Norway's majestic mountains and azure fjords combine with the tranquil landscapes of Sweden on this epic vacation, which includes every great Scandinavian rail experience. Explore the cities of Oslo and Stockholm and travel beyond the Arctic Circle to the 'Land of the Mid-night Sun.'. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 1-877-929-7245.
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Marvel at immaculate landscapes and Alaska’s Big Five while on a Denali National Park Tundra Wilderness Tour. Join a historic sternwheeler, the Riverboat Discovery, in exploring Fairbanks’ rivers. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 1-877-929-7245. Enquire about this tour.
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Explore Glacier National Park on a Big Sky Circle Tour, traveling along the Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard vintage Red Jammer Buses. Admire the changing scenery as the Empire Builder follows a pioneer route across the northern states. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 1-877-929-7245. Enquire about this tour.
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Show 6 more reviews. A 7-day independent Alaskan wintertime rail vacation featuring northern lights, hot spring and more excursions. Travel from Fairbanks to Anchorage on Aurora Winter Train.
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Journey along the Jungfrau Railway to Jungfraujoch and enjoy the views over a winter wonderland. Enjoy a cable-car ride to the snow-topped peak of Schilthorn, admiring traditional Swiss hamlets. Explore the picture-postcard beauty of Grindelwald at New Year. Discover the seasonal delights of Interlaken with a New Year’s gala dinner.
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With seven nights aboard the luxurious Royal Scotsman, this journey offers an opportunity to savour Scotland to the fullest. Travel among a group of like-minded travelers led by a professional tour manager. 2024 Tour code: RS-GWWR-24.
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Embrace the magic of the blue Danube and discover the imperial cities of central Europe. Travel among a group of like-minded travelers led by a professional tour manager. Special Offer. Offer ends April 30th - $200 off any 2024 or 2025 River Cruise. Plus enjoy a free cabin upgrade on any 2024 River Cruise.
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About the tour. Join us on this incredible discovery tour of Southern Africa, from the glorious Victoria Falls to the dynamic 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, an elegant rail journey from the city of Pretoria to the ...
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This winter, escape to the warmth of America's southwest and the beauty of one of the world's top natural attractions, the Grand Canyon. Your 6-day train vacation begins in Chicago, where you'll board Amtrak's Southwest Chief for Flagstaff, Arizona. From there, catch the historic Grand Canyon Railway for your journey to the South Rim of the ...
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Upon arriving in Flagstaff, catch the historic Grand Canyon Railway for your journey to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. This is the same rail route that great Presidents such as Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Dwight Eisenhower once took. Once at the South Rim embark on a narrated motor coach tour to discover the most scenic views.
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Stand in awe of Mt Rainier, the highest volcanic peak in the continental United States. Drink in the stunning scenery at the Columbia River Gorge, best known for tumbling waterfalls. Explore the cosmopolitan city of San Francisco. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 1-877-929-7245.
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The hallmark of any Vacations By Rail package is travel aboard the world's iconic trains. And the destinations can be limitless! Whether you know where you want to go or you're in the early stages of your vacation planning, browse by tours by vacation type to find the perfect package for you.
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Due to high demand and a short foliage season, Fall Foliage tours typically sell out early. We recommend booking early to secure your seat on your preferred date of travel. We have partnered with a top provider to bring you the best airfare options for your journey.
Rail & Drive Vacations. Rail-drive vacations provide a scenic and efficient way to see the country in one well-planned itinerary. Travel long-distances by train, letting one of the country's legendary overnight trains take on the miles as you settle in for a relaxing trip between metropolises.
Peak season is between June and August, with warmer temperatures and long daylight hours. Hotels are known to fill up quickly, so plan to book early. However, we offer tours year-round, including our popular Northern Lights tours which are a customer favorite.
Follow this quick guide (and check 5 Tips for the First-Time Swiss Train Traveler Part I and Part II too) for a train ride that's as sweet as Swiss chocolate. 1. Open windows with caution. Ah, a nice Alpine breeze. But as you're enjoying the mountain air, an upstanding Swiss citizen comes over and slams the window you just opened shut.
Early spring blossoms poke through the soft earth, and some hiking trails reopen slowly (though they will be muddy). In cities like Montreux and Lucerne, this is a lovely time for sightseeing, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 50s providing a comfortable setting.
Contact a rail specialist today to find the tour that suits your desire for adventure. Discover how a simple ore transport train helped shape the future of one of the Seven Natural Wonders in this history of the Grand Canyon Railway train.
Keeping your Alaska vacation cost down means choosing an itinerary that lands between the two times mentioned above. Typically, this means traveling late in spring or at the cusp of fall. The first shoulder season of the year comes in April and early May.
Make your travel dreams a reality by contacting a rail specialist today. Discover 10 of the most iconic hotels that passengers of the Canadian Pacific Railway lodge in as they make their way through Canada’s vast provinces.