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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Hop aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad for a 4-hour rail journey through the untouched and unspoiled Verde Valley. With first class seating, you will enjoy unobstructed views of Arizona’s geological wonders, wildlife, and archaeological finds of the ancient Sinagua people who once lived in the area. The Verde Canyon Railroad offers Starlight and Moonlight excursions on select Fridays and Saturdays May through September, departing the depot during the cooler temperatures of later afternoon and traveling through sunset and into the moon glow of twilight. Sandwiched between two protected national forests and adjacent to the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness, Verde Canyon Railroad brings its passengers into a untamed and unspoiled terrain, the exceedingly rare ribbon where high desert meets the river.
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Appetizers
First class seating
Bottled water
Snacks
In 2023, all Verde Canyon Railroad tickets purchased through Viator include a cafe voucher for a meal at the depot cafe which may be carried aboard the train.
Champagne toast
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
DVD (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Pets are not allowed on train
Departure Point
300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USA
Departure Point: Verde Canyon Railroad Train Depot in Clarkdale, Arizona
Address: 300 North Broadway, Clarkdale AZ 86324
Return Details
300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USA
Departure Point: Verde Canyon Railroad Train Depot in Clarkdale, Arizona
Address: 300 North Broadway, Clarkdale AZ 86324
Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale, Arizona, United States Make your way to the Verde Canyon Railroad Train Depot in Clarkdale, Arizona, not far from Sedona, to begin your Verde Canyon Railroad Starlight adventure.
This rail adventure offers a wilderness train ride through the remote Verde Canyon which is known for its picturesque setting and abundant wildlife. Though it’s possible to hike in the canyon, by far the easiest way to experience it is by riding this scenic wilderness train.
The train is made up of exquisitely-renovated passenger coaches and open-air viewing cars pulled by vintage locomotives and travels a route along the Verde River between Clarkdale and Perkinsville. After embarking from the Clarkdale depot, sit back for a 4-hour, 40-mile round trip that includes views of historic mining sites, geological wonders, Sinagua Indian cliff dwellings and wildlife from bald eagles to antelope. 240 minutes
Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale, Arizona, United States 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, Arizona, United States 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, Arizona 86324, USA 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, Jerome, Arizona, United States Discover the history of Perkinsville Ghost Town through on-board commentary on your train journey. This is the turn-around point of your trip.
Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale, Arizona, United States You'll ride past Tuzigoot National Monument on your train journey.
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
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
SheriM_12
10 Jan 2025
Simply amazing and beautiful and worth every penny. We did the New Years Eve afternoon ride. The server we had in the Flagstaff Car was wonderful!
Julie_E
17 Sep 2024
This was just okay. It was way too long. Could be cut to two hours and it would have been better. The food was more than. we expected to get. The drinks were just okay.
Susan_B
15 Sep 2024
The ability to be on the open aur car and get a 360° view, or bartender in the Yuma car was great! We were surprised that a dinner and snack was included on our ride. The car was comfy for the long ride that included some interesting buildings on the way! Definitely worth the money spent!
This tour in
USA
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Verde Canyon Railroad
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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