Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure

Overview

Hop aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad for a 4-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 29 Jun

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Starting at $181.69

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Sun 29 Jun

Starting at $181.69

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What's Included

Appetizers

AT TRAIN DEPOT - All tickets include Cafe Voucher To be redeemed a minimum of 1 hour prior to train ride.

Bottled water

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

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.

Verde Canyon Railroad

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)

RudyN_G

Aug 2023

Very fun experince tour guide was very knowledgeable. And very friendly staff! Would highly recommend!

Response from Host

Aug 2023

It's true our staff is fantastic. Thanks so much for adventuring with us and sharing this great review!

Shaneen_A

Aug 2023

The train ride was really informative showed a lot about the Verde Valley. All the people working. The cars were excellent and very knowledgeable about the terrain.

Response from Host

Aug 2023

Thank you so much for riding with us and sharing this lovely review!

R423DDmikep

Aug 2023

I'm afraid the run through red rock country was a bit of a letdown. There was no occasion offered to leave the train eg. to take photos of the train with the towering red rocks in the background. And at the far end of the trip, there was no chance to depart the train as the engine(s) moved from back to front. There was, however, some good background-explanation of the train's history and that of industry and properties along the route. Just a note: the most spectacular similar trip we have been on is the Agawa Canyon run out of Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario) which takes you into spectacular settings, especially in fall when the leaves burst with color. MP

Response from Host

Aug 2023

Thank your for riding with us and enjoying our towering red rock scenery. Verde Canyon Railroad seeks to preserve, conserve and protect the environment, wildlife, equipment and artifacts of historic significance to the Railroad and its community, including the scenic Verde Canyon and Verde River. This is the primary reason we do not deboard the train at any time along our wilderness route, both to protect our canyon home as well as our guests’ safety.