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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $111.55

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Fri 27 Dec

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)

Jane R

Feb 2019

I went on the Verde Canyon RR on Tues. Feb.12, 2019. If you choose a pretty day like I did you will LOVE this adventure. I chose to do the "coach" seating due to the fact that if you want the "FULL" effect of this ride for the sightseeing and photos opportunity, you will want to be in the outside car in the gorgeous sunshine and fresh air. Was a beautiful ride observing the wonders of the AZ mts. and landscape. I would highly recommend this event. You won't regret it!! Nice train, nice people, and affordable.

Response from Host

Feb 2019

Thank you very much for this wonderful review. We agree, get out in the open-air car and experience the 360 degree views it affords you.

Rick L

Feb 2019

Beautiful scenery. Great tour guides. We were blown away by the geology. Kinda pricey, but a nice way to spend a couple of hours whie in the beautiful Cottonwood area.

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thank you so much for your compliments. We do appreciate you choosing Verde Canyon Railroad.

Boeinguy737

Feb 2019

ARRIVE EARLY. There are picnic tables and a gift shop. They sell food (have lunch) and drinks at the station. Arrive at least an hour before the train departs. There's ample parking, and it's free. On the way to the train, you pass near a town called Jerome. It's maybe 15 minutes from the train. Give yourself time to check that place out and do some shopping. There's a spot to pull over on the right as you go up the hill to take in the view and read a sign about the town. We saw a brochure for the train ride in the hotel lobby. We went online to buy tickets for the next day. The schedule online appeared as if there were no tickets for the next few days. I called and was able to buy two First Class tickets for the next day. Whew! The train goes about twenty miles, then returns. It's about four hours. It was a smooth ride and there is a bathroom in the car. The train and (station) facilities are clean and neat. The views during the ride are spectacular (bring your camera). There are four 'outside' cars so you can feel the breeze and have (mostly) unobstructed views. We were seated near a group of loud retired folks who thought they were at Cracker Barrel. It was difficult to hear the narration at times, so we went to the outside car. In First Class, the tables for two have the best views, but the opposite side of the train car has comfortable looking couches with low tables, so you might like that. I can't tell you about the other cars. They provided us with free bottles of water and a buffet of chicken wings, small sandwiches and cookies. I think there was fruit also. It was a chilly day, and they actually had hot chocolate for $2; and it was fantastic! There was a bar in the front of the car. Riding First Class and seeing Jerome made for a real nice day. Sedona is not too far away, so think about checking that town out too. Lot's of shops there.

Response from Host

Feb 2019

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We do take pride in the train and the depot property. We agree with you, Jerome and the entire Verde Valley area is a wonderful place to explore.