Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
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
Options
Train Seating
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
Reviews
2,892 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very well organized. ...
John R,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized. Easy to make the reservations. Staff was very helpful and informative at the depot.
Depot expansion is...
Yvonne T,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Depot expansion is fabulous. Staff, service and train is superb. The scenery and history of the area was interesting and entertaining.
Beautiful scenery, great...
David K,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful scenery, great service, friendly guests. Train cars were comfortable and views were great. Our guide, Michael did a nice job of pointing out several interesting sites.
Well worth it!
Karla C,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a relaxing trip. Be sure to spend time in the open car. We loved the charcuterie tray waiting for us at our seats.
Made our Day!
Kristine B,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00How professional everyone and everything was. It made the day so relaxed and fun. Everything was perfect from the train, immaculately appointed, to the charcuterie and champaign! Your employees were so kind, knowlegeable, and made the day!
Ride in comfort through a majestic canyon
Kathryn G,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fascinating train ride, with charcuterie and champagne. Watch closely and you may see wild animals, such as deer, turkeys, geese, ducks, and be on the lookout for eagles! FYI The cafe voucher is for food, and isincluded in the price of your ticket. You don't need to pay. And you can take it on the train and eat it there.
Cool Train Excursion into Beautiful Countryside
O2087UGchrisw,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful 4 hour excursion into the canyon. Our guide, and hostess /bartender were knowledgeable and personable. The weather was great and the optional outdoor cars were great for photography. Met several wonderful fellow passengers!
It was a wonderful...
cjcamac,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful relaxing way to view the canyon. It was very well organized, great customer service and food. Lunch offered a nice variety of choices. Guides were entertaining.
Great way to spend a day taking in stunning views
Yancey U,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This railroad trip is worth the time and money. The trip includes food vouchers that can we used in the depot cafe. The line was long at the cafe, but moved quickly and our order was correct. We took our food onboard and ate as the train ride began. They had one small bottle of Cooks champagne to start off the ride with a toast and a nice little charcuterie plate at each chair. You get one small bottle of water with more available for purchase. The train moves along about 10-13 miles per hour and has a gentle rocking motion. We were able to move about the indoor train car and the outside one. We spent the majority of the ride in the outside car taking in the stunning sites, and getting history and important sites to view. There are non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks for purchase at a reasonable rate. Our guides were friendly enough, but they were very knowledgeable. This will take up the majority of your day. The recommendation was to arrive one hour before, but you might plan on more than an hour if you want to visit the museum and souvenir store. They also have an outside bar. The free parking lot was full, but there are plenty of spots for everyone. This ride is great for families, couples, or anyone looking to see some beautiful sites and hear a history lesson. I highly recommend!
Great train ride!
Neil L,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time. Recommend staying there in town the night before. Not very good destination directions that were posted on the web page. Need more directional signs along the highway. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Internal intercom sound speakers were not working in our train car so it was difficult to hear the narrator of the history of the area. Great scenic trip!
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