Ales on Rails has been a popular autumn event at Verde Canyon Railroad since 2004.
Enjoying Arizona craft beers and amazing scenery from an open-air car.
The train passes through a 700 ft. tunnel on its historic route,
Ales on Rails beer tasting takes place at the depot patio bar from 11:00am-12:45pm prior to the train's departure time.
Luxurious living room-style seating aboard the train.
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Ales on Rails at Verde Canyon Railroad

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SEAT, LUNCH, LOGO BEER GLASS AND FOUR (4) TASTINGS per TICKET. 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 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 BAR PRIOR to the train ride. Must be 21 yrs or older to purchase beer tasting tickets.

About this activity

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Duration 6-7 hours

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Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Must be 21 years or older.

Includes

  • Appetizers
  • First class seating
  • Champagne toast
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Pets are not allowed on train

Special Instructions

• Passenger must present a photo ID and along with voucher to receive train tickets • Passengers must check-in a minimum of 1 hour prior to departure time • Pre-ordered Meals are served ONLY at DEPOT restaurant • Strollers and car seats are NOT allowed onboard the train • No outside food or beverage is allowed onboard the train • Unfortunately, special dietary options are unable to be accommodated • Backpacks and purses are subject to search

Itinerary

  • Estimated Time : 360 minutes

    Verde Canyon Railroad : It’s Not the Destination, It’s the Journey Verde Canyon Railroad provides a luxurious train ride through a 20-mile wilderness area, along a wild and scenic river, only accessible by rail. For three and a half hours, passengers enjoy comfort and style, exceptional amenities and outstanding service in vintage rail cars on a century-old route. Through a red rock paradise, with tracks that hug the curves of the Verde River every season offers a different reason to ride. Astonishing views of a wild and vibrant frontier, historic trestles, bridges and a 7000-foot tunnel are just a few of the highlights tucked into unusual rock formations, red rock pinnacles and towering crimson cliffs. Majestic bald eagles and hawks float effortlessly on the breeze above Javelina, wild burros, jackrabbits and many other Canyon creatures, peacefully coexisting with this heritage railroad for more than 100 years.

    Admission Ticket Included

  • The train travels along the Verde River for the entire duration of its 20 mile route

    Free Admission

  • Estimated Time : 25 minutes

    Verde Canyon Railroad : At the depot, open prior to and after the train ride, featuring a wealth of history about the train, the canyon and the area.

    Free Admission

  • Historic trestle bridge travels 1000 feet over SOB Canyon

    Free Admission

  • The train passes the confluence of Sycamore Creek as it meets the Verde River, and this incredibly scenic red rock wilderness area

    Free Admission

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