Your Journey, Your Way
Vacations By Rail offers nearly 200 itineraries worldwide — from quick weekend rail getaways to epic cross-continental adventures.
Independent Rail Journeys
Travel on your own schedule with a fully planned itinerary — hotels, rail tickets, and transfers all arranged. You go where you want, when you want.
Escorted Group Tours
Travel with a small group and expert Tour Manager who handles all the logistics. Ideal for first-time rail travelers or anyone who wants a fully guided experience.
Rail & Cruise Combos
Combine a scenic rail journey with a cruise sailing. Take the train to your departure port, or extend your cruise with a rail adventure on either end.
Overnight Sleeper Trains
Wake up in a new city without losing a day to travel. Private roomettes and sleeper cars on Amtrak and international routes offer a uniquely romantic way to travel.
Scenic Train Rides
Some rail journeys exist purely for the view — through mountain passes, along coastal cliffs, and across open prairies. These are experiences, not just transportation.
International Rail Vacations
From the Trans-Siberian to Japan's Shinkansen, from the Indian Pacific to Rovos Rail across Africa — Vacations By Rail opens up the world by train.
Rail Destinations We Book
Every itinerary is customizable — mix rail routes, add hotel nights, include excursions, or combine with a cruise.
Skip the Airport. Enjoy the Journey.
The View is the Destination
Valleys, mountains, coastlines, and cities pass outside your window at a pace that lets you actually see them.
Arrive Rested
Overnight sleeper trains let you wake up in a new city. No early alarms, no airport security, no lost luggage.
City Center to City Center
Rail stations are downtown. No 45-minute airport transfers — step off the train and you are already there.
Lower Environmental Impact
Rail travel produces significantly lower emissions than flying — a meaningful choice for environmentally conscious travelers.
Last-Minute Rail Deals
Departing within the next 90 days — spaces are limited. Call us today to lock in your spot.
See all 157 last-minute departures or call to ask about availability on any itinerary.
Tours & Experiences
Ready to Book Your Rail Adventure?
Tell us where you want to go and we will build the perfect rail itinerary — rail passes, hotels, excursions, and transfers all in one package. There is never a planning fee.
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