Gliding like a blue limousine through the lush forests and historic cities of India, the Deccan Odyssey luxury train is one of the most sought-after rail experiences in Asia. Operated by of the Golden Eagle Luxury Train company (think the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian and Danube Express), passengers are in safe, white-gloved hands, as they travel […]
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The Trans-Siberian Railway is one of the greatest railways in the world, spanning three countries and two continents. Transporting both passengers and freight, it’s a safe and popular route for all travellers, even those going solo. The term ‘Trans-Siberian Railway’ actually covers three lines across Siberia, the Trans-Mongolian, Trans-Manchurian and Trans-Siberian, all with the same […]
Reaching altitudes of over 5,000m, the Qinghai-Tibet is the highest railway line in the world, a construction masterpiece battling obstacles like lack of oxygen and permafrost. The route cost US$4.2 billion to build and is often hailed as the ‘sky road’, taking guests from China’s capital Beijing to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. Numbered the […]
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Seven Stars in Kyushu Train, Japan
Japan’s subtropical Kyushu island is one of active volcanoes, bubbling hot springs, stunning coastline and incredible cuisine, and there’s way to travel it quite like the ultra-opulent Seven Stars in Kyushu – one of the most luxurious trains in the Far East. The seven-car train gets its name from the seven prefectures of Kyushu Island, […]
The Maharajas’ Express is a five-star luxury train that runs on four circuits around North-West and Central India, covering more than 12 destinations. Its most popular routes concentrate on India’s Golden Triangle between Delhi, Agra and Jaipur and the train covers many of the key destinations in the state of Rajasthan. The Maharajas’ Express has been voted […]
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Golden Chariot Luxury Train, India
As the only luxury train in South India, the Golden Chariot is really something special. The train has been awarded the title of ‘Asia’s Leading Luxury Train’, taking guests on an adventure around the three main states of southern India on an excursion-packed itinerary. Operated by the State Government of Karnataka & Ministry of Railways, […]
Operated by luxury leisure group Belmond, the Eastern & Oriental Express takes travellers on a voyage of decadence and discovery through the sun-dipped landscapes and cities of Southeast Asia. Running several times a month, all year round, itineraries are available between Bangkok and Singapore and Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur (and return), venturing through rice paddy […]
Sapphire blue with gold-tinted windows, the Blue Train is almost incongruous against the rolling African landscapes it travels, taking passengers from Cape Town to Pretoria and also to the Kruger National Park. Now a five-star throwback to the golden age of travel, the train plays on its illustrious history (built for the upper classes in […]
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The Perurail Titicaca Train – Peru
The Perurail Titicaca Train is an unforgettable railway journey, traversing the incredible route from Cusco to Puno in Peru across the Peruvian Andes. Operated by PeruRail, the train is easily one of the most luxurious in South America, taking guests on an opulent and breath-taking adventure in 1920s-style Pullman carriages with gourmet dining, endless panoramic […]
The Train to the Clouds (or Tren a las Nubes) is a tourist train in North western Salta Province in Argentina – and the name says it all. It’s the fifth highest railway in the world, starting at the City of Salta (1,187metres above sea level) and climbing up the mountain to La Polvorilla (4,200 […]