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Iconic Rail Journeys


Hop aboard legendary trains that take you coast-to-coast across Canada, through Scotland’s wild beauty and into the heart of Switzerland’s magnificent Alps. There’s so much to experience on a train journey as it unfolds through your window.  

Get in touch today and save up to $800 per couple* - plus enjoy an extra $100 gift card with every booking!*

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All Aboard Iconic Train Journeys Around the World


Sit back, relax and watch the world unfold from the comfort of your seat on an iconic train journey. Every trip is a new adventure, immersing you in the rhythm of the rails as you travel from one beautiful destination to the next. Even better, you can save up to $800 per couple* - plus receive an additional $100 gift card per booking* when you book before 30 November!

Travel through Canada and watch the landscape transform from Toronto’s urban skyline to the thundering Niagara Falls, across the rural prairies and into the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Then board the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver, where you’ll experience Canada’s natural beauty in both comfort and style.

Journey aboard iconic trains in Switzerland like the famous Bernina Express and Golden Pass Line and experience the ‘slowest express train the world’, the Glacier Express. Take an exciting ride on the Gornergrat cog railway which will take you to one of the most spectacular panoramas in all of Switzerland with the outline of the Matterhorn as well as the surrounding peaks and glaciers all around you.

Or what about uncovering the rugged beauty of Scotland’s Highlands, cities and coasts aboard the Jacobite Steam Train where you will see a Scotland from a whole new perspective. Wander the banks of Loch Ness, experience the remote beauty of the Isle of Skye and enjoy Glasgow’s cultural scene. 

Wherever the train takes you, adventure awaits!

Contact us today to book your next train journey and watch the wonders of the world unfold before your eyes.
The Jacobite Steam Train, Scotland
Perfect for Couples, rail and solo traveller
Europe (United Kingdom)

Complete Scotland by Rail

10 days from $3,799*pp

Take the tracks around some of the most beautiful corners in the world as you pass lochs, mountains and green scenery at every turn. 

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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Edinburgh
  • Fort William
  • Glasgow
  • Inverness
INCLUDES
  • Rail travel in standard class
  • 9-night hotel accommodation and daily breakfast
  • 48-hour Edinburgh sightseeing pass
  • Loch Ness Cruise including Urquhart Castle 
  • Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness
BONUS
  • Save $600 per couple*
  • Receive an additional $100 gift card per booking*
From the historic capital city to the rugged and dramatic coastline of the Highlands, Scotland’s fresh air, ancient castles and rugged landscapes are best discovered by rail! Explore ‘Complete Scotland’ on your next vacation and take to the tracks around some of the most beautiful corners in the world – including a trip on the Jacobite Steam Train!

Valid for travel Select dates 02 December 2024 - 23 October 2026

*Conditions apply. Ref no: 58743

Scenic Switzerland from Zurich
Perfect for Couples, rail and solo traveller
Europe (Switzerland)

Scenic Switzerland from Zurich

9 days from $5,529*pp

This all-encompassing rail odyssey through Switzerland showcases the best the country has to offer, with iconic trains journeying through the Swiss Alps.

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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Zurich 
  • St. Moritz
  • Zermatt
  • Montreux
  • Lucerne
  • Jungfrau
INCLUDES
  • 8-day standard class Swiss Pass
  • Standard class on the Bernina Express, Glacier Express and Golden Pass trains
  • 8-night hotel accomodation and daily breakfast
  • Day trip on the Gornergrat Cog Railway
  • Highest railway station Europe atop the Jungfrau Railway
  • Alpine Adventure to Mount Pilatus
BONUS
  • Save $600 per couple*
  • Receive an additional $100 gift card per booking*
Begin your train journey with a stay in grand St Moritz from where you take a ride onboard the stunning Bernina Express train Next, experience the famed Glacier Express, winding its way to historic Zermatt, where the iconic Matterhorn awaits, accessible via the Gornergrat Cog Railway. Then, unwind in lakeside Montreux for an evening before continuing along the enchanting Golden Pass line to the charming town of Lucerne. Enjoy a day trip on the world’s steepest cogwheel train line on Mount Pilatus and reach Europe’s highest railway station on the Jungfrau Railway.

Valid for travel Select dates 10 December 2024 - 09 October 2026

*Conditions apply. Ref no: 58746

Elk in Banff
Perfect for Couples, rail and solo traveller
North America (Canada)

Trans-Canada and Rockies Adventure

13 days from $13,399*pp

Experience Canada’s ultimate coast-to-coast adventure with Rocky Mountaineer, journeying from the thundering beauty of Niagara Falls to the majestic peaks of the Canadian Rockies.

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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Toronto
  • Niagara Falls
  • Jasper
  • Lake Louise
  • Banff
  • Kamloops
  • Vancouver
INCLUDES
  • One-way VIA Rail® in Sleeper Plus Cabin from Toronto and Jasper on The Canadian®
  • Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver in SilverLeaf Class
  • 9-night accommodation with 3 nights’ onboard VIA Rail
  • Transfer from Jasper to Lake Louise and Lake Louise to Banff
  • 2 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls
  • Jasper Skytram
  • Hop-on and hop-off tour of Vancouver
BONUS
  • Save $700 per couple*
  • Receive an additional $100 gift card per booking*
Take the ultimate tour of Canada from coast to coast, including journeys on two iconic trains! Starting in Toronto, first discover the cascading waters of Niagara Falls on a day trip before taking The Canadian train for an epic journey across rural landscapes to the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Explore the wonders of Jasper and Banff National Parks and the turquoise waters of Lake Louise before boarding the famed Rocky Mountaineer for the stunning journey through to Vancouver!

Valid for travel Select dates 02 May 2025 - 02 October 2026

*Conditions apply. Ref no: 58740

  *Conditions apply

*Conditions apply: Prices are per person twin share in AUD unless otherwise specified. Prices correct as at 07 Nov 24 & subject to change without notice & availability at time of booking. Save $600 per couple on any 7 - 9-night rail holidays, $700 per couple on any 10 - 14-night rail holiday or $800 per couple o any 15+ night rail holidays. Solo travellers can save $300 per person on any 7 - 9-night rail holidays, $350 per person on any 10 - 14-night rail holidays or $400 per person on any 15+ night rail holiday. $100 Gift Card: Save an additional $100 per couple on any package that consists of rail, hotel & sightsighting. Maximum one gift card per booking. Valid for new bookings only, for adult passengers & not combinable with any other offer. Valid for sale until 30 Nov 24 for departures now through Nov 26. Other exclusions & restrictions apply, see railbookers.com.au/terms-and-conditions. Further terms & conditions, payment conditions, booking & cancellation fees may apply.

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