About Train Journeys
There are many benefits travelling by train, and these tours can include travel between cities and countries on some of the Great Rail Journeys of the world. A vacation by rail integrates the destination with the travelling experience, by allowing time to look around and study the changing landscape and scenery. It allows time to chat with travelling companions and experience old world charm with drinks in the club car or dinner in the dining car. Many trains can travel up to 300 km/h allowing you to move between cities quickly and efficiently, so slumber to the gentle rocking in your sleeper carriage and wake up at your destination in a different country.
Experience the legendary Bullet Trains when visiting Japan and enjoy luxury on a journey from Thailand to Singapore on the Eastern and Oriental Express. Take the trip of a lifetime on The Ghan through Australia's Red Centre, travelling up the East Coast from Sydney to tour the Great Barrier Reef, or tour New Zealand's beautiful North and South Island by rail. Discover India with a rail 'cruise' through Rajasthan on the ‘Palace on Wheels’ or a fabulous journey from Mumbai to Calcutta, partly following the route of the 'Darjeeling Mail'. Experience the whole of Russia on the ultimate train journey from St Petersburg to Vladivostok, on the Trans-Siberian Express. Travel across Canada and the USA in style by train and experience the scenic contrasts between eastern cities, wide open prairies and the majestic Rockies. Travel from Seattle south along the California coast to San Diego, or enjoy a two-week tour of Peru travelling in style on trains operated by the Orient Express.
On many Train or Rail Journeys you can also hop off at towns along the way, and then catch the next train. The scenery is absolutely spectacular, as in many instances you will be travelling through terrain which is not accessible by car or foot. With private sleeper carriages offering excellent value for money, you arrive refreshed and ready to explore a new city. And if meeting new people and enjoying the camaraderie of travel is part of the fun for you, this may be your most attractive option. Most of these tours have guides chosen for their expert knowledge and passion, so create a shortlist of your vacation style, and click on the supplier of your choice for more detail.