--- title: Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package lang: en type: tour city: Sedona country: United States price: 170 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.65 reviews: 3424 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 4 (Verde Canyon Railroad & Train Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/tours/verde-canyon-railroad-adventure-package/ --- # Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package **Guidekin's take:** A train ride through Verde Valley combines luxury class seating with views of rock formations and chances to spot wildlife. Appetizers, a Champagne toast and a cafe voucher are included; hotel transfers are not. 4.65 from 3424 reviews at €170 per person for 3h 30m. In our comparison: #3 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 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: Verde Canyon Railroad… - Starts 09:30, 11:00, 13:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) - 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: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.65/5 from 3424 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Verde Canyon Railroad - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30, 11:00, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.65 from 3424 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3130 of 3424. - 5 stars: 2660 (78%) - 4 stars: 470 (14%) - 3 stars: 186 (5%) - 2 stars: 60 (2%) - 1 star: 48 (1%) ## 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 ## Not included - Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Pets are not allowed on train ## Itinerary 1. **Verde Canyon Railroad** (3h 30m; admission included) - 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... 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 11:00, 13:00 - 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, Arizona 86324 Directions: From Phoenix: Allow 2 hours for the drive • Take I-17 north to exit 287 (Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Clarkdale). Turn left (west) over the freeway on Hwy 260. • Stay on Hwy 260 for approximately 14 miles to the fifth traffic light. Turn left at light. This is Main Street (historic 89A). • Drive through Old Town Cottonwood, past the turnoff for Tuzigoot National Monument until you see a sign on the corner that says “Verde Canyon Railroad.” • Bear right onto Broadway, cross the one-lane bridge and park in the designated parking across the street from the depot. From Sedona: Allow 40 minutes for the drive. • Go southwest toward Cottonwood on Hwy 89A to Cornville Road/Mingus Avenue. • Turn right on Mingus Avenue and proceed west 1.8 miles to North Main Street (Historic 89A). • Turn right and continue on Main Street through Old Town Cottonwood, past the turnoff for Tuzigoot National Monument until you see a sign on the corner that says “Verde Canyon Railroad.” • Bear right onto Broadway, cross the one-lane bridge and park in the designated parking across the street from the depot. 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 - 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. ## Compared with other Verde Canyon Railroad & Train Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 4** | €170 | 3h 30m | 4.65 (3424) | 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 | | [Starlight Ride on Verde Canyon Railroad](/usa/sedona/tours/starlight-ride-on-verde-canyon-railroad/?format=md) | €170 | 4h | 4.7 (147) | 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 #3 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/verde-canyon-railroad/?format=md ## More in Sedona - All Sedona tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/tours/verde-canyon-railroad-adventure-package/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/sedona/?format=md