accommodations and services on this tour are basic by American ­standards. Meal choices may not be as extensive as on other Brendan 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 if not all of the "comforts of home" are readily available. Sometimes, the train schedule and other parts of the itinerary may be subject to delays or variation due to circumstances beyond our control.

Day 1:
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN PHOENIX - You have a complimentary transfer to your hotel. Your Tour Director will be available this afternoon. The rest of the day is free.

Day 2:
DAY 2 PHOENIX / TUCSON / SAN CARLOS - Depart for Mexico, stopping in Tucson for travelers joining here. Cross the border into the Sonoran Desert. After a lunch break in the small town of Santa Ana, continue on through the modern city of Hermosillo. Arrive in the seaside resort of San Carlos, where the desert meets the Sea of Cortez. Relax at your oceanfront resort on the white sands of Algodones Beach. Gather tonight for a Welcome Reception before dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 3:
DAY 3 SAN CARLOS / SEA OF CORTEZ CRUISE / ALAMOS - Visit a cactus garden and learn more about these remarkable plants. Then board a private boat for a scenic cruise on the Sea of Cortez. After lunch at a waterfront restaurant, travel south to the colonial city of Alamos. Designated as a National Historic Monument, the city's cobblestone streets are lined with charming Colonial and Spanish buildings. During the day, your Tour Director will reveal a hidden treasure. Take in the local culture at dinner with a colorful folklore show. (B,L,D)

Day 4:
DAY 4 ALAMOS / EL FUERTE - Alamos' colonial history is brought to life on a walking tour. Visit one of the restored mansions built when Alamos' silver mines were some of the richest in the world. Also meet the local Mayo Indians and learn about their language, culture and customs. After lunch, journey to the historic town of El Fuerte de Montesclaros. (B,L,D)

Day 5:
DAY 5 EL FUERTE / COPPER CANYON / POSADA BARRANCAS - Board a private rail car on the "Train Ride in the Sky." Travel from sea level to 7,500 feet in less than 150 miles, passing through tunnels and over bridges. The journey takes you along the precipitous Septentrion and Urique Canyons into the heart of Copper Canyon, more than four times as large as the Grand Canyon. Disembark in Posada Barrancas and check in at the castle-like Mansion Tarahumara hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 6:
DAY 6 COPPER CANYON SIGHTSEEING - Spend the entire day exploring this dramatic area. A highlight today is the opportunity to spend time with the local Tarahumara Indians, a seminomadic tribe whose ancestors have lived in the canyon's caves for thousands of years. Learn first hand about their traditions and culture. You will also discover a hidden treasure. (B,L,D)

Day 7:
DAY 7 COPPER CANYON / CASAS GRANDES - This morning, transfer to Creel and descend from the “Barrancas del Cobre” into the Chihuahuan Desert and the city of Casas Grandes. This evening, savor a Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 8:
DAY 8 CASAS GRANDES / PAQUIME / TUCSON / PHOENIX - Visit the archaeological site of Paquime this morning. This site was once a meeting place for the northern indigenous cultures and the advanced Mesoamericans of the south. Continue across the Chihuahuan Desert back into the U.S. Stop in Tucson for travelers ending their tour here, before arriving in Phoenix late this afternoon. (B,L)

Day 9:
DAY 9 DEPART PHOENIX - You will be transfered to Phoenix International Airport. (B)

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
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