Tour Type
International Tours
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Lower Mainland
November 1, 2025 – 13 Days
Vancouver Island
October 31, 2025 – 14 Days
BC Interior
October 31, 2025 – 14 Days
Activity Level 3
GROUP SIZE
TOUR SUMMARY
Mexico's Copper Canyon
Excite your senses with this wonderful tour of Mexico’s Copper Canyon, full of cultural riches and activities. We start our journey in Mazatlán and drive north along the coastal plain to the charming village of El Fuerte. We board the Chihuahua Al Pacifico Railroad’s first-class train for the awesome all-day trip into the canyon through 86 tunnels and over 39 bridges. Stay at Divisadero Barrancas, perched on the rim of Copper Canyon, and gaze over 2,000 metres down into one of the world’s deepest canyons. A visit with the local Tarahumara people, a walk to 30-metre high Cusarare Falls, a ride on the aerial tramway with magnificent views, and a walk across the hanging bridge and glass floor are all thrilling experiences.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Meals
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32 meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Guides & Gratuities
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Knowledgeable Wells Gray tour director
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Tour Highlights (Included)
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TOUR FARES
| Departure Point | Fares per Person |
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$9,537$10,763 |
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$9,637$10,863 |
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$9,453$10,489 |
- Please add 0.3% GST.
Early Booking Bonus!
$200 discount on first 8 seats; $100 on next 4.
DEPARTURE POINTS & DATES
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Level
High Activity: You are an active traveler who wants to explore wherever you go. You don’t mind a mix of full days, early morning starts, and some late nights. You can walk longer distances, up to 4 km without difficulty which may be over uneven ground, beaches/shorelines, cobblestone streets, or at higher elevations; and stand for prolonged periods during walking tours. You can climb several flights of stairs easily and unassisted, can handle altitudes up to 2,800 metres or 9,000 feet with no health issues, and can handle your own luggage in airports or at hotels where luggage handling may not be available.
This tour is not appropriate for people with walkers, wheelchairs, or other mobility assistance devices. You may bring walking poles. Additionally, this tour is not appropriate for those who have cognitive impairments such as memory loss or confusion, difficulty expressing thoughts, repeating questions, or getting lost. The tour director, Mexican guide, and drivers have many responsibilities, so please do not expect them, or your fellow travelers, to provide ongoing assistance. If you are not capable of keeping up with the group or require frequent assistance, the tour director may stop you from participating in some activities or some days of the tour. In extreme situations, you may be required to leave the tour and travel home at your own expense; travel insurance will probably not cover you.
Please read the Activity Level 3 declaration attached to this brochure. By paying the tour deposit, you agree that you are capable of travelling on an Activity Level 3 tour.
Tour Size
This tour is limited to 26 participants, making it a more intimate travel experience.
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Documentation: A passport is required for this tour and must be valid until you return to Canada. A tourist card is also required for Canadian citizens visiting Mexico. It is issued on arrival and must be kept throughout your visit and surrendered when you leave Mexico at Mazatlán Airport. Don’t lose this card as there is a fine to replace it. The Mexico tourism tax is normally included in your airline ticket.
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Currency & Expenses: Two currencies are used on this tour, the US dollar and Mexican peso. In cities and towns, the US dollar is used extensively in hotels, shops, and restaurants. Visa and Mastercard are accepted most places, but ATMs are common and you will need a 4-digit PIN. Markets generally accept either currency. Purchases from the Tarahumara are typically in pesos. As of February 2025, the exchange rate is approximately $1 CAD = 14 pesos. Gratuities have been included for all meals, the Mexican guide, local guides, and drivers.
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Itinerary and Fare Changes: Our many suppliers may notify us about changes to the itinerary prior to departure and sometimes during the tour. We do our best to substitute a similar service if something cancels, but occasionally the only alternative is to provide a refund for the missed activity. Please note that if we are forced to cancel a tour component due to an issue beyond our control, the current penalties still apply if you choose to cancel the entire tour. Hotels named were confirmed by the Mexican tour operator in early 2025, but changes are possible. Fuel surcharges and changes to taxes, currency exchange rates, or other tour costs can occur at any time, therefore Wells Gray Tours reserves the right to increase fares due to such changes up to departure.
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Tour Director and Guide: A Wells Gray tour director is with you throughout the tour. A bilingual Mexican guide accompanies you on all the days in Mexico. The Mexican guide provides commentary about scenery and culture, and assists with translation at the various stops.
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Accommodation: Holiday Inn Mazatlan and Fairmont YVR are the only first-class hotels on this tour. Other hotels are rated as 3 or 3+ stars and are generally the best available. Some are in unique or historic buildings. Hotel Mirador is the best hotel in the Copper Canyon region, but this is still a remote tourist area. If any Mexican hotels are changed, substitute accommodation will be of similar quality.
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Flight seating: We are unable to take requests for window or aisle seating on the planes. The airline will not accept them, as group seating is assigned as a block. If this is important to you, we suggest you take the “No Flight” option with a fare reduction of $1,200 and book your own flights which allow seat selection.
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Flight delays due to weather: In the event flights are delayed or cancelled by airlines due to weather, there may be additional costs to you. Wells Gray Tours Ltd. will not pay for hotel rooms and meals during the delay. Most travel insurance policies cover expenses incurred for weather delays.
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Food Allergies: You must notify us no later than at final payment if you have a food allergy. This tour goes to some remote places where restaurants may not be able to satisfy all food allergies. An allergy causes medical distress, a preference does not. For some allergies, please consider bringing your own snacks or food items so you are not dependent on what restaurants are able to serve.
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Payments: A deposit of $800 per person is requested at the time of booking and balance is due July 29, 2025. By paying the deposit, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, Activity Level 3 Declaration, and Cancellation Policy outlined. Payments can be made by online banking or cheque (1.5% discount on tour fare), or by Visa or Mastercard ($5,000 limit per person on credit cards).
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Early booking bonus: Receive a $200 discount on the first 8 seats and $100 on the next 4 seats for booking early with deposit. The discount is not offered after July 29, 2025.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to June 27, 2025, the cancellation charge is $100 per person. From June 28 to July 29, the cancellation charge is $300 per person. From July 30 to August 28, the cancellation charge is 40% of the tour fare. From August 29 to September 26, the cancellation charge is 80% of the tour fare. After September 26, there is no refund.
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Travel Insurance: A Comprehensive Insurance policy is available through Wells Gray Tours and coverage is provided by Travel Guard. Policies purchased at deposit include a waiver of the pre-existing condition clause for medical and cancellation claims, otherwise policies can be purchased no later than at final payment. Medical questionnaire is not needed. Please contact us for details. If you have your own travel insurance, please read the policy carefully to be sure that you are adequately covered for medical, cancellation, interruption, and luggage.
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Photo Credits: Manuel Jurado (Copper Canyon), Adobe Stock (El Chepe Train), Rachel Komori (Mazatlán), and tour director Jill (Wells Gray Group on Hanging Bridge 2024, Topolobampo Bay, Wells Gray Group 2024).
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Experience Points or E-points: This tour earns 182 e-points. Each time you travel on a Wells Gray tour, you earn e-points that are added to your account after the tour returns. One e-point equals $1. Redeem your earned points on select tours or accumulate enough points to earn a free tour! Redemptions offered until July 29, 2025.
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Consumer Protection BC Licenses: Kamloops 178, Vernon 655, Kelowna 588, Penticton 924, Victoria 65842