Scenic Train Journeys around the World

Below is a look at some of the world’s most scenic train journeys.

South East Asia - Eastern & Oriental Express

The Eastern & Oriental Express is a stylish, comfortable and modern train which offers a grand tour through ultra-modern Singapore and Bangkok, traversing lush green tropical forests on a luxurious train journey. Passengers aboard this train will get to enjoy sumptuous cuisine and quality service, while they take in the dynamic topography of the South East Asian landscape. You can look through the window and enjoy comparing and contrasting the modern urban landscape of the cities with the natural landscape of the countryside.

Scotland – The Royal Scotsman

The Royal Scotsman is the most expensive train journey in the world; as such you should expect to spend a small fortune to get on board this ultra-luxury ride. There are only thirty six passengers allowed in the observation car of the train, who get to seat on comfortable armchairs and are accommodated in cabins which are specifically designed for dining and other uses. In order to get an idea of how costly a trip on the Royal Scotsman is, take into account that a four-day trip costs more than what you would spend on a nineteen-day trip on the Trans-Siberian. The Royal Scotsman offers great tours of little known mountains, waterfalls and valleys, and it will stopover when the travelers need to sleep.

While traveling by rail you can search for a good accommodation, why no try hostels It are usual cheaper than regular hotels. 

Russia - Trans-Siberian Railway

The Trans-Siberian train takes you on a six thousand mile 19-day journey across vast Russia, which enables you to cover a distance of a third of the entire planet. Because of the vast distance and amazing landscapes covered on this journey, the Trans-Siberian train ride has been able to achieve mythical status amongst train travelers around the world. This trip begins in Vladivostok and traverses Siberia and Moscow, all the way to St. Petersburg. The carriages on board were once used by the Politburo, and come fitted with 2 bedrooms, a sitting/ dining car, as well as a bathroom. You also get to enjoy the services of a private chef as you travel through 7 different time zones on the Trans-Siberian Express.

 Canada – Agawa Canyon Railroad

This train ride is one of the most scenic in North America which departs and arrives at Sault Saint Marie, Ontario in Canada, just over the Michigan border. This is an all-day trip which takes you through the heavily-wooded rocky wilderness surrounding the Agawa River, all the way to the Agawa Canyon. When you get to the Canyon, the train will stopover and you can have a nice picnic in one of the serene meadows, or just relax and drink in the beautiful scenery before you get back onto the train for your return journey. Autumn is the hardest time to get tickets for this trip as this is when all the maples have changed color and the landscape is at its prime. It is therefore advisable to book your tickets in advance, but if you miss out, do not despair as you can catch the Snow Train on this same route during winter.

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