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Verde Canyon Railroad: Luxury 4-Hour Scenic Journey
4.6
3,186 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
(3186 Ratings)
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Leslie_c
Jun 20, 2026
Beautiful and exciting verde railroad - The scenery and experience is awesome
Matt and kraig were wonderful and energetic guides with knowledge and interesting facts.
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Ken_c
Jun 19, 2026
Happy travelers. - Lunch that you receive at the depot is Outstanding!! Huge pulled Pork sandwich, salad, chips or fries and a drink.
Train ride is fun. Very nice views from start to from finish.
Highly recommend this trip.
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Stellaann_g
Jun 19, 2026
Enjoyed our train ride. - Views are spectacular. Staff was so friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Food at station and onboard was filling and delicious. Didn't want the ride to end.
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Souri_s
Jun 19, 2026
The ride was great and... - The ride was great and very informative
Food was great and staff was friendly and very knowledgeable
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Chattanoogaite
Jun 18, 2026
Enjoyable for getting out of the heat! - What a great way to spend the afternoon in the cool, comfortable train after spending a few days hiking in the area. It's a good opportunity to just rest with the beautiful country-side going by. Easy to find. Easy to park. Accommodates wheelchairs. The trip includes a glass of champagne to celebrate and small plates with crackers, cheese, meats and a brownie. Other drinks are available and you can bring food on board from the deli at the train station. Rolling hills, Sedona-like rocks, valleys, creeks, and lots of open space to see. We enjoyed it!
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Katha_h
Jun 17, 2026
Beautiful Arizona Train Ride - The Train ride was wonderful, and our train host and guide, Dylan, was terrific. The station, the food, the condition of the train, and the customer service were all terrific.
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Christy_s
Jun 16, 2026
10/10 do this! - This train ride experience was amazing! You get a free lunch voucher with the purchase of the train ticket, but get there an hour early to eat before the ride. Our bartender/host was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and entertaining for the entire trip. Oh and the views of the canyon were great of course!
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Christymom2008
Jun 16, 2026
Great Train experience! - Fantastic ride, sparking interest into doing a LONG train trip!
Our train attendant/bar tender, Romn, was FULL of knowledge of the history of the Verde Canyon and the train car we were riding in that was an antique itself! We met great people, had individual complimentary charcuterie boxes, and great cocktails! We would LOVE to ride again!!
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Bryan_a
Jun 18, 2026
Our second time on this... - Our second time on this ride. Beautiful scenery. Bartender/tour guide was full of information and very entertaining.
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Pete_p
Jun 18, 2026
It was ok - It was ok.
Not bad not great.
A little long of a ride, not back to the station till 5 pm.
The train was nice, the seats were comfortable and the cars were nicely air conditioned. Wish the windows were bigger for a better view.
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