This great holiday package to Mexico's stunning Copper Canyon is both unique and affordable, two words that seldom go together with exotic travel. The one-time 'Passage to the Copper Canyon' offers up an easy beginning point in Tucson. Travel over the storied Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad through the Copper Canyon including an overnight stay in the middle of the Canyon at stunning Divisadero, fine hotels, complete sightseeing and a sensible pace, all for under $2000 per person! Nicer still, instead of traveling back to the US by bus as most tours do, you will sail back to San Diego from Mazatlan in great comfort aboard one of the highest-rated ships afloat, the superb ms Ryndam of Holland America Line. This trip will not be repeated and is certain to sell out. Prompt reservations are encouraged to avoid disappointment. All Aboard!

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• Fully escorted by professional tour manager from start to finish.
• Overnight hotel stay in Tucson the evening of March 13 with welcome reception and breakfast.
• The Copper Canyon by train with three days in the canyon and plenty of time to enjoy this wonder of the world. You traverse the line from Creel to El Fuerte with short day trips on the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway, not missing a mile of spectacular scenery.
• Two-night hotel stay in the Copper Canyon at fine hotels in Creel and Divisadero. All meals are also included in carefully chosen restaurants.
• Complete sightseeing daily while in the Copper Canyon and Casas Grande.
• Overnight beachfront hotel stay in Mazatlan at the Costa de Oro Beach Hotel after your Copper Canyon adventure, the perfect beautiful and relaxing coda to the Copper Canyon.
• Rare six-night voyage from Mazatlan to San Diego via the stunning Sea of Cortez aboard the ms Ryndam of Holland America Line.
• Special luxury amenities aboard ship including dinner in the swank Pinnacle Grill one evening, special cocktail parties and much more.
• Free train travel to the start of trip in Tucson from any Amtrak city west of Cleveland, those with less time may fly from over 189 cities for only $149 per person.

Day 1
Arrive in Tucson by air or train and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Tonight is a casual welcome reception, a nice way to meet your fellow travelers. (R)

Day 2
After breakfast, you will visit historic Tombstone, Bisbee and Douglas, Arizona on your way to Casas Grande Mexico. You then cross over the Sierra Madre Mountains for a visit to the famous ruins at Paquime and later tonight, a welcome dinner and ice cold margarita await at your hotel in Casas Grande. (B, L, D)

Day 3
A lovely day when you depart after breakfast and drive through the Sierra Madre, crossing the Continental Divide, pausing in Guerrero for lunch. You arrive in the charming mountain town of Creel this afternoon and visit the Tarahumara Indian Museum. Creeel is a town with enormous charm. Tonight, enjoy dinner with new found friends and an overnight stay in Creel. (B, L, D)

Day 4
The Big day. After breakfast, you tour the Creel area including the Indian Lands, beautiful Lake Arareko, the historic Mission Church of San Ignacio and remarkable rock formations before boarding the Chihuahua al Pacfico Railroad for the stunning trip into the Copper Canyon. One of the world's great train rides, every mile is a visual feast and this afternoon you disembark at Divisadero with all afternoon free to soak up some of the most spectacular scenery on earth. Overnight at Divisadero. (B, L, D)

Day 5
All morning free to explore this area along with Indian dances and races performed by the Tarahumara along with an optional short hike along the rim of the Canyon. You enjoy lunch at the hotel before boarding the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad again for a staggeringly beautiful trip to the charming colonial city of El Fuerte. The Main Square and Cathedral of El Fuerte are justly famed and you will want to have your camera handy. A delicious dinner tonight at your hotel awaits featuring regional specialties. (B, L, D)

Day 6
After breakfast you drive south to Mazatlan, founded on its great natural harbor and saving the best for last, guests enjoy Oceanside suites at the Costa de Oro Resort Hotel in this popular resort town. Overnight in Mazatlan at Costa de Oro. (B, L)

Day 7
Guests may sleep in this morning and you depart the hotel at 11 am for the nearby pier and the second wonder of your holiday, the superb ms Ryndam of Holland America Line. You could not think of a nicer, more comfortable way to travel back to the USA than by ship and special arrangements have been made for you to board in Mazatlan. You travel home in great comfortable and style by ship. Tonight, you set sail north on one of the highest-rated ships afloat with a special pre-dinner cocktail party in the swank 'Crows Nest' Bar overlooking the bow. (B, L, D)

Days 8
Topolobampo is your port of call today, renowned for its bottlenose dolphins and the mansion of Don Diego de la Vega, ‘El Zorro’. (B, L, D)

Days 9
Glorious seldom-visited Loreto is your port of call today in the stunning Sea of Cortez, founded by the Jesuits in 1697. (B, L, D)

Days 10
Lovely La Paz on the Pilchilingue Peninsula with its sapphire seas, cute sea lions and picturesque palm-shaded malecon is another fantastic port not usually visited and is a special treat today. (B, L, D)

Day 11
Breakfast finds you in picturesque Cabo San Lucas on the tip of Baja California with its amazing rock formations, brilliant colors, black coral and great sportfishing. Cabo is the most popular port on the Mexican Riviera and you will soon see why. (B, L, D)

Day 12
A final day at sea as you sail north along the coast of Baja California. Tonight is your farewell cocktail party and dinner and the perfect, relaxing end to your holiday, with ease and comfort. (B, L, D)

Day 13
Dock in San Diego after breakfast and guests travel home by air or train today or may extend their stay in this wonderful city.

   

   

   

 Departure Dates:

• March 13 - 25, 2009

 Per Person Rates:

Deluxe Verandah	$3995
Verandah	$2895
Standard Outside	$2345
Large Inside	$2145
Standard Inside	$1995