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With fifty years of travel expertise, creating hundreds of well-planned vacations and guiding thousands of customers around the world, Vacations by Rail is your trusted authority on memorable experiences. We take you to places that can only be reached by rail, to cultural cities and within reach of the world's many wonders, from Africa's national parks and New Zealand's wine regions to India's enchanting temples.
We combine journeys on iconic trains with unique excursions to introduce you to each destination's highlights and hidden gems while still providing free time to explore independently. Ride aboard Japan's high-speed network of bullet trains or uncover far-flung cities and intimate villages across the globe. Soak up the atmosphere of other worlds when you witness a traditional Māori ceremony or listen to an Aboriginal 'star talker' describing the night sky over Australia's Uluru.
A friendly, professional Tour Manager is with you all the way, so you're free to relax, explore and relish new experiences. You also benefit from the local knowledge of our specialist partners and guides around the globe. Join us on a worldwide holiday, where incredible moments await at every turn.
(34 reviews)Discover New Zealand's dynamic cities, extraordinary national parks, spectacular alpine mountains, glacial lakes and breathtaking Fiordland on this extensive tour of the North and South Islands. This epic adventure combines the greatest and most famous features of New Zealand's North and South Islands in one vacation: a combination of superb...
Embark on an exceptional voyage of discovery, encountering South Africa's abundant wildlife and epic scenery, aboard Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa, one of the world's greatest luxury trains. This extraordinary journey includes safaris into three of South Africa's top wildlife reserves - the world-acclaimed Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe Park,...
Experience magnificent Kenya, the world's first safari destination, on a grand tour of seven top reserves. See amazing wildlife in the acclaimed Maasai Mara, Amboseli in view of Mount Kilimanjaro, Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Lake Nakuru in the ancient Rift Valley, Samburu, Aberdare and Tsavo West National Parks. Meet the Maasai people,...
(7 reviews)Explore Japan from top to toe on an epic overland expedition from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south. Experience all Japan has to offer, while journeying on ultramodern bullet trains. Compare Sapporo's scenic setting to Tokyo's neon-lit streets, and discover this captivating country's history through its tranquil temples, a visit...
(9 reviews)Discover the highlights of South Africa as we journey aboard the luxurious Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria. Beginning in Cape Town, ride to the top of Table Mountain, meet the friendly African penguins of Boulders Bay, and sample wines amid the scenic Stellenbosch Valley winelands. This spectacular holiday includes two nights on the...
Experience Australia with a combination of luxury train travel and incredible natural wonders, journeying between Adelaide and Alice Springs in Gold Service on the world-famous Ghan. From the Blue Mountains and Great Ocean Road to the breathtaking monolith of Uluru and the dazzling colors of the Great Barrier Reef, discover Australia's...
From Australia's Great Barrier Reef and its Red Center to its fantastic cities, experience the country's diverse landscapes and iconic landmarks during the holidays on a vacation that includes a Christmas Eve wine-tasting and lunch in the Barossa Valley and a beach-style Christmas Day in Adelaide. After starting in Cairns, this exceptional...
Follow in the footsteps of maharajas in India's regal Golden Triangle. Embrace the wonders of this mystical country, from unwinding in the former colonial summer capital of Shimla in the Himalayan foothills to searching for Bengal tigers in the evocative wilderness of Ranthambore National Park. View Agra's iconic Taj Mahal and Jaipur's ethereal...
(16 reviews)Uncover the delights of the Land of the Rising Sun with expert local guides, from its popular cuisine and zen tea ceremonies to dynamic cities and serene island shrines. Arriving in Tokyo, discover a well-organized metropolis of lantern-filled temples beside towering skyscrapers, before absorbing beautiful views of Mount Fuji and heading...
Join us for an amazing 17-day expedition through southeast Asia, exploring the wonders of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. From Bangkok's gleaming golden temples and tranquil waterways, head into the Thai countryside to uncover the emotive past of the bridge on the River Kwai. Journey through Laos by modern train to mystical Luang...
Embark on a journey of a lifetime, witnessing iconic landmarks, astonishing natural wonders and top locations throughout Australia and New Zealand. Encounter cities like Melbourne and Sydney in southern Australia and the many allures of the tropical north, including the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef. Then, explore New Zealand's North and...
Join us on this sensational tour of Southern Africa, from Zimbabwe's glorious Victoria Falls to South Africa's multicultural city of Cape Town, with fantastic wildlife viewing in Botswana's Chobe National Park and Nambiti Reserve in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Added to these superb experiences, a rail journey from the city of Pretoria to the coastal...
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