Verde Canyon Railroad Tours and Tickets

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.

Savor the flavors of the diverse vineyards of Arizona's Verde Valley and beyond. The Verde Canyon Railroad's Grape Train Escape treats passengers to select wines from the Southwest accompanied by specialty cheeses and hors d'oeuvres while winemakers discuss earache wineries terroir and techniques.

SEAT, LUNCH, LOGO BEER GLASS AND FOUR (4) TASTING TICKETS. The event features the selection of fine Arizona-brewed craft beers and it’s a party on the depot patio from 11:00am-12:45pm, prior to the train’s departure. Seating during the Ales on Rails event is spacious living room-style chairs and couches, near panoramic windows. Individually packaged, freshly-made snacks of meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables and our popular brownie bites are served at your seats. Bottled water is available throughout the trip. All seating cars connect to open-air viewing platforms. All beer tasting is done on the depot patio prior to the train ride. Must be 21 yrs or older to purchase beer tasting tickets.

Verde Canyon Railroad's Uncorked Wine Festival is a springtime celebration. The event features the selection of wines from all over the world and it’s a party on the depot patio from 11:00am-12:45pm, prior to the train’s departure. This package offers a tasting of select wines (4 tastes) at the beverage bar on the depot's patio prior to boarding the train, your choice of lunch at our Copper Spike Cafe, and includes a souvenir wine glass etched with the train's logo. Additional wine may be purchased by the bottle on board the train.