Starlight Ride on Verde Canyon Railroad
Recommended by 91% of travelers
Sedona, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Paper ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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's Included
- First class seating
- Champagne toast
- Appetizers
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- LunchIn 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.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pets are not allowed on train
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Verde Canyon Railroad300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USA
Departure Point: Verde Canyon Railroad Train Depot in Clarkdale, Arizona Address: 300 North Broadway, Clarkdale AZ 86324
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Ticket Redemption Point
300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USA
Itinerary
1
Verde Canyon Railroad
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Verde Canyon Railroad
Admission Ticket Free
Verde River (Pass By)
S O B Canyon (Pass By)
Perkinsville Ghost Town (Pass By)
Tuzigoot National Monument (Pass By)
Additional Info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kathy_C
My family and I had a wonderful experience, it was an amazing ride and we had a great guide (Andy) and a great bartender (Josh). We learned so much and saw so many beautiful sights. This is definitely a must ride !!
Reviews
4.6
based on 112 reviews
Dan_C, Jun 2026
It was epic and worth it. Great service and experience. Train was spotless and well served. Bartender was great.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dan, you had us at "Epic and worth it"! Thanks for riding with us and recommending us.
Richard_C, Jun 2026
The trip and the exposure to nature is wonderful. The food program that ‘s included is a disaster. Very wasteful and detracts from the trip.
The guides on the train are not professional, but nice young men. Should have some system to separate those serious for information, and those just along for the ride.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Richard, we appreciate your feedback. We're sorry you did not enjoy the meals included in your package. Thanks for riding the Starlight with us.
RODNEY_B, Jun 2026
You are going to see some historic sites on the ride. The staff is very knowledgeable. We even got to see Venus and Jupiter on the way back.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Rodney, thanks for riding the Starlight with us. We're glad you enjoyed an amazing time!
Ken_S, Jun 2026
Very relaxing. Did evening train ride. Don't eat late lunch like we did. With dinner choice we had plus charcuterie, we did not each much of our food, which is bad because the food is good any we didn't eat much!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Ken, we love to feed our guests! Thanks for riding and relaxing with us and sharing good feedback.
Patricia_S, Jun 2026
Be prepared to get lots of history stories, and the knowledge from everyone on the train. Had a blast
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Wow, thank you, Patricia! We're glad you had such a wonderful time.
Karla_W, May 2026
Be ready to take lots of photos if you have never been on a train, i over the top suggest this experience, it was epic.
Response from Host, May 2026
Karla, thanks for your enthusiastic endorsement! We appreciate you riding with us.
Emily_A, May 2026
The train ride was relaxing and the views were breathtaking!! An absolute must-do when visiting the area.
Response from Host, May 2026
Emily, we love being considered a "must-do"! We're happy you enjoyed the ride!
Brett_J, May 2026
Fantastic views and staff are awesome! Would recommend it to anyone. Best trip I’ve taken in a long time
Response from Host, May 2026
Wow, thank you, Brett! We appreciate you riding with us and recommending us.
Calvin_E, May 2026
Josh and Anthony were a wonderful duo. Full of knowledge about the valley and they were able to express that knowledge in a manner that made you eager to learn the next new thing. I highly recommend this adventure to everyone
Response from Host, May 2026
Calvin, we love that our crew inspired enthusiasm and you learned new things during the ride. Thanks for traveling with us and sharing this wonderful recap. We will share your shout-out with Josh and Anthony.
John_P, May 2026
It was fun. I recommend the night train. Josh was our guide/ bartender and he did both really well. "T" on the outside cart was great also explaining the different area's. After the train got to the turn around point the ride back was relaxing under the stars where Josh was also an expert at what stars were what. Just an over all great time and great get away from everyday life.
Response from Host, May 2026
John, thanks for heading out of town and relaxing with us on the Starlight! We appreciate your kind words for Josh and Trystin, We will be sure they see your compliments.
Donald_S, May 2026
Bring binoculars
It was very nice
Dillan was great
Train was not too bumpy of a ride and other couple traded seats so my disabled veteran husband could sit more comfortable
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for riding with us and sharing this great review.
Ken_G, May 2026
Very relaxing and fun.The crew are very informative and super friendly. I read people weren't happy with the food at the Spike. I had the chicken wrap and it was very abundant and flavorful. The experience is worth repeating. I wish the gift shop was open later as we weren't able to get in prior to our departure.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for riding and relaxing with us aboard the Starlight ride, Ken! We are happy you enjoyed the freshly-prepared meal from the Copper Spike Cafe. We're sorry you didn't have a chance to peruse our gift shop. On Starlight nights the gift shop closes when the train rolls out at 5:30 p.m. We hope you get to check it out on your next visit!
Elmer_G, May 2026
Andy is an awesome guide - very informative, entertaining and funny. Ryan is a superb customer service person - quick and alert 👍🏼👌
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for your great compliments for our crew, Elmer! We will be sure Andy and Ryan see your kind words. Thanks for riding with us.
Liz_F, May 2026
They were very knowledgeable about the history of the area. Wish they slowed down a bit in their speaking. As far as stargazing - we went on a full moon and it was a little cloudy. They said they normally can see the Milky Way but we weren’t as lucky that night. Decent food and snacks. Loved the introductory champagne toast and the prickly pear margaritas. Can’t really see much inside so you’ll need to be outside for most of the view.
Response from Host, May 2026
Liz, thanks for riding the Starlight with us! We appreciate your kind words for the crew, beverages and open-air viewing cars.
Diego_B, Apr 2026
This is such a unique and interesting experience! I think it was truly worth every penny! The staff were amazing, the train was very comfortable and the view was second-to-none! We are already talking about coming back here in the future!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Wow, thanks, Diego! We appreciate you riding with us and sharing this enthusiastic review. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Kimberly_D, Apr 2026
Lovely day. Great train, beautiful view, excellent amenities, fantastic staff!
Thus us great value for the money!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for riding with us and sharing such an enthusiastic review!
Phyllis_a, Mar 2026
It was fun! Great way to see the canyon. Experience in the open air cars with a friendly, knowledgeable guide was the best! Excellent food and drink. Thoroughly enjoyable!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Phyllis, thanks for your compliments for our view, crews, food and drink! We appreciate you riding with us!
Terrie_W, Mar 2026
The purchasing and boarding of the train process was very easy. We were surprised at how tasty the food was. The service on the train was excellent. And the sites were awesome.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Terrie, we're delighted you enjoyed the experience, from arrival to lunch, and from service to the scenery! Thanks for riding with us.
Mary_S, Mar 2026
We did the evening starlight ride 3/21/26. Requiring your ticket printed was a complete PAIN & ridiculous when someone is traveling! The pre-boarding wait in the heat & lack of enough shade seating horrific. Everything else completely luxury! If you make it through the beginning pergetory it is worth the expense. Every staff member beyond fabulous! The food, boxed meal & charcuterie were surprisingly delicious, and cocktail aboard wonderful. Definitely recommend, yet come prepared for the beginning terror.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Mary, we're happy you felt the train ride was worth it, hiccups and all! We appreciate your kind words for our crew, the charcuterie, the cocktails and the luxury of the ride. We'd love to hear more about your experience at the depot. Can you please write us at ellen.r@verdecanyonrr.com? We generally get folks checked in and their assigned seat tickets printed quickly, so we're curious what time you arrived and how long your wait was to check in at the ticket counter.
Kathy_C, Mar 2026
My family and I had a wonderful experience, it was an amazing ride and we had a great guide (Andy) and a great bartender (Josh). We learned so much and saw so many beautiful sights. This is definitely a must ride !!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for riding with us and sharing this great review. We're delighted you and your family had such a wonderful time, and we'll be sure to share your compliments with Andy and Josh.
Diane_F, Mar 2026
I would recommend the daytime ride because coming back you see nothing.. House was disappointed in our car. The person wasn’t giving any information.. when I walked through the next car there was some and giving lots of information. Also very disappointed there was a lot of kids in our car making a lot of noise.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Diane, thanks for riding with us and sharing this constructive feedback. We'd love more information about your ride, as far as the car you were seated in, so we can discuss with our train supervisor. Can you please email us at ellen.r@verdecanyonrr.com?
We're sorry you did not get to enjoy the sunset on March 7th, although the train, running 3:30pm-7:30pm did return through it, with the last 40 minutes of the journey by starlight.
Frank_O, Oct 2025
The staff and train ride, including seating, was very comfortable and pleasant. The views were good but taking an evening train during late Fall prevented additional scenic viewing on the return trip.
Also, upon getting back when it is dark, sun down, the parking lot lighting is not very bright. When going back to the car, the low lighting along with moving car lights made walking the parking lot difficult.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Frank, we appreciate your feedback which we have shared with our operations team. Thank you for the kind words for our crew, seating and scenery.
leo_b, Oct 2025
The PA system is not effective to allow all to hear. If speaker is looking away, cannot hear at all. Views are limited. A disappointed from the advertised experience. Very Expensive for Value Received.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Leo, we'd love a little more information about your ride, and where you were seated that felt like limited views. Can you please email us at ellen.r@verdecanyonrr.com?
DONNA, Oct 2025
Amazing and so much fun. Staff was friendly and helpful. This is a must do. Food and drinks were great.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Donna, we love being considered a "must do"! Thank you for riding with us.
Judy_R, Sept 2025
Scenic, relaxing, and memorable. The gift shop and waiting area are nice; the on-board staff is excellent & they set a fun tone; the whole experience was worth the trip and the price.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Judy, we love that you consider us a worthwhile adventure and appreciate your kind words for our crew and our depot amenities. Thanks for riding and relaxing with us!
Robin_D, Sept 2025
Take it during the day , then you can see all the stuff both ways, going and coming back . And the night does get chilly.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Robin, we appreciate you riding with us!
Melody_A, Aug 2025
The train ride was lovely. The cabins are comfy, they give you plenty of snacks, provide water and a champagne toast, and there is an optional bar. Our car's guide Romm was a wealth of knowledge and we thoroughly enjoyed listening to share his passion and information. We would highly recommend the starlight tour which gives you sunset views on the way in and starlight on the way back, truly the best of both worlds.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thanks for celebrating your anniversary with us, Melody. We're delighted the Starlight ride checked so many boxes for you, and we appreciate your kind words for Romn, the accommodations and the sunset scenery!
Glennis_K, Aug 2025
Excellent service and experience. Really enjoyed the champagne toast and carry on meal. The bartender was nice to have with all the yummy drink options as well. Wood do again!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for riding with us and sharing this excellent review.
Shannon_F, Jul 2025
Overall the experience was nice. My favorite part was seeing all the stars during the return voyage. The guides were very informative as we began. The train does sway a little but that is how the ride would be on a vintage passenger train.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Shannon, thanks for riding the Starlight with us and for sharing kind words about the experience and our crew.
Diane_D, Jul 2025
Excellent tour - would have liked to hear the commentary from the speakers. Would go agai and highly recommend
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Diane, thanks for the feedback. We're happy you enjoyed your trip on the Starlight ride.
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