Canyons & Pyramids ex Mexico City

Itinerary

Day 1-3, Mexico City, Teotihuacan & San Miguel

Investigate the incredible ruins of Teotihuacan, the grandest metropolis of ancient America. Are you ready for a challenge? Climb the 248 steps to the top of the Pyramid of the Sun - the third largest pyramid on earth! On to San Miguel de Allende and nearby Guanajuato - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - where subterranean passageways and remnants of great silver mines echo this proud country's colourful and often turbulent colonial past.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 4-5, Lake Patzcuaro

"Back roads" and local villages lead to beautiful Lake Patzcuaro where Spanish colonial heritage mixes splendidly with Tarascan Indian culture. Wander the cobblestone streets of picturesque Patzcuaro and shop for arts and crafts at El Mercado, then boat to Isla de Janitzio to observe fishermen casting butterfly-nets much as their ancestors did centuries ago.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 6, Paricutin

We continue with a visit to Paricutin Volcano, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and can explore its slopes with a horse riding adventure.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 7, Guadalajara

We then return to city life and take time to investigate modern Mexico's second largest city, Guadalajara.Accommodation: Hotel included

Day 8-11, Puerto Vallarta & Mazatlan

Next, four days along the Pacific Ocean - sandy beaches, watersports, exciting nightlife, even a boat trip through the jungle on an included swamp tour.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 12-16, Los Mochis & Copper Canyon

Then, hold onto your seats and hop aboard North America's most thrilling train ride as we climb from sea-level to the top of the world's largest canyon, The Copper Canyon. Based in the town of Creel we spend three nights exploring the surrounding countryside, from where we hike the trails of the legendary Tarahumara Indians or visit isolated hot springs nestled against steep canyon walls.Accommodation: Three Copper Canyon hotel nights included + two Los Mochis hotel nights approx US$25pppn in multi-share rooms paid locally.

Day 17-19, San Carlos, Colorado River & Los Angeles

Our Mexican odyssey finally comes to a close as the cactus forests of Sonora lead us to the border of the USA.Accommodation: Camping includedTour ends at 18:00 hrs in Los Angeles on day 19.Flexible Night StopsThe itinerary shown is intended as a guide only indicating a typical itinerary & series of activities. While our intention is to adhere to the published day by day route, the itinerary, distance travelled, type of accommodation and available activities may vary due to group input, weather, road conditions & local restrictions.