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Welcome to our exclusive wildlife tours, where the natural world is at the center of our carefully crafted itineraries. These expertly guided tours take you to the heart of the world's most diverse and breathtaking wildlife habitats. From the 'Big Five' on the vast savannahs of Africa and India's tiger-rich national parks to whale-watching off the coast of Alaska, each journey promises unforgettable encounters with beautiful wildlife and stunning scenery. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you in awe of the animal kingdom.

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Grand Safari Tour of Kenya
Escorted
2026SepNov
2027Sep
15 days from
$10,899 pp $10,499 pp
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Denali National Park wildlife
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Alaska Wilderness Tour
4.5 stars(143 reviews)
Independent
2026Jul
2027MayJunJulAugSep
7 days from
$3,095 pp $2,695 pp
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Taj Mahal, Agra
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India's Golden Triangle, Tigers & Shimla
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13 days from
$3,299 pp $2,999 pp
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Victoria Falls
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Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Botswana Safari
Escorted
2026Sep
2027JanFebAug
14 days from
$7,899 pp $7,499 pp
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Ring of Brodgar
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Orkney & The Shetland Islands
4.8 stars(14 reviews)
Escorted
2026JulAugOct
2027MayJunJulAugSep
8 days from
$3,999 pp $3,599 pp
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Blue Mountains
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Ultimate Australia
Escorted
2026SepNov
2027FebSepOctNov
19 days from
$8,799 pp $8,399 pp
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Cape Town
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Cape Town, the Blue Train & Kruger National Park
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2026OctNov
2027JanFebMarOctNovDec
11 days from
$6,899 pp $6,499 pp
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Lofoten Isles
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Grand Tour of Norway
4.7 stars(30 reviews)
Escorted
2026JulAug
2027MayJunJulAug
13 days from
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Alaska Wilderness Tour
4.5 stars(143 reviews)
Independent
2026Jul
2027MayJunJulAugSep
Independent

Uncover scenic landscapes and quintessential sights of Alaska on this seven-day independent journey featuring the Denali Star. Travel from Anchorage to Talkeetna, where a jetboat takes you along the Talkeetna and Susitna Rivers, and then embark on a tundra wilderness tour in Denali National Park, with an expert guide revealing the best...

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7 days from
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America's Great National Parks
4.5 stars(289 reviews)
Escorted
2026JulAug
2027JunJulAugSep
Escorted

Discover five beloved national parks on this 13-day escorted tour through the West. Start with a classic overnight rail journey aboard the Empire Builder, following the pioneer route into Big Sky Country. Experience a float trip down a winding river, drive through Glacier National Park on an open-top Red Jammer bus and cruise across a sparkling...

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Alaska the Greatland
4.5 stars(282 reviews)
Escorted
2026AugSep
2027MayJunJulAug
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Nine unforgettable days showcase the Last Frontier's wild beauty on this expertly guided vacation. Uncover Fairbanks on a riverboat trip and meet sledding dogs, then ride Alaska Railroad's legendary Denali Star. Marvel at North America's tallest mountain and its incredible wildlife in Denali National Park and Talkeetna, before continuing south to...

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9 days from
$5,499 pp
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Canadian Rockies & Rocky Mountaineer
4.5 stars(155 reviews)
Escorted
2026JulAugOct
2027MayJunJulAugSepOct
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All aboard the storied rails of the Rocky Mountaineer for a journey into Canada's picturesque Rocky Mountains. Beginning in the coastal metropolis of Vancouver, discover the sights of the city before boarding the panoramic carriages of the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops. Wind through mountain landscapes enroute to Jasper, for an excursion to...

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8 days from
$6,699 pp
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Grand Tour of Norway
4.7 stars(30 reviews)
Escorted
2026JulAug
2027MayJunJulAug
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Embark on a captivating summertime journey across Norway. From Oslo in the south to the Lofoten Islands north of the Arctic Circle, enjoy four epic trips on the world-renowned Flåm, Bergen, Nordland and Rauma railways. On this top-rated tour, discover Norway's beautiful cities and cruise across the shimmering Geirangerfjord. Experience a...

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13 days from
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Grand Tour of Norway & Sweden
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2026AugSep
2027MayJunJulAugSep
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Explore Norway's iconic mountains, glaciers and azure fjords, and discover Swedish Lapland's untamed wilderness on this epic vacation. Experience all the great Scandinavian rail experiences, cross the Arctic Circle to the 'Land of the Midnight Sun' and visit an authentic Sámi village to gain an insight into the traditions of Lapland's indigenous...

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17 days from
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Colorado Rockies to Yosemite National Park
Independent
2026JulAugSepOct
2027MayJunJulAugSepOct
Independent

Follow the lead of the explorers of years past and head west for a grand adventure to the "City by the Bay," San Francisco. This six-day rail vacation shows the contrasts between two American cities and the nature that surrounds them. Spend a day wrapped in the rugged beauty of the Colorado Rockies while based in Denver, and then board Amtrak's...

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$1,895 pp $1,695 pp
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America's Treasures & Natural Wonders
4.7 stars(126 reviews)
Escorted
2026Aug
2027JunJulAugSep
Escorted

Set your sights on amazing scenes of America's West with visits to six national parks on this unforgettable rail tour. The journey begins on Amtrak's Empire Builder, aboard which beautiful vistas of the Northern Prairies create the serene backdrop for the start of our trip. Our first visit is to Whitefish, where Glacier National Park's glaciers,...

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12 days from
$6,299 pp
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Alaska Northern Lights & Winter Nights – An Escorted Journey
4.6 stars(67 reviews)
Escorted
2027FebMar
Escorted

Seek the magical aurora borealis on a sensational winter journey from Fairbanks to Anchorage, riding the amazing Aurora Winter Train in the shadow of Denali. An evening in the wilderness provides a great chance to catch the Northern Lights, while an exciting dog-sled ride through the snow-covered tundra and a curling lesson help uncover the...

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7 days from
$3,499 pp
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Exploring Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer
4.5 stars(70 reviews)
Independent
2026JulAugSepOct
2027MayJunJulAugSepOct
Independent

This 8-day adventure showcases the best of Western Canada, combining luxury rail travel with stunning mountain scenery. Start in Vancouver, then board the Rocky Mountaineer for a scenic ride through towering peaks and deep canyons to Jasper. Spend two nights in Jasper, exploring its breathtaking national park before traveling the Icefields...

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8 days from
$5,795 pp $5,395 pp
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Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, & Yellowstone
4.5 stars(172 reviews)
Escorted
2026JulAug
2027MayJunJulAugSep
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Embark on an 11-day escorted tour of the Old West's rugged frontier towns, majestic landscapes and renowned national historic sites. Journey across America's Western frontier on Amtrak's legendary California Zephyr from Chicago to Provo, Utah. Cross the Rocky Mountains, discovering hidden landscapes where the region's beauty comes to life. Visit...

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11 days from
$5,499 pp
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Orkney & The Shetland Islands
4.8 stars(14 reviews)
Escorted
2026JulAugOct
2027MayJunJulAugSep
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Uncover atmospheric castles, fascinating archaeological sites and unforgettable wildlife experiences in Orkney and Shetland. This magnificent Northern Isles tour takes us from Edinburgh to the Granite City of Aberdeen and by ferry to Shetland and Orkney before visiting Inverness. Encounters with Shetland ponies, seals and otters introduce...

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Our customers love our Wildlife Tours tours
Canadian Rockies & Rocky Mountaineer
22/Jun
V A Sanford
5 stars
“The whole tour was wonderful. The Silver train was comfortable, the service was great and the food was appetizing. Our tour leader, Fatima Sena was very knowledgeable, throughful, helpful, patient and pleasant. Once of a lifetime trip!!
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Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, & Yellowstone
21/Jun
Vicki M. Ball
5 stars
“The best trip ever! Jammed pack full of bucket list items. So enjoyable!
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Alaska Wilderness Tour
21/Jun
Joan Obrien
5 stars
“We had a great time on the Alaska wilderness tour. The Gold Star upgrade is worth the extra money I’m so glad we asked about it and upgraded.
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Grand Tour of Norway
21/Jun
Jeremy Velten
5 stars
“The tour was amazing. The itinerary was full of great stops and great hotels. Would recommend this trip as a great first trip to Norway to see the best highlights of the country.
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Exploring Western Canada with Rocky Mountaineer
13/Jun
RE Tribou
5 stars
“we thoroughly enjoyed the train portion of our journey. We were disappointed that there were only two days on the train, we had hoped that with a name like "Vacations by Rail" that the train portion would be longer. The remainder of the journey was good, but exhausting.
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Alaska Northern Lights & Winter Nights – An Escorted Journey
11/Apr
Marcia
5 stars
“This was the truly the trip of a lifetime. It surpassed all my expectations. All of the accommodations, from the planned meals to the bus, were first class. Everyone should experience Alaska like this! (Not to mention, my grandson proposing to his girlfriend under the Northern Lights!)
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America's Treasures & Natural Wonders
18 Oct 2025
John McCarty
5 stars
“We loved our trip and really did see natural wonders! Our guide was helpful from the very beginning. He was knowledgeable, fun, and always available. All accommodations were great and we so enjoyed not having to worry about travel details. We would travel with Vacations by Rail again.
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America's Great National Parks
23 Sep 2025
Mary Cross
5 stars
“Our guide, Sherry Moon, made our trip amazing! She had so much info to go with all of our breathtaking stops. We saw so many things. They really packed a lot in for 13 days!
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Orkney & The Shetland Islands
14 Sep 2025
Marty Shadel
5 stars
“This was the best VBR holiday with this company that I have ever had. It hit all of my expectations! Maggie our tour guide was fantastic, so enthusiastic, energetic, and able to "roll with the punches" in cases of glitches in the system. Our Shetland guide Jim was so knowledgeable...
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