Train Travel
“The conversation, like many others I had with people on trains, derived an easy candor from the shared journey, the comfort of the dining car, and the certain knowledge that neither of us would see each other again.”- Paul Theroux, The Great Railway Bazaar
Train travel is a way for you to view your world close up and at ground level. It gives you a glimpse into the world of bustling train stations yet allows you to sit back as you roll passed rural villages, rising hillsides and expansive deserts. The Maharaja Express, Eastern & Orinetal, Blue Train and Rovos Rail offer the finest train travel in the world today.
Departure: Upon request Discover the vibrant and diverse world of costumes and traditions of North India learning about its textiles and symbolic designs. Now’s your chance to learn about their origin which can be traced as far back as the Indus valley civilization. Visit a craft museum and discover textile art from each state. See […]
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Go West! The Canadian Rockies’ magnificent peaks span from the Interior Plains of Alberta to the Rocky Mountain Trench of British Columbia. Made of shale and limestone, and tipped with sparkling white snow, they’re so beautiful that UNESCO made them a World Heritage site. They’re also so tall, only advanced mountaineers can tackle them. But […]
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(Departure April – December) No trip can be more exciting than one which includes history, culture, adventure and transport by rail and by cruise. This concise tour to Peru is for the adventurous at heart who wishes to still travel at a comfort level. Explore the colonial heritage of Peru’s capital, Lima, before embarking on […]
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There’s no way better to visit four countries in Indochina than to see the countryside from the window of a train or from the top deck of a river cruiser. Begin your journey in Bangkok, the “Venice of Asia” before embarking on the E & O Express for a 4 day trip to Vientiane. Fly […]
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Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist who travelled the world and developed a deep affection for India. He preferred travelling India by train. “In other countries a long wait at the train station is a dull thing and tedious, but one has no right to have that […]
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Travel like a Maharaja or Maharini when you board the Maharaja Express for a royal journey throughout India. The Maharaja Express replicates the same grandeur of from India’s pastand is India’s equivalent to the Orient Express of Europe. With passenger capacity of only 88, the Maharaja Express offers an unforgettable ride with a kaleidoscopic view […]
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We Do More Than Asia The name Africa conjures up images of big game, beautiful sunsets, remote villages and exotic tribes. Blue Africa gives you all of the above and much more! Begin your sojourn in Cape Town and see where the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic and the Cape Peninsula meet. Take an overnight ride […]
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Embark on a train journey from Pretoria through Namibia in grand, golden rail fashion from the past. Your 8 day rail journey on Rovos Rail takes you on an adventure to Kimberly, diamond mining central and the fertile wine growing region of Upington. Explore fish River canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. Tour […]
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Not all of our tours are listed. Call us to discuss your travel plans 415-331-3791 We’re like you — curious when we hear about a culture or a place and crave to see it for ourselves. That’s what we do. We satisfy your curiosity through genuine cultural and environmental interactions. We arrange private and small […]
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