July 2006
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Adelaide – Alice Springs – Darwin Australia train trip
Australia is a land of incredible spectacles, with a range of fantastic experiences to engage and excite you on each and every day of your holiday.
Discover an inspiring variety of richly coloured landscapes from golden sandy beaches and turquoise blue seas to the rich ochre hues of the outback.
A legendary journey into the heart of Australia. Enjoy the comfort and privacy of your own cabin, excellent cuisine and experience one of the world's greatest train journeys aboard The Legendary Ghan. You can find cheap hotels along the way.
Travel through vast sheep and cattle stations, ancient mountain ranges and over the red baked earth of the Great Victoria Desert. Marvel at the spectacular colours of the outback, the Spinifex plains and salt pans of the interior, the brilliant sunsets and starlight night skies on this epic adventure to the heartland of Australia.
The Ghan transports you from the capital cities of Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide direct to the mysterious Red Centre of Australia then finishing in Darwin. Alice Springs is the ideal base from which to explore the wonders of the Red Centre, including Uluru/ Ayers Rock and Kings Canyon.
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Christchurch – Greymouth New Zealand steam train trip
A two day Christchurch – Greymouth steam hauled adventure. This year Jb1236 will take us through the heart of the Southern Alps for our overnight stay in Greymouth.
This is an excellent time of year to traverse the South Island's coast to coast rail route, with snow on the ranges and mountains within the spectacular Arthur's Pass National Park.
Accommodation is at the Kingsgate Hotel in Greymouth with dinner on Saturday night and breakfast on Sunday morning included in the price. Book early to ensure you get a seat on this popular excursion as seats are strictly limited with little chance of adding extra's.
The train departs Christchurch on the 9th at 8:45am and arrives back in Christchurch at 5pm on the 10th.
Mainline Steam is an organisation devoted to the restoration and operation of historic mainline steam locomotives. Regular day excursions and multi-day tours are operated, by Mainline Steam, over rail lines thoroughout New Zealand.
These excursions provide travellers with the unique opportunity to relive the days when steam was king while experiencing the magnificent New Zealand countryside.
Palace On Wheels India – luxury train trip
A unique journey through India in royal class style!
With its cream saloons, with a border of flowers, chug through Rajasthan on a journey through the former royal kingdom of this state. Once ruled by kings whose presence lingers on its forbidding fortress, and fairytale palaces…
The Palace On Wheels India is the only regularly operating Luxury Train in India, at present this heritage train of Rajasthan comprises 14 well appointed inter-connected passenger coaches.
It's one of the world's most exciting rail journeys, as much for the train and the facilities provided on board, as for the royal destinations it proceeds to every single day. With everything taken care of – dining, accommodation, sight seeing – as well as organized shopping, there is nothing for the traveller to do but sleep in the history of the land.
Times have changed and the winds have shifted, but the Palace On Wheels cruises along in a unique style, the kind only the Maharajas of yesteryear could have perpetuated and enjoyed.
Today, of course, each traveler on board is, is treated like the royalty in his or her own right.
The exquisite & exclusive Palace on Wheels has luxurious cabins, wall-to-wall carpeting, a well stocked bar, two dining cars and a very personalized service.
Example Schedule
Wednesday Day 01: Delhi – Jaipur
1830 hours
>> Depart Delhi for Jaipur.
>> Dinner & overnight on Board.
Thursday Day 02: Jaipur – Jaisalmer
0200 hours
>> Arrive Jaipur
0730 – 0815 hrs
>> Breakfast on board.
0830 – 1230 hrs
>> Morning excursion to Amber Fort. Make your ascent to the palace fortress on the gaily caparisoned elephant back. Tour the chambers and hallways of the palace which are famous for the excellence of their design and decoration.
1300 – 1430 hrs
Lunch at Palace Hotel.
1430 – 1830 hrs
Afternoon tour of Jaipur known as "The Pink City of Rajasthan". Visit the unique Jantar Mantar Observatory, which was built in the 1700's, yet even today still looks futuristic or almost surrealistic; the City Palace and its Museum, the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds.
1930 hrs
Palace on Wheels departs for Jaisalmer
Dinner & overnight on board.
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Canada Luxury Ski and Snowboard Tour by Train
Ski and Snowboard Tour
Experience the ultimate Canadian Rockies ski and snowboard adventure as you travel to beautiful Lake Louise aboard the world-renowned Royal Canadian Pacific luxury train.
Enjoy the majestic scenery, as the train winds its way into the Canadian Rockies through Banff National Park en route to Lake Louise – Canada's largest ski and snowboard area.
Lake Louise offers breathtaking scenery and a ski and snowboard experience that leaves riders coming back for more.
An early morning departure from the Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion in downtown Calgary takes you along the foothills of Alberta. Delight in a scenic breakfast as the train winds its way into the Canadian Rockies through Banff National Park en route to Lake Louise – Canada's largest ski and snowboard area.
The train will park at Chalet Spur and you will be whisked off by motor coach for a day on the 4200 ski-able acres of mountain slopes.
After a few turns down the mountain, enjoy a private lunch at the lodge prior to returning to the slopes for the afternoon.
Upon arrival back to the train, the gourmet dinner prepared by our world class chefs await you. Reminisce with your fellow guests over dinner and drinks, as the train journeys east back to Calgary for the final leg of your tour.
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Six day steam train trip in Yorkshire, UK
Take a steam train ride to Bolton Abbey. Travel along the Railway Children line and enjoy its Bronte connections at Haworth. Cross the Cumbrian Hills on the famous Settle and Carlisle Railway. Experience the wild and remote moorland vistas surrounding the village of Hawes. Trundle through picturesque Wensleydale aboard a heritage railcar. Explore some fantastic Yorkshire gardens. Topped off with a day to enjoy the historic city of York.
Example six day train tour
Travelling by train to the Victorian spa town of Harrogate and the 4 star Yorkshire Hotel situated in the town centre with free time for sightseeing at this traditional Yorkshire town.
A leisurely day of little distance but great attractions commencing at historic Ripley Castle and Gardens which date back to the 14th century. A short journey takes us to the world heritage site of Fountains Abbey where the dramatic remains of a Cistercian Abbey are surrounded by an ornamental lake and medieval deer park. The day ends at Harlow Carr Gardens.
Travelling by coach from Harrogate to Keighley where we board the Worth Valley Railway steam train for a ride along the Railway Children line to Haworth where time is free for sightseeing and visiting the Bronte parsonage the former home of the Bronte sisters. We conclude with a visit to the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway.
A grand circular tour of Yorkshire and the Cumbrian Fells commencing with a train ride over the famous Settle & Carlisle line alighting high on the moors at Garsdale. From here we follow the route of the now closed railway over the fells to Hawes for a sightseeing break in this pretty town. We then continue to Redmire to board a heritage diesel train for a scenic journey through Wensleydale before returning to Harrogate by coach.
A short train journey brings us into the city of York for a completely free day for shopping and sightseeing including amongst the attractions are York Minster and the National Railway Museum. We return to Harrogate by train in the late afternoon.
After free-time to enjoy the shops and sights of Harrogate itself we return homeward by train.
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