Escorted Vacations

The world's iconic sites, foremost cities, and colorful landscapes are best experienced on guided tours by train. Each escorted itinerary connects sought-after destinations by high-speed or luxury rail and includes comprehensive sightseeing, authentic regional experiences, and the services of a professional Tour Manager and local guides. These epic journeys can take you to the wilds of Africa, Down Under to Australia's best sites, Asia's opulent palaces, or South America's rainforests. Wherever there is a train, an extraordinary holiday awaits Beyond.

Africa escorted tours showcase the best of the continent, from game drives to spot the Big Five in their natural habitat to lush national parks and bountiful vineyards in South Africa. These are luxury escorted tours, each featuring an indulgent onboard experience. Select a legendary train, from the iconic Blue Train to Rovos Rail, and an immersive itinerary follows. Alternatively, Asia escorted tour packages allow travelers to experience impressive high-speed trains, such as Japan's Bullet trains, as well as local and luxury train options in southeast Asia. Asia rail tours highlight the continent's colorful countries and impressive destinations throughout China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and India, offering indelible insights into each country's history and culture.

New Zealand and Australia tours showcase the stark contrast between the islands' cosmopolitan cities and wide-open spaces. See the world's most extensive coral reef system; stand in awe of the world's largest monolith, Uluru; visit lush rainforests, narrow fjords, sprawling vineyards, and sandy beaches. Each itinerary is ripe with rail travel: both steam, heritage, and luxury sleeper experiences. Machu Picchu and South American group tours are synonymous. In this part of the world, cities steeped in colonial heritage, tumbling waterfalls, and tropical rainforests are popular highlights on many itineraries. Still, a visit to the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, is the climax of a South America escorted tour. Ideal for adventurers and city fans alike, these escorted rail tours offer excitement at every turn.