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)

Bruce H

Sep 2019

The Verde Canyon Railroad round trip adventure takes about 4 hours. Leaving Clarkdale you travel through the wilderness of red rock canyons to the Perkinsville ghost ranch and back. The trip is filled with Indian Lore, historic, geologic sights and two National Forests filled with wildlife. A friendly attendant serves drinks and maintains the free snack bar with a variety of snacks for any pallet. I recommend this adventure for both young and old.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

266KeithD

Sep 2019

Went on the train ride with my wife as a birthday treat. We travelled from Phoenix while on holiday. It took us about 2 hours in the car taking in some fantastic scenery on the way. The train leaves the station around 12.30 daily. We were welcomed on the train by our guide for the day and taken to our first class carriage. Once on Board we were treated Smith a glass of Champaign and some nibbles to begin a 2 hour ride into the Verde Canyon. We had a table for 2 looking out the window and we headed off into the canyon. We were given great views and narration on the journey. At one end of the carriage we were able to walk out into an open air carriage to take in the open air and the miles of breath taking scenery, absorbing the sun as we were guided through the history of the canyon. Well worth the effort and the money spent. Great day spent by us on a special day.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

We appreciate that you chose Verde Canyon Railroad to be part of her birthday celebration.

Linda D

Sep 2019

We had a nice four hour ride with a small buffet and plenty of water. Drinks were available for purchase. I tried the prickly pear lemonade which was delicious. Window seats gave great views. Overhead speakers play train songs mixed with stories from the ride. Head out to the viewing cars and hear the guide tell you more. We saw a bald eagle up close!! Beautiful views too of cliff dwellings. Although it was quite hot outside-over 110- it was air conditioned inside- not cold but comfortable. Well worth the ride.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for including Verde Canyon Railroad in your visit to the area and for sharing some of your experience.