Rail Vacations &
Train Journeys
The best overnight luxury train journeys.
Immortalized by Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, overnight travel by train has an undeniable appeal. Incorporated into a vacation or on its own, train travel offers a unique and grand adventure. There’s the intimate service onboard and the social camaraderie with fellow travelers, and the magic of traveling by rail as you watch the world go by. Even better, there are so many rail vacations from which to choose.
The romance of the rails.
Experience the art deco vintage luxury rail cars of Europe’s Venice-Simplon Orient Express, India’s Maharajah Express or Africa’s Rovos Rail, or take in the stunning sweeping landscapes in comfort on Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer or the British or Irish countryside on the Royal Scotsman or Grand Hibernian. The there’s the grandaddy of train trips: the 6,000+ mile Trans-Siberian. Luxury rail vacations provide the freedom to move about while you travel between stops, to relax, to enjoy freshly prepared meals and is a splendid way of viewing and experiencing a destination while meeting like-minded travelers.
Our Rail Experts
Our travel advisors can arrange all the details for your rail vacation journey.
Rail Destinations
Destination Australia
On the world's largest island of Australia, outside of the must-see sights (the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge, a pod of kangaroos, a stop through...
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Maria Ortega -
Carrie Brown -
Pat Randall -
Eva Bailon
Destination British Isles
From castles and pomp to the beautiful serene countryside – a well-planned British Isle vacation, whether to England, Scotland, Ireland or Wales, offers everything a visitor...
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Nina Omari -
Katie Cadar
Destination Canada
The Canadian Rockies capture some of the world’s most breathtaking beauty. There's a reason Banff and Lake Louise in Alberta are on so many bucket lists....
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Marsha Frame - Katie Cadar
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Diana Shirey -
Cathy Udovch
Destination India
If a journey is measured by the range of experiences it offers and the degree to which it challenges us emotionally, spiritually and physically, then India...
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Sha Dev - Katie Cadar
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Susan Motawi - Nina Omari
Destination Peru
Travel to Peru is a rich cultural experience. For many reasons, a Peru vacation tops the bucket lists of many of the world’s most intrepid travelers....
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Peggy Tsunoda - Carrie Brown
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Colette Cross -
Monica Saito
Destination Russia
While Russia is an incredible destination, given the atrocities being committed by its political leaders against Ukraine, we cannot support travel there. In addition, United States...
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Leeanne Flaherty -
Nancy Decker Davidson - Pat Randall
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Christine Chalmers
Destination South Africa
To take a South Africa vacation is to learn firsthand about the amazing transition from apartheid South Africa made under Mandela's leadership. Beyond its history, cities...
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Patty Baillie - Nancy Decker Davidson
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Susanne Hamer
Experiences
Experience Andean Explorer
South America's first luxury overnight train. Peru is a marvelous destination offering many amazing experiences. One of the newest is to enjoy this epic rail journey...
Experience Eastern & Oriental Express
Operated by the famed Belmond-Orient Express, the luxury train connects Thailand, Singapore and Indochina. Journey between Bangkok and Singapore for the perfect introduction to Asia, or venture off...
Experience Rovos Rail in South Africa
Travel on a refurbished historic train, recalling an earlier era of privileged journeys made by Edwardian and Victorian travelers. A variety of itinerary options, from 2...
Experience The Ghan & India Pacific
The Ghan crosses the Australian continent north to south transporting travelers between Darwin and Adelaide through Alice Springs and the continent's Red Centre all the way...
Experience Trans-Siberian Golden Eagle
At over 6,000 miles, this is the longest railway in the world, usually requiring at least a two-week journey between St. Petersburg or Moscow, and Vladivostok...
Experience Trans-Siberian Hosted Journey
Travel over 6,000 miles across Eurasia on the Trans-Siberian Golden Eagle luxury train with a dedicated escort for American guests on board. A monumental journey, you'll...
Experience The Hiram Bingham
To get to Machu Picchu from Cusco, one can trek the steep mountainside, take the rickety bus up the winding road, or take the train --...
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