Tuzigoot National Monument Tours and Activities

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.

Visit two well-preserved dwelling sites on this half-day tour with a local guide. After pickup from your location, travel to Montezuma Castle National Monument, cliff dwellings used by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture that inhabited the site between 1100 and 1425 AD. Then it’s on to Tuzigoot National Monument (also used by the Sinagua), a three-story pueblo ruin on the summit of a limestone and sandstone ridge.

Discover Arizona’s rich history and Native American heritage on this full-day tour from Scottsdale or Phoenix. Visit two National Monuments—Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot—and learn more about the Sinagua people as you admire the fascinating ruins. Afterwards, explore the former mining town of Jerome and enjoy an included lunch in Sedona.

On this experience you will get to witness the two Native American Monuments of Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot. These monuments are rich in history of the Sinagua peoples of the verde valley. Then we will take you to the quaint copper mining town of Jerome, AZ. This town has been preserved in 1920's theme and is an Arizona favorite! Lastly we will board the sightseeing train, The Verde Canyon Railroad for a 3.5 hour journey through scenic Verde Canyon. You can witness this beautiful canyon from the luxury of FIRST CLASS. On this tour we generously include a first class train ticket, 2 monument entrance fees and lunch.

The Mogollon Rim helicopter tour spans 3 wilderness areas that are extremely hard to get to any other way. This includes the Sycamore Canyon and Secret Mountain wilderness areas where you will have the opportunity to see all of the ancient ruins included in the Sycamore Wilderness tour and The Works tour. Our pilots are trained by the most experienced in the area and know where ruins are that have been lost for centuries! After we leave those 2 wilderness areas we fly around Sedona showing off the famous rock formations and the Munds Wilderness area. This tour covers everything all of our other tours cover so if you want it all, this is it!

Verde Canyon Railroad's Grape Train Escape is an onboard wine-tasting event features distinctive vineyards from Arizona and beyond. While aboard the “Grape Train Escape,” passengers will be served a sampling of select wines. Guests also will enjoy specialty cheeses and hors d’oeuvres chosen to complement the featured wines. Viogniers from each winery will be onboard to discuss the terroir and the techniques of wine-making. This event is for passengers age 21 and up. Proof of age may be requested.

We will check out the unique, historic town of Jerome, Arizona. On our way, we will explore the ancient Sinagua ruin, Tuzigoot National Monument. The name Tuzigoot means “crooked river”, as it sits above a bend of the Verde River. You will be fascinated, learning about these native people of the past. We will then head over to the unique town of Jerome, Arizona, where you will have time for lunch on your own. See a glimpse of what was once a wild west mining town, that is now a charming artist community. You will be surprised by the quirky, fun homes built right into the side of the Black Hills, and learn the folklore of this haunted town. You will visit relics of the old mining town and other interesting sites at both lower and upper Jerome. You will have time for shopping, the stores in Jerome have many unique items, and with the local artists who inhabit the town, you are sure to find artwork or crafts that you love. There will be time for lunch on your own while in Jerome.

We will check out the unique, historic town of Jerome, Arizona. On our way, we will explore the ancient Sinagua ruin, Tuzigoot National Monument. The name Tuzigoot means “crooked river”, as it sits above a bend of the Verde River. You will be fascinated, learning about these native people of the past. We will then head over to the unique town of Jerome, Arizona, where you will have time for lunch on your own. See a glimpse of what was once a wild west mining town, that is now a charming artist community. You will be surprised by the quirky, fun homes built right into the side of the Black Hills, and learn the folklore of this haunted town. You will visit relics of the old mining town and other interesting sites at both lower and upper Jerome. You will have time for shopping, the stores in Jerome have many unique items, and with the local artists who inhabit the town, you are sure to find artwork or crafts that you love. There will be time for lunch on your own while in Jerome.

Check off two Arizona must-see attractions in one day—all before the late afternoon—during this Jerome and Tuzigoot National Monument Tour from Sedona. This tour conveniently picks you up in Sedona and takes you to see the ancient Sinagua ruin, Tuzigoot National Monument, before continuing to explore the wild west town of Jerome. Time is built into this tour for a lunch break (own expense).

We will check out the unique, historic town of Jerome, Arizona. First, on our way to see Jerome, we will go explore an ancient Sinagua multi-room ruin,Tuzigoot National Monument. Tuzigoot, which means “crooked river”, as it sits right at a bend by the beautiful Verde River. You will be able to see the largest collection of Sinagua pottery and be fascinated by the lifestyle enjoyed by these people of the past. We will then head over to historic town of Jerome, Arizona. See a glimpse of what was once a wild west mining town, that is now a charming artist community. You will be surprised by the quirky cool homes built right on the side of Mingus Mountain, and learn the folklore of this haunted town. You will visit relics of the old mining activities. You will have time for shopping, the stores in Jerome have many unique items, and with the local artists who inhabit the town, you are sure to find artwork or crafts that you love. There will be time for lunch on your own while in Jerome.