- Train cruises, a train journey of several days with accommodation and meals aboard, fascinate many travelers. From the Orient Express to the Trans-Siberian Railway, train travel's appeal in enormous. Many countries have train cruises with some off-train trips included. Train travelers have a choice of accommodations on board as they sit back and relax on board while viewing the scenery.
Great Train Escapes
- Great Train Escapes offers rail excursions in the United States including travel by train and motor coach. One excursion offered is the Rail to Glacier Park, Montana, a six- day, five-night round trip from Seattle to Glacier Park, Montana. The cruise includes a welcome reception at a Seattle hotel and a tour of points of interest in Seattle, including the Space Needle and Pike's Place Market and a cruise of Puget Sound's coastline.Passengers board the train for an overnight excursion to Glacier Park. Upon arrival they board a 1930's convertible touring bus to drive the Going To The Sun Road, traversing mountain roads, glaciers and meadows. Guests stay the night in the 1915 historic Many Glacier Hotel. After a cruise on Swiftcurrent Lake passengers travel on to Glacier Park Lodge to stay overnight.The following day travelers are on their own for the day to enjoy the lodge, including golf, swimming, a float trip, hiking or just relaxing. Passengers then have an overnight rail trip returning to Seattle. The tour ends with motor coach transportation to the Seattle airport. 2010 fares are $1,499 per person which includes all transportation, hotel and train accommodations, scheduled off-train excursions, four breakfasts and two dinners.Great Train Escapes6417-A Fauntleroy Way S.W.Seattle, WA 98136206-935-6848greattrainescapes.com
Rails NW
- Rails NW offers train cruises in the United States, Canada and Mexico. One option is The Royal Canadian Pacific's train excursions that leave Calgary and travel through the Canadian Rockies. Along the route passengers view clear blue lakes, snow-capped mountains and the wildlife of Yoho and Banff National Parks. Other sights include Lake Louise and Kicking Horse Resort.These exclusive train cruises carry only 32 passengers. The Royal Canadian Rockies Experience itineraries include three overnights on the train, two overnights in hotels and six days exploring along the route. Fares are $7,900 per person, as of 2010. The tour price includes state rooms with either single or twin accommodations and private baths. All meals are provided including wine and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. The fare includes all scheduled off-train activities as well as transportation to and from off train excursions.Rails NW10200 SW Eastridge Street Suite 210Portland, OR 97225503-292-5055railsnw.com
Rovos Rail
- Rovos Rail offers train cruises through the heart of Southern Africa. The company's two classic trains each carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 suites. These luxury train cars feature wood paneling and Edwardian period furnishings. Accommodations include either twin or double beds and ensuite bathrooms with hot showers. The spacious Royal Suites include a lounge area and a full bath with a Victorian tub and separate shower. Pullman suites have sofa seating during the day which convert to double or twin-bed sleeping at night. All suites have a writing desk area and a refrigerator for beverages. All meals are prepared on board using fresh local ingredients. Breakfast is cooked to order or guests may select from a breakfast buffet. Lunches and dinners are three-course meals and include South African wines. Room service is also available. The trains operated by Rovos Rail have lounge cars with windows that can be opened to allow passengers to experience the sounds and scents of Africa. Rovos Rail offers a 14-day journey through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania. Fares range from $8,900 to $15,950 per person, as of 2010.Rovos Rail Head OfficePO Box 2837Pretoria 0001Gauteng27-12-315-8242rovos.com
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