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3 hours 30 minutes
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Hop aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad for a 4-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.
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
Boarding starts 15 minutes prior to departure time.
• Passengers must check-in a minimum of 1 hour prior to departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Appetizers
AT TRAIN DEPOT - All tickets include Cafe Voucher To be redeemed a minimum of 1 hour prior to train ride.
Bottled water
Restroom on board
Champagne toast
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Pets are not allowed on train
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.
All living room-style seating includes appetizers, champagne, panoramic windows & access to adjoining open-air cars.
Duration: 4 hours: Passengers must check-in a minimum of 1 hour prior to departure time
2,690 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Christine B,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
It is a long ride but fun and informative . Very well organized and staff were very friendly and helpful.
John T,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
Very Scenic and luxurious. You will have a great time. 4 hours goes by pretty quick. Get the package deal.
Diane D,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
Fun experience. Although a little expensive. Newly renovated cars. Snacks included. Well informed staff. A little unorganized and confusing boarding, but fine once that was figured out.
Amber M,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
Great experience. Lots of fun. Seen sights we otherwise would not have. Spent most of our time in the open air car with the guide, Tristan. Very knowledgeable and fun. You could tell he loved his job.
Gerard W,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
This was a beautiful train journey to places we would not have otherwise seen!!! The guides were informative- stories reflecting the history. Also gave passengers a heads up when good photo opps we were approaching.
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