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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $111.55

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Mon 23 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)

dlesowsky

Sep 2018

We got to the station early which was good because we had time to read the history boards and explore the gift shop and picnic area. Having first class tickets our car was right next to the station house. On boarding and being assigned seats we were served a complimentary beverage and snack. Then we were on our way. the trip was both exciting and relaxing at the same time. There was always something to see out the window while the gentle rocking of the car lulled us to a state of calm. The views are breathtaking at times and simply gorgeous the rest of the ride. The narration was infomative without being intrusive. The wildlife rescue people brought along an eagle that they rehabed from a broken wing but could not return to the wild because it could no longer fly. Up close to a bird of prey was exciting. Our hostess, Carrie was attentive and knew every bit of the scenery and history. A really great trip for a view of an area not serviced by any road but worth seeing.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thank you so much for riding the rails with us and sharing this great and thorough review of your experience. We will definitely share your kind words with Kari! Verde Canyon Railroad is a proud sponsor of Liberty Wildlife. They join us throughout the year with educational programs sharing close-up glimpses of Arizona wildlife both at the depot and on board the train. Glad you enjoyed this added bonus on the day of your train ride!

Susan R

Sep 2018

We took this tour and it was awesome. We went first class but considering that food was included (veggies, fruit, small sandwiches, wings and cookies) the price was worth it. Would definitely do it again.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thank you for riding the rails with us and sharing this great 5-star review!

wing6rider-Australia

Sep 2018

thanks to a review below we popped by the ticked office and purchased our tickets with the AARP discount. This way we were able to 'justify' the upgrade to first class! To get the discount you need to call or visit; it's not available online. In that it's more comfortable and spacious and you have food and drinks available First Class is worth the additional expencs. Still if you are budget conscious and expect to spend a lot of time in the open cars (for the best views) just go the ordinary way. I could go either way and be happy! The staff were lovely providing lots of information and pointing out features as we passed by. During the turnaround break there was a great history talk on the area. This is a great way to spend an afternoon, slowly crusing along in beautiful surroundings. YMMV

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Thank you so much for adding Verde Canyon Railroad to your travel plans. We appreciate your great review.