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We're excited to share our carefully created premium holidays from around the world. By choosing Great Rail Journeys for your journey of a lifetime, you can trust us to provide you with the best possible experience - one that you will remember forever.

These unforgettable tours are curated with a dedicated focus on luxury and world-class culture, creating moments of great connection from Australia and South Africa to Canada and Europe.

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Small Group Holidays
Small Group Holidays

We understand the importance of making the most of every moment of your holiday. As a leading operator of small group tours, we have used our expertise and knowledge to design holidays for those who want a more personal and immersive way to explore.

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Maharajas' Express
Banff National Park
Kenya Safari
The Ghan

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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
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2026MayAugSep
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The Maharajas Express
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4.8 stars(12 reviews)
2026JanFebMarOct
2027JanFebMar
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Darjeeling & the Last Himalayan Kingdom
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4.8 stars(33 reviews)
2025Nov
2026FebMarOctNov
2027FebMarOctNov
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£5,299 pp
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Sri Lanka, Temples and Tea
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4.7 stars(31 reviews)
2025NovDec
2026JanFebMarOctNov
2027JanFebMarOctNov
15 days from
£3,299 pp £2,999 pp
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Pride of Africa, Rovos Rail
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3.8 stars(13 reviews)
2025Nov
2026MarOctNov
19 days from
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Victoria Falls
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4.6 stars(18 reviews)
2026JanFebAprSepNov
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Worldwide Holidays
Worldwide Holidays

Embark on an epic Kenyan safari, featuring wildlife-viewing opportunities in seven of the African country's best reserves; journey on the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer through Canada's breathtaking national parks before setting sail on a stunning cruise along the Inside Passage to Alaska; or marvel at iconic landmarks in Australia, such as Uluru.

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Great Barrier Reef
Kenya
Alaska
Vietnam

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Glacier Bay National Park
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4.7 stars(50 reviews)
2026MayJulAugSep
16 days from
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Mt Kilimanjaro
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2025Nov
2026MarMaySepNov
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Blue Mountains
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4.6 stars(36 reviews)
2025Nov
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2027JanFebMarSepOctNov
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Fiordland National Park
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4.5 stars(65 reviews)
2025NovDec
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Luxury Train Journeys
Luxury Train Journeys

At Great Rail Journeys, we've dedicated more than half a century to crafting extraordinary rail adventures, using our extensive expertise to offer the ultimate in luxury train travel.

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Al Andalus Express
Al Andalus Express
Rovos Rail
La Dolce Vita

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Sri Lanka, Temples and TeaSri Lanka, Temples and TeaSri Lanka, Temples and TeaSri Lanka, Temples and TeaSri Lanka, Temples and Tea
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4.7 stars(31 reviews)
2025NovDec
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Explore the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean' on a small-group tour of beautiful Sri Lanka. Uncover ancient monuments and captivating temples such as Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress, the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa, and an ornate temple said to contain one of Buddha's teeth on this unspoilt island of tropical forests and golden beaches. While...

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Darjeeling & the Last Himalayan KingdomDarjeeling & the Last Himalayan KingdomDarjeeling & the Last Himalayan KingdomDarjeeling & the Last Himalayan KingdomDarjeeling & the Last Himalayan Kingdom
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4.8 stars(33 reviews)
2025Nov
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Experience the majesty of the Himalayas on this remarkable holiday that reveals the wonders of northern Bengal and the hidden treasures of Bhutan. Explore colonial Kolkata and embrace the beauty of the world's mightiest mountain range, travelling on the charming 'Toy Train' to the famed tea region of Darjeeling. Witness sunrise over the ...

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4.6 stars(36 reviews)
2025Nov
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2027JanFebMarSepOctNov

Join us on an epic adventure into this vast, vibrant and varied land to experience Australia's spectacular natural wonders, from the rainforests of tropical Cairns and kaleidoscopic colours of the Great Barrier Reef to the burnished red tones of the ancient sacred site of Uluru. Explore laid-back Adelaide and its world-acclaimed wine region...

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4.7 stars(50 reviews)
2026MayJulAugSep

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 ...

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2025NovDec
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Discover New Zealand's dynamic cities, extraordinary national parks, spectacular alpine mountains, glacial lakes and breathtaking Fiordland on this extensive tour of the North and South Islands. This epic adventure combines the greatest features of this wonderful country in one holiday: superb railways, incredible landscapes and the warm...

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4.8 stars(12 reviews)
2026JanFebMarOct
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Retrace the steps of Indian princes aboard the Maharajas' Express - one of the world's most luxurious trains. Starting and ending in Delhi, this incredible voyage of discovery visits the former colonial summer capital of Shimla before showcasing spellbinding Amritsar as we witness the Wagah Border Ceremony and the Palki procession at the...

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3.8 stars(13 reviews)
2025Nov
2026MarOctNov

Embark on an exceptional voyage of discovery, encountering South Africa's abundant wildlife and epic scenery, aboard Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa, one of the world's greatest luxury trains. This extraordinary journey includes safaris into three of South Africa's top wildlife reserves - the world-acclaimed Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe Park...

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2026MarMaySepNov

Experience magnificent Kenya, the world's first safari destination, on a grand tour of seven top reserves. See amazing wildlife in the acclaimed Maasai Mara, Amboseli in view of Mount Kilimanjaro, Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Lake Nakuru in the ancient Rift Valley, Samburu, Aberdare and Tsavo West national parks. Meet the Maasai people,...

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4.6 stars(18 reviews)
2026JanFebAprSepNov

Join us on this sensational tour of Southern Africa, from the glorious Victoria Falls to the multicultural city of Cape Town, with fantastic wildlife viewing in Botswana's Chobe National Park and Nambiti Reserve in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Added to these superb experiences, a rail journey from the city of Pretoria to the coastal metropolis of Durban...

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2026MayAugSep

A magnificent small-group tour across the remarkable landscapes of Canada. This holiday features stays in the country's grandest hotels and is connected by journeys on the Ocean, VIA Rail's Canadian and the Rocky Mountaineer. From Québec City's world-famous Le Château Frontenac and on to Toronto, Jasper and Banff then on to Vancouver and its...

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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...

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Embark on a luxurious journey aboard the Orient Express La Dolce Vita, travelling from Rome into the enchanting heart of Tuscany. In Montalcino, a town that epitomises Tuscan charm, explore quaint streets and historic landmarks. As evening falls, the train comes alive with "Le Grand Soir" dinner, featuring exquisite culinary creations...

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Rocky Mountaineer & Alaska Cruise
1/Oct
Denise White
5 stars
“Fabulous once in a lifetime journey through mountains ,pass lakes .by glaciers and old frontier towns by rail and boat .
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Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Botswana Safari
6/May
Janet
5 stars
“A well planned, exciting trip where we experienced many different activities and places.
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Grand Tour of New Zealand
25/Apr
Janet Baker
5 stars
“Well organised whistle stop trip of both islands. We had a fantastic tour manager, Kay Burtenshaw, who was very conscientious and informed us daily of our schedule and she dealt efficiently with any situations that arose. The two local coach drivers were our guides imparting lots of knowledge/information as we travelled along...
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Grand Tour of Sri Lanka
25/Mar
Gillian Hopkins
5 stars
“This holiday excelled all expectations. The itinerary was full, exciting and varied with lots of unexpected extras thrown in which enhanced the whole experience. Too many special moments, but my highlights were tea picking, releasing turtles into the ocean , watching the sun set over Colombo from a sky lounge,...
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Darjeeling & the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
14/Mar
Frequent traveller
5 stars
“Excellent tour
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The Maharajas’ Express, Golden Temple & Shimla
28/Feb
E West
5 stars
“It was a fantastic experience. Good service, excellent food, and a welcome bonus of inclusive alcoholic drinks, which we were not aware of when we booked. The inclusive drinks were mainly locally brands but their quality was comparable to the better known international brands. There were some...
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Grand Tour of South Africa
05 Dec 2022
Mr Chris Payne
5 stars
“Superb service from day one
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Ultimate Australia
1/Apr
Kim Reynolds
4 stars
“Excellent but an extra free day in the main cities.
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