Browse our unique and specially developed Rail Journeys Tours from the links right below. Our Rail Journeys vacations include Airfare (unless otherwise noted), airport transfers, hotel accommodations, and custom designed touring across each itinerary. You can also customize your tour with optional tours, transfers and fun activities to add even more value to your tour when you're ready to travel to Rail Journeys. If you have any questions or need help please feel free to speak to one of our travel agents who are happy to answer your questions or help plan your Rail Journeys tour.
From $7,155
15 days/13 nights
Embark on a 13-night trip to Japan, starting in Tokyo. After a day exploring the city on your own, take an excursion from Tokyo to Nikko that includes Kanmangafuchi Abyss, where you see the mystical Jizo statues. Next, take a scenic drive up the slope of Mt. Fuji, en route to Lake Ashi, followed by a ropeway ride up to the highest peak in Hakone. Return to Tokyo, where a tour includes the Imperial Palace and the Tokyo Tower. Travel to picturesque Kanazawa and to Takayama, which is rich in cultural heritage. The next day, travel by train to Kyoto, where a full-day tour includes the Golden Pavilion and the historic castle of Nijo. Visit the ancient capital of Nara, including Todaiji Temple and Deer Park. Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Return to Tokyo for a night before flying back to the US. Hotels are deluxe. Starting from $7,155 including air, with weekly guaranteed departures.
From $5,055
10 days/8 nights
Travel to Japan for an 8-night trip and visit its modern and ancient capitals. Start in Tokyo, where your tour includes the Imperial Palace Plaza and Tokyo Tower. A full-day Nikko excursion includes Kanmangafuchi Abyss, where you see the mystical Jizo statues and the botanical garden. Take a scenic drive up the slope of Mt. Fuji, en route to Lake Ashi, followed by a ropeway ride up to the highest peak in Hakone. After a night in Hakone, hop on a bullet train to Kyoto and visit the ancient capital of Nara, including Todaiji Temple and Deer Park. A full-day Kyoto tour features the historic castle of Nijo and the Golden Pavilion. Travel to Hiroshima by bullet train and visit the Itsukushima Shrine and Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Return to Tokyo for a night before flying back to the US. Hotels are deluxe. Starting from $5,055, including air, with weekly guaranteed departures.
From $3,690
14 days/12 nights
Take a 12-night trip and travel off the beaten path to visit southern India. Start in Madras, where you see Fort St. George and the beautiful Bay of Bengal. Then take a train to Trichy, where you visit Brihadeeshwara Temple and Rajaraja Museum. From there, travel to Madurai and view the night temple ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Next, travel to Periyar and visit the Wildlife Sanctuary, home to India’s tiger preserves, elephants, and bison. Afterward, travel to Kumarakom to visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Then, travel to Cochin, known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, and enjoy a kathakali dance. Next, travel to Mararikulam to enjoy the beaches and explore the local life in this rural setting. Finally, transfer to Bombay (Mumbai) and tour the Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens, and other sights before returning to the US. Starting from $3690, including air, with guaranteed weekly departures.
From $2,530
8 days/6 nights
Take a 6-night trip and visit the modern and ancient capital of Japan. Start off in Tokyo, where a morning tour includes the Meiji Shrine and the Imperial Palace Plaza. Then, a day at leisure gives you a chance to explore Tokyo on your own. The next day, hop on a bullet train to Kyoto, where your tour includes Hein Jingu Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Spend two days at leisure, perhaps taking an optional tour to Nara. Finally, return to the US from Osaka. Starting from $2,530, including air, with weekly guaranteed departures.
From $6,999
15 days/13 nights
Embark on a 13-night trip to Japan, starting in Tokyo. After a day exploring the city on your own, take an excursion from Tokyo to Nikko that includes Kanmangafuchi Abyss, where you see the mystical Jizo statues. Next, take a scenic drive up the slope of Mt. Fuji, en route to Lake Ashi, followed by a ropeway ride up to the highest peak in Hakone. Return to Tokyo, where a tour includes the Imperial Palace and the Tokyo Tower. Travel to picturesque Kanazawa and to Takayama, which is rich in cultural heritage. The next day, travel by train to Kyoto, where a full-day tour includes the Golden Pavilion and the historic castle of Nijo. Visit the ancient capital of Nara, including Todaiji Temple and Deer Park. Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Return to Tokyo for a night before flying back to the US. Hotels are first-class. Starting from $6,999, including air, with weekly guaranteed departures.
