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Journeys of a Lifetime

The destination you've been eyeing up for years, that trip of a lifetime you've been promising yourself, a rail journey you've always wanted to experience - now's the time to rediscover your travel ambitions. This collection of highly-inclusive, unforgettable holidays really are journeys of a lifetime. So, let us take you on an epic rail holiday, where travelling in style and new adventures come as standard. Take the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer across Canada's vast and dramatic landscapes or cross five African nations on the Pride of Africa. There's so much waiting for you to explore. Relax as our local experts guide you through breathtaking scenery, fascinating historical sites and authentic gastronomic experiences. ​

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Iconic Rail Journeys

Great Rail Journeys by name, Great Rail Journeys by nature. On nearly every holiday we run, relaxing, impressive or once-in-a-lifetime rail journeys are par for the course. Whether it's the 180-mile trip the Glacier Express makes through the mountains of Switzerland, an experience aboard the steepest railway line in the world - the Flåm Railway in Norway, or a beautifully-restored journey on the Jacobite Steam Train through the Scottish Highlands, we know all of the best rail experiences to be had.​

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Engadine Valley
4.5 stars(64 reviews)
2025AprMaySepOct
9 days from
£3,499 pp
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
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Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong Delta
4.7 stars(113 reviews)
2024Dec
2025JanFebMarAprSep...
18 days from
£3,699 pp
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  • DestinationCambodia, Vietnam
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationRail, Hotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Grand Imperial Cities
4.6 stars(189 reviews)
2025MarAprMayJunJul...
12 days from
£2,099 pp
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  • DestinationAustria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail
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Grand Alpine Explorer
4.4 stars(41 reviews)
2025AprMayJunJulAugSep
14 days from
£4,399 pp
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  • DestinationAustria, Germany, Switzerland
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International / London Heathrow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
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Grand Tour of Japan
No Single Supplement
2025MarAprMaySepOct
2026MarAprMaySepOct
16 days from
£5,899 pp
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  • DestinationJapan
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Milford Sound
4.5 stars(49 reviews)
2024Nov
2025JanFebMarSepOct...
2026JanFebMar
21 days from
£5,999 pp
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  • DestinationNew Zealand
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Arctic Circle Express
4.2 stars(69 reviews)
2025JunJulAugSep
17 days from
£4,459 pp
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  • DestinationNorway, Sweden
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Blue Mountains
4.5 stars(26 reviews)
2025FebMarSepOctNov
2026JanFebMar
21 days from
£6,199 pp
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  • DestinationAustralia
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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USA Coast to Coast
4.5 stars(85 reviews)
2025AprJunSepOct
19 days from
£4,499 pp
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  • DestinationUSA
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationRail, Hotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Canada & the Rocky Mountaineer train tour
Rail Upgrades
4.3 stars(69 reviews)
2025MayJunAugSep
14 days from
£6,099 pp
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  • DestinationCanada
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
  • AccommodationRail, Hotel
  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Geirangerfjord
4.7 stars(59 reviews)
2025MayJun
13 days from
£4,199 pp
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  • DestinationNorway
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Washington DC
4.2 stars(12 reviews)
2025MayJunSepOct
10 days from
£2,999 pp
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  • DestinationUSA, Canada
  • Starts / EndsLondon Heathrow
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  • TransportFlight, Rail, Coach
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Our customers love our Journeys of a Lifetime tours
Grand Tour of New Zealand
2/Nov
Kev
5 stars
“We enjoyed the diversity and incredible scenic beauty of both islands; highlights were Bay of Islands, Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, Interislander ferry, Mt Cook Nat Park, Fiordland Nat Park/Milford Sound, spectacular mountain vistas of the Southern Alps as well as all the train journeys (incl the lovely Glenbrook Vintage Railway) and...
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Treasures of Egypt and Five-Star Nile Cruise
30/Oct
Mr B Ridley
5 stars
“Incredible experience, thank you. Would thoroughly recommend
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Mountaintops of Switzerland
29/Oct
Gordon S
5 stars
“Another superb holiday organised by GRJ. Excellent all round.
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Machu Picchu and the Andes
27/Oct
Dick Hewett
5 stars
“Very enjoyable.
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Grand Imperial Cities
26/Oct
SILVERBIRCH
5 stars
“Good group. Good tour manager. Very good local guides. Generally good hotels well located.
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Wonders of Canada and The Rocky Mountaineer
16/Oct
Mr David Ashton
5 stars
“An excellent way to enjoy the wonders of Canada. Rocky Mountaineer is an experience not to miss. The Canadian from Edmunton to Toronto travels through 4 different vistas of the Canadian landscape. Travel is not fast on this journey, as freight has priority on the tracks. Sleeper class provides very...
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Grand Tour of Vietnam and Cambodia
7/Oct
David
5 stars
“A fantastically organised trip with Great Rail Journeys, Paul and our local guides were excellent and made the trip a special holiday for us.
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Ultimate Norway, Sweden & the Arctic Circle
28/Sep
NICHOLAS
5 stars
“The trip itself was beautiful & amazing! We made saw some stunning scenery! The only part was the cancellation of some of the trains, due to out of season. More coach then trains! Otherwise it was a fabulous trip!
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The Outer Hebrides and the Highlands
8/Sep
PETER Ramsbottom
5 stars
“Shame about Skye but overall a great trip. Good Hotels and food
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