Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure

Overview

Hop aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad for a 3.5-hour rail journey through the untouched and unspoiled Verde Valley. With luxury class seating, you will enjoy appetizers, Champagne and unobstructed views of Arizona’s geological wonders, wildlife and archaeological finds of the ancient Sinagua people who once lived in the area.

City: Sedona

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $111.55

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $111.55

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Appetizers

Bottled water

Beginning in 2023, all tickets include Cafe Voucher

Restroom on board

Champagne toast

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please Note: Special dietary options are unable to be accommodated
Infant age is 0-1 year. Any guest aged 1 and over will be charged an adult rate. Guests cannot board the train without a paid ticket
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
All complimentary first-class appetizers will be individually-packaged for customers.

What To Expect

Verde Canyon Railroad

It’s not the destination, it’s the journey! Enjoy a luxurious train ride through a 20-mile wilderness area, along a wild and scenic river, only accessible by rail. For 3.5-hours, enjoy comfort and style, exceptional amenities and outstanding service in vintage rail cars on a century-old route. Wind your way through a red rock paradise, with tracks that hug the curves of the Verde River. Every season offers a different reason to ride! Astonishing views of a wild and vibrant frontier, historic trestles, bridges and a 7000-foot tunnel are just a few of the highlights tucked into unusual rock formations, red rock pinnacles and towering crimson cliffs. Majestic bald eagles and hawks float effortlessly on the breeze above Javelina, wild burros, jackrabbits and many other Canyon creatures, peacefully coexisting with this heritage railroad for more than 100 years.

John Bell Railroad Museum

At the depot, be sure to visit the John Bell Museum, home to the railroad's history and artifacts from its early days, as well as a wealth of information on Clarkdale, Jerome and the Yavapai-Apache Nation.

Verde River

The train runs on the same tracks that were created following the Verde River back in 1911. The river is visible for most of your journey.

Perkinsville Ghost Town

Discover the history of Perkinsville Ghost Town through on-board commentary on your train journey. This is the turn-around point of your trip.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

Ken_B

Nov 2022

The train ride was excellent along with the staff. Beautiful rugged landscapes all the way through. Nice snacks in a comfortable surroundings.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Ken, thanks for riding with us and for sharing this wonderful review.

Salvador_J

Nov 2022

The terrain was extraordinary…….the narrator was very knowledgeable and made the experience all the better. The train was comfortable and all the staff were beyond nice.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thanks so much for joining us and for sharing this great review. We are truly fortunate to have such a great crew and to call this beautiful canyon home.

Barbara_S

Nov 2022

Ordered 4 tickets, then 2 days later added one more. The lady called and was able to put us together in same car. Wonderful staff, great experience. Only issue was email sent said you have to print out your ticket, mobile tickets not accepted. We could not get it to print. Called up to railroad n they said printing wasn't necessary. We had 45 minutes of panic prior to calling.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Barbara, thanks for sharing this great review. Our staff is indeed super. Yes, and sometimes as folks are traveling they find themselves unable to print their Viator voucher, but as you discovered, we are able to do that for you here at the depot if needed. Thanks for joining us