Our Top 9 Luxury Train Journeys Worldwide

1.Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 835 reviews · from $88Our pick

Ride canals, watch a train pass through Mae Klong Market, visit a coconut farm and salt field, with Bangkok pickup and small-group options.

“We took a private tour. Jim is attentive. She told us where to sit in the train so that we have a better view. She bought snacks for us to try. Took a lot of photos for us. However, she didn't really explain much during our tour. Other guides seems to be more enthusiastic. The van is not comfortable. The seats are not comfortable and aircon is hot. I know the weather is hot but we joined other tours too and the van are much better. We were also not provided any drinks in the van. We visited all places as stated in the itinerary. Had more knowledge about the…”

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2.Luxury Taj Mahal by super fast train from Delhi all inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $135

Review of a private Delhi to Agra Taj Mahal day trip with transport, lunch, guide, skip-the-line access, Agra Fort, and flexible planning.

“A full day tour of Agra. Well informed of pick up time/point in Delhi. Comfortable a/c car to Agra. Plenty of time to see Taj Mahal and Fort”

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3.All Inclusive Luxury Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Express Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $170

Review of a private Taj Mahal day trip from Delhi by Gatimaan Express, with executive-class rail travel, meals, guides, and Agra Fort.

“Very thoughtful and hospitable guide (thanks Nick!) to help throughout the visit, to enjoy the experience in relax-mode. Taj Mahal was surreal and we did no queues with priority access.”

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4.Floating & Railway Markets and Erawan Waterfall [Optional Luxury]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $245

Review of Bangkok’s 14-hour tour to the floating and railway markets, salt and sugar farms, Erawan Waterfall, and River Kwai Bridge.

“Overall a fun and interesting experience. The train ride to the railway market was good and arriving at the market was fun. The boat ride through the floating markets was also good. Or your guide Ice was very considerate and knowledgeable.”

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5.Wheelchair & Luxury Tour to Floating & Railway Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $367

Review of Bangkok’s private railway and floating market tour, with luxury transport, train and boat rides, wheelchair options, and practical tips.

“Our tour experience was outstanding, largely due to our amazing guide, MK. She provided in-depth knowledge with enthusiasm, making the day both informative and enjoyable. MK's commitment to our satisfaction was evident, from takiRead more”

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6.LUXURY Bullet Train: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $234

Review of a private Hangzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, with West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea, lunch, and practical tips.

“We enjoyed our trip to see and walk around the West Lake. The boat ride was relaxing. The tea room was informative.”

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7.Hanoi City Tour: Bat Trang, Train Street, Lunch & Luxury Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $33

Explore Hanoi’s key landmarks, Train Street, lunch, and Bat Trang pottery village on a value-packed luxury bus day tour.

“A fabulous experience with fascinating insights and enlightening conversations with T, our guide. We could adjust the tour very flexibly to our wishes, and saw several of the big sights and many secrets paths through the maze of Hanoi’s back alleys. We have seen the spectacular bridge, got some creative photos, learned about the alluvial farm land, a green oasis in the city, wondered about the story of the fisher at the lake, learned about mystical animals and so much more. Is riding a bike through Hanoi safe? If you come from a very rule-centric country like Germany, you will experience a slight culture shock - but we felt safe.…”

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8.VIP Private Tour Damnoen Saduak+ Amphawa + Mae Klong Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $0

Review of a private Bangkok tour covering Damnoen Saduak, Maeklong Railway Market, Amphawa, temples, sugar making, and fireflies.

“Our tour guide (Shirley) was great, the floating markets are a lot of fun to see although they are a bit of a tourist-trap at times. But Shirley helped with that in terms of what is a good price for things and she never pressured us to buy anythinRead more”

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9.1 Day – 1/2 Day Hanoi City – Luxury Bus, Lunch, Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $28Best value

Review of Hanoi’s $28 city tour with Ho Chi Minh sites, Train Street, local lunch, Bat Trang pottery, and a 17-seat limousine bus.

“the guide Anna is fantastic good food around the old quarter places we wouldn't have gone to ourselves🇩🇰🙂👍”

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