Relaxing Rail Vacations From Around the Globe

A rail vacation is a lovely way to explore a region. Like a cruise you will visit many destinations but unpack only once and most meals are included. TravelWizard.com has put together a select collection of relaxing rail vacations for those adventurers looking to take it easy and enjoy the scenery. Call 1-800-330-8820 to speak to a Virtuoso Rail Vacation Specialists about one of these rail vacations.

Canadian Rockies by Rail
Canadian Rocky Mountains Rail Vacation
10 days priced from $2549

Leave the road behind and explores the spectacular Canadian Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer Train. Explore Vancouver and Victoria in British Columbia, then board the train and head east, past vast coastal forests, rushing rivers and the Monashee Mountains to the resort towns of Banff and Jasper. Luxuriate at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and the elegant Chateau Lake Louise. Travel to lovely Bow Falls and the impressive Hoodoos, land of sleeping giants.

Copper Canyon Rail Adventure
Northern Mexico Rail Vacation
9 days priced from $1499

Four times larger than the Grand Canyon, Mexico's sprawling Copper Canyon is an untouched land of rugged beauty, where indigenous people live as they have for centuries. Board the scenic Chihuahua-Pacifico Railroad for a 400 mile journey, from sea level to almost 8,000 feet, past thrilling gorges and expansive canyonlands. You'll get to know the region's Tarahumara Indian culture as tribal members perform traditional dances and games.

Great Trains, Wineries and Cultures of Australia & New Zealand
Australia & New Zealand Rail Vacation
28 days priced from $6999

Spend 28 days traveling through Australia and New Zealand. Explore the vast and diverse natural wonders of land and water, from sacred Ayers Rock and the amazing underwater life of the Great Barrier Reef to the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and the magical fjords of Milford Sound. Local specialists enhance your understanding of the cultural history of the unique Aboriginal and Maori cultures as well as the distinct natural history throughout your journey. Travel on the historic Ghan train, the Tranz-Alpine Express, and other fascinating rail journeys. Enjoy special wine tastings at well-known vineyards.

Train Journeys of the Alps
Switzerland, Italy, and Austria Rail Vacation
11 days priced from $2299

Discover breathtaking Alpine vistas as you journey on some of the most dramatic and scenic railway lines and roads that pass through Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. Experience Swiss train travel in all its glory, renowned for its special engineering and impeccable service, as you travel on four amazing trains. Enjoy the stunning beauty of the magnificent Alps, charming traditional villages and grand castles, and the distinctive cultural treasures found in this pristine corner of Europe.