Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure
About this tour
Everyone comes to Sedona for the Grand Canyon. Locals will tell you the Verde Canyon is the other essential Arizona canyon — a wild, roadless gorge along the Verde River that you can only see properly from this train. The Verde Canyon Railroad runs vintage locomotives from Clarkdale into the canyon and back, past towering red cliffs, ancient Sinagua cliff dwellings, and one of Arizona's largest bald eagle nesting areas.
With 3,400+ reviews at 4.6 stars, it's one of the most-reviewed experiences in the state. Ride in restored passenger cars with open-air viewing cars, so you can step out into the canyon air whenever the view demands it — which is often.
What's included
- 3.5-hour round-trip scenic rail journey through Verde Canyon
- Access to open-air viewing cars
- Free cancellation
Good to know
- Departs from Clarkdale, about 25 minutes from Sedona — you'll need your own transport to the depot unless your package includes it.
- Winter riders: watch for bald eagles, which nest in the canyon from December through March.
- Pairs naturally with a Verde Valley wine tour — same valley, same day if you time it right.