Luxury Rail Journeys There's something quite alluring about a luxury rail journey. These routes are often remote, with spectacular scenery, gourmet
Luxury Rail Journeys
There's something quite alluring about a luxury rail journey.
These routes are often remote, with spectacular scenery, gourmet dining experiences and aboard some of the world's most iconic trains.
Luxury train travel offers a unique way to explore destinations while enjoying the comfort, elegance and ease of a train journey. But where start? Here are a few of SJT's favourite luxury rail journeys to inspire your inner rail enthusiast...
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (A Belmond Train): The Orient Express is one of the most iconic luxury trains in the world. From Paris to Istanbul and a host of European destinations in between, you'll enjoy luxurious cabins, gourmet dining, and a glamorous 1920s ambiance.Be it for one night or five, this is the ultimate in bucketlist rail journeysl
Royal Scotsman (A Belmond train): Journey through Scotland's stunning landscapes, stopping to visit castles, distilleries and lochs. Be it a journey filled with thrilling excursions, an exploration through the pages of history, or a lesson of whisky tasting with a dram or two at world-class distilleries, riding aboard Royal Scotsman is one of those pinch-me moments.
Rocky Mountaineer: Explore the Canadian Rockies in style on board the Rocky Mountaineer. Take in the breathtaking scenery of Western Canada through the train's glass-domed carriages. The culinary experience and service onboard Rocky Mountaineer is second-to-none. Unlike other scenic rail journeys, you'll travel by day on the train, and sleep in a hotel at night - all coordinated with ease and precision by the ground crew. Why not combine it with an Alaskan cruise to make the ultimate North American bucketlist trip?
Rovos Rail: Explore Southern Africa in style aboard Rovos Rail. Journeys range from 2 days to 2 weeks and link some of the continent’s greatest destinations with a variety of off-train excursions. Step aboard the vintage wood-panelled coaches and sit back as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. With discreet and friendly service, top cuisine and a selection of South Africa’s finest wines, Rovos Rail encompasses the timeless grace and high romance of African exploration.
Eastern & Oriental Express (A Belmond Train): Looking for something closer to home? All aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, our luxury train in Malaysia and a travelling memoir of a beguiling age. The signature cream and green exterior gives way to polished wood-panelled corridors and silken furnishings with a hint of multiple Asian designs. Your days are filled with lush moutainscapes, beautiful beaches and verdant jungles. This is slow travel at its best!
The Ghan: Journey through the heart of the Australian Outback from Adelaide to Darwin aboard the Ghan. This unforgettable Australian adventure is all-inclusive and combines with immersive off-train experiences and a regionally-inspired menu to showcase the best of red centre. Break your journey in Alice Springs and add a visit to Uluru and Kings Canyon, or extend before or after the journey (or both!) and venture to Kakadu in the north, or Kangaroo Island in the south?
These journeys provide an unforgettable blend of luxury and adventure, allowing passengers to experience the beauty of various destinations in comfort and style.
