Copper Canyon Expedition

The Copper Canyon is no longer a secret. It has become ” the buzz” among adventure travelers and while we have been riding there for well over 25 years, we never tire of its beauty and wonder. This tour is for those who don’t mind a taste of challenge and getting a little dirty. Mexico will always be special to us. The Copper Canyon is one reason why.

Highlights

Nuevas Casas Grandes is a community that seems fairly mundane on the surface. But its history speaks volumes. Casas Grandes was founded by Mormons, was once occupied heavily by Chinese, is known for an artistic pre-Hispanic culture called the Paquime and as the bivouac area for 11,000 gringo troops who chased but never found Pancho Villa during the Punitive Expedition of 1916. Like many MotoDiscovery destinations, this one is not high on the tourist list but is a landmark of both Mexican and USA history.
The Copper Canyon has been our stomping grounds since the beginning of our Pancho Villa Moto-Tours days. Experience encounters with the Tarahumara Indians, known worldwide for their long distance running abilities and aboriginal traditions.
The decent into the canyon of Batopilas is one of the most dramatic you’ll find anywhere. Suited for any kind of dual purpose motorcycle, there will be moments of challenge, most of all concentrating on your riding instead of the incredible beauty. The drop is about 5,000 feet in five miles of snaking switchbacks.
Batopilas is a village like many in this region, with a heritage of silver mining. The hacienda of Shephard is a decaying testimony of the wealth harvested from the mountains. The lonely church of Satevo has its stories and myths. Above all this will be a unique opportunity to experience a remote corner of Mexico in the depths of the Sierra Madres.

Includes

7 nights of accommodations (double occupancy)
breakfast and dinners on travel days
bilingual staff
Support/luggage vehicle with staff assistant
Maps, travel log and tour preparation materials
MotoDiscovery apparel gift

Itinerary
El Paso, Texas USA
Nuevas Casas Grandes
Creel
Creel
Batopilas
Batopilas
Guerrero
Exit to El Paso

Mileage (approximate)
Longest day    245
Shortest day      90
Total miles    1,450

Dates
Oct 4-11, 2008
Oct 25 - Nov 1, 2008
Mar 6 - 13, 2009
Mar 14 - 21, 2009 Dixie Dual Sport Club
Mar 28 - Apr 4, 2009
Apr 25 - May 2, 2009
Oct 3 - 10, 2009
Oct 24 - 31, 2009

Price
On your own bike
$2,195 US per person (double occupancy)
Single occupancy supplement is $300
If you desire a single room or for any reason we are unable to obtain a room mate for you, the single occupancy supplement will apply.

Deposit $200 US per person deposit.

Motorcycle Rentals Available
Suzuki DR 650 $880. US

NOTICE: Effective January 1, 2008 we will be requiring a passport for travel on a MotoDiscovery Mexico tour. For more information on how to get a passport refer to these links:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
http://www.visaexpress.net/

Motorcycle Shipping
To ship your motorcycle to the tour rendezvous,
call Federal Motorcycle Transport at (800) 747-4100 ext. 217.

http://www.federalcos.com/motorcycle.html

Cancellation & Refund Policy