Earth's largest landmass stretches from Arabian Peninsula to the Bering Strait covering roughly 30 percent of the earth's surface. The sheer size alone as well as geographic features means it hasn't always been easy getting around. It means cultures have been more separated creating greater diversity between them. It also means the transportation infrastructure throughout time has been tremendous. Leaving us with unequaled rail journeys in size, scope and design.
India
The subcontinent of India offers unique opportunities to explore while only unpacking once. Explore Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and the Deccan Plateau states. Luxury overnight journey in exotic carriages as well as numerous tourist trains.
Malaysia & Thailand
Travel up the Malay peninsula through tropical rainforests and moist forests from Singapore to Bangkok on a sister train to the legendary Venice Simplon Orient Express.
Japan
The five island nation is one the most populous and urbanized countries in the world but they have some of the most opulent, stylish and exclusive trains in the world. Visit the islands of Kyushu, Honshu and Hokkaido on journeys of various lengths through the countryside. Numerous day tourist trains run with a variety of themes.
Korea
3 day/2 night journey round trip from Seoul is a easy way to see the southern part of the Korean peninsula.
Viet Nam
Unique opportunity to travel part of the east coast from Viet Nam between two luxurious resorts. Lovely pre or post cruise option.
**Russia & China tours have been suspended at this time**
Russia
The completion of the Trans Siberian railway in 1916 crossing over 7 time zones and now taking over 6 days to cross. See Russia as few people to do on this iconic route.
China
Journey along the original super highway - the Silk Routes. Not only were the routes used to trade goods but ideas as well. Travelers will experience 10 UNESCO sites on the 3 week trip covering over 7000 miles across 5 countries.
One of the most impressive piece of modern railway is the Qinghai, China to Lhasa, Tibet line. Having to over come permafrost, earthquake zones and oxygen levels, the train is an engineering marvel.
