Snacks and water are provided; hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and pets cannot travel aboard. 4.7 from 147 reviews at €170 per person for 4h.
In our comparison: #2 of 4 in Verde Canyon Railroad & Train Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €170 per adult.
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93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 136 of 147
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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.
4h · Admission includedAt 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.
Pass by, no stopLooking back from the bridge and down the canyon is simply gorgeous!
Pass by, no stopDiscover the history of Perkinsville Ghost Town through on-board commentary on your train journey. This is the turn-around point of your trip.
Pass by, no stopYou'll ride past Tuzigoot National Monument on your train journey.
Pass by, no stopHop 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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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 4 | €170 | 4h | 4.7 (147) | shared |
| Grand Canyon Excursion from Sedona with First Class Train Ride | €349 | 11h | 4.76 (63) | shared |
| Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package | €170 | 3h 30m | 4.65 (3424) | shared |
| Grand Canyon Railroad Excursion from Sedona | €319 | 11h | 4.6 (182) | shared |
Ranked #2 of 4 in Verde Canyon Railroad & Train Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €170 to €349, median €245; typical length 7h 30m. 0 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 4 Verde Canyon Railroad & Train Tours