An out of the ordinary travel experience calls for an out of the ordinary vacation. Get set for adventure and travel beyond North America and Europe, to destinations throughout Asia, the South Pacific, India, Africa, and South America.
Embark on a journey where ancient cultures and the modern world collide. Visit China's Great Wall, Thailand's Khao Tai National Park, and the Cameron Highlands in Singapore. Marvel at Japan's temples, shrines and gardens. See the plains of Africa and its wild game reserves. Uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations-in India, Peru, and beyond.
If there is a train, there is a well-planned vacation to take you there. Select from Africa train tours aboard Rovos Rail or the Shongololo Express, journeys to Peru aboard the Vistadome to Machu Picchu, or vacations Down Under aboard the Ghan from Adelaide to Alice Springs. And that's just the beginning. Discover where in the world you can go by train.
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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...
(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 to a...
(14 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 into the...
Embrace the spirit of northern India on a journey around Rajasthan and the magical Golden Triangle. View the bustling bazaars of Delhi on a rickshaw ride, marvel at Agra's iconic Taj Mahal, visit the spellbinding Chand Baori stepwell and uncover Jaipur's ethereal Amber Fort by Jeep. In the pristine wilderness of Ranthambore National Park, set out...
Discover the stand-out sights and diverse destinations of Vietnam on this southeastern Asian adventure. Enjoy a street-food experience in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, and a serene overnight cruise amongst the jungle-draped islands of Hạ Long Bay. Traveling on the Reunification Express allows us to uncover the laid-back delights of coastal Hue and...
(23 reviews)Discover New Zealand's dazzling cities, extraordinary national parks, spectacular mountains, and breathtaking Fiordland on this epic tour of the North and South Islands. This fabulous tour combines the greatest features of this wonderful country in one vacation: superb railways, glorious landscapes, fabulous wine estates, and the warm and...
Encounter mysterious Machu Picchu and the gleaming treasures of the Andes on this extraordinary South American adventure. Uncover Lima, Peru's colorful and historic capital, and the "White City" of Arequipa before heading high into the Andes to the breathtaking Colca Canyon, where condors soar through the peaks and valleys. Sail to the...
Join us on an epic adventure into this vast, vibrant and varied land to experience Australia's spectacular natural wonders, from the rainforests of tropical Cairns and kaleidoscopic colours of the Great Barrier Reef to the burnished red tones of the ancient sacred site of Uluru. Explore laid-back Adelaide and its world-acclaimed wine region,...
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...
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,...
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 Prabang to...
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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