Tours & Expeditions
The Canyon Explorer tour provides you with 8 amazing fun filled days of unforgettable sights, people, places and events. Please click the link above for a full daily event itinerary for the Canyon Explorer tour detailing your 8 day discovery adventure.
All Inclusive Tour Package - 7 Days 6 nights Motor Coach & Rail Tours. Available from September thru May, with weekly departure of our roundtrip Copper Canyon Tour, that statrs from and returns to Phoenix, Arizona. Our all inclusive tour includes overnight stays in San Carlos, Alamos, El Fuerte, Posada Barrancas, and Nuevo Casas Grandes. This all inclusive guided tour package not only shows you the beautiful natural wonders of the Barrancas del Cobre (Copper Canyons), but shares the warmth and beauty of various cities and towns within the states of Sonora, Sinaloa, and Chihuahua. Itinerary, Dates & Pricing
Bird
watching / petroglyphs
(5 hrs)
Birding in the Copper Canyon is a world class adventure, where two endemic areas combine to form a eco-friendly habitat for some unique bird Life. El Fuerte is in the Northwest Pacific Slope endemic bird areas has a prominent dry tropical mostly deciduous forest, thorn forest, and the tropical riparian habitat of the "Rio del Fuerte" River. Mexican dry forests have the highest level endemism of all Neotropical dry forests, harboring an impressive array of unique diversity of animal and plant life.
Flora & fauna / petroglyphs ( 2 hrs)
Experience this vast river and diverse bird life! Amid the verdant tropical forest on the tranquil waters of the EL Fuerte River cruise you will find an oasis of flora & fauna. A relaxed and beautiful experience, as well as a visit to the ancient Nahuatl Petroglyphs. More than 60 species of birds are frequently spotted from the boat as well as exotic flora. There are also 20 different varieties of amphibians, 87 species of reptiles and 50 types of freshwater fish.
Discover the historical and cultural aspects of El Fuerte Sinaloa. From the majestic El Fuerte River to the colonial buildings, storied streets, and legendary alleys & walkways. Discover everything from the rich Colonial history, Battles between the Spaniard conquistador and the mayo Indians, the history of the Yoreme Indian culture and religious rituals, the architectural masterpieces that enhance the colorful magical town.
Walking tour in El Fuerte
Black Bass fishing in El Fuerte Lakes
El Fuerte is near three mayor bass fishing lakes. The most famous of the lakes is Presa Hidalgo, only a few miles away from your first class accommodations in El Fuerte. Even closer is Lake Dominguez which is in full production and has delivered the largest bass over the past seasons. Lake Huites was completed in the spring of 1995 and stocked for our future fishing. Many bass caught range in the 2 to 5 pound class with fish in excess of ten pounds caught regularly. You can expect a true world class bass fishing experience at the lakes surrounding the El Fuerte area.
Come aboard a charter yacht and cruise for a wonderful fishing trip. On this magnificent cruise you will set the fishing lines for trolling in open sea. Fishing species include marlin, sailfish, snook and red snapper. Marlin fishing is done in the Gulf of California, with boats departing from Topolobampo Bay, and includes outfitted sport yachts with a professional crew. Snook and red snapper are caught around the inlets of the bay formed at the mouth of the El Fuerte River and the Gulf of California.
Join a hiking group or your personal friend our professional bilingual guide will take your party trough a unique and diverse place that offers a fascinating combination of great natural beauty and interesting human history explore the best of this wilderness: six massive canyons, four times larger than the Grand Canyon.
Add on Activities for your Tour
Several of the hotels in the Canyons featured in our tours have bikes available. Specialty mountain bikes, helmets and well marked trails make this an amazing ride. A must do if you like to ride.
Looking for a fun adventure? Then get on a safe kayak and paddle down El Fuerte River... you will interact with wild life and fauna and get to see different types of birds and plants. We will take you to a disembarking point and pick you up at the end of the trip. Transfers and life vests are included.
A few of the hotels in the Canyons featured in our tours have stables on the premises. There is no better way to enjoy a scenic trail then on horseback. A must do if you like to ride.
Scenic flights over the canyons, get a magnificent birds eye view! Newer model planes and professional licensed pilots make this an unforgetable flight. Flights are available from El Fuerte (1 hr flight) and Divisadero (1/2 hr flight).
Experience Bird watching and Sea Lions at El Farallon rock nature sanctuary.
Day trips: Los Mochis, Topolobampo, Alamos, Cosala, Mazatlan and San Carlos
A short ride to Los Mochis or Topolobampo Bay make a nice trip to experience the local culture, seafood and sights. Dolphin and seal encounters available as well as deep sea fishing in Topolobampo Bay. A little longer ride to the unforgettable colonial mining town of Alamos or Cosala. Experience the atmosphere and cuisine of this artistic communities.
Cristina Hallal N. - Tour guide specializing in all aspects of Copper Canyon travel. Licensed tour guide recognized by the Federal Government NOM-08-2002. 21 year Travel & Tourism experience. Bilingual: Spanish & English. Tour Designer - Specialty tours with emphasis on bird watching, hiking, trekking, fishing, culture & history. Specialized on small groups from 1 to 20 people any number of days, we will take care of all aspects for your enjoyment. e-mail
Tour Questions, Availability & Reservations
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