Copper Canyon & the Sea of Cortez
January 4-12, 2008

Overview
Itinerary

Overview (Return to top)

This sea and land journey combines two of North America's greatest natural treasures -- the dramatic Copper Canyon and the marine-rich waters of the Sea of Cortez.  In the Sea of Cortez, spend four days among hundreds of playful dolphins, snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking, bird watching, observing marine life and hiking on uninhabited desert islands. 

After the voyage, board the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad for a view of the Copper Canyon, one of the world's most awesome landscapes.  Encounter the reclusive Tarahumara Indians, natives of the canyon.  Spend two nights in a lodge on the canyon's spectacular rim. 

Priced from $3,680 plus air
Lindblad Expeditions

For reservations or additional information, contact:
Jan Breitman [jbreitman@alumni.iastate.edu]
Iowa State University Alumni Association
Fisher-Nickell Hall
Ames, Iowa 50011-1370

Phone: (515) 294-6526 direct or (877) ISU-ALUM toll-free
Fax: (515) 294-9402

Itinerary (Return to top)

Day 1  
U.S./Los Cabos/La Paz, Mexico/Embark Ship
Fly to Los Cabos Airport.  Drive to our ship in La Paz and set sail on the Sea of Cortez. [D]

Day 2  
Isla Santa Catalina
Search for marine life and walk among huge cacti kayak, swim, snorkel and observe bird life. [B, L, D]

Day 3  
Sea of Cortez
Explore a narrow desert canyon on foot, examine a marine-rich tidepool or kayak in an isolated cove. [B, L, D]

Day 4  
Islas Los Islotes and Espiritu Santo
Experience one of life's greatest pleasures at Los Islotes -- snorkeling with sea lions.  At Isla Espiritu Santo swim, kayak or walk on shore.  Join a sunset beach barbecue. [B, L, D]

Day 5  
La Paz/Disembark/El Fuerte
Disembark in La Paz and fly to Los Mochis. Drive to the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains to the colonial town of El Fuerte.  Take a river float trip. [B, L, D]

Day 6  
Copper Canyon
Board the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad and ascend almost 8,000 feet in just over six hours into the Sierra Madre Occidental Range.  Stay at the Mirador Hotel on the canyon's rim. [B, L, D]

Day 7  
Copper Canyon
We have a full day to explore the Copper Canyon with a local guide, including a visit to a nearby Tarahumara village. 

Day 8  
Copper Canyon/Chihuahua
Wake early for a sunrise walk along the rim of the canyon.  Drive to Chihuahua, descending through the broad San Antonio Valley. [B, L, D]

Day 9  
Chihuahua/U.S.
After breakfast, drive to the airport for the flight to the U.S. [B]