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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $111.55

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $111.55

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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)

colbloc

Nov 2018

The train is old but well maintained. We were in first class and the couch/seats were very comfy! Susanne???(i think her name was) seated us, served us and made our drinks! She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The ride was beautiful, it's too bad that you have to go back the same way you came, gets a bit boring. Train was nice and clean and the food was fine, definitely, don't expect first class food, but was just fine. Had a fun time just a little bit too long. Well worth doing.

Response from Host

May 2019

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. We are blessed, and cursed, with this historic line. Yes, it does travel back the same direction that it came from, but we do take pride in the fact that this line was created back in 1911.

pjkoala

Nov 2018

I showed up at 11:30 am for the 1pm trip and everything was open and I was able to pick up my tickets. First Class is definitely the way to go. ABout 12;30, people started lining up in front of the train car they were assigned to. Seating is first come first seated. The seating had table for 2 and couches for 4. Small snacks were given in first class as was alcohol for purchase and water was free but warm. The waitress pushed the sale of alcohol as this was her tip for the trip and her being there. She didn't seem to thrilled about having to work. The train traveled slowly and you were able to walk out to a viewing platform car to get a closer look at the scenery. There was an employee named Sully who was out on the platform telling people of the rock formations and all the old tales. He was very knowledgeable about the surroundings and to the area, and even answered questions about the surrounding towns. He really made the trip an adventure.

Response from Host

Dec 2018

Thank you so much for this wonderful review.

GVPD

Nov 2018

Riding the Verde Canyon Railway is a relaxing way to see the beauty that is the Verde Canyon while enjoying a libation. We traveled with a couple from Belgium and while they were used to riding on trains, the amazing views and glorious weather kept us out on the outdoor cars the entire trip. Bar service definitely helped. Train turns around at Perkinsville station which was used as a location in the film "How the West Was Won."

Response from Host

Dec 2018

Thank you so much for this wonderful review.