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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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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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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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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(23 reviews)Retrace the steps of Indian princes aboard the Maharajas' Express - one of the world's most luxurious trains. Starting and ending in Delhi, this remarkable journey takes in the former summer capital of Shimla and the spiritual city of Amritsar, where we witness the Wagah Border Ceremony and the Palki procession at the Golden Temple. ...
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(73 reviews)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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(114 reviews)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 country in one holiday: superb railways, incredible landscapes and the warm and...
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(57 reviews)Discover the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean' on this unforgettable small-group tour of Sri Lanka, an unspoilt land steeped in history and home to tropical forests and sweeping golden beaches. Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa before taking in the majestic Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth. Wander through...
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Explore Japan from Sapporo in the north to Fukuoka in the south on this epic overland journey across three islands: Hokkaido, Honshu and Kyushu. Stay in 4 & 5-Star hotels and travel on four ultramodern Shinkansen bullet trains. Soak up iconic views of Mount Fuji, uncover the idyllic Japanese Alps in Kanazawa and discover Japan's history while...
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(23 reviews)Embark on a sensational tour of southern Africa, from the glorious Victoria Falls to the multicultural city of Cape Town. Packed with iconic sights - Table Mountain, Cape Town's wine region and the Garden Route - this extensive tour also features fantastic wildlife viewing in Botswana's Chobe National Park and Nambiti Reserve in Kwa-Zulu...
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(47 reviews)Experience the grandeur of the Himalayas on a journey through West Bengal and into the remote kingdom of Bhutan. Explore colonial Kolkata and embrace the beauty of the world's mightiest mountain range, travelling on the 'Toy Train' to the famed tea region of Darjeeling. Witness sunrise over the mountains and enjoy a tea tasting before venturing...
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(62 reviews)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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Experience Australia with a combination of luxury train travel and incredible natural wonders, journeying between Adelaide and Alice Springs in Gold Service on the world-famous Ghan. From the Blue Mountains and Great Ocean Road to the breathtaking monolith of Uluru and the dazzling colours of the Great Barrier Reef, discover Australia's...
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Embark on a magnificent small-group tour across the remarkable landscapes of Canada. From Québec City's world-famous Le Château Frontenac to Vancouver's 'Castle in the City', stay in five iconic Fairmont hotels as we journey from coast to coast. Enjoy two daylight trips on the famed Rocky Mountaineer in exquisite GoldLeaf Service, admiring the...
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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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See Africa's amazing wildlife in Amboseli, in view of Mount Kilimanjaro, Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Lake Nakuru in the ancient Rift Valley, Samburu, Aberdare and Tsavo West national parks. In the iconic Maasai Mara, experience the spectacular migration season, as herds of wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River in their thousands,...
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