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Verde Canyon Railroad: Luxury 4-Hour Scenic Journey
4.6
2,531 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 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…
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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. - Verde Canyon Railroad - 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.
- S O B Canyon - SOB Canyon and the 150 ft tall bridge are highlights of the trip. Looking back from the bridge and down the canyon is simply gorgeous!
- 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.
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
(2531 Ratings)
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Leasa_g
Jul 20, 2025
Great experience! - The train ride, lunch, and drinks were great.
What a treat. The kids even liked it. The views were amazing and the charcuterie tray was tasty.
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Jan_s
Jul 20, 2025
Great family memory - This trip was such a hit! Took my notoriously picky and underwhelmed in-laws when they came to visit. Everyone loved this. It’s a very well done trip, from a comfortable train car with living-room-like seating to attentive staff and tasty food and drinks, they’ve really thought through all the creature comforts even before you get to the actual ride through the canyon, which is stunning. We also really appreciated being able to walk to the outside car, see the sights more fully and listen to the guide, who knew so much about the rock formations, environment and history. Can’t recommend this tour enough. Worth every penny.
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Katherine_g
Jul 17, 2025
Everything was so well... - Everything was so well organized and every staff member had a smile and was very anxious to assist in any way to make our experience outstanding!
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Nicole_m
Jul 14, 2025
Neither my husband nor I... - Neither my husband nor I had ever been on a train before. Our hosts were wonderful. The drinks & snacks were delicious. The scenery was incredible. It was a great addition to our Sedona adventures. Would definitely recommend!
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Mikemd926hs
Jul 13, 2025
Mike and Brandi's review - I really enjoyed the ride, the views, the service and all of it. Yes the views are great. I'm trying to figure a way to get back in there on foot and spend some time in awe of the country.
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Jody_p
Jul 20, 2025
It was alright - The service was fantastic! The train ride was underwhelming. Perhaps it was the time of year or time of day, but there was very little to see other than scrub and desert. The train speed peaked at 15 mph. They do offer lots of yummy treats and water free of charge.
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Tommysaxboy
Jul 19, 2025
- This was our second time riding this train. Just as enjoyable as the first time. The only thing that I would recommend to the train, is to provide the attendants with microphones, it's almost impossible to hear what they are trying to tell us.
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Karen_f
Jul 16, 2025
Lovely train ride - The booking process was easy, and the agents at the door were smiling & friendly. I was told what to do and where to stand with my family (we were on the Phoenix car). The lunch was quickly served; only problem with the food was my turkey sandwich was huge and difficult to get in my mouth, so the yummy bread fell apart. It was a mess!. The soda bar needs to be checked frequently (hot day)
The train ride was spectaular. We saw amazing cliffs and beautiful vegetation. The cars were nicly appiinted and the snacks/champagne was a nice touch.
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Mark_m
Jul 22, 2025
4 hour ride with 2 hours of scenery - Okay. The snacks were good. Car were comfortable. The yelling can be replaced with speakers. The tour guide was only on the open car. Been I’ve to pipe the tour over speakers . 2 hours out and the same view- 2 hours back.
Not sure why I paid more to go thru app.
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Kay_a
Jul 16, 2025
The scenery is amazing... - The scenery is amazing and Christian was extremely knowledgeable with a great loud voice. We couldn't hear anything when inside, no matter how hard we strained.
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