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Embark on an independent tour by train and get set for adventure! Set your own pace as you follow a well-crafted itinerary to popular destinations throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Blaze a trail of discovery on heritage and history tours. Uncover North America's natural wonders with national parks vacations. Revel in the romance of Europe's capital cities.

Each independent rail tour features travel along legendary train routes, comprehensive sightseeing and ample time at leisure. Choose from an extensive selection of regional tours, cross-country rail vacations, rail-drive getaways, and rail-cruise packages.

Our customers love our Independent Tours tours

Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure

28 Mar 2020

Raymond

“This was a great trip and a wonderful experience

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Canadian Snow Train with Jasper

21 Mar 2020

CES

“The Canadian Snow Train with three nights in Jasper was just spectacular! We always wanted to take a train across Canada and this one filled the bill. This trip takes you through five Canadian Provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. I highly recommend doing this trip in winter because the snow just makes everything so beautiful and you are sitting on the train just taking it all in, not even wearing a coat! The three nights in Jasper was also wonderful and yes, you will need a coat but not as many layers as you might think. Yes, it is cold but it is a dry cold and not the damp coldness we have in the east.

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Winter in the Rockies

06 Dec 2019

PATRICIA

“Train trip was interesting-food was very good. Hotels were lovely. It was very cold but the recent snowfall made the scenery seem like winter wonderland. I would recommend it to friends

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Vancouver to Montreal Trans Canada Adventure

21 Nov 2019

LINDA

“What a relaxing way to travel! Good food, good service and comfy beds! Will definitely travel this way again!

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11 Nov 2019

DANA

“We booked an Alaskan vacation through Vacations By Rail. Everything from customizing the itinerary, booking the vacation and the vacation itself went so smoothly. We were so impressed with the trains and their staff. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. The trains were comfortable and the meals very good. It was absolutely amazing to be in the glass dome cars and watch the scenery and wildlife. Our vacation was so stress free as everything was so organized. We never had to worry about our luggage. It was always where it was supposed to be! We were spoiled and I want to book all future vacations through Vacations by Rail and travel by train!! We cannot say enough good things.

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Alaska by Land and Sea Featuring 3 nights in Denali

25 Oct 2019

DARYL

“I have and will continue to recommend this company. I also plan to use Vacations by Rail for some future travels.

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Quebec City, Nova Scotia, & Prince Edward Island

21 Oct 2019

NANCY

“We were always expected and welcomed with each of our reservations and everything went according to plan. Some idea of how long the drive was from one destination to the next would have been helpful during the driving leg of our excursion.

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Canadian Rockies by Rail

11 Oct 2019

CHRISTOPHER

“Everything went exactly as they said. All transfers were smooth and everything that they described happened.

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Across Canada by Train

07 Oct 2019

BECKY

“It was a wonderful trip and the employees are great! They make sure you have great meals, lean rooms and fun times. Don?t hesitate booking a trip!

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