Our specialists have ridden the rails throughout the world. We've crossed the Red Centre of Australia on the Ghan and the vast wilds of the Rocky Mountains on the Canadian, and experienced Japan's world-class rail network aboard the super-sleek bullet trains.
If you’d like to make a train journey part of a wider trip, or plan a holiday that centres on train travel, we can suggest options for the country you want to visit, or recommend countries where we’ve personally experienced the journey and know it’s well worth taking.
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Recommended destinations for a rail holiday
Our specialists can help you plan your trip, individually focusing on your tastes and interests, to the destinations below.
Our recommended rail itinerary ideas
Our itinerary ideas will give you a starting point for what your trip could entail. Treat them just as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you and there are many more options available.
Our expert guides to choosing your rail holiday
Penned by our specialists from their own travels, these guides aim to inspire you with suggestions of where to spend your holiday. Giving tips for what to experience and recommendations for where to stay, we share our ideas for the best destinations to consider.
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Top train journeys ![The Ghan, Central Australia]()
Top train journeys
Top train journeys
A great rail journey can leave long-lasting memories of a country. Relaxing in a train enables you to cover great distances while taking in the beauty of the passing scenery.
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Luxury railway journeys ![Rovos Rail, Livingstone & The Victoria Falls]()
Luxury railway journeys
Luxury railway journeys
Cross countries and continents in a time-honoured fashion on a luxury train journey. Sit back in a luxurious carriage with the scenery passing by and a personal butler looking after your every need.
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Luxury rail journeys through India ![The Maharajas' Express Train]()
Luxury rail journeys through India
Luxury rail journeys through India
India specialist and former Mumbai resident Alison shares her experiences of luxury train journeys in India. She has picked out some of the most interesting routes and explains why they’re a fascinating way to explore India.
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Canada & Alaska rail journeys ![Riding the White Pass Railroad]()
Canada & Alaska rail journeys
Canada & Alaska rail journeys
The vast wilds of Canada and Alaska were tamed by rail, and even now the land is crossed by some of the world’s most iconic rail journeys. Here we showcase some of the best.
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Best railway journeys in New Zealand: three classic long-distance routes ![View from the TranzAlpine train, South Island]()
Best railway journeys in New Zealand: three classic long-distance routes
Best railway journeys in New Zealand: three classic long-distance routes
New Zealand has a triumvirate of great rail journeys across North and South Islands. They’re windows onto the country’s scenic splendour, but they’re also civil engineering masterpieces, says Audley New Zealand specialist (and train aficionado) Joe.
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South America’s greatest railway journeys: Peru’s Andean Explorer & Ecuador’s Tren Crucero ![Belmond Andean Explorer Sleeper Train]()
South America’s greatest railway journeys: Peru’s Andean Explorer & Ecuador’s Tren Crucero
South America’s greatest railway journeys: Peru’s Andean Explorer & Ecuador’s Tren Crucero
Travel on South America’s foremost luxury sleeper train service, Peru’s Belmond Andean Explorer, or voyage down Ecuador’s Avenue of Volcanoes on comfortable day trains. Audley specialist Holly describes why you might want to experience the continent from a railway carriage.
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Japan’s bullet trains: an all-you-need-to-know guide ![Shinkansen]()
Japan’s bullet trains: an all-you-need-to-know guide
Japan’s bullet trains: an all-you-need-to-know guide
Japan has long been celebrated for its high-speed train innovations. Japan specialist Phil explains why, for him, Japan’s bullet trains are an ideal way to see the country. He shares his experiences riding the trains through Japan and how to incorporate them into your trip.
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Train journeys in South Africa ![Rovos Rail]()
Train journeys in South Africa
Train journeys in South Africa
Watch the scenery unfold as the clackety-clack of rail tracks pass beneath you. A trip on the famous Blue Train or Rovos Rail in South Africa are two of the great train journeys of the world.
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