Verde Canyon Railroad
Saturday Starlight Tours
May 25th, 2013 – September 21st, 2013

When you’re visiting the Verde River Valley and Sedona, Arizona this summer make sure to check out the ultimate Starlight Tour into the scenic Verde Canyon with the Verde Canyon Railroad! There are only a handful of tours that I would do over and over again, the Starlight Tours with the Verde Canyon Railroad is definitely on of them!

On summer evenings, it’s not just the stars in the sky that come out to play in Verde Canyon. As the sun slips behind distant mountains, cool air sweeps through the Canyon signaling the resident wildlife to begin their nightly rounds. The Canyon comes alive with the luminous glow of moon-kissed skies on Verde Canyon Railroad’s popular Saturday Starlight Tours. The train departs the depot at 5:30 pm. and as it rumbles through the Canyon, the low slant of sun bathes the high cliffs in soft golden hues. The train reaches the turn-around point of Perkinsville amid a scandalous sunset. The return trip offers a serene glimpse into the nocturnal wildlife set against a dazzling canvas of celestial bodies.

See for yourself on the Verde Canyon Railroad’s wildly popular Starlight Tours on these select Saturday evenings: May 25th, June 8th and 22nd, July 20th, August 17th and September 7th and 21st. You will not want to miss Mother Nature’s personal fireworks show during Dark Skies Constellation Ride on September 7th!

Verde Canyon Railroad passengers also have two unique options for “play” during these enchanting evening rides:

• The Grape Train Escape
  A rolling wine-tasting adventure where select wineries purvey their wines which we pair with delectable appetizers. Relax in the comfort of a first-class car or on an open-air viewing car enjoying the true essence of Arizona outdoors … with a glass of wine in your hand. Verde Canyon Railroad Grape Train 2013 (open link to see complete wine schedule)
• The Tequila Sunset Limited
  The Tequila Sunset Limited has evolved from south-of-the-border shots to sophisticated and sensual sipping of premium tequilas paired with delectable cheeses, ceviche, Margarita cake and infused chocolate-covered peppers. This is just a sliver of the evening’s event, all prepared and served in first-class comfort. Tickets are $99.00 per person.

Only two hours from Phoenix and 25 minutes from Sedona, Verde Canyon Railroad is the perfect Arizona day-trip, or if you plan to stay over, ask about their Room, Ride and Meal packages. Other than Saturday Starlight Tours, trains depart at 1:00 pm. and return at 5:00 pm. Reservations are accepted at 800.293.7245 or online at Verde Canyon Railroad.

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