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Verde Canyon Railroad: Luxury 4-Hour Scenic Journey
4.6
2,924 Ratings
Clarkdale
Embark on a 4-hour train trip on the Verde Canyon Railroad, traversing the pristine and untouched Verde Valley. From the comfort of luxurious seats, savor snacks and Champagne while feasting your eyes on the natural beauty of Arizona, abundant wildlife, and ancient artifacts from the Sinagua inhabitants who once resided in the region.
Embark on a 4-hour train trip on the Verde Canyon Railroad, traversing the pristine and untouched Verde Valley. From the comfort of luxurious seats, savor snacks and Champagne while feasting your eyes on the natural beauty of Arizona, abundant wildlife, and ancient artifacts from the Sinagua inhabitants who once resided in the region.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Verde Canyon Railroad - It’s all about the journey, not just the destination! Experience a luxurious train ride through a 20-mile wilderness area, alongside a wild and scenic river, accessible only by rail. For 3.5 hours, indulge in comfort and style, with exceptional amenities and outstanding service in vintage rail cars on a century-old route….
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Verde Canyon Railroad - It’s all about the journey, not just the destination! Experience a luxurious train ride through a 20-mile wilderness area, alongside a wild and scenic river, accessible only by rail. For 3.5 hours, indulge in comfort and style, with exceptional amenities and outstanding service in vintage rail cars on a century-old route. Traverse through a red rock paradise, with tracks that follow the curves of the Verde River. Each season offers a unique reason to ride!
Marvel at the breathtaking views of a wild and vibrant frontier, historic trestles, bridges, and a 7,000-foot tunnel, all nestled among unusual rock formations, red rock pinnacles, and towering crimson cliffs.
Majestic bald eagles and hawks glide effortlessly on the breeze above Javelina, wild burros, jackrabbits, and many other Canyon creatures, peacefully coexisting with this heritage railroad for over 100 years. - Verde Canyon Railroad - At the depot, don’t miss the John Bell Museum, which houses the railroad’s history and artifacts from its early days, along with a wealth of information on Clarkdale, Jerome, and the Yavapai-Apache Nation.
- Verde River - The train travels on the same tracks that were laid following the Verde River back in 1911. The river is visible for most of your journey.
- S O B Canyon - SOB Canyon and the 150 ft tall bridge are highlights of the trip. The view looking back from the bridge and down the canyon is simply stunning!
- Perkinsville Ghost Town - Uncover the history of Perkinsville Ghost Town through on-board commentary during your train journey. This is the turn-around point of your trip.
What's Included
- Appetizers
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- On-board restrooms
- Champagne toast
- Appetizers
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- On-board restrooms
- Champagne toast
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pets are not allowed on train
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pets are not allowed on train
Additional Information
- 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
- Boarding starts 15 minutes prior to departure time.
- • Passengers must check-in a minimum of 1 hour prior to departure time.
- 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
- Boarding starts 15 minutes prior to departure time.
- • Passengers must check-in a minimum of 1 hour prior to departure time.
Location
Verde Canyon Railroad
North Broadway
Departure Point: Verde Canyon Railroad Train Depot in Clarkdale, Arizona
Address: 300 North Broadway
Clarkdale, Arizona 86324
Directions: From Phoenix: Allow 2 hours for the drive
• Take I-17 north to exit 287 (Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Clarkdale). Turn left (west) over the freeway on Hwy 260.
• Stay on Hwy 260 for approximately 14 miles to the fifth traffic light. Turn left at light. This is Main Street (historic 89A).
• Drive through Old Town Cottonwood, past the turnoff for Tuzigoot National Monument until you see a sign on the corner that says “Verde Canyon Railroad.”
• Bear right onto Broadway, cross the one-lane bridge and park in the designated parking across the street from the depot.
From Sedona: Allow 40 minutes for the drive.
• Go southwest toward Cottonwood on Hwy 89A to Cornville Road/Mingus Avenue.
• Turn right on Mingus Avenue and proceed west 1.8 miles to North Main Street (Historic 89A).
• Turn right and continue on Main Street through Old Town Cottonwood, past the turnoff for Tuzigoot National Monument until you see a sign on the corner that says “Verde Canyon Railroad.”
• Bear right onto Broadway, cross the one-lane bridge and park in the designated parking across the street from the depot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(2924 Ratings)
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Lynann_l
Mar 28, 2026
Awesome experience - The lunch was excellent then we had a great snack on the train too. The staff were very knowledgeable about the area. The scenery was spectacular!
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Cathi_m
Mar 27, 2026
Nice trip with great scenery and good food! - Great experience on the adventure package 3.5 hour tour. Well managed by the railroad staff. Great food, they made a special wrap for me being vegan. No issues. Staff very friendly. Train was immaculate. The four of us had two couches facing each other. Appetizers ready when seated along with champagne and water. Bartender was very good on our train car and excellent narrator for exterior. Fun for us all. met many people and everyone was friendly, sitting in various seats for good views. Would do again with other guests.
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Richard_d
Mar 26, 2026
Good time and senic views... - Good time and senic views are fantastic the service and guides were informative and helpful. We feel my wife and got a lot for the money spent lunch, snacks and champagne,
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Julia_b
Mar 26, 2026
Great time! - Great time, great views, great service, very informational, learned a lot, met some nice people from our home state of California. Comfortable seats and great deal with the inclusion of delicious lunch and tasty appetizer tray. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Terrie_t
Mar 26, 2026
Awesome Day! - Staff was friendly and very efficient. Service was excellent. Our outdoor train car guide was very knowledgeable. Food was excellent.
Mia and Christian made the day very enjoyable
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Darlene_b
Mar 25, 2026
Spectacular Views - We had a fabulous time. I do have a few suggestions though. We were unclear as to the lunch box we received and the food voucher. That could be explained better on your site. However, the food was great. We would have liked a better narrative. Our guide just shouted out to us and pointed out rock formations. We expected to hear more history about Verde Canyon. Others seemed to have a better guide than we did. I would, however, recommend this train ride.
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Jamie_c
Mar 24, 2026
It is very relaxing and... - It is very relaxing and the scenery is beautiful. The food and drink was delicious. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
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Marcia_k
Mar 24, 2026
You must experience this - Must see. Have your camera ready I got better pictures when I recorded vs still shots. The turtle rock and tunnel were my favorite
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Jay_d
Mar 23, 2026
Verde Canyon - The Verde Canyon Train was better than expected. The Verde Canyon Train gets you to view areas of Arizona that are not viewable otherwise. We had the opportunity to view the area from assigned indoor seating but once the train got moving we were able to move to open air seating, which gave us some great panoramic viewing. Our guides were Andy, Josh and Dylan and were very knowledgable of the area. They were attentive to each traveler and answered all questions.
To me this is a must if traveling in Sedona area. Worth it!
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126garye
Mar 22, 2026
A Very Good ! - In just a few words, we are very glad we took this trip. It was a nice relaxing way to see some wonderful scenery. We were very fortunate to have had Romn as our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area and the train. His stories and observations certainly added to the enjoyment of the trip. It did not seem to be a "job" for him and he interacted with each of his guests in the car. The snack was good and plentiful. The "Perkinsville special" was very good. Definitely recommend this trip.
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