Travel the World by Train and Save
Exclusive Everyday AARP Member Benefits
AARP members receive special benefits when traveling with Vacations By Rail:
- Save 5% on rail tours and train vacations in the USA, Canada, Europe and beyond aboard some of the world’s most legendary trains like the Rocky Mountaineer traveling through the Canadian Rockies, Amtrak’s Empire Builder connecting Chicago, Glacier National Park, and Seattle along a storied pioneer route through the Northern Prairies, and Europe’s luxury trains like the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, the Royal Scotsman, and the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express
- Save 5% on select city-to-city regional and long-distance North American train tickets
- No service fees on European rail passes and tickets
Special Offers
Save up to $165 on Canada Vacations
Save up to $165 per person on qualifying Canada vacations for departures in September and October of 2017. Hurry! Offer ends July 31, 2017. Use code: CSO17
Offer is valid for new bookings made by July 31, 2017. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Use code: CSO17Save on 2018 Rail-Cruise Vacations
Save up to $215 per person on rail-cruise vacations in 2018. Hurry! Book by July 31, 2017. Use code: CRUISE18
Offer is valid for new bookings made by July 31, 2017. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Use code: CRUISE18Europe River Cruise Early Booking
Save $2,500 per couple in 2018 on Jewels of Central Europe. Hurry! Offer ends August 29, 2017
Offer is valid for new bookings made by August 29, 2017 for travel in 2018. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply.Save 10% with July Wanderlist Savings
Save 10% on Paris, Aix-en-Provence & Nice for travel in 2017 or 2018. Hurry! Offer ends July 31, 2017.
Offer is valid for new bookings made by July 31, 2017. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply.Peru Wanderlist Savings
Save 20% on Peru Highlights. Hurry! Offer ends July 31, 2017.
Offer is valid for new bookings made by July 31, 2017. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply.Save on Festive Fall Journeys
Save $100 per person on Fall 2017 departures of America's Southern Coastal Cities and America's Historic Cities with Trains. Hurry! Offer ends July 31, 2017. Mention code: FF17
Offer is valid for new bookings made by July 31, 2017. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply.2018 Europe River Cruises
Save $500 per couple on select 2018 Europe River Cruises. Offer ends August 29, 2017
Offer is valid for new bookings made by August 29, 2017 for travel in 2018. Not applicable to custom tours. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply.2018 Canada Early Booking Bonus
Book a qualifying 2018 Rocky Mountaineer vacation of 8 days or more and receive $800 per couple in added value to use towards enhancing your rail adventure. Offer ends August 25, 2017.
Added value can be used towards:
- Hotels
- Additional activities and tours
- Dining
- Transfers
- Adding a car rental to a qualifying package
- Offsetting the cost of the single pricing
- Adding an Alaska Cruise to your qualifying package
Worldwide Early Booking Offer
Save up to $600 per person on worldwide rail vacations. Qualifying vacations include:
The early booking discount is only applicable to the basic tour price. Offer is only valid on new bookings made by July 31, 2017. Offer has no cash value and cannot be refunded or exchanged for cash or other denominated vouchers. Offer may only be used once per booking and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer is subject to availability and compliance with these terms and conditions. Offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply.Save up to $200 on 2017 Rail Tours
Book a qualifying 2017 departure on popular rail tours and save up to $200 per person. Vacations include:
One Complimentary Night in Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria or Calgary
Book a qualifying Rocky Mountaineer vacation of 5 days or more and enjoy a free hotel night in Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria or Calgary!
Offer is valid for new bookings made by July 28, 2017. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. Applicable to new bookings only on selected dates. Applicable to single, double, triple, or quad package tour prices. Not applicable to child prices or 2-3 day bookings. Not available to group tour bookings. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Additional terms and conditions may apply.The Gift of Rail Travel
A Vacations By Rail gift certificate gives memories that last a lifetime! Recipients can apply their gift certificate to any rail vacations offered by Vacations By Rail. To purchase a gift certificate, call 877-929-7245.
Book With Us
Vacations By Rail’s complete product line can be found online featuring detailed itineraries and package inclusions. For additional information about any of our hundreds of rail vacations or to book, call our dedicated AARP member travel desk at 1-888-323-4200. Please have your AARP member number available to provide to us.
Why Vacations By Rail
Embark on a rail journey to the most sought-after destinations around the globe, from North America’s beautiful national parks and the breathtaking Canadian Rockies to the majestic Swiss Alps and Africa’s game reserves—and everywhere in-between. Vacations By Rail is the trusted authority on rail, offering an extensive collection of independent rail vacations, escorted train tours, rail-cruise combination packages, luxury rail journeys, and tailor-made packages.
- Well-planned itineraries combine hotel accommodations, regional sightseeing, transfers and more with an outstanding rail experience aboard legendary trains around the globe
- Exclusive AARP members travel desk staffed by knowledgeable rail specialists
- Customer care from the first point of contact through the conclusion of your vacation
- Peace of mind with Vacations By Rail’s 24-hour customer service line for passengers in-travel
Our Partners
Traveling with Vacations By Rail means traveling aboard some of the world’s most renowned trains.
Our Destinations
Europe
Europe’s historic sights and changing landscapes are the perfect backdrop for any rail vacation. Connect popular cities by sleek high-speed trains, slow your pace and drink in the rich tableaux of the changing scenery aboard a specialty train like Switzerland’s Glacier Express, or indulge in a journey like no other aboard one of Europe’s luxury trains like the Venice Simplon-Orient Express or Royal Scotsman.
Terms and Conditions
AARP member benefit is available for new bookings only. Proof of AARP membership is required in order to receive these exclusive savings. 5% savings on rail vacations and tours is applied to the base package price. Savings on North American train tickets is off the base rail fare. Discount is not applicable on Northeast Corridor trains and other excluded routes. Discount is combinable with pulse offers and other Vacations By Rail promotions.
Disclaimer
AARP member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the provider directly for details.