At Distant Journeys, we have a series of incredible rail journeys across our destinations and award-winning tours, including some of the world’s most famous. From Australia’s legendary Ghan to South Africa’s Rovos Rail or Blue Train and Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer, these unforgettable rail tours offer lasting memories and a truly unique way to explore. We also have some shorter rail journeys on many of our tours, all of which are chosen to show you the very best our holiday destinations have to offer, from magnificent views to cultural encounters, with the chance to travel like a local.
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rail tours Australia
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The Very Best of Australia
Homebound stopovers from £29 per person
Feb 2026 - Nov 2027
29 days
Prices from £8,395 Per person
classic tours rail tours South Africa
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The Very Best of South Africa
classic tours rail tours New Zealand
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New Zealand by Rail, Road & Sea
Homebound stopovers from £29 per person
Jan 2026 - Apr 2027
27 days
Prices from £6,995 Per person
classic tours rail tours Canada
Grand Canadian Rockies
classic tours rail tours Australia
Wonders of Australia
Homebound stopovers from £29 per person
Feb 2026 - Oct 2027
23 days
Prices from £7,195 Per person
classic tours rail tours India
Spirit of India by Rail
rail tours India
Deccan Odyssey’s Cultural Discovery
rail tours India
Deccan Odyssey’s Grand Heritage
classic tours rail tours South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique
African Rail Adventure
classic tours rail tours South Africa, Namibia
Namibian Rail Safari
classic tours rail tours South Africa
South African Rail Discovery
classic tours rail tours South Africa, Tanzania, Botswana
Grand African Rail Journey
classic tours rail tours South Africa
Spectacular South Africa including Rovos Rail
rail tours India
Deccan Odyssey’s Indian Adventure
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cruise tours Canada, Alaska
Grand Canadian Rockies & Alaskan Cruise
classic tours rail tours Australia, New Zealand
New Zealand by Rail, Road and Sea & The Very Best of Australia
Homebound stopovers from £29 per person
Jan 2026 - Jan 2027
50 days
Prices from £13,295 Per person
classic tours rail tours Australia, New Zealand
The Very Best of New Zealand & The Very Best of Australia
Homebound stopovers from £29 per person
Jan 2026 - Mar 2027
56 days
Prices from £13,495 Per person
rail tours Canada
The Very Best of Eastern Canada and Grand Canadian Rockies
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The Very Best of Eastern Canada and Grand Canadian Rockies & Alaskan Cruise
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