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 $50 Fall & Winter 2017 Vacations
Save $50 per couple on select fall and winter 2017 rail vacations. Qualifying packages include:
Mention promo code NAW17 at time of booking.
$50 per couple ($25 per person) savings is valid for new 2017 bookings made by September 30, 2017. Offer has no cash value, is non-transferable and is subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply. NAW17Save on Winter 2017/18 Rail Vacations
Save $100 per couple on the following winter rail vacations when booked by September 30, 2017. Mention Promo Code: WRV1718
- Winter in the Rockies
- Banff & Jasper Winter Magic
- Winter in Western Canada
- Winter in Banff, Jasper & Whistler
- Christmas in the Rockies
- Canadian Snow Train
- Canadian Snow Train with Jasper
- Pacific Northwest at Christmas Time
- Chicago to New Orleans & Western Caribbean Cruise
- California Zephyr & Hawaii Cruise
- Southwest Chief & Panama Canal Cruise
- California Zephyr & Mexican Riviera Cruise
Sensational Swiss Rail Adventures
Save $100 per person on 2018 departures of the following Swiss rail vacations when booked by October 31, 2017. Mention promo code: SWISS
Offer is valid for new bookings made by October 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 Offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time.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.Book Early & Get More
Book any USA or Canada rail vacation or rail-cruise package of $1000 or more per person from the Vacations By Rail 2018 brochure and select one of the following complimentary travel add-ons to include with your package:
- FREE pre- or post-night hotel stay
- FREE coach class connecting rail
2018 Canada Savings
Book your 2018 experience now and save 10% on Contrasts of Canada. Offer ends January 11, 2018.
Offer is valid for new bookings made by January 11, 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.Around the World Savings
Book a qualifying 2018 vacation to save 10% per person for travel in 2018 when booked by November 28, 2017.
Great Resorts of the Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer
Holland, Luxembourg & Belgium with Paris
Majestic Rockies with the Rocky Mountaineer
Normandy, Brittany & Chateaux Country with London
Wonders of the Maritimes & Scenic Cape Breton with the Ocean
*Book and deposit a qualifying 2018 vacation to save 10% per person on the land-only portion of the core tour not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes, fees, tips or supplements. Booking must be made and under deposit by November 28, 2017 for travel in 2018. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. May be withdrawn any time.Great Adventure Savings
Save 5% per person on Australia and Japan for travel in 2018 when booked by April 24, 2018.
*Book and deposit a qualifying vacation to save 5% per person on the land-only portion of the core tour not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees tips or supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied by April 24, 2018 for travel in 2018. Offer reliant on space availability. Offer is valid for new bookings only. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply. EBDASouth America Early Booking Discount
Visit South America in 2018 and save 10% on In the footsteps of the Incas when booked and paid in full by January 11, 2018
Offer is valid for new bookings made by January 11, 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.Free Rail Upgrade
Receive a free one category rail upgrade com Coach Class to First Class on the Grand Canyon Railway when booked by September 30, 2017.
Offer is valid on:
2017 departures of Grand Canyon Rails to the Rim Chicago and Los Angeles
2017 departures of Southwest Chief with the Grand Canyon
2017/18 Winter Escape to the Grand Canyon Chicago or Los Angeles
Offer is valid for new bookings made by September 30, 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.Peaks & Perks
Book now and receive up to $600 per couple in hotels, dining, sightseeing, entertainment and more on qualifying 2018 Rocky Mountaineer vacations. Offer ends October 27, 2017.
Book select vacations of 8+ days and receive $600 per couple in added value
Book select vacations of 5-7 days and receive $390 per couple in added value
Offer valid on new 2018 bookings made by October 27, 2017. This offer is applicable to qualifying 2018 Rocky Mountaineer packages of five or more days on select dates only. Deposits are required at the time of booking and full payment of the balance must be made by January 19, 2018. Maximum offer value of $300 USD per adult credit ($600 USD per couple) is with qualifying holidays of eight days or more in GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service. Qualifying packages of five to seven days in GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service will receive $195 USD per adult credit ($390 USD per couple). Applicable to single, double, triple or quad package prices. Qualifying packages can be purchased in any class of train travel or grade of accommodation. Credits can only be used towards the purchase of additional services; credit cannot be used to upgrade rail service or accommodation. Offer is not applicable to child prices, 2 or 3-day rail only bookings or Group Tour bookings. Offer has no cash value and is non-transferable. Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn or amended without prior notice. Additional conditions apply.Japan Early Booking Offer
Book early and save 10% in 2018 on Splendors of Japan with Hiroshima. Offer ends November 30, 2018.
Offer is valid for new bookings made by November 30, 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.Enchanting New Experiences
Save 10% on select enchanting vacations when booked by November 30, 2017.
Offer is valid for new bookings made by November 30, 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.Canada Fall Rail Vacations
Save up to $215 on 2017 Canada fall rail vacations. Hurry! Offer ends September 30, 2017. Mention promo code: CFRV215
Trans Canada by Rail & the Rockies
Offer is valid for new bookings made by September 30, 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.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.