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

Make a reservation

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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)

GastroEclectico

Aug 2023

I’ve been on train rides in different parts of the U.S., but in Arizona, this one, the Verde Canyon Railroad through parts of the Verde Valley takes the cake! It is unique in its own right. It’s like stepping back in time both with its old trains and the magnificence of the terrain and geography solely inhabited by the natural intact creatures and beautiful landscapes untouched by man – to a great extent at least. One can enjoy this incredible excursion via open air or enclosed cabs. One can also enjoy amenities not found in the past… drinks, eats and entertaining and knowledgeable conductors and attendants. You will walk away from this wonderful adventure knowing you’ve experienced the opportunity to see the wild and beautiful west and all its glory while experiencing it on a people mover from way back when. A must do!

Response from Host

Aug 2023

Thanks for joining us and sharing this wonderful review. We do love sharing a raw, wild and incredibly scenic Arizona with our passengers.

Ann_V

Aug 2023

We loved our time on the actual train, though I give this experience 4 stars due to the disorganization of the day. From the start the directions were confusing, re when to arrive, where to go, can you eat your lunch on the train, etc. The staff were friendly, but additional signage and information would be appreciated. Also it was a very hot day, and people were expected to remain in the sun, standing in line to board the train at one point. It would be considerate to put in some misters or more shady areas with tarps that actually block the sun.

Response from Host

Aug 2023

Ann, thanks for riding with us and sharing your candid feedback. The depot patio and cafe kitchen are currently undergoing very big renovations which will enhance our guests' experience going forward, but currently do impact the depot experience, making it a bit less organized than usual. It's definitely not our norm! We apologize it affected your visit. We know the next time you visit you will be impressed with the improvements.

Kelsi_R

Aug 2023

This was so fun and unique! It was about 4 hours total, and our tour guides were great and very knowledgeable! I would definitely recommend!!

Response from Host

Aug 2023

Kelsi, thank you for this fantastic review!