For India luxury train tours, the Maharajas’ Express was designed to recreate the elegance and pageantry of the personal carriages of the maharajas. The interiors of this luxury train are suffused with the nostalgia and elegance of a bygone era.
Elegant decor combined with contemporary state-of-the-art amenities create an aura of sheer opulence and five-star pampering. The train consists of 23 coaches and has a total passenger capacity of 88. Plush facilities including two restaurants, spa salon, bar, lounge, fitness center and business center redefine the art of luxury train travel.
Travelers can choose from five unique rail journeys. Excursions offer plenty of cultural immersion and include a mix of the most incredible sites in India — several UNESCO world heritage sites, national parks, wildlife, cliff-top forts and giant palaces. Highlights include Mehrangarh Fort, the Taj Mahal, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Ajanta Caves, the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, Khajuraho temples, and the sacred city of Varanasi.
Specializing in weeklong India Rail journeys, the Royal Rajasthan delights modern travelers with a glimpse into a bygone era of romance, royalty, opulence and chivalry, when maharajas ruled their tiny kingdoms. Following the success of Palace on Wheels, Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation in collaboration with Indian Railways launched Royal Rajasthan on Wheels in 2009. Travel like royalty to the princely states of Rajasthan including Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur.
Luxuriously appointed suites and dining cars take you back in time to an era of magnificent living. In addition, there is an onboard spa and gift shop. Their incredible week-long journey takes you to many of the most culturally rich destinations in India, such as Khajuraho, Agra, the Taj Mahal, and Varanasi — with an array of sightseeing excursions that include UNESCO World Heritage sites, magnificent forts, palaces, wildlife safaris, temples, bazaars and more!
Discover Singapore and Bangkok on romantic Southeast Asia rail journeys between the two cities aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express. Explore ancient temples, tea plantations, colonial cities, ancient villages and historic monuments as you slowly travel through gently unfolding rural landscapes, making stops along the way to see the sights. An Observation Car at the rear of the train allows for sightseeing by day and after dark, cocktails and entertainment.
Longer rail journeys include a 6-night adventure to Kuala Lumpur, the Cameron Highlands and Huay Yang with sightseeing excursions and hotel stays along the way. In the train’s elegant dining cars, dress up for a formal dinning experience, where internationally renowned chefs create spectacular eastern and western specialties.
A luxurious private cabin is your sanctuary for the trip, with windows perfect for viewing the scenery and 24-hour/day room service. Pullman Cabins have upper and lower berths, while State and Presidential Cabins offer two single beds (no double beds).
Specializing in Machu Picchu train tours, the Belmond Hiram Bingham takes you through the most romantic scenery in Peru. These rail journeys travel from Poroy, near the ancient city of Cusco, to the Lost City of Machu Picchu, and include guided sightseeing excursions and activities along the way, such as rafting, hiking, biking, horseback riding and more.
Named after the explorer who rediscovered the Inca citadel, the train is decorated in the style of 1920s Pullman carriages and has two dining cars, an observation/bar car, a kitchen car, and can carry up to 84 passengers. There are not sleeping cars, instead guests stay overnight at Belmond hotels along the way.
The bar car is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail accompanied by live Peruvian music. On the way to Machu Picchu, their bartender will show you how to make a traditional Pisco Sour.
As the train begins its journey towards Machu Picchu, the dining cars offer gourmet meals including brunch with sparkling wine and freshly squeezed orange juice, a traditional Peruvian appetizer, before moving on to a delicious main course followed by dessert and coffee. Brunch is accompanied by a selection of Peruvian wines. As you depart from the site of Machu Picchu and head towards Poroy, enjoy dinner – a four-course, Andean-inspired menu.
Travelers can choose from a number of different rail journeys including “Adventurous Peru” (7 nights) – hike Inca trails, ride Paso horses, raft along the Urubamba River, and enjoy all of the cultural highlights, plus high energy thrills; “Insiders’ Peru” (6 nights) – discover Cusco close up before heading to the Sacred Valley and exploring Machu Picchu with expert guides. Along with options for hiking, biking, horseback riding and other activities, there is plenty of sightseeing and cultural immersion on these tours!
Scotland train tours on the luxurious Royal Scotsman take you to the heart of the Highlands, through landscapes of pine-clad mountains, reflected in mirror-still lochs. Dine on world-class cuisine, rich with Scottish specialties, and embark on thrilling excursions each day, including tours of medieval castles, historic sites and lavish estates, as well as waterfalls, gardens, famous distilleries and more!
Settle down in a comfortable sofa, or step out onto the open-air veranda, as you glide past castles, villages and glens. Unwind in your luxurious private cabin, or view the scenery in the Observation Car. Inviting en-suite cabins provide a cozy, indulgent space in which to relax and savor the glorious scenery. The train holds just 32 passengers. There are 14 twin, two double and four single State Cabins, all with private bathrooms and showers.
They offer 2-night and 3-night journeys as well as their Classic Journey, a 5-day/4-night trip with visits and tours of Scotland’s most famous castles and historic sites. They also offer vacation packages with hotel stays in Edinburgh, London, and the famous Gleneagles Hotel with its championship golf courses.
There are formal and informal dinners aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman, usually on alternate nights. For formal dinners, men are encouraged to wear a tuxedo or kilt and ladies a cocktail dress or similar. Dining is always a highlight, with sumptuous gourmet meals served in the mahogany paneled dining cars, accompanied by a range of fine wines, liqueurs and malt whiskies.
Since 1996, DuVine has designed and led luxury cycling tours in the worlds most amazing places – from the rolling hills of Tuscany and storied medieval villages of Provence, to the Andean foothills of Argentina’s wine country, and the lush vineyards of Sonoma. Small group sizes, no more than 14 riders, make guests feel like travelers, not tourists.
DuVine includes wine with meals, lunches, après velo drinks, a custom cycling jersey, or even one of their beloved Bike, Eat, Drink, Sleep t-shirts! Small groups also allow guides to cater to each guest’s interests, be flexible, and make unscheduled stops or detours. Tours are available for all levels, from occasional riders to competitive/pro riders.
Tripsite specializes in cycling tours throughout Europe, as well as Bike & Barge Tours, Road Bike Tours, and now River Cruises throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Offering a wide variety of classic European river cruises on the Danube, Seine, Rhine, Rhone, Main and Elbe rivers, Tripsite cruises also take you to more exotic destinations including China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Their bike and barge tours are perhaps the best way to travel! The barge is your floating hotel and the bike is your means to explore the backroads of countries and cultures. Providing comfortable accommodations, excellent dining, and an active cycling vacation, their bike and boat tours are an ideal choice. Most tours also offer the e-bike (electric bike) option.
Tripsite specializes in a wide variety of bike tours throughout Europe, as well as Bike & Barge Tours, and Road Bike Tours. They offer self-guided, guided, and supported bicycle tours, with most tours offering the e-bike (electric bike) option.
Their bike and barge tours throughout Europe are perhaps the best way to travel! The barge is your floating hotel and the bike is your means to explore the backroads of countries and cultures. Guided tours include a cycling guide and the camaraderie of biking in a group. Supported tours, though lacking a cycling guide, provide vehicle backup if needed. Tripsite promises that their bike tour prices are the lowest on the market without sacrificing quality.
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