A 7-day independent Alaskan wintertime rail vacation featuring northern lights, hot spring and more excursions. Travel from Fairbanks to Anchorage on Aurora Winter Train.
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Immerse in optimal Northern Lights viewing from your room in Borealis Basecamp in exclusive fiberglass domes. Enjoy a 2-hour Sunset Tour on a scenic hillside viewpoint. Indulge in your choice of Alaskan adventures at Borealis Basecamp, ranging from ATV rides to dogsledding.
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About the tour. Watch as the Wild West comes to life on this 9-day tour. Explore the hottest and driest destination in the United States, Death Valley National Park, and see one of the universe's most awe-inspiring sites, the Grand Canyon. Travel by train on the Grand Canyon Railway and by deluxe motorcoach along historic Route 66.
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Watch as the warm hues of autumn overtake the landscape on this 8-day guided journey through New England. The tour begins as the group discovers the Colonial history of Boston. From Boston, we travel out of the city and into some of the best places for fall foliage viewing in all of the United States. The first stop is North Conway, where we ...
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Day 3 – The beautiful Kyle Line and the iconic Eilean Donan Castle. Today begins with a journey to Kyle of Lochalsh on the wonderful Kyle Line. Skirting alongside lochs and through wild mountain landscapes, we admire the cascading waterfalls, mesmerising nature, and towering peaks that roll by the windows. Arriving at Kyle of Lochalsh, we ...
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Discover winter wildlife throughout Jasper National Park on a guided tour. Experience the romance of overnight rail travel on VIA Rail’s Canadian. Stay in a private lakefront log cabin at Southern Lakes Resort. Set out into the wilderness on a snowshoeing adventure in Whitehorse. Spend three nights searching the sky for the northern lights.
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Cross the Continental Divide on a drive along the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard 1930s-era Red Jammer Buses. Watch the beauty of Glacier National Park unfold on a historic wooden boat cruise on Lake McDonald. Discover the charming town of Whitefish. View Dates & Pricing.
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Embark on a classic overnight rail adventure aboard VIA Rail's Canadian. Cruise Alaska's Inside Passage with ports of call in Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, and Ketchikan. Enjoy stays in Canadian Rockies resort town, including one night in beautiful Lake Louise. Explore Banff's popular sites on a sightseeing tour, including a ride to the top of ...
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Our carefully crafted Northern Lights tours offer you the opportunity to witness one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena in some of the world's most stunning locations. These vacations sell out fast, so secure your spot today. Recommended Destinations: Norway, Alaska, Canada and Sweden.
Watch Now: Join Vacations By Rail to learn more about the breathtaking phenomenon that is the Northern Lights and inspired rail vacations to see this natural wonder. Learn about some of the best destinations to see the Aurora Borealis and uncover itineraries that highlight this spectacular event.
Between ports of call, watch in awe as your ship glides past calving icebergs and marine life, including sea otters and whales, frolicking in the icy water. Alaska train and cruise vacations are unique because travelers have many options for where to begin their trip. For a purely Alaskan expedition, guests can choose a journey that begins and ...
Barrow, specifically, sits in near darkness for 67 days. No matter where you are, the best hours to view the northern lights in Alaska fall between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. Remember that the aurora borealis is unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed, even if you visit the darkest locale on the darkest day precisely within the peak time frame.
Watch Now: Enjoy an introduction to the United States' newest daylight train and its impeccable onboard experiences. During this session, co-hosted by Rocky Mountaineer, uncover scenic route highlights, see what makes each destination on this luxury journey so special, and delve into new itineraries ideal for the independent traveler or small ...
Travel along the East Coast, through the mountains or into the heart of the Midwest to watch the fiery colors of fall burst into life with fall foliage train tours.
Choose Your Adventure: Rocky Mountaineer’s Routes & Truly Moving Rail Journeys. Watch Now: Learn about the unforgettable all-daylight rail journeys through Western Canada and the Colorado Rockies aboard the renowned Rocky Mountaineer during this new co-hosted webinar.
1. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is one of the USA's last remaining narrow-gauge rail lines, operating on tracks that are just 3-feet wide, navigating tight curves and steep inclines in the Colorado Rockies with ease. Its original coal-powered steam engines climb nearly 3,000 feet in ...
For 120 years, the Grand Canyon Railway has provided the experience of traveling to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon by train. This nostalgic journey captures the Wild West's untouched beauty and recalls train expeditions of long ago.
Steam Train Trips. Best Steam Trains in North America. Watch Now: Join us as we shine the spotlight on North America's historic steam railways. Discover memorable trains that recall a bygone era of travel; explore scenic steam train routes and the historic destinations to which they travel; and learn about inspiring itineraries which feature ...
Collected by Trustpilot. Step aboard Rocky Mountaineer train and immerse yourself in the adventure as you travel into the heart of the Canadian Rockies following a scenic daylight-only route.
VIA Rail's Ocean makes these thoughtfully planned trips possible, thanks to its 835-mile route that crosses Eastern Canada, traveling from Montreal to Nova Scotia - Halifax, the capital city, to be precise. So settle in, and watch as the showcase of Canada's natural beauty comes to life.
By Vacations By Rail. 20 May 2020. May. Watch as the snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies pass by your windows; enjoy glimpses of mountain towns and stunning big cities; soak in the splendor of Canada all from the comfort of the rails. All aboard VIA Rail's Canadian, Canada's only cross-country rail journey.
Here's how to navigate the station like a pro, and still have time to watch the rushes of people in motion and get a glimpse of Italian daily life. The Basics. Termini Station is open from 4:30AM to 1:30AM every day. It hosts about 475,000 people each day, and 150 million visitors per year. The ground floor is where all trains arrive and depart ...