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Seeing
is believing, and the perfect way to really see the Copper Canyon and the surrounding
high country is by mountain bike. This undiscovered area has a wide selection
of rides from easy dirt roads to challenging technical single track trails,
and high quality mountain bikes are available to rent. Route information is
supplied for daily rides and the biking season is year around. Small
Group 6-day Tours for the Independent Traveler (minimum 2 riders) Small
Group Tours for Independent Travelers These tours are
available year around and are perfect for people who simply want a support driver
to transfer their baggage and lodging arrangements made for their nightly 6 Day Itineraries:
Year Around Dates TRIP COST:
Groups of 2 - 4 people: $1,300/pp, Groups of 5 or more people: $1,100/pp
(double occupancy), SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS: $150 Day 1:
Evening meeting in Creel. The town of Creel, located in the heights of the Sierra
Tarahumara, is the center of the extensive Tarahumara region. This is where
the largest and most primitive tribe of Indians in North America has lived since
long before the arrival of the Spaniards in the early 16th century. They preserve
a way of life that dates back to prehistory and they make and sell unique arts
and crafts items, recognizable by their style as being apart from any other.
Hotel in Creel.
Trip orientation with local staff. We can assist you with making travel arrangements
to Creel. Day 3:
After a short van transport, you begin the (7400 ft) descent down into the canyons
(bigger and deeper than the Grand Canyon in Arizona). Words cannot begin to
describe the awesome ride down to the Batopilas River. The "road" to Batopilas
has been described as the most beautiful in North America. We'll spend the next
two nights at a hotel in Batopilas. The entire dirt road is about 45 miles.
You choose the distance that you would like to ride today and you can ride in
the van for the final stretch into Batopilas. Hotel in Batopilas. Breakfast,
picnic lunch. Day 4:
Today you can explore the historic and tranquil town of Batopilas. This town
of about 800 people lies at the very bottom of the canyon and brings new meaning
to the term remote. There is a spectacular ride to the "Lost Mission of Satevo."
The Jesuits built this mission at the bottom of the canyon approximately 400
years ago. From here you can either explore more of the trails on the canyon
floor or just spend the afternoon relaxing in one of the many clear pools in
the Rio Batopilas. Hotel in Batopilas Day 6:
Morning transfer to Creel in time to catch the train to Chihuahua or Los Mochis.
Breakfast.
destinations.
Groups of 2 or more will travel with a private driver, and can choose where
and when they want to ride. The support vehicle travels behind with your luggage
for the day, and you are free to ride as long as you like.
TRIP COST INCLUDES: 5 nights hotel lodging, 3 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches,
1 lunch and 1 dinner with margaritas at the Sierra Lodge, mountain bike rental,
support van, van transfers from Batopilas to Creel. 
Day
2: Morning rental bike fitting. Mountain bike to the Valley of the Monks,
visit Arakeko Lake and Rio Conchos. Hotel in Creel. Breakfast, picnic lunch.
(15 - 20 miles)
Day 5: Transportation after breakfast from Batopilas back up to the rim
to the Sierra Lodge. Lunch upon arrival at the lodge. Afternoon hike to the
waterfalls or bike ride to the Cusarare Mission. Overnight at the Sierra Lodge.
Lunch and dinner with margaritas.
Bike
& Truck Rentals For
those who want complete freedom to plan their own schedule, we offer mountain
bike rentals and truck rentals in our office in Creel. These must be arranged
in advance. Bike rentals are $25/day and truck rentals are $120/per 24 hours.
We can also assist you with lodging reservations and travel plans.