Take an evening ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad during this "starlight" experience. You'll travel through Verde Valley, between two national forests, and along the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness to admire the high desert scenery, geological features, wildlife, and archaeological relics of the Sinagua people. Enjoy first-class seating on the train, which departs from Clarkdale.
- Hop on the Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale, located a bit west of Sedona
- Celebrate your starlight ride with a Champagne toast
- Enjoy the comfort of a first-class cabin with panoramic windows and Southwest-inspired appetizers
- Cash bar available if you wish to purchase drinks
What To Expect
Verde Canyon Railroad
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.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Verde River
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
S O B Canyon
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!
• Admission Ticket Free
Perkinsville Ghost Town
Discover the history of Perkinsville Ghost Town through on-board commentary on your train journey. This is the turn-around point of your trip.
• Admission Ticket Free
Tuzigoot National Monument
You’ll ride past Tuzigoot National Monument on your train journey.
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
Max group – 15
