Scenic Journeys
Discover rail journeys through the Canadian Rockies, American Southwest, Alaska, Japan and Europe, from short scenic train experiences to longer rail-focused vacations.
16 curated trips currently featured
Current Ideas
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A 2-day daylight rail journey from Denver to Moab through Rocky Mountain canyons and Utah red-rock country, with a Glenwood Springs overnight.
A 9-day solo-only small-group Italy journey linking Florence, Cinque Terre, Lake Como and Venice with rail travel, local experiences and built-in time to connect.
A 9-day solo-focused small-group Spain trip linking Barcelona, Madrid, Granada and Seville with rail travel and the Alhambra.
A 9-day value-priced Japan trip using trains and public transit to connect Tokyo, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Kyoto and Osaka.
An 8-day small-group South Korea journey linking Seoul, historic Gyeongju and Busan with high-speed rail, a temple stay, markets and a DMZ visit.
A 3-day daylight rail journey from Denver to Salt Lake City via Glenwood Springs and Moab, combining Rocky Mountain and Utah red-rock scenery.
A 2-day daylight rail journey from Vancouver to Banff through the Canadian Rockies with an included overnight in Kamloops.
A 7-day guided winter Alaska journey from Fairbanks to Anchorage with aurora viewing, Denali, the Alaska Railroad and time in Girdwood.
A 7-day summer Alaska journey from Fairbanks through Denali and Talkeetna to Anchorage, with scenic rail travel and Kenai Fjords cruising.
An 11-day solo-only Japan small-group trip from Tokyo to Osaka with bullet trains, Nagano snow monkeys, temple and ryokan stays, Kyoto and Hiroshima.
A 14-day small-group Japan journey linking Tokyo, Kanazawa, Takayama, Hiroshima, Kyoto and the Mount Fuji region with extensive rail travel.
A 10-day guided journey through Switzerland and northern Italy featuring the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lake Maggiore and Lucerne.
Choosing the Right Trip
Rail travel can be the centerpiece of a vacation or one memorable section of a larger trip. The best choice depends on how much time you want on the train, what class of service matters to you and whether you want hotels and touring packaged around the rail journey.
Who It Works For
These trips work well for travelers who care about scenery and the journey itself, or who want to connect major destinations without relying on a traditional motorcoach tour.
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