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

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $111.55

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Sun 17 Nov

Starting at $111.55

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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)

Pat6667

Aug 2019

We actually took an RCI review at our resort and got one ticket for free. We sat in the first class car- got champagne and chips and tapas to eat. We bought 2 soadas for $2 each. It was a hot day so we stayed inside. It was a nice trip but 4 hrs. is long. It is the sae view both ways- up and down. I said to my hubby it would have been better but we had just been to the Grand Canyon and that is stupendous! It would be fun for families with kids to be on a train. It was clean and the service good!!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for joining us, and for taking the time to review your experience. We are happy to hear you appreciated the scenery, the clean condition of our train cars and the good service our staff provides.

davidw12588

Aug 2019

4 hours was far too long especially as it was 2 hours there and 2 hours back seeing the same scenery.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

We know our journey may not fit everyone's taste but thank you David for riding with us. Yes, the trip is the same route into the canyon and back, but for some that's the draw. Along with the scenery, is the history, culture and the example of fortitude it took to build this. This line was constructed in 1911 by a lot of hardworking souls that didn't get to go home for over a year. We appreciate you taking time to share your thoughts.

Kay P

Aug 2019

This is great for singles, couples or families. The train was clean and comfortable and the views stupendous. Get there early to choose your seat. (They assign the car, but you choose the seat within the car.) The scenery is amazing and changes along the way. The train goes out and back on the same line, so I thought I might get bored on the way back, but it actually seemed more beautiful than the way out. We spent most of our time on the open-air car that was next to the first class car, and I don't know if this is available in coach. (We found out about this at the last minute so had to purchase first class cabin seats because coach was sold out. I don't know the price differential, but the first class section was very comfortable with individual tables that seated two or four people. Hot snacks--chicken wings and egg-rolls--and a fruit plate and veggie tray were laid out for the guests. They offered a small toast of champagne or sparking cider before the start of the ride. The train includes a bar so you can get a wide variety of drinks.) We definitely recommend this experience.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you so much Kay for your wonderful review of the trip. We appreciate knowing how you enjoyed it.