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

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $111.55

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Tue 19 Nov

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)

james s

Jan 2020

Be prepared to hurry up and wait. The train supposedly was to leave at 12:30 pm and they want you there at 12:00 pm. They board passengers around 12:30 pm and you wait on the train another 30 - 40 mins. before departure. They will tell you the ride is 4 hours when in fact it is 3.5 or 3.25 hrs. The ride was comfortable in standard class and the windows are large for viewing from the inside. You also have the option of going outside to an open car but it was rather cold so be prepared to have a warm coat, hat and gloves. Especially if you have children. The inside cars do have a restroom and offer snacks, beverages and conversation.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for sharing your experience. Please note the train departs at 1:00 p.m. every day except during the Saturday night Starlight runs which depart at 5:30 p.m.

floramart

Jan 2020

The views on this train are great. The ride is about 3 1/2 hours long, not too long or short. We opted for the appetizer/drinks car and enjoyed the food: fruit, veggies, chicken wings, tortilla roll-ups and brownies

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are very fortunate to be able to share this canyon with our visitors.

CURN1978

Jan 2020

Awesome train ride. If you can afford it go 1st class, very relaxing and comfortable with great complimentary food. Staff were very friendly, attentive to any of your needs and informative, we had beautiful weather and great views. Have recommended to friends.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you so much for your recommendation.