One last dose of American history and natural beauty rounds out the tour with a day trip to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, VA. Ideal for train enthusiasts, history buffs and leaf peepers alike, this journey through the Virginias is sure to please. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 1-877-929-7245.
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Highly recommended for train geeks. Collected by Trustpilot. An 8-Day Colorado rail adventure featuring incredible views and scenic tours. Take a journey on five of Colorado's famous railways including Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
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Journey through the stunning Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer for two days, passing lush green forests and crossing dramatic canyons to Canada's interior.
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Discover the magic of the Canadian Rockies by rail and car, taking to the wide-open road with the freedom to discover Banff National Park at your leisure and riding the iconic daylight-only route of the Rocky Mountaineer. Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary.
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Experience the breathtaking beauty of the majestic Rhine on a luxurious cruise. 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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Crystal blue water views and awe-inspiring sites beckon on this adventure through the Great Lakes, which offers 2 days at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and highlights the history, innovation, trains and natural beauty of Wisconsin and Michigan. Travel among a group of like-minded travelers led by a professional tour manager.
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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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And connecting these two destinations, 350 miles of some of the interior's most remote and impressive lands lie along the Alaska Railroad's tracks. This journey truly showcases the magic winter can bring to Alaska. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 1-877-929-7245. Enquire about this tour.
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Set just 25 miles outside of Fairbanks, this unique hotel offers an aurora borealis experience like no other. Watch hues of red, green and purple undulate across the night sky from your cozy, private igloo accommodations. A sixteen-foot domed fiberglass provides you with panoramic views of the colorful skies without even stepping foot out of bed.
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View tour detailsTrain travel makes it easy to stay green, using 30 percent less energy per passenger mile than cars and 20 percent less than planes [1]. Rail operators worldwide are focusing on ways to improve the efficiency and sustainability of their trains.
Set amongst the idyllic Green Mountains in Vermont, the Green Mountain Railroad recalls the passenger railways of yesteryear while slowly navigating stunning panoramas. Seasonal adventures and memorable dining experiences beckon on the Green Mountain Railroad.
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Airlines are perhaps the most toxic to the environment, with domestic flights creating 133 grams of CO2 per passenger per kilometer traveled and long-haul flights, such as those that cross international borders, emitting 102 grams per person per kilometer. In contrast, your typical train produces just 41 grams for each traveler per kilometer.
Champlain Valley Dinner Train. Exceptional Green Mountain and countryside scenery await on the Champlain Valley Dinner Train. In 2018, the Vermont Rail System introduced this passenger experience that speaks to the nostalgia of early American train travel.
Look up and watch as cascades of green, white and red dance across the sky in one of the world's greatest natural spectacles, the aurora borealis. Northern lights vacations in and around the Arctic Circle highlight this phenomenon in the best possible way, allowing travelers to spend their days exploring and their nights chasing the colorful skies.
Rich green forests and snow-capped mountain peaks join the vistas and compose an idyllic scene of Switzerland. Rich cerulean waters break on the horizon, and Lake Brienz comes into view. The Lucerne-Interlaken Express passes through the town of Brienz not long before arriving in Interlaken.
Select from circle tours in the United States, Canada or Europe, and enjoy distinct geographical differences, as well as completely different train experiences, in each country. Amtrak roundtrip rail vacations in the U.S. can travel west from Chicago and over the Colorado Rockies to Salt Lake City and San Francisco aboard the California Zephyr.
Marvel at waterfalls cascading down mountainsides and sparkling glacial lakes that are so vividly blue and green that they appear otherworldly. Watch as wildlife comes into view - animals that are so at home in the untouched wilderness that they regularly wander within the eyeshot of the train's tracks.
If composing your journey is not your style, let us help. Vacations By Rail offers several packages that allow you to see the northern lights in Alaska, including Aurora Viewing at Chena Hot Springs, Aurora Viewing at Bettles Lodge, and Northern Lights at Borealis Basecamp.
Here is a list of the best 25 train rides across the world that will leave you awestruck. 25. Eastern and Oriental Express. Countries: Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is one of the best trains in Southeast Asia that runs between three countries- Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
Alaska Cruise and Train. America's Last Frontier is in a category all its own, with its immense mountain ranges, ancient glaciers, remote expanses, and cities steeped in mining history. Rugged Alaska is home to the largest mountain in the country in Denali National Park, and some of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis.
No trip to the Maritimes is complete without visiting the location that inspired Anne of Green Gables, Prince Edward Island. With 20 Eastern Canada tours to choose from, including those that depart from New York in the United States, travelers are spoiled for choice when it comes to vacation options.