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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.
(13 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...
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...
(36 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 vacation combines the greatest features of this country in one holiday: superb railways, incredible landscapes and the warm and welcoming...
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...
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...
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...
(19 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...
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...
Become immersed in Australia on an exceptional cross-country vacation by rail. Explore Perth and meet the quokkas of Rottnest Island before boarding the luxurious Indian Pacific train for a four-night journey with meals, drinks and excursions included. Taste famed wines in the Barossa Valley and savor a bonfire under the stars. Marvel at 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 colors 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,...
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...
From iconic palaces and colonial hill stations to vast tea estates, the spiritual center of Rishikesh to the Golden Temple of Amritsar at the heart of Sikhism, experience India's diverse cultural traditions. Stay in classic luxury and heritage hotels, based in pulsing cities, amid rolling hills beneath the source of the Ganges River, with an epic...
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