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Starlight Ride on Verde Canyon Railroad
Starlight Ride on Verde Canyon Railroad
Magnificent Arizona sunset seen from Verde Canyon Railroad's special Saturday Night Starlight rides on select summer dates.
The red rocks of the Verde Canyon basking in a sunset glow during the train's summer Starlight rides.
Enjoying open air car during the sunset.

Starlight Ride on Verde Canyon Railroad

By Verde Canyon Railroad
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $186 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Printed Voucher
  • Instant confirmation
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.

Activity location

  • Verde Canyon Railroad
    • 300 N Broadway,
    • 86324-2302, Clarkdale, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Verde Canyon Railroad
    • 300 North Broadway
    • 86324, Clarkdale, Arizona, United States

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Starlight Ride on Verde Canyon Railroad
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:30pm
Price details
$186.18 x 1 Adult$186.18
Total
Price is $186.18
Until Fri, Jun 20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAppetizers
  • What's includedWhat's includedFirst class seating
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedIn 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.
  • What's includedWhat's includedChampagne toast
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDVD (available to purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPets are not allowed on train

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Verde Canyon Railroad
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket 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 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.
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.
Verde River (Pass by)
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.
S O B Canyon (Pass by)
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!
Perkinsville Ghost Town (Pass by)
Discover the history of Perkinsville Ghost Town through on-board commentary on your train journey. This is the turn-around point of your trip.
Tuzigoot National Monument (Pass by)
You'll ride past Tuzigoot National Monument on your train journey.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESVerde Canyon Railroad
    • 300 N Broadway,
    • 86324-2302, Clarkdale, Arizona, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVerde Canyon Railroad
    • 300 North Broadway
    • 86324, Clarkdale, Arizona, United States

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