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

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $111.55

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Mon 18 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)

Patti B

Sep 2019

Took this train a year ago and it was qute a different experience. The guide was absolutely wonderful! This time there was awful canned music and the guide they had was standing with groups of people so not everyone could hear him. The sights were gorgeous though-the new employees can not mess those up.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

We are very sorry that your recent train trip did not live up to the experience you previously had with us. Providing exceptional customer service and interaction is important to us. If you would be willing to provide the date you rode, and your last name to us, we would appreciate the opportunity to research the circumstances of that day. You can reply to us at [email protected]. Also, please know that the narration aspect of the journey is being revised right now and the new version will be in effect in 2020. Thank you for taking the time to write to us.

Jojofil88

Sep 2019

We booked the first class train ride. I was leery of the 4 hour trip. But it passed rather quickly. Our train Attendant was personable in our "Wickenburg" car and we had a small champagne toast followed by vegetable and fruit platters, crispy wings, Bbq ribs and brownies along with water and a bar to purchase drinks. Seats were comfy, and views were beautiful. We didnt see alot of widlife, a roadrunner (on my bucket list!)and a coyote, so you have to love that! We're in our 60s and that was one of our favorite cartoons. Y'all need to add an ACME dynamite box out there just for kicks. The outdoor cars were so enjoyable too. Loved all the train songs and the people there to answer questions. We thoroughly enjoyed it and have not one complaint. Thank you!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for the compliments and for the suggestion. You never know, you might see Wiley Coyote and his dynamite on your next trip.

IreneL_R

Sep 2019

Taken the first-class trip three times and loved it. And ticket purchase on-line was a breeze. A whole lot of nice people! Fun, for sure, as well as relaxing.