Trains or internal flights?
Where an itinerary mentions internal flights, it’s always worth checking with the tour operator if it’s possible to get from place to place by train instead. Often there may be little difference in cost, and while it may take substantially longer to get where you’re going, the journey itself can become part of the adventure. It’s a cliché, but all clichés have their roots in the truth, don’t they?
Our Low carbon Vacations
Devon eco lodge accommodation, England
Quirky eco lodges, 1 with Hot Tub, on a Devon nature reserve
Romania adventure vacation
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia
Luxury small ship cruise through Croatia's Islands
Ukraine tour, echoes of the Cold War
Delve into Ukraine's secret Soviet past
Croatian Islands yacht cruise
Sail the Croatian islands on a beautiful luxury motor yacht
Yoga and walking retreats in Spain
Yoga & Hill Walking Retreats in the mountains near Valencia
Albania small group vacation
Explore the charming country of Albania.
Sintra Natural Park retreats & walks in Portugal
Walking, yoga, R&R near beaches, forests, historic sites
North Devon ecolodge, England
Uniquely quirky Devon eco lodge with hot tub & great views
Volunteer with cats and dogs in Barcelona
Care for rescued cats and dogs in beautiful Barcelona
Portugal hiking vacation on the Rota Vicentina Way
Self-guided hiking on the Rota Vicentina, S W Portugal
Pembrokeshire 5 star ecolodge in Wales
5 Star Eco Lodge on the Pembrokeshire Coast
Yoga and conscious cooking vacation in Spain
A healthful, informative and fun retreat
Camino de santiago hiking vacation for families with teenagers
Digital Detox for Teenagers!
Volunteering in Portugal, fight food waste
Redistribute unused food from eateries to Portugal's poor
Self-guided walking vacation in Alentejo, Portugal
Self-guided walking in the South West Alentejo, Portugal
Volunteer in Portugal renovating homes
Help renovate homes of people living in poverty in Portugal
Camino de Santiago walking vacation, the French way
Walk across the Pyrenees to the medieval city of Pamplona
Vegan yoga retreat in Spain
Yoga &meditation vegan retreat in stunning mountain location
Split to Dubrovnik Premium cruise
A classic cruise from Split to Dubrovnik on a premium vessel
Yoga Retreats in Valencia, Spain
Yoga and meditation in the magical countryside of Valencia
Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia vacation
Escape the crowds and explore hidden Europe
Split to Dubrovnik Luxury 4 day cruise
Split to Dubrovnik 4 day highlights luxury cruise
Lebaniego Way walking vacation in Spain
Walk from the Sea to the Mountains!
Dive to remove plastic waste from the sea in Barcelona
Conservation and diving adventure to tackle plastic pollution
Balkan explorer small group tour
Discover the charms of the Balkans
Sea kayaking vacation in Wales
See Kayaking Exploration on the North Pembrokeshire Coast
Picos de Europa National Park & Northern Way walking vacation
From the Sea to the Mountains in Northern Spain
Island hopping cruise in Northern Croatia
Small ship cruise Croatia's to northern islands from Opatija
Why take the train?
Where to take the train between destinations
Egypt
China & Tibet
India
Japan
Thailand
Vietnam
Our top Low carbon Vacation
Devon eco lodge accommodation, England
Quirky eco lodges, 1 with Hot Tub, on a Devon nature reserve
Long-distance rail vacation experiences, according to Responsible Travel
“I went from Beijing to Chengdu by train, eating durian fruit and chatting with a local family whilst traveling at high speed through villages and rice paddies. Such a different side to the China I’d seen in the cities….”
“On the Reunification Express, we shared our cabin with a Vietnamese couple who were traveling with a large number of other family members, dotted amongst the other carriages. There was a celebratory atmosphere as they began to unpack steaming flasks of tea and pots of noodles to share amongst themselves. The women started to gather in one carriage while the men congregated on chairs by the sink area, both parties soon deep in conversation and laughter. One of the women helped us map out the exact train route on a blow-up globe we had brought along. Although there was a language barrier we really appreciated being privy to what was essentially a family gathering taking place on a train and they were very generous with their delicious homemade food.”
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