What you pay for
Luxury trains offer comfortable cabins, meals, service and scenery, all packaged into one trip. The journey itself is the attraction.
Famous journeys
- Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Europe: Vintage carriages and fine dining on routes such as London to Venice.
- Rocky Mountaineer, Canada: Daytime travel through the Rockies in glass-domed carriages, with overnight hotel stops.
- Blue Train, South Africa: A luxury journey between Pretoria and Cape Town.
- Glacier Express, Switzerland: A slower scenic route with panoramic windows. Premium options include fine dining.
- Maharajas' Express, India: A palace-on-wheels experience.
- Belmond Andean Explorer, Peru: A journey across the Andes.
Is it worth it?
It is a good fit if you want a special occasion, enjoy slow travel and value service. If you want to see many places, a cheaper scenic train and hotels may offer more flexibility.
Tips
- Book early, as departures are limited.
- Check what is included: meals, drinks and excursions.
- Ask about dress codes.
- Look at cancellation terms.
Prices and itineraries change, so check each operator's details.
