101 Rail vacations found
Scotland by railway vacation
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From £1,025 to £1,125 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the end of October.
Trans Mongolian railway vacation
Ride the Iconic Trans-Mongolian Railway in all it's glory.
From £2,710 to £2,780 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 15 Jun, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep
2020: 9 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep
2020: 9 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep
Railway tour of Morocco
Rediscover Morocco's two greatest Imperial Cities by rail.
From £595 to £650 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Scotland island hopping vacation, car free
Explore three contrasting Scottish islands car-free
From £1,025 to £1,150 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made only from April to end September.
Travel Team
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Trans Siberian railway tour
Watch this epic land glide by through the window of a comfortable train
From US $2,775 to US $3,849 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 May, 15 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 14 Sep
West Highland Line railway vacation in Scotland
Take the "The World's Best Rail Journey" to the Isle of Skye
From £685 to £735 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to October
Ireland vacation by train
Discover contrasts of Dublin, Galway and Belfast, car-free.
From £820 to £1,000 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Trans Mongolian vacation, tailor made
Ride the Iconic Trans-Mongolian Railway in all it's glory.
From £2,430 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Bulgaria vacation by train
Self-guided trip by slow-ride train through best of Bulgaria
From €485 to €585 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 May, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 11 Aug, 8 Sep, 5 Oct
Central Europe rail tour, 15 days
An exciting trip around the continent's fairytale cities
From £1,259 to £1,589 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 May, 8 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 26 Oct
Edinburgh & Hadrian’s Wall tour by train
Explore Edinburgh and Hadrian’s Wall
From £665 to £895 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Thailand by rail holiday
Get a real taste of Thailand by travelling the local way
From £1,145 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
Complete India by rail, 6 weeks
A 6 week trip that circles India by train
From US $4,649 to US $5,249 46 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 9 Nov
2020: 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Kolkata to Kochi rail tour, India
Travel northeast to southeast India spotting innumerable beautiful sights along the way
From US $3,299 to US $3,849 33 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 21 Oct, 25 Nov
2020: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 7 Sep, 5 Oct
2020: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 7 Sep, 5 Oct
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Southern India and Karnataka rail tour
Take the train from Goa to Kochi via Karnataka and see the breathtaking ruins of Hampi
From US $800 to US $1,099 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 May, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2021: 6 Jan
2020: 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2021: 6 Jan
North india rail tour
Take the train right to the heart of India’s colourful cultural northern region
From US $850 to US $1,099 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 May, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 20 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
Trans Mongolian express rail tour, Beijing to St Petersburg
ride the rails on this once-in-a-lifetime trip
From US $2,870 to US $4,299 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct
2020: 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
2020: 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
India by Rail, Northeast & Darjeeling
Get off the beaten path and see India in a very untypical way – by train
From US $1,050 to US $1,499 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 May, 23 May, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 14 Nov, 25 Nov, 12 Dec
2020: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 28 May, 15 Jun, 7 Sep, 17 Sep, 5 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec
2021: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 28 Jan
2020: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 28 May, 15 Jun, 7 Sep, 17 Sep, 5 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec
2021: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 28 Jan
Japan small group vacation by bullet train
Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
From £3,595 to £3,995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jun, 24 Aug, 14 Sep
Reunification Express vacation, Vietnam
Most wonderful way to travel from north to south of Vietnam
From US $1,680US $1,344 to US $1,905 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Regular departures throughout the year, at least twice a week
Up to US $370 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 May, 11 May, 08 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 06 Jul, 27 Jul
Late availability on these dates: 04 May, 11 May, 08 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 06 Jul, 27 Jul
Balkans rail vacation
Travel through seven countries in the Balkans.
From US $2,540 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
Trans-Siberian and Mongolia tour, westbound
Travel across continents on the greatest train journeys
From US $3,795US $3,036 to US $4,510US $4,305 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Apr, 14 May, 17 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 24 Dec
2020: 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct
2020: 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 30 Apr, 14 May, 17 May, 04 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 02 Jul, 09 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul
Bejing to Lhasa tour, by train
Beijing to Lhasa on the famous sky train
From US $1,660 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Machu Picchu by train
Soak up colonial and Inca history by train
From US $699 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departs once a day throughout the year
Beijing to Istanbul overland tour
Expereince the Silk Road and the beautiful Caucasus
From £8,000 to £8,110 42 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Sep, 20 Sep
2020: 1 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 4 Sep, 18 Sep
2020: 1 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 4 Sep, 18 Sep
Tokyo to St Petersburg rail tour
Japan to Russia overland on the Trans-Siberian Railway
From £7,465 to £7,625 30 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Jul, 2 Sep, 30 Sep
2020: 8 Jun, 6 Jul, 14 Sep, 28 Sep
2020: 8 Jun, 6 Jul, 14 Sep, 28 Sep
Moorish Spain to Marrakech by rail
Visit villages and Moroccon cities
From US $1,820 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Oct, 22 Dec
Trans Siberian rail journey, winter in Russia
From Moscow to Baikal, tailor-made
From €1,800 to €2,350 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Trans-Mongolian Express, Eastbound
Russia to China on the Trans-Siberian Railway
From US $4,310US $3,448 to US $5,120US $4,885 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 23 Dec
2020: 27 Jan, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
2020: 27 Jan, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
Up to US $940 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 May, 13 May, 20 May, 03 Jun, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 08 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul
Late availability on these dates: 06 May, 13 May, 20 May, 03 Jun, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 08 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul
Indian Himalayas tour, toy trains and hill stations
A train through rural India & hill stations of the Himalayas
From £2,530 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
£1,025
excluding flights
All the small, locally owned hotels were great, the people were friendly and helpful. Also, we met so many interesting and nice people on the trains... It was exceptional. (more)Georgia Marshall
Excellent in terms of enjoyability and overall organisation of the package (more)Tim Hellings
(We loved)… Being able to enjoy the views from the train without having to drive!
(more)Terry Bazeley
From
US $3,036
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The Mongolian ger camp was wonderful. ...the local guides Tuya and
Nimo were terrific and made the Mongolian stop off great. Lake Baikal was also amazing...great fun with the sauna and jumping in the freezing river..standing on the frozen lake...beautiful and memorable. The entire train journey was special and being escorted by a brilliant guide was just the best way to feel safe yet given every opportunity to meet and interact with travelers from everywhere, learn new... (more)Rachel Guinee
From
US $1,660
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing how the Tibetan people live, their friendliness and warm smiles. The way that welcomed us into their everyday worship in the monasteries. Just the simple things really.
Tips?
Don't have any expectations on anything. Let it happen. But on a practical level, always have loo roll handy and antibacterial stuff for toilets.
Local benefits?
Yes. Local hotels, local eating, Tibetan guide and making sure that we shopped in Tibetan stores. We used transport... (more)Sue Byrne
From
€485
excluding flights
Everything was very good. The genuine welcome from every host hotel or guesthouse was excellent. Staying in guesthouses and eating their normal local
food. Highlights were Veliko Tarnovo (especially Hotel Gurko), Plovdiv, and the hosts at Boyana Guest House (Vratsa) & Guest House Deshka (Gorno Draglishte) were great fun. (more)Tim Morgan
Both Plovdiv and Rile were interesting and enjoyable and despite communication problems the two homestays were interesting if challenging and the hosts we very friendly and kind. (more)Rodney Mount
From
£595
excluding flights
Most memorable parts of the vacation: For me the guided tour around the souk in Fez, for Emily the road trip through the beautiful mountains from Fez to Volubilis… We enjoyed the beauty and history of the country... (more)Kathleen Penny
The most memorable for us, it was probably being able to stay in the sort of places that brought us into immediate contact with genuine Moroccans! Also the friendliness of the people and experiencing the diametric contrast in culture was great. (more)Christina Deacon
From
£1,025
excluding flights
From
US $2,775
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The railway journey from Beijing to Moscow itself.
Tips?
Do not overload yourself with sleeping bags, liners, towels etc. On the trains, hotels etc. these are always provided wherever you stay.
Local benefits?
Overall rating?
The operator should not skimp on providing transfers. At the start and at the end, we had to lug our belongings over rough pavements, crowds and walk
quite a distance to get to our destination. (more)Sumitra Tikaram
From
£685
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was spending two days on The Isle Of Skye, it was so peaceful and tranquil, and everyone was very welcoming too. I would love to have stayed a bit longer, so a return journey will be on my list!
(more)Jackie Kelly
Skye was the most memorable part of the vacation (more)Judy Byrne
The trip around Skye was the most memorable...Excellent. (more)Caroline Fuchs
From
US $3,448
excluding flights
The Lake Baikal Homestay and the Mongolian Ger Camp... both have incredible memories for me that will stay with me for life!
(more)Heidi Hosgood
I loved the train journey, chatting to the locals, making food, using the hot
water urns at the end of the carriage and having the wheels changed on the
Mongolia/China border was a fantastic experience. (more)Sally Foote
The most memorable was staying in a ger at Terelj National Park [Mongolia] and walking in the park... The most exciting was seeing the cosmonaut memorial in Moscow and balancing a Kazakh hunting eagle on my arm outside Terelj. (more)Christine Johnstone
From
£3,595
excluding flights
The most exciting elements were the cultural differences and beauty of Japan. The most memorable was the stunning 'Japanese Alps' at Kamicochi. (more)John Harlow
Autumn colours were wonderful and the temples were most interesting. Excellent, with attention to detail, which made the tour very easy for the group. Hotels very good. (more)Ann Caroe
Very good itinerary that included cities and countryside and a variety of types of
accommodation. There was plenty of optional free time to explore one your own if you wanted. Brian, the tour leader was conscientious and helpful, we were particularly impressed that he met us at our hotel on arrival in Japan in spite of the very late hour. (more)Andy Goodenough
From
£1,259
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We had to vacate the train, as an unexploded ww2 bomb was discovered ahead near the tracks, a memory for sure but emphasized the history that surrounded us as we travelled through this area. The cities visited were outstanding, the
architecture, and the people did not disappoint.
Tips?
It takes a bit to understand the rail/public transportation, be patient and it soon becomes familiar.
Local benefits?
By taking the train I would think we helped somewhat.
Overall... (more)Dennis Allen
From
£1,145
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Visiting Hellfire pass and the war graves cemetery near the river Kwai, very moving. Cycling round the ruins of ancient Sukhothai and chilling out in Chiang Mai.
Tips?
We caught the night sleeper train down from Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya, go 1st class if possible also the train passes through Ayutthaya station at 4:30am so we stayed on till Bangkok 1 hour 30 minutes down the line and got a train back north at a more respectable timeto check into the hotel.
Local... (more)Peter Savin
From
US $1,344
excluding flights
Exploring the Mekong Delta, taking time out in Hoi An and Ha Long Bay stick in the mind...Excellent, came home feeling I know so much more about Vietnam, would feel comfortable traveling there again. (more)Rob Hatcher
Best bits: Watching the crazy traffic on the streets or roads. (more)Janka LACKOVA
The most memorable part was the motorbike tour in Hue & overnight boat trip on Halong Bay. We stayed in lovely owned hotels & ate in family owned restaurants. (more)Samantha Rogers
From
US $1,820
excluding flights
Spain good (4 stars), Morocco poor (1 star). I would be happy to comment at greater length. (more)Timothy Lucas
Traveling through Morocco was wonderful and it would be difficult to choose just one part, but the trip to the High Atlas is definitely one of the most impressive. (more)danila marinaro
Trekking in High Atlas mountains; ferry across from Algeciras to Tangiers; the Medina in Fez; Semana Santa in Malaga were the most memorable parts. (more)Miriam O
From
£820
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Traveling by bike on Inis Mór. No real plans on the island. We just biked around and stopped at anything we found interesting. Great relaxing day.
Tips?
Go to some of the local pubs, like Garavn's in Galway. Sit at the bar, and have a chat with some of the locals. Much of Ireland has rapidly changed in the lest 10-
15 years, and a great way to understand that is to hear how from the locals.
Belfast has some of the best restaurants I've ever been to at such a reasonable... (more)Michael Worthley
From
US $2,212
excluding flights
The most memorable parts of my vacation were, firstly, Moscow that I absolutely loved and where I would like to spend more time, secondly, the Great Wall of
China and, thirdly, the cultural show in Ulaanbataar. (more)Barbara Shaw
If you like trains and are interested in seeing a little of Moscow, Ulaanbaatar, and Beijing, this trip is for you...Very good. It met my expectations. (more)Michelle Dorothy
From
US $1,710
excluding flights
A very interesting insight into the Indian way of life...most memorable was the Golden Temple in Amritsar was the highlight, and the sounds, sightsand smells on the Ghats in Varanassi were unforgettable (more)Brian Judge
Most memorable? The Golden Temple at Amritsar, nothing could have prepared us for this wonderful sight, pure white and gold!! The feeding of the masses was like a well oiled machine, unbelievable. The Taj Mahal and the Ghats at Varanasi were close runners up. (more)Janet Foreman
From
€3,800
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Tips?
Have faith in this operator. They are top professionals who really know their country.
Local benefits?
Yes, we certainly helped the local economy at every opportunity.
Overall rating?
9 out of 10. (more)Jim Bowater
From
US $668
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Rowboats in Trang An, great day trip with breathtaking scenery. Hanoi night life with great little bars and salsa dancing with locals. Lanterns in Hoi An. Iced teas and smoothies! Some more salsa dancing to live band in Nha Trang. Presidential bunker in Saigon. And above all, meeting lovely Vietnamese people.
Tips?
Pack any type of a sleeping sheet for the train, as blankets and pillows provided are not always clean. None of the hotels have complimentary tea/coffee/sugar... (more)Malgorzata Gwiazda-Lindsay
From
£310
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Jacobite steam train and the ben Nevis range cable car and walks at the top.
Tips?
Look forward to having a great time!
Local benefits?
Yes, all of that.
Overall rating?
Responsible travel were very efficient and all travel went smoothly. The hotel is a superb venue, run by nice people. Clean, comfortable and great food. (more)Alison Tucker
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