Rail options to extend your trip

Rail options to extend your trip

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Let the train take over the drive and book one of these great rail journeys to see your destination differently. Ask our experts to customise your trip with one of these unmissable journeys.

Canada

Soak in the dramatic scenery and diverse landscapes of Canada in comfort by rail.

Rocky Mountaineer – First Passage to the West Route

Journey through Canada’s spectacular Rocky Mountains with their First Passage to the West route between Banff and Vancouver. This iconic two-day rail experience will keep you in awe, as you weave through soaring mountain passes and dramatic canyons. Available April to October.

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First Passage to the West in SilverLeaf

Rocky Mountaineer train
Rocky Mountaineer with landscape

Day 1: Vancouver

Receive a warm welcome as you board the train in Vancouver for your exciting two-day journey ahead. Take in the views of the Fraser Valley before enjoying a delicious breakfast. As you begin the climb into the coastal mountains, watch the landscape change from your seat or the viewing platform available.

Savour a three-course lunch prepared by Rocky Mountaineer’s onboard chefs whilst listening to knowledgeable and experienced hosts share stories of the region you are passing through. Relax on the train with a choice of a beverages available, chat to a fellow guest or take photographs of the passing scenery. 

After a full day, disembark in Kamloops where you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight’s stay. Enjoy a wander around the town before dining at one of the local restaurants.

Day 2: Banff

An early start for your transfer to the train for another full day of relaxation and scenery. Enjoy a hearty breakfast as the train winds its way through the Shuswap region. 

Take in the lake and mountain views as your rail journey continues Eastwards. A gourmet lunch using local ingredients will be served by the friendly hosts. Listen to the incredible railway history and tales of landmarks interspersed throughout the day. Make sure you keep an eye out for Castle Mountain, a memorable landmark between Lake Louise and Banff. 

Once you arrive in Banff, you will be given a fond farewell by the Rocky Mountain team and rewarded with a mountain town and postcard scenery. You will be transferred to your hotel ready for the next step of your holiday.

If you prefer to enjoy this journey from Banff to Vancouver or learn more about one of the Rocky Mountaineer routes available, please contact a member of the team.

Australia

Discover the natural wonders of Australia with these legendary rail adventures.

The Ghan

Journey through the heart of Australia on one of the world’s most celebrated rail adventures between Darwin and Adelaide. This iconic service invites you to unwind, settle in, and watch Australia’s extraordinary landscapes unfold before you.

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Adelaide, Australia

Alice Springs, Australia

Nitmiluk National Park, Australia
Calm water between steep rock faces at Katherine Gorge at Nitmiluk National Park

Darwin, Australia

Day 1: Adelaide

Board this legendary desert train in Adelaide, South Australia for a three-day northbound experience of the outback and Northern Territory’s city of Darwin. Witness the dramatic transition in scenery as lush vineyards give way to vast, sunburnt plains.

Sit back and relax in comfort or socialise in the lounge with like-minded travellers. Enjoy an included lunch and dinner prepared by onboard chefs, paired with Australia wines, craft beers and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages.

Day 2: Marla

Nearly 1000 kms into your journey is the remote outback town of Marla. As The Ghan arrives at Marla in darkness, you will have the amazing opportunity to alight the train and watch the beauty of the South Australian desert unfold as the sun rises, with a warming mug of coffee in hand.

Enjoy a leisurely brunch before embarking on one of your Off Train Experiences, whether it be an e-bike adventure, a helicopter flight or a tour of Alice Springs.

After your afternoon’s exploration, return to the train to refresh before another sumptuous dinner onboard.

Day 3: Darwin

Awaken to the tropical north with its canyons and rocky escarpments. Another Off Train Experience will allow you to immerse yourself in the ‘Top End’ with a Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise or head underground into the limestone Cutta Cutta Caves.

Continue onto Darwin where your remarkable rail adventure will draw to a close. Bid farewell to your fellow travellers and step forward into the next chapter of your holiday.

What’s Included:

2 nights’ cabin accommodation
All-Inclusive meals, fine wines and beverages: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners
3 Off Train Experiences (2 Experiences travelling Darwin to Adelaide)

Cabin Types available:

  • Aurora / Australis Suites
  • Platinum
  • Gold Premium
  • Gold
  • Gold Single

Alternative journeys on The Ghan available:

1 night: Adelaide to Alice Springs (or in reverse)
2 nights: Darwin to Adelaide (Marla stop not included)
3 nights: Darwin to Adelaide (or in reverse)

Indian Pacific Coast to Coast

Tread in the footsteps of gold rush prospectors, pioneers and adventurers as you traverse Australia’s continent east to west over 4,352 kms. This Indian Pacific 3-night rail journey begins in the bustling city of Sydney and concludes in Western Australia’s laid-back capital, Perth.

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Sydney, Australia

Blue Mountains
Shutterstock photo of Three Sisters in Australia

Adelaide, Australia

Nullabor Plain

Perth, Australia

Day 1: Sydney

Depart Sydney’s Central Station for your first day aboard the Indian Pacific. As the train gradually leaves the city behind, you’ll be met with sandstone cliffs and views of the Blue Mountains.

Once you have settled into your cabin, head to the lounge to meet your fellow travellers for the next four days. A regionally inspired dinner will be served, with paired wines from the local regions.

Day 2: Adelaide

On arrival into Broken Hill, you will embark on your chosen Off Train Experience, whether it be an exploration of the town’s mining legacy or Shelita’s Buffet, Broken Hill’s famous Drag Queen.

Traversing across South Australia, enjoy breakfast and lunch whilst taking in the passing scenery. By the afternoon, you will reach Adelaide where you can participate in a gin and cheese tasting, a behind-the-scenes brewery tour or a guided tour of Adelaide Central Market with an exclusive seated dinner.

Day 3: The Outback

As the train continues westwards, you’ll be in awe of the Nullabor Plain, the world’s largest exposure of limestone bedrock. Pausing momentarily at Cook on one of the world’s longest stretches of railway track, the train will reach Rawlinna located on the edge of a sheep station. Here you can truly understand the essence of the Outback under the stars.

Day 4: Perth

The scenery evolves into rolling green hills of the Avon Valley before making its final approach into Perth. Savour a leisurely brunch before your unforgettable rail journey comes to an end.

What’s Included:

3 nights’ cabin accommodation
All-Inclusive meals, fine wine & beverages: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Off Train Experiences in Broken Hill, Adelaide, Cook and Rawlinna

Cabin Types available:

  • Aurora / Australis Suites
  • Platinum
  • Gold Premium
  • Gold
  • Gold Single

Alternative journeys on the Indian Pacific available:

2 nights: Perth to Adelaide (or in reverse)
2 nights: Adelaide to Sydney (or in reverse)
4 nights: The Mighty Nullabor - Perth to Sydney

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