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Lakes & Mountains Train Holidays - Train holidays from majestic snow-capped mountains to tranquil lakes and verdant valleys.

Mighty mountain ranges and glistening lakes are the backdrop for these well-planned scenic rail holidays to destinations both near and far.

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European Lakes and Mountains Rail Holidays

Bordeaux, Biarritz & The French Pyrenees

Pyrénées Atlantiques region of south-west France harbours a landscape dotted with ancient towns, villages, castles, Romanesque churches and an inexhaustible history.
6 Days From: £729
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Classic Glacier Express

Poschiavo Spectacular views and stunning scenery have made the Glacier Express from Brig to Chur famous the world over.
10 days From: £1,698
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Glacier Express and Scenic Switzerland

The Glacier Express With the first slight jolt of your carriage leaving the station you begin your journey through Europe to one of the most famous trains in the world. We while the time away watching the beautiful European countryside rush by as our anticipation builds; the Alps are awaiting our arrival.
5 Days From: £799
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Harz Mountains & Rhine Gorge

Heidelberg Castle Discover two of Germany's most picturesque regions. Explore half-timbered villages and the peaks of the Harz Mountains on heritage railways before we visit the Rhine Gorge, where the legendary Lorelei Rock still casts its spell.
10 Days From: £1,298
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The Italian Lakes - 6 Days

St. Julio's island The Italian lakes conjure a dreamy image of romance and beauty located among pastoral landscapes. All around, mountains tumble steeply into ribbons of blue; islands float enticingly just offshore and pretty villas sit in perfect gardens along the shorelines.
6 Days From: £669
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The Italian Lakes - 10 Days

Travel through the Alps to discover the tranquillity and beauty of the Italian Lakes.
10 Days From: £649
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Lake Annecy & Chamonix by Train

Two famous lakes and a pre-eminent mountain; what more could one need from a short holiday? The beauty and bustle of this beautiful area will create memories that last forever. More picturesque when seen than the images evoked when read, one can only appreciate what millions of years the Earth’s movement can create by going there.
5 Days From: £579
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Lake Annecy, Mont Blanc & Lake Geneva

Lake Annecy Two famous lakes and a pre-eminent mountain; what more could one need from a short holiday? The beauty and bustle of this beautiful area will create memories that last forever. More picturesque when seen than the images evoked when read, one can only appreciate what millions of years the Earth’s movement can create by going there.
5 Days From: £579
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Lake Garda by Train

Marvel at magnificent mountain scenery as you travel by train to northern Italy and beautiful Lake Garda.
9 Days From: £1,149
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Scenic Welsh Railways

Ride historic railways through stunning scenery, evoking a picture of the past that you will never forget. Explore majestic castles and visit traditional towns on this scenic journey through delightful Welsh countryside.
5 days From: £499
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Sirmione on Lake Garda

Duomo Picture-perfect Sirmione is perched on the tip of a peninsula on the southern shore of Lake Garda.
10 days From: £1,475
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Switzerland - rail to the top of the World

Matterhorn Switzerland One of the most recognisable panoramas in the world is the famous Matterhorn. This pre-eminent mountain has been the unpaid star of many movies and travelogues. We will see this and more as we take an amazing journey on the highest cogwheel railway in Europe.
5 Days From: £799
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American Lakes and Mountains Rail Holidays

America’s Beautiful West

El Capitan in Yosemite National Park Two iconic trains, the Southwest Chief and California Zephyr, and incredible sightseeing including the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and Yosemite National Park, are highlights of this escorted rail holiday to America’s western frontier.
14 Days From: £1,899
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California Zephyr Experience with Yellowstone

Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park

Enjoy a rail-drive holiday along one of America’s legendary rail routes with a stay in Yellowstone, the United States’ first National Park.
8 days From: From £692
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Canyonlands By Rail

Explore America’s southwest on this escorted rail holiday to popular destinations including the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce and Zion National Parks, Las Vegas, and Sedona.
14 Days From: £1,489
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Colorado Rail Adventure Holiday

Colorado has a long and storied railroad history. With both narrow gauge and standard railways stretching across deep gorges and reaching high mountain peaks, it is no surprise that there is no better way to uncover the state’s hidden gems than by train.
8 Days From: £1,213
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Empire Builder with Glacier National Park

Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park

Travel along the route once taken by America’s explorers as the famed Empire Builder chugs across the northern prairie states to Glacier National Park, one of America’s best-loved natural attractions, before continuing on to the Emerald City of Seattle.
7 days From: From £901
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Great American Railtour

The railroad opened the west during the 19th century and even today it is arguably the most exciting way in which to explore this region of the United States.
14 Days From: £1,975
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National Parks of the West

Scenic Trains & Canyons of the West

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Journey to the heart of the American West. Ride the rails and explore the country's most breathtaking National Parks.
8 Days From: £1,157
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Spectacular Alaska

Take a cruise on Prince William Sound and along Columbia Glacier, the second-largest tide-water glacier in North America.
10 Days From: £1,895
Spectacular Alaska

Yellowstone & Glacier Adventure By Rail

Travel aboard the legendary California Zephyr and visits to three National Parks are highlights of this escorted rail holiday. Your holiday features visits to Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole and Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks.
11 Days From: £1,590
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Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Mt. Rushmore

Mt. Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota

Highlights of your western rail adventure include Salt Lake City, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Badlands National Parks, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Mt. Rushmore as well as travel aboard three legendary trains.
11 days From: £1,659
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Yellowstone & Yosemite Winter Magic Rail Holiday

The winter months are perfect for a train holiday across America. Snow blankets the plains and the mountains are dressed in winter white, offering a breathtaking new perspective as the train transports you across the Rocky Mountains into America’s western frontier.
13 Days From: £2,251
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Yosemite to Denali

Explore America’s west coast as you travel first by train from San Francisco to Seattle and Vancouver and then by ship through Alaska’s Inside Passage.
18 Days From: £2,582
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Canadian Lakes and Mountains Rail Holidays

Across Canada By Train

VIA Rail's Canadian from Vancouver to Toronto The ultimate trans-Canada rail holiday, your adventure begins in coastal Vancouver and takes you through the Canadian Rockies as you had east across 7 provinces to Halifax aboard three of VIA Rail’s premier trains.
14 Days From: £2,659
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Banff the Beautiful

Banff Springs Rail-drive holiday from Vancouver through the Canadian Rockies including scenic touring in Banff National Park
6 Days From: £1,029
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Canadian Rockies By Rail

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise This magical rail holiday takes you through the majestic Canadian Rockies as you travel from Vancouver to Calgary with visits to quaint alpine towns along your route.
7 Days From: £1,169
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Canadian Rockies Highlights

Lake Louise Scenic rail holiday aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver through the Canadian Rockies to Calgary.
6 Days From: £1,509
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Classic Vancouver to Banff

Banff Discover the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the scenic wonders of “The Crown of the Continent” as you travel from Chicago to Seattle with a stay at one of America’s best-loved natural attractions, Glacier National Park, along your route.
4 days From: £684
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Grand Rail Circle

Rail holiday aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Quesnel, Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff, returning to Vancouver by way of Kamloops.
11 days From: £2,454
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Lakes and Mountains

Emerald Lake Banff National Park The Canadian Rocky Mountains, deep canyons, and glistening lakes are hallmarks of this colourful rail adventure including Vancouver, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, and Calgary.
7 Days From: £1,289
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Pacific Northwest Rail Adventure

Sunset in Prince Rupert Explore Canada’s Pacific Northwest on a train holiday that combines coastal cities, the Canadian Rockies, two exciting train lines, and historic small railway towns.
8 Days From: £1,789
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Rocky Mountaineer Grand Rail Circle

Banff The Rocky Mountains are on everyone’s list as a must see and what better way than from the comfort and luxury of the Rocky Mountaineer.
13 days From: £1,025
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Rocky Mountain Railtour

Banff The romance of travelling through the Rocky Mountains by train has always had immense appeal.
13 days From: £1,025
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Trans Canada By Rail with Jasper

Lake in Jasper, Alberta Canada’s sleek overnight train, the Canadian, whisks you from the bustling metropolis of Toronto to the coastal city of Vancouver, stopping for a stay in Jasper National Park, located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
9 Days From: £2,089
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Trans Canadian Rail Odyssey

Banff Enjoy the contrasts and scenic delights of Canada from west to east by rail.
13 days From: £3,445
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Trans Canada By Rail & the Rockies

Lake Louise in Alberta Canada The Canadian Rockies are the cornerstone of this rail holiday including stops in the wildlife sanctuary of Jasper, tranquil Lake Louise, and scenic Banff.
12 Days From: £2,659
Trans Canada By Rail & the Rockies

Western Circle Explorer

Columbia Icefield Glacier Western Canada is on display as you travel from Vancouver to Jasper on the famed Canadian train, enjoy five days travelling throughout the Canadian Rockies and British Columbia’s wine country before returning to Vancouver.
8 Days From: £1,459
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