Local knowledge from expert travellers
29/10/2025 · By Tim Hall
Enhance your holiday with Great Rail Journeys as expert Tour Manager Tim Hall discusses how to get the most out a trip and uncover the places locals love.
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(131 reviews)2026FebAprMaySepOct
Historic tracks lead us on an unforgettable rail tour through the heartlands of great American music - from Nashville, home of country music, to the blues, soul and rock 'n' roll of Memphis and the expressive jazz of New Orleans. Starting our journey in North Carolina, we discover the music legends of Tennessee, then continue on the City of New...
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(76 reviews)2026MayJunAugSep
This spectacular overland adventure showcases the beautiful and varied landscapes the world's second-largest country is famed for. Landing in Vancouver, we explore the west coast's jaw-dropping Rocky Mountains, rushing rivers, glacial lakes and pristine forests before boarding VIA Rail's Canadian for a three-night journey across the plains and...
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(80 reviews)2026MayJulAugSepOct
Delve into the remarkable landscapes of Canada on world-famous trains. Our exploration begins with a guided tour of beautiful Vancouver on the Pacific coast before we enjoy two daytime trips on the amazing Rocky Mountaineer to the astonishing Canadian Rockies. Based in gorgeous Banff and Jasper, we admire awe-inspiring Lake Louise and the...
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A spectacular discovery of natural wonders awaits on this exploration by land and sea. From the mountain town of Banff in the Canadian Rockies, we marvel at the spellbinding beauty of Lake Louise before boarding the iconic Rocky Mountaineer. This fantastic rail journey transports us to Vancouver, where we set sail on an unforgettable cruise. ...
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(48 reviews)2026AprMaySepOct
Join us on an epic tour across the United States, a once-in-a-lifetime journey to some of America's most celebrated cities - San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago and New York - visiting iconic landmarks including Monument Valley, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. This incredible journey also features legendary trains - Amtrak's...
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2026SepOct
On this new itinerary for 2026, experience scenic railways on an unforgettable tour of New England in the Fall. Travel through spectacular mountain scenery lit up with vivid colours on this autumn tour along America's scenic East Coast. Stay in Boston with time to explore its history and culture, then journey by boat to fascinating Salem. ...
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Celebrate the festive season in the sensational snowscapes of Canada on an unforgettable rail journey, experiencing the sights, sounds and scents of Canada at Christmastime. While staying in renowned, festively decorated Fairmont hotels, we explore the city of Vancouver, travel overnight on the famous Canadian train through the Rockies and enjoy...
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(23 reviews)Experience the sensational snowscapes of Canada - also known as 'the Great White North' - on an unforgettable winter journey on the Canadian train. From multicultural Vancouver, to the rugged mountain towns of Jasper and Banff, you'll be staying in luxurious and renowned Fairmont hotels while encountering snow-covered peaks, shimmering frozen...
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