Rocky Mountaineer delivers one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys, designed specifically to showcase the dramatic landscapes of Western Canada and the American Rockies. Operating daylight-only routes, the experience is centred on observation rather than transit, with panoramic glass-domed coaches offering uninterrupted views of mountains, glaciers, rivers, and forests. Routes connect destinations such as Vancouver, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, and Moab, allowing the journey to be seamlessly combined with lodge stays and wider exploration. On board, service is polished yet relaxed, with regionally inspired cuisine, knowledgeable hosts, and storytelling that adds context to the landscapes unfolding outside. Rocky Mountaineer gives a unique perspective of the natural spectacle on offer, with a rail experience where scenery, service, and pacing are thoughtfully aligned rather than driven by luxury theatre alone.

Eastern and Oriental Express offers an elegant way to explore Southeast Asia by rail, travelling between Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand through lush countryside and historic towns. The journey balances refined onboard living with carefully paced cultural encounters, creating a sense of continuity between landscape and experience. Cabins are thoughtfully designed, combining classic rail style with modern comfort, while communal spaces encourage relaxed dining and conversation. Cuisine reflects regional flavours, paired with attentive service that feels polished yet unforced. Off-train experiences are integral, including guided visits to temples, markets, and heritage sites that add depth to the route. The Eastern and Oriental Express is a unique way to travel Southeast Asia, blending incredible scenery with Belmond’s global standard and class.

The Ghan offers a striking way to experience Australia’s vast interior, tracing a north–south route from Adelaide to Darwin through the heart of the continent. This iconic journey reveals landscapes that shift from fertile plains to arid outback and tropical north, providing insight into regions rarely explored in comfort. Accommodation options range from well-appointed cabins to premium suites with private facilities, complemented by attentive service and regionally influenced dining. A defining feature is the inclusion of guided off-train experiences, allowing guests to step into remote communities, natural landmarks, and cultural sites along the route. The Ghan is excellent to see regions unrivalled in scale, geographical wonders, and narrative, where rail travel becomes a lens through which to understand Australia’s environment and history rather than simply a means of transport.

Belmond Andean Explorer offers a distinctive way to experience Peru, travelling through the high Andes on one of the world’s highest luxury rail routes. Operating between Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa, and the Colca Canyon, the journey reveals remote landscapes, vast plains, and traditional Andean communities rarely seen by road. Interiors are contemporary yet grounded in local craftsmanship, with comfortable cabins, refined communal spaces, and panoramic observation cars. On board dining highlights regional ingredients and Peruvian culinary traditions, while off-train excursions are carefully curated to provide cultural context and meaningful access to historic and natural sites. We recommend blending Belmond’s world class hotel destinations whilst journeying on the Andean Explorer through the magic of Peru.

Maharajas’ Express offers one of the most comprehensive and comfortable ways to explore India by rail, combining cultural depth with consistently high standards of service. The train operates a range of itineraries across northern and central India, connecting landmark destinations such as Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, and the wildlife reserves of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Interiors are inspired by royal Indian heritage, with spacious cabins, private bathrooms, and attentive but discreet onboard service. Off-train excursions are a core part of the experience, including private visits to UNESCO sites, palace tours, and curated cultural encounters, all carefully managed to ensure ease and comfort. Maharajas’ Express provides an immersive introduction to India that balances complexity with reassurance, offering structured exploration, strong logistical support, and a refined rail experience throughout.

Royal Scotsman, a Belmond Train offers an intimate and character-rich way to explore the Scottish Highlands, combining heritage rail travel with exceptional access to remote landscapes and traditions. With a small number of cabins, the atmosphere on board is personal and relaxed, more akin to a private club than a grand train. Routes wind through lochs, glens, and rugged countryside, with off-train excursions forming a central part of the experience, including castle visits, estate tours, whisky tastings, and countryside walks. Interiors reflect classic Scottish style, with warm wood panelling, tartan accents, and a convivial dining car focused on regional produce. The Royal Scotsman is depth rather than distance, where storytelling, landscape, and local culture are central to a refined yet informal rail journey.

Japan’s Shinkansen network represents a very different expression of rail travel, defined by precision, efficiency, and exceptional comfort rather than nostalgia. Linking major cities and regions across the country, the Shinkansen provides seamless routes between destinations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Kanazawa, making it an integral part of a well-designed itinerary. Carriages are quiet, impeccably maintained, and spacious, with a strong emphasis on punctuality, service etiquette, and ease of travel. The experience reflects Japan’s wider approach to hospitality, where detail, respect, and reliability are paramount. Allow Fello Private Travel to curate a tailor made itinerary linking world class rail travel with once in a lifetime experiences across all that Japan has to offer.

British Pullman offers a refined and characterful way to experience England through a series of elegant day journeys departing from London. Composed of meticulously restored 1920s and 1930s carriages, the train celebrates classic British rail heritage with polished wood interiors, plush seating, and attentive service. Journeys range from countryside escapes to themed experiences, including visits to historic estates, gardens, and cultural landmarks, as well as dining-led routes such as luncheon and afternoon tea services. The focus is on atmosphere and occasion rather than distance, with exceptional cuisine and thoughtful pacing shaping each itinerary. A sophisticated rail experience that pairs heritage craftsmanship with carefully curated outings, the British Pullman provides a memorable way to explore England in a single, beautifully orchestrated day.

Sri Lanka’s tea country train journey offers a compelling way to experience the island’s hill country, combining slow travel with exceptional scenery and cultural context. Running between routes such as Kandy, Nanu Oya, Ella, and Badulla, the train winds through mist-covered mountains, tea plantations, forests, and colonial-era stations. The experience is less about luxury fittings and more about immersion, perspective, and connection to place. First class and reserved observation carriages provide comfort and large windows, while the rhythm of the journey encourages unhurried appreciation of the landscape. We recommend the tea country train as a highly atmospheric addition to a wider Sri Lanka itinerary, pairing seamlessly with boutique tea estates and hill country lodges, and offering an authentic, visually rich counterpoint to road travel.

Rovos Rail offers a stately and immersive way to experience southern and eastern Africa, blending classic rail travel with a strong sense of place and history. Operating routes across South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and beyond, the train connects iconic landscapes such as the Karoo, Victoria Falls, and the savannahs of East Africa. Restored vintage carriages feature spacious suites, elegant lounges, and observation cars designed for slow appreciation of the scenery. Service is gracious and unhurried, with fine dining inspired by regional produce and South African wines. Off-train excursions are carefully integrated, adding cultural and natural context to the journey. Rovos Rail is the perfect way to explore the vast plains of Southern Africa with activities, excursions, safari & more en route.

The Indian Pacific offers a transcontinental rail journey that reveals the scale and diversity of Australia in a single, thoughtfully paced experience. Travelling between Sydney and Perth, the route crosses the Blue Mountains, vast outback plains, and the remote expanse of the Nullarbor, including the longest straight stretch of railway in the world. Accommodation ranges from comfortable private cabins to premium suites, supported by attentive service and regionally inspired dining. A key feature is the inclusion of off-train experiences, allowing guests to explore places such as Broken Hill, Adelaide, and the rugged landscapes of Western Australia. The Indian Pacific offers a memorable way to understand Australia beyond its cities.

The Glacier Express offers one of Europe’s most celebrated scenic rail journeys, travelling through the heart of the Swiss Alps between Zermatt and St. Moritz. Designed as a daylight experience, the journey is focused entirely on observation, with panoramic windows framing mountain peaks, deep gorges, alpine villages, and sweeping valleys. The route crosses remarkable engineering feats, including viaducts and tunnels that add depth to the sense of place. On board, service is calm and efficient, with meal service available in higher classes and commentary that provides insight into the landscapes and history along the way. For travellers preferring a relaxed way to experience Switzerland’s alpine environment, the Glacier Express a beautifully slow paced without the need for extensive road travel or strenuous physical excursions.