Independent rail holidays

Take the journey of a lifetime aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail and experience the golden age of travel on this indulgent train. Beginning in Pretoria, you'll travel in style to Zimbabwe, where you'll visit the epic Victoria Falls and have the chance to stay in a nature lodge or on the banks of the Zambezi River. Your journey takes you on to...

Experience the golden age of travel aboard Rovos Rail, one of the most luxurious trains in the world, on this once-in-a-lifetime, epic journey. Beginning in Dar Es Salaam, you'll travel through the incredible landscapes of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Pretoria, and Cape Town, where you'll visit the iconic Table Mountain. Experience game drives...

Take the journey of a lifetime and experience the golden age of travel on one of the world's most luxurious trains, on this Rovos Rail tour from Cape Town to Pretoria. Explore stunning Cape Town, including Table Mountain, before boarding the opulent Rovos Rail for a journey of the finer things in life while you travel through breath taking...

Stretching over a thousand miles along southwest Africa's Atlantic coast is the world's oldest desert: the Namib. Travelling by luxury rail from Cape Town to Walvis Bay, this epic adventure transports you through stunning desert landscapes and includes a trip to the amazing Fish River Canyon, with overnight stays and wildlife viewing in the...

Take a very special journey aboard the world famous Blue Train, as you travel from Cape Town to Pretoria in the lap of luxury and in the style of the golden age of travel. Spend some time in Cape Town, discovering the majesty of Table Mountain in this, the 'mother city' surrounded by beauty and stunning landscapes. Then, take the Blue ...

Scotland promises to ignite your imagination with its stunning landscapes and iconic sights on this opulent train journey. An inspiring three-night trip aboard the Royal Scotsman takes you on a scenic adventure, beginning in Edinburgh before traversing the legendary West Highland Line. Along the way, marvel at the dramatic beauty of the...

Discover the historical cities of Montreal and Quebec, the only walled city in North America, and delight in the beauty of Niagara Falls, on this journey through the heart of Canada. Explore Toronto and Ottawa, staying in historical hotels and experiencing the diverse food of these intriguing cities. Your trip mixes old town charm and natural...

Take a breathtaking journey through the Canadian Rockies aboard VIA Rail's Canadian train, from Vancouver to the mountain town of Banff. Your journey takes you through stunning scenery, and on arrival in Jasper you can ride the Jasper Skytrain up to Whistler's Mountain for more inspiring views. You'll visit magical Lake Louise and you'll have...

On this once-in-a-lifetime journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train, you'll experience the dramatic landscape of Western Canada through panoramic windows, from the comfort of your train. You'll journey through the Canadian Rockies, to Jasper, and onto Lake Louise. You'll explore two national parks, where you can spot the local wildlife,...

On this once-in-a-lifetime tour you'll begin by exploring the alpine resort towns of Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper, before boarding VIA Rail's Canadian train for a trip through the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver. After exploring the exciting city of Vancouver, you'll swap the rails for the waterways when you board your cruise ship to take you...

Take a thrilling train journey across Canada, from Vancouver to Toronto, and explore these two epic cities as part of your trip. Enjoy first class sleeping accommodation aboard VIA Rail's Canadian train and watch the stunning scenery roll by as you relax with special access to the Park Car and the Skyline Car, where you'll be treated to 360...

Amid quaint villages, lush valleys and kaleidoscopes of green, Wales springs to life on this three-night journey aboard the Belmond Britannic Explorer. After sipping gin cocktails on board in the Observation Car, disembark for a series of heartening adventures in charming Cymru. Marvel at some of the principality's most cherished...