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)

E Diane R

Dec 2019

Wonderful day on the train! Skies were clear and enjoyed the time we spend learning and looking at the scenery! We went first class and had a lovely snack and a couple of drinks. The attendants were great and very personable. The only complaint might be the tape of the details did not match the scenery at all times. Loved that they did not crowd us in the car and we were free to move around as we pleased.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thank you so much for making our train ride part of your day!

janetridings

Dec 2019

On holiday alone I booked and paid for this through my B and B. Arrived there 45 minutes early, presented my tickets and receipt and was refused admission onto the train trip. There was no explanation given, I was simply refused admission. They checked their books - and yes, I was a confirmed booking fully paid up but their excuse was that they were full. As this had been booked nearly a week ago, and they had accepted payment I could not understand what was wrong. I did get my money back in the end but only because I refused to leave. I am a 63 year old british woman and was treated very shabbily. I would never go again, nor recommend them! Please note this was approx 2 years ago but there is no space for earlier years.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

It is unfortunate that you had a bad experience many years ago, and we would have loved the opportunity to address this when it occurred. At Verde Canyon Railroad we strive to give every customer the same level of service regardless how many people are in the party.

TammyB2461

Dec 2019

We got a discount on first class tour — I probably wouldn’t have called it worthwhile if we’d paid full price. Food was good—wings and ribs, veggies and fruits, champagne toast at outset, after that only water was complimentary. Open no host bar. View was spectacular! We enjoyed the option to be outside or inside. Temp was 60 so outside was an even better view with 360 degrees. Guide Terry was informational and very accommodating! Server Nanette was great inside, also. We saw a bald eagle up close, also a flock of wild turkeys.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thank you for sharing your experience.