The Railway Touring Company
The Edinburgh Christmas Market
Steam train day trip York to Edinburgh via the Royal Border Bridge
1 dayfrom $154
100% rail
Style
Family rail vacations
84 rail vacations qualify as family rail vacations, from 18 operators, 1 to 15 days, from $32 per person.
How a trip qualifies: The trip's evidence supports family travel: family-fit inclusions or operator positioning.
The Railway Touring Company
The Bath and Bristol Christmas Express
Steam day trip from London to Bath and Bristol with Christmas Markets
1 dayfrom $161
100% rail
The Railway Touring Company
The Dorset Coast Express
Steam day trip from London to Weymouth on the Dorset coast
1 dayfrom $161
100% rail
The Railway Touring Company
The Edinburgh Christmas Hive
Steam-hauled day trip from Manchester to Edinburgh at Christmas
1 dayfrom $161
100% rail
The Railway Touring Company
The Edinburgh Christmas Market
Steam-hauled day trip from York to Edinburgh Christmas Market
1 dayfrom $161
100% rail
The Railway Touring Company
The Edinburgh Christmas Market
Steam train day trip from York to Edinburgh Christmas Market
1 dayfrom $161
100% rail
The Railway Touring Company
The Swanage Belle
Steam day trip from London to the Dorset coast at Swanage
1 dayfrom $161
100% rail
The Railway Touring Company
The Worcester Christmas Fayre Express - 5 December 2026
Steam train day trip Liverpool to Worcester Christmas Fayre
1 dayfrom $161
100% rail
The Railway Touring Company
The York Yuletide Express - 14 November 2026
Festive steam train day trip London Victoria to York Christmas markets
1 dayfrom $161
100% rail
Alaska Railroad
Iditarod Race & Fur Rondy Train Package
Four-day winter package: Hurricane Turn Train, Fur Rondy, Iditarod start.
4 daysfrom $365
25% rail
Railbookers
Frankfurt and Munich
Frankfurt to Munich by rail, with a Neuschwanstein Castle day trip
6 daysfrom $389
17% rail
Alaska Railroad
World Ice Art Championships
Winter rail-fly to Fairbanks' World Ice Art Championships festival
2 daysfrom $415
50% rail
railtour suisse
Dijon - Group tour
Burgundy wine and mustard in Dijon, three days from Lausanne by TGV
3 daysfrom $473
33% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Washington DC and Boston
One-way rail trip from Washington, D.C. to Boston with CityPASS touring
5 daysfrom $539
20% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Essential Spirit of America
New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC connected by Amtrak Northeast Regional
6 daysfrom $719
33% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Boston and Washington DC
Boston to Washington DC rail trip with CityPASS and monument touring
5 daysfrom $779
20% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Boston and New York City
Boston to New York City rail trip with CityPASS touring, both cities
6 daysfrom $1,099
17% rail
Amtrak Vacations
San Francisco and Seattle
Six-day rail journey from San Francisco to Seattle with an overnight train
6 daysfrom $1,139
33% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Essential American Heritage
Rail journey through four historic Northeast cities, Boston to Washington DC
8 daysfrom $1,349
38% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Boston, New York, and Washington DC
Seven-day rail trip through Boston, New York City and Washington DC
7 daysfrom $1,459
29% rail
Journey Beyond Rail
Connect with Kakadu
Small-group 4WD touring of Kakadu and Litchfield parks from Darwin
5 daysfrom $1,478
Railtrail Tours
Yuletide Magic in County Durham 2026
Four-night Christmas break in Durham with rail travel and hotel stays
5 daysfrom $1,501
40% rail
Travel to Europe (To-Europe)
8-Day Christmas Classic Rail Circle (8R08)
Eight-day Christmas Markets rail circle Frankfurt to Heidelberg via Munich
8 daysfrom $1,649
65% rail
Switzerland Travel Centre
Winter Journeys by Sleigh and Train
Eight-day Swiss winter loop from Davos to Lucerne by train and sleigh
8 daysfrom $1,950
65% rail
Leger Holidays
Christmas Spectacular in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol
Seven-day escorted Christmas tour in Austrian Tyrol with scenic train rides
7 daysfrom $2,009
25% rail
Alaska Railroad
Deluxe Alaska Sampler
Seven-day Alaskan rail loop: glaciers, wildlife, and Denali from Anchorage.
7 daysfrom $3,585
65% rail
Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada)
Rockies Winter Wonderland by Train
9-day winter sleeper-rail journey from Vancouver to Calgary via Jasper
9 daysfrom $3,760
22% rail
Alaska Tours (alaskatours.com)
Alaska by Rail Tour
Ten-day rail tour covering the entire Alaska Railroad network
10 daysfrom $3,849
50% rail
Canadian Train Vacations (Fresh Tracks Canada)
Canadian Rockies Voyage by Train
6-day Banff to Vancouver trip with an overnight VIA Rail sleeper
6 daysfrom $3,935
33% rail
Alaska Railroad
Alaska's National Parks by Rail
Seven-day Alaska rail loop through Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks
7 daysfrom $4,335
60% rail
Fresh Tracks Canada
Canadian Cross-Country Journey in Winter
Winter sleeper train crossing Canada from Toronto to Vancouver
9 daysfrom $4,365
56% rail
Alaska Railroad
Alaska By Daylight
Ten-day Alaska rail loop: Anchorage, Seward, Denali, Fairbanks, glaciers, wildlife.
10 daysfrom $4,965
40% rail
Great Rail Journeys
Canada, Niagara Falls & the Rocky Mountains
13-day Vancouver to Toronto rail journey through Canadian Rockies and prairies
13 daysfrom $5,895
35% rail
Alaska Railroad
Grande Alaska Tour
12-day Alaska Railroad journey from Anchorage to Fairbanks with glaciers and wildlife
12 daysfrom $6,385
65% rail
Great Rail Journeys
Treasures of Kenya
Kenya safari from Nairobi through four reserves and Maasai village
10 daysfrom $7,369
Magic Switzerland (Magic Travel Services GmbH)
Family Rail Highlights of Switzerland
Fourteen-day family rail loop through Swiss mountains, lakes and villages from Lucerne to Zurich
14 daysfrom $17,725
65% rail
Alaska Railroad
Coastal Classic Train
Day train from Anchorage to Seward along Turnagain Arm
1 dayprice on request
100% rail
Alaska Railroad
Alaska's Glaciers and Denali Cruise Train Packages
Alaska Railroad rail add-on: Kenai Fjords to Denali by train.
4 daysprice on request
65% rail
Euroventure
UK 1 Week School Trip
Seven-day UK school tour through London, Portsmouth, and Windsor with museums and castles
7 daysprice on request
40% rail
First Class Holidays
Iconic Rockies and Rail
Vancouver to Calgary via VIA Rail sleeper through Canadian Rockies.
9 daysprice on request
30% rail
First Class Holidays
Snow Train to the Rockies
Seven-day winter rail and coach tour from Vancouver to Calgary through the Canadian Rockies
7 daysprice on request
40% rail
Great Rail Journeys
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo & Floors Castle
Four-day Scottish Borders escape centered on the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
4 daysprice on request
25% rail
Tibet Travel (Tibet Vista)
10 Days Beijing Xi'an Lhasa Everest Base Camp Kathmandu Tour by Tibet Train
Beijing to Kathmandu via Tibet Train, Everest Base Camp overnight
10 daysprice on request
30% rail
Tibet Travel (Tibet Vista)
14 Days Mt. Everest Adventure Tour from Beijing by Train
Beijing to Everest Base Camp by train, monasteries, and high-altitude camp
14 daysprice on request
35% rail
Tibet Travel (Tibet Vista)
13 Days Beijing Xining Lhasa Everest Base Camp Tour by Scenic Tibet Train
Beijing imperial sites, Qinghai-Tibet Railway sleeper, Lhasa temples, Everest Base Camp
13 daysprice on request
15% rail
Tibet Travel (Tibet Vista)
12 Days Chengdu Lhasa Namtso Everest Base Camp Tour by Tibet Train
Chengdu to Lhasa via Qinghai-Tibet Railway, then Everest Base Camp
12 daysprice on request
25% rail
Tibet Travel (Tibet Vista)
15 Days China, Tibet and Nepal Tour by Train
Beijing to Kathmandu via Qinghai-Tibet Railway and Everest Base Camp
15 daysprice on request
27% rail
Tibet Travel (Tibet Vista)
12 Days Guangzhou Lhasa Namtso Everest Base Camp Tour by Tibet Train
Qinghai-Tibet Railway to Lhasa, then overland to Everest Base Camp
12 daysprice on request
25% rail
Tibet Travel (Tibet Vista)
10 Days Guangzhou Xining Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Tour by Tibet Train
Ten-day Tibet train tour from Guangzhou through Lhasa to Everest Base Camp
10 daysprice on request
20% rail
Tibet Travel (Tibet Vista)
14 Days Kathmandu-Lhasa-Beijing Tour by Train
Himalayan overland crossing to Lhasa, then rail to Beijing via Xi'an
14 daysprice on request
29% rail
Tibet Travel (Tibet Vista)
11 Days Shanghai Lhasa Namtso Everest Base Camp Tour by Tibet Train
Shanghai to Lhasa by overnight train, then overland to Everest Base Camp
11 daysprice on request
18% rail
Tibet Travel (Tibet Vista)
11 Days Shanghai Xining Lhasa Everest Base Camp Tour by Tibet Train
Shanghai to Everest Base Camp via overnight Tibet train and high-altitude drive
11 daysprice on request
18% rail
Tibet Travel (Tibet Vista)
11 Days Hong Kong Chengdu Lhasa Everest Base Camp Tour by Scenic Tibet Train
Hong Kong to Everest Base Camp via Chengdu-Lhasa train and Tibetan highlands
11 daysprice on request
18% rail
Tibet Travel (Tibet Vista)
8 Days Xining Lhasa Namtso Shigatse Tour by Scenic Tibet Train
Eight-day Tibet train tour from Xining through Lhasa and holy lakes
8 daysprice on request
15% rail
Alaska Railroad
The Fair Train
One-day round-trip train service from Anchorage to Alaska State Fair Grounds
1 dayfrom $32
100% rail
Alaska Railroad
The Easter Train
Family Easter train ride from Anchorage to Indian along Turnagain Arm
1 dayfrom $92
100% rail
Alaska Railroad
The Holiday Train
One-day family holiday train ride with Santa on Alaska Railroad
1 dayfrom $92
100% rail
Alaska Railroad
Kid's Halloween Train
Halloween-themed day train ride from Anchorage to Indian, Alaska
1 dayfrom $92
100% rail
Alaska Railroad
River Rafting in Denali
Denali-area Nenana River rafting, six options from scenic float to Class IV
1 dayfrom $149
Amtrak Vacations
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota Getaway
Independent 3-day Amtrak getaway to Minneapolis and St. Paul
3 daysfrom $159 + rail fare
65% rail
Alaska Railroad
Glacier Quest Cruise
One-day glacier and wildlife cruise in Prince William Sound, Alaska
1 dayfrom $196
50% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Chicago Getaway
An independent 3-day rail getaway to Chicago with CityPASS attractions
3 daysfrom $209 + rail fare
60% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Atlanta Getaway
Independent 3-day Atlanta city stay with included CityPASS attractions
3 daysfrom $249 + rail fare
Alaska Railroad
Curry Jetboat Adventure by Rail
One-day train and jetboat adventure from Talkeetna to Curry, Alaska
1 dayfrom $284
50% rail
Alaska Railroad
Spencer Iceberg & Placer River Float
One-day guided raft float among icebergs via Alaska's Glacier Discovery Train
1 dayfrom $299
100% rail
railtour suisse
Europa-Park
Two-day theme park escape from Rust by train to Europa-Park
2 daysfrom $405
50% rail
Alaska Railroad
Bears, Trains & Icebergs
Alaska Railroad day trip from Anchorage to Spencer Glacier by train
from $406
100% rail
railtour suisse
Pisa
Two-day rail city break to Pisa, Italy, the Leaning Tower and Arno
2 daysfrom $456
100% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Boston Ultimate Getaway
Independent four-day Boston package with All Inclusive Pass, rail separate
4 daysfrom $489
50% rail
Amtrak Vacations
San Francisco Ultimate Getaway
Independent 4-day San Francisco stay with CityPASS and city touring
4 daysfrom $509 + rail fare
Amtrak Vacations
San Diego Ultimate Getaway
4-day San Diego Ultimate Getaway with hotel, zoo admission, and harbor cruise
4 daysfrom $549 + rail fare
Amtrak Vacations
The Great Smoky Mountains with Atlanta
Four-day Atlanta and Great Smoky Mountains combo with rental car
4 daysfrom $569 + rail fare
railtour suisse
Deauville-Trouville
Two-day Normandy coastal escape to chic Deauville and authentic Trouville
2 daysfrom $636
100% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Boston and Cape Cod Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago
Independent overnight rail getaway from Chicago to Boston and Cape Cod
6 daysfrom $779
33% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Portland and Seattle Getaway
Portland to Seattle rail getaway with two city sightseeing tours
5 daysfrom $819
20% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Boston and Cape Cod Getaway Roundtrip from New York City
Independent train getaway from New York City to Boston and Cape Cod
4 daysfrom $839
50% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Boston and Cape Cod Getaway
Independent Boston city stay with a ferry getaway to Cape Cod
4 daysfrom $859 + rail fare
Amtrak Vacations
San Francisco Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from Seattle
Roundtrip San Francisco getaway by rail from Seattle on the Coast Starlight
6 daysfrom $869
30% rail
railtour suisse
Disneyland® Paris
Two-day rail break from Switzerland to Disneyland Paris with overnight hotel stay
2 daysfrom $871
100% rail
Alaska Railroad
Denali Getaways Train Packages
Round-trip or one-way Denali rail from Anchorage or Fairbanks
3 daysfrom $879
100% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Boston Ultimate Getaway Roundtrip from Washington, D.C.
Independent roundtrip rail getaway to Boston from Washington, DC
4 daysfrom $919
50% rail
Amtrak Vacations
Portland and Seattle Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago
Chicago to Portland and Seattle rail roundtrip via the Empire Builder
9 daysfrom $1,239
50% rail
Alaska Railroad
Fairbanks Family Fun Train
Two-and-a-half-hour family train ride south from Fairbanks.
1 dayprice on request
100% rail
Alaska Railroad
Glacier Discovery Train
One-day scenic rail journey from Anchorage to glaciers and Prince William Sound
1 dayprice on request
100% rail