Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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!
Discover the history of Perkinsville Ghost Town through on-board commentary on your train journey. This is the turn-around point of your trip.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(3,214)
This train ride was fantastic! Highly recommend! I went with my husband and our 2 school age kids and saw lots of different types of travelers- friends, partners, and solo. The inside car was cozy and comfortable. The four of us had 2 comfy couches and a coffee table b/w us for food and drinks. The outside car was covered and had seating. It was such an experience riding an authentic train and seeing the beautiful scenery. Craig, our guide on the outside car did a great job pointing out cool things to see like cliff dwellings from 700yrs ago and wildlife. This was a huge hit for all 4 of us including my tween and teen! It was worth every penny.
Stephanie, thanks for riding with us and sharing this great recap. We love that we are fun for all ages! We will be sure to share your kind words with Craig.
To be honest, I was not interested in going. SO glad I did!!! It is well worth the money. A wonderful lunch, charcuterie, Champagne and water were all included with the price. And we were really full after all of that. Dani and Tristan were wonderful guides, Dani was the guide inside, as well as, the bartender and Tristan was our guide outside on the open train. They were so fantastic!!! Please if you have a chance to go. DO IT!
It was a fantastic, worthwhile activity. Michael was our bartender/ tour guide was so informative and kind. I highly recommend this train ride to anyone.
Thank you, Susan! We're happy you enjoyed the adventure and we appreciate your compliments for Michael.
Everyone and everything was perfect from start to end. The train ride was amazing. Narrator was very knowledgeable
Thanks for riding with us and sharing kind words about the experience.
Excellent experience, good food and snacks, excellent service! Comfortable living room setting, air-conditioned interior with amazing views and historical information by two wonderful guides.
Thanks for riding with us, M L, and sharing this fantastic review.
Our bar tender was very nice. He also made funny jokes. The lunch they provide was really good. We had fun.
Eugene, thanks for enjoying the ride and our crew!
Our trip was amazing! Our tour guide was Josh and Grant and they were very informative and helpful! The scenery was gorgeous and it was such a fun outing for our anniversary. Highly recommend this experience.
Thanks for riding with us and recommending us! We're happy you enjoyed our views and crew. Happy Anniversary!
It was very relaxing experience, our guide josh had alot of expertise on the desert. It was a bit hot but you can stay in air conditioning cabin. Loved the experience would definitely do it again.
Thanks for riding and relaxing with us, Jessica, and sharing this excellent review. We'll be sure Josh sees your kind words.
The ability to go outside to get a closer view and then come back to the air conditioning was wonderful. Our bar tender/tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. The scenery is amazing and the history is very interesting.
Thanks for riding with us and recommending us, Leslie!
We were treated exceptionally well, with a delicious and generous meal beforehand and hors 'd oeuvres while onboard. Pleasant and scenic trip with friendly, knowledgeable staff. We plan to repeat the trip sometime in the winter months so that we can spend more time in the open (outdoor) railroad cars when it is not as warm. Also enjoyed visiting with other passengers.
Alan, thanks for riding with us and sharing this lovely review. We're delighted you enjoyed the experience and look forward to welcoming you back.
