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

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)

Mike H

Oct 2018

Great scenery and interesting geology. Took my three boys on the trip and while they were some of the youngest there they were by far more than entertained and educated about the local history and geology of the region. Food was OK, but you do not come on the train to eat a full lunch or dinner. Consider the food as snacks, something to tide you by until your next meal. Beverage service is outstanding as well as the tour guide assigned to each car. Can not say enough good things about our experience. Reasonably priced as well.

Response from Host

Dec 2018

Thank you so much for this wonderful review.

Christin D

Oct 2018

I booked this for my husband's 50th birthday and I am so glad I did. We are locals and have heard of the train for years but never had the chance to take a ride. It was a beautiful trip with very comfortable seating. Our bartender was great. She was very interesting and went out of her way to make sure everyone was comfortable. The weather was perfect so we spent quite a bit of time in the outside car looking around. The drinks were good, there were a few snacks. We will definitely do this again at a different time of year. I imagine each season has it's own beauty.

Response from Host

Dec 2018

Thank you so much for this wonderful review.

Walt H

Oct 2018

Great time riding through a beautiful area of natural beauty. The canyon sights are worth the trip as you ride in vintage railroad cars of the past. 4 hours of enjoyment.

Response from Host

May 2019

Thank you so much for sharing.