--- title: Starlight Ride on Verde Canyon Railroad lang: en type: tour city: Sedona country: United States price: 170 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.7 reviews: 147 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 2 of 4 (Verde Canyon Railroad & Train Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/tours/starlight-ride-on-verde-canyon-railroad/ --- # Starlight Ride on Verde Canyon Railroad **Guidekin's take:** A starlight train ride through the Verde Valley includes first-class seats, appetizers and a champagne toast. 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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: Verde Canyon Railroad… - Starts 15:30, 16:30, 17:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Age rule: Infant age is 0-1 year. Any guest aged 1 and over… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €170 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.7/5 from 147 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Verde Canyon Railroad - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 15:30, 16:30, 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.7 from 147 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 136 of 147. - 5 stars: 120 (82%) - 4 stars: 16 (11%) - 3 stars: 6 (4%) - 2 stars: 4 (3%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## What's included - 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 ## Not included - Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) - Gratuities - DVD (available to purchase) - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Pets are not allowed on train ## Itinerary 1. **Verde Canyon Railroad** (4h; admission included) - 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... 2. **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. 3. **Verde River** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 4. **SOB Canyon and the 150 ft tall bridge are highlights of the trip** (pass by, no stop) - Looking back from the bridge and down the canyon is simply gorgeous! 5. **Perkinsville Ghost Town** (pass by, no stop) - Discover the history of Perkinsville Ghost Town through on-board commentary on your train journey. This is the turn-around point of your trip. 6. **Tuzigoot National Monument** (pass by, no stop) - You'll ride past Tuzigoot National Monument on your train journey. ## Schedule - Runs: Sat - Departures: 15:30, 16:30, 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Departure Point: Verde Canyon Railroad Train Depot in Clarkdale, Arizona Address: 300 North Broadway, Clarkdale AZ 86324 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Verde Canyon Railroad & Train Tours | 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](/usa/sedona/tours/grand-canyon-excursion-from-sedona-with-first-class-train-ride/?format=md) | €349 | 11h | 4.76 (63) | shared | | [Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package](/usa/sedona/tours/verde-canyon-railroad-adventure-package/?format=md) | €170 | 3h 30m | 4.65 (3424) | shared | | [Grand Canyon Railroad Excursion from Sedona](/usa/sedona/tours/grand-canyon-railroad-excursion-from-sedona/?format=md) | €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. 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