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

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)

JandK911

May 2019

We have been on other train trips but this was the best so far. Beautiful scenery and very nice people. You absolutely need to get the first class tickets. Each car has an additional outdoor car assigned to it so you can go in and out as you please. They group you together with you friends for seating. There are free snacks and a full bar for you to purchase your favorite drinks. We thought 4 hours might be too long but it was just right. We will do this again!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you so much. We look forward to having you onboard in the future. Our Fall Colors Tour will leave you breathless.

Schne3499

May 2019

This was a great way to show visitors what Arizona is all about! They loved seeing the Red Rocks and old Indian caves.

Response from Host

May 2019

Thank you for choosing to share Verde Canyon Railroad with your guests.

lncamp4

May 2019

The train ride is nice for the first two hours. Scenery was nice once you got in the depth of the canyon, otherwise not very special. We had first class tickets which were fine. Drinks were very expensive. Not much information by staff other than rocks that looked like animals!?!? Highly recommend more shaded areas and tables at the depot for passengers waiting to board the train. Many people were all hudled in the few shady spots.

Response from Host

May 2019

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts about the experience. It is important to us to consider all suggestions we receive. We know how you spend your money, and your time, is precious to us all. Thank you for riding Verde Canyon Railroad.