Scenic Train Vacations and Packages
Vacations By Rail®, The Trusted Authority on Rail offers train vacations, train tours and rail trips in the United States, Canada, Europe and Around the Globe. National Parks, Canadian Rockies, Coast to Coast.
On New Year's Eve, board the legendary rails of the Glacier Express, and watch the changes in the scenery while traversing a winter wonderland filled with charming villages and breathtaking mountain peaks. Begin your new year in Chur, surrounded by medieval buildings and seasonal splendors.
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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.
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Celebrate New Year in style on board the Golden Eagle Danube Express with a special festive departure across Central Europe. Travel among a group of like-minded travelers led by a professional tour manager. 2024 Tour code: GE-NYVW-24.
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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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A memorable 13-day Christmas vacation in Europe. Enjoy an escorted rail trip to Austria and Italy, beneath the peaks of the Austrian Alps and along the emerald shores of Lake Garda.
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Collected by Trustpilot. A 9-day escorted train vacation to Switzerland in winter. Traveling between cities of the Swiss Alps aboard the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express.
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Highlights. Scenic rail excursion on the Jungfrau Railway. Mürren visit, including a cable car ride up the Schilthorn. Grindelwald excursion. Exclusive meeting point at our dedicated Departure Office at London St. Pancras. Call for options 1-877-929-7245. Enquire about this tour.
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Discover five of America's beloved national parks on this 13-day rail tour to America's West. Start your tour with a classic overnight rail adventure aboard the Empire Builder, following the pioneer route into Big Sky Country. Here, we visit the first national park of the itinerary, Glacier National Park.
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Discover why winter is the best time to visit Canada on this journey, highlighting the dramatic scenes of the Canadian Rockies and nature’s most theatrical display, the aurora borealis. Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary. 2024 Tour code: PR-RNLW-24.
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Gaze upon the Northern Lights, ride aboard the Alaska Railroad, warm up in natural hot springs, and immerse yourself in the best of Alaska’s winter wonderland. Travel on your own following a well-planned itinerary. 2024 Tour code: WC-AKWR-24.
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Experience the twinkling lights and enticing aromas of Germany's Christmas markets, the stunning beauty of the Rhine Gorge, and many festive treats - all from the luxury of our floating hotel. View Dates & Pricing. Call to book 1-877-929-7245. Enquire about this tour.
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9 days From $2,995 $2,795 per person. (46 reviews) Gallery. Last 100 Spaces. Join visitors from around the world at the annual International Balloon Fiesta, where hundreds of brightly colored hot air balloons are launched into the Albuquerque sky and the whole town is abuzz with excitement and festivities.
View tour detailsPicturesque visions of snowy mountain peaks and traditional alpine villages nestled in a fluffy blanket of white set the scene for your Christmas on this jolly Swiss expedition. Over the course of seven days, explore the snow-clad destinations of the Bernese Oberland from our idyllic base in Interlaken. Join beloved rail lines, including the ...
View tour detailsVacations By Rail®, The Trusted Authority on Rail offers train vacations, train tours and rail trips in the United States, Canada, Europe and Around the Globe. National Parks, Canadian Rockies, Coast to Coast.
From the United States to Canada and Europe, Christmas vacations are an opportunity to soak in the holiday traditions and winter customs of other destinations all while ringing in the most wonderful time of the year.
Whether you crave the warmth of the summer months or the winter-wonderland look of winter, this is your guide to the best times of the year for trips to Alaska.
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America Coast to Coast with Grand Canyon. America Coast to Coast with Glacier National Park. Washington DC, New Orleans & Los Angeles by Rail. Set yourself up for success in your cross-country train trip goals by learning tips and gaining valuable information about traveling aboard Amtrak trains.
Our carefully crafted Northern Lights tours offer you the opportunity to witness one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena in some of the world's most stunning locations. These vacations sell out fast, so secure your spot today. Recommended Destinations: Norway, Alaska, Canada and Sweden.
Discover over 120 years of railroading history wrapped in incredible Scottish scenery while riding the famous Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig.
No matter where you are, the best hours to view the northern lights in Alaska fall between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. Remember that the aurora borealis is unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed, even if you visit the darkest locale on the darkest day precisely within the peak time frame.
Peruse our most popular independent tour packages and escorted rail vacations and see how Vacations By Rail can open the world to you in 2024. Find inspiration for your bucket list in this selection of travel destinations for 2024 that spans throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond.
With more than 100 Canada vacation packages featuring Canadian railways, your choices can include rail trips through the Canadian Rockies, across Canada rail adventures, and rail-cruise combination packages.