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rail tours
India
Deccan Odyssey’s Grand Heritage
- Visit the iconic Taj Mahal
- Safari in Ranthambore National Park
- Join a Thar Desert Camel Ride
At Distant Journeys, we have a series of incredible rail journeys across our destinations and award-winning tours, including some of the world’s most famous. From Australia’s legendary Ghan to South Africa’s Rovos Rail or Blue Train and Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer, these unforgettable rail tours offer lasting memories and a truly unique way to explore. We also have some shorter rail journeys on many of our tours, all of which are chosen to show you the very best our holiday destinations have to offer, from magnificent views to cultural encounters, with the chance to travel like a local.
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- rail tours
India
Deccan Odyssey’s Cultural Discovery
- The Golden Temple of Amritsar
- Safari in Ranthambore National Park
- Visit the iconic Taj Mahal
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classic tours - rail tours
South Africa
Customer Favourite
The Very Best of South Africa
- 2-nights onboard the luxury Blue Train
- Go on safari in Kruger National Park
- Tour the scenic Panorama Route
- classic tours
- rail tours
Canada
Grand Canadian Rockies
- Admire the majestic landscapes of the Canadian Rockies at a leisurely pace
- Rail journey aboard the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer
- Stay at the spectacular Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- classic tours
- rail tours
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cruise tours
Canada, Alaska
Grand Canadian Rockies & Alaskan Cruise
- Explore the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies
- Experience unrivalled service and scenery on board Rocky Mountaineer
- Scenic seven-night cruise in Alaska
- classic tours
- rail tours
Australia
Customer Favourite
The Very Best of Australia
- Full day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef
- Experience Uluru at sunset and sunrise
- Overnight on the Ghan to tropical Darwin
Homebound stopovers from £99 per person
Oct 2026 - Apr 2028
29 days
Prices from £8,795 Per person
- classic tours
- rail tours
New Zealand
Customer Favourite
New Zealand by Rail, Road & Sea
- Four scenic NZ rail journeys
- Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
- Winery lunch and tastings
Homebound stopovers from £99 per person
Oct 2026 - Apr 2028
27 days
Prices from £6,995 Per person
- classic tours
- rail tours
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique
African Rail Adventure
- 11-nights all-inclusive on Rovos Rail
- Visit 4 countries in Southern Africa
- Numerous safaris in search of the Big Five
- classic tours
- rail tours
South Africa
South African Rail Discovery
- Sightseeing tour in Durban
- Game drives in Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park, Spionkop Game Reserve and Addo Game Reserve
- 12-nights on board Rovos Rail
- classic tours
- rail tours
South Africa, Tanzania, Botswana
Grand African Rail Journey
- Game drives in Madikwe Game Reserve
- Sightseeing tours in Victoria Falls, Makambako and Pretoria
- Sunset River Cruise at Victoria Falls
- rail tours
Canada
The Very Best of Eastern Canada and Grand Canadian Rockies
- Experience an unforgettable rail journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer
- Discover Quebec, the only walled city in North America
- View the must-see mighty Niagara Falls and delight in the surrounding countryside
- classic tours
- cruise tours
- rail tours
Canada, Alaska
The Very Best of Eastern Canada and Grand Canadian Rockies & Alaskan Cruise
- Enjoy the thrilling 'Voyage to the Falls' boat ride at Niagara Falls
- Sightseeing tours in Banff, Victoria and Vancouver
- Cruise Alaska’s scenic Inside Passage, including visits to Tracy Arm Inlet and Glacier Bay
- classic tours
- rail tours
Australia, New Zealand
The Very Best of New Zealand & The Very Best of Australia
- Sydney Harbour lunch cruise
- All-inclusive overnight on The Ghan
- Cruise on Milford Sound
Homebound stopovers from £99 per person
Oct 2026 - Apr 2028
56 days
Prices from £13,195 Per person
- classic tours
- rail tours
Australia, New Zealand
New Zealand by Rail, Road and Sea & The Very Best of Australia
- Three scenic NZ rail journeys
- Visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Full day on the Great Barrier Reef
- classic tours
- rail tours
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private tours
India
Spirit of India by Rail
- Visit the iconic Taj Mahal
- Go in search of tigers in Ranthambore National Park
- Journey to Shimla on the iconic Toy Train
- classic tours
- rail tours
South Africa, Namibia
Namibian Rail Safari
- Game drives in Etosha National Park
- Visit a cheetah conservation project
- Experience the red sand dunes of the Sossusvlei
- classic tours
- rail tours
South Africa
Spectacular South Africa including Rovos Rail
- Three day, all-inclusive on Rovos Rail
- Visit two private game reserves
- View Table Mountain and Cape of Good Hope
- rail tours
India
Deccan Odyssey’s Indian Adventure
- Witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Explore Amritsar’s Golden Temple
- Ride the luxurious Deccan Odyssey train
