Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure and Nature Show From Sedona

Verde Canyon Railroad

Arizona's Longest - Running Nature Show!

A ride on Verde Canyon Railroad's historic route from Clarkdale to the ghost ranch of Perkinsville and back into Arizona's other grand canyon is an unforgettable experience.

The historic route is nestled between two national forests and adjacent to a designated wilderness area. This unique geological wonderland features rugged, high desert rock faces and spectacular panoramic views. This distinctive confluence of desert and wetland is populated by a variety of wildlife, which thrives among the indigenous trees, shrubs, cactuses and wildflowers.

Passengers on this popular excursion train are enthralled as the eagle-decorated vintage engines roll past towering, crimson cliffs, near ancient Indian ruins, over old-fashioned trestles and through a 680-foot manmade tunnel on a four-hour round trip to deserted Perkinsville Ranch and back.

Expert narration and open-air gondola guides leave passengers with a sense of history, archaeology, geology, wildlife and the Indian lore of the Verde Canyon. Original music also is an integral part of the excursion that takes passengers through Arizona’s longest-running nature show.

Cabin Descriptions:

Coach Class: Coach class features comfortable climate-controlled Pullman cars, with high-backed, cushioned seats that can be flipped for face to face travel. Each coach car holds approximately 75 people, and features a snack bar where refreshments may be purchased.

First Class: First-class features comfortable living room style seating (overstuffed chairs and sofas), a complimentary hors d’oeuvres buffet and 1 complimentary beverage (full cash-bar service is available).

Caboose: The caboose car will hold up to 6 valued friends or colleagues(restricted to ages 13 and up) in a private setting. Passage features a personal valet, sumptuous appetizers, premium beverage service and a private outdoor viewing platform.

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Highlights:

Spectacular geology, including a monocline fold

Magnificent vistas on inner canyons

Sinagua Indian ruins dating back to 600 A.D.

Remnants of a bygone era of mining on which a community was built

A lively and unpredictable riparian habitat, alifeline to a variety of wildlife and waterfowl

Unique railroad structures including S.O.B. canyon trestle and Perkinsville covered bridge

Passage through a 680-foot, manmade tunnel

Verde Canyon Railroad
January - December 2008: Closed 12/25 and 01/01
Daily at 1:00pm

Departure Point:

• Tour departs from Verde Canyon Railroad Depot, 300 North Broadway - Clarkdale, Arizona 86324

Directions:

• 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. 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.

• From Phoenix: Allow at least two hours for the drive. Take I-17 north to exit 287 (Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Clarkdale). Turn left (west) over the freeway. Go on Highway 260 (approximately 14 miles to the fifth traffic light). Turn left at light. This is Main Street (Historic 89A). Drive through Old Town Cottonwood, past Tuzigoot 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.

Additonal Information:

• It is suggested that you arrive one and one-half hours before departure. Boarding is approximately 15 minutes prior to departure, but dependent upon weather conditions.

• Outside food, drinks, ice chests, hard-case coolers, picnic baskets, car seats and strollers may NOT be brought on board the train.

• At all times, children must be accompanied by an adult, especially when entering or exiting cars, and on open-air viewing cars.

• When children ride free, they are expected to remain in the lap of an adult while seated, or close-at-hand while on an open-air viewing car.

• Our depot and train cars are non-smoking. Smoking is allowed only on outdoor patios and on the open-air viewing cars at Perkinsville while the engines run around the train. Cigar smoking is not permitted at any time on the train or in the depot.

• Shirts, tops and shoes must be worn at all times when riding the train.

• Remember to dress appropriately for the season. Don't forget sunglasses, cameras and sunscreen. Nighttime in the high desert usually means cooler temperatures.

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Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at the time of booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Cards

Confirmation & Travel Voucher:

This tour must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print this voucher on you home/office printer and present SIGNED voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be placed 48 hours prior to event, cancellations within 48 hours are charged a per person $10.00 administrative fee. We charge 100% for No Shows. Special Events are non-refundable. If the cruise is cancelled by Adventure Cat, you will be refunded.

Recommended for all tours in Sedona: Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hats, visors and sunglasses. Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions. Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are NOT included.

Verde Canyon Railroad and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

All company policies can be found at tourcorp.com, and a part of this tour purchase.