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)

V-Joy-the-one

Aug 2023

As a dedicated resident of Sedona, I have often engaged with the services of Verde Canyon Railroad, always accompanied by my three and one half -pound medical alert dog. This faithful companion, essential due to my specific medical condition, has been with me for over a decade, seamlessly joining me on past railroad journeys. However, my latest visit presented unprecedented challenges. With the intention of introducing the evening tour's wonders to visiting friends, I was stopped during the check-in process by an employee, Ashley. She stated, without hesitation, that emotional support dogs were not permitted. Perceiving a possible misinterpretation and incorrect assumption, I explained that my little 3.5 pound dog is a designated medical (seizure) alert animal, not merely an emotional support pet. Ashley's subsequent response was both perplexing and concerning. Initially, she pointed to the train's private ownership, insinuating exemption from ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards, emphasizing the owners' independent rule-setting. Her narrative then shifted, suggesting their operations were governed by TSA guidelines. This struck me as odd, given that under TSA regulations, my dog and I frequently travel via airlines without any obstructions. For clarity, I showcased my dog's service vest, and id card which prominently identifies her as a medical alert dog. I also presented a physician's letter, emphasizing the imperative of my dog staying within 2 feet of my face. Rather than understanding, Ashley not only disregarded my evidence but then threatened denial of access due to my medical condition. This apparent inclination towards discrimination and deviation from standard legal practices around accessibility is deeply troubling. While another staff member did try to mediate, suggesting that service animals should be leashed and stay on the floor, it is important to note that specific medical conditions, like mine, sometimes demand exceptions to the ADA's general guidelines. To this end, I promptly leashed my dog. Yet, the tribulations persisted. Approaching the train, my intent being to sit on the floor with my dog to adhere to guidelines, Ashley audibly and publically intervened, effectively barring my entry. Many of the other passengers witnessed this and were just as horrified and shocked as I was at this discrimination and combative treatment. Based on this encounter, I raise the following concerns: *All businesses, regardless of their ownership structure, should unflinchingly uphold legal standards and ethical principles. *It appears Verde Canyon Railroad staff, as evidenced by this incident, may lack proper training on the rights and provisions for disabled Americans. *The caliber of customer service, especially from Ashley, was deeply unsatisfactory. My attempts to elucidate were consistently dismissed, the pertinent medical proof was overlooked, and our interaction was curtly terminated. * The one honorable thing Ashley did was refund me the overpriced cost of the tickets.

Response from Host

Aug 2023

At Verde Canyon Railroad we are always willing to listen to, and to learn from, concerns and complaints presented to us. We appreciate every passenger that comes to ride the train and sometimes our interactions are not as we would all wish them to be. We can all learn from this situation. Honest communication and the willingness to understand the position of all involved is the only way everyone’s rights and protections can be achieved. We respect the use of service animals and will always accommodate them onboard the train, based on all state and federal mandates. We are reviewing our policies and procedures regarding the process of bringing a service animal on the train and we are sorry if your experience was not as you expected. Teresa Propeck Vice President of Passenger Services VerdeCanyonRR.com

622joannet

Aug 2023

The train was very comfortable and the help was informative and very nice. The fact we could get drinks for purchase was great

Response from Host

Aug 2023

Terry, thanks for this fantastic review!

Heather_H

Aug 2023

Hearing about the history of the area. The staff were knowledgeable and provided a wonderful experience.

Response from Host

Aug 2023

Heather, thanks for rolling with us. We'll share your kind words with our crew.