Asia-Pacific Luxury Rail
Maharajas’ Express — IRCTC (India)
• Routes: Rajasthan, Golden Triangle, and pan-India cultural circuits (5–8 nights)
• Signature Feature: Palace-style interiors, butler service, curated heritage excursions
• Accommodation: Deluxe Cabin, Junior Suite, Suite, Presidential Suite
• Approx. Price Range:
- USD 4,000 – 22,000+ per person (premium suites / peak season)
• Seasonality: October–April operations only
Shiki-Shima — JR East (Japan)
• Routes: Tokyo–Tohoku–Hokkaido scenic circuits (3–4 days)
• Capacity: ~34 passengers (ultra-exclusive)
• Signature Feature: Futuristic Japanese design blended with traditional craftsmanship
• Booking Model: Lottery-based allocation (extremely limited access)
• Approx. Price Range:
- USD 4,000 – 7,600+ per person depending on itinerary
The Ghan — Journey Beyond (Australia)
• Route: Adelaide–Alice Springs–Darwin (54 hours)
• Signature Feature: Desert-crossing luxury with off-train experiences in Uluru region
• Accommodation: Gold Service & Platinum Service (premium cabins with en-suite)
• Approx. Price Range:
- USD 2,000 – 6,000+ per person (Platinum Service)
The Americas
Rocky Mountaineer — Canada
• Routes: Vancouver–Banff, Jasper, Whistler, Rockies circuits
• Signature Feature: Daylight-only travel with glass-dome coaches (no overnight onboard)
• Accommodation: SilverLeaf, GoldLeaf Service
• Approx. Price Range :
- USD 1,800 – 5,500+ per person (GoldLeaf + hotel inclusions)
Hiram Bingham — PeruRail
• Route: Cusco (Poroy) – Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes)
• Duration: ~3.5 hours each way
• Signature Feature: Luxury day-experience train with gourmet dining & live music
• A pprox. Price Range:
- USD 450 – 1,008 per person (round trip)
Africa's Flagship: Rovos Rail
• Routes: Cape Town, Pretoria, Victoria Falls, Dar es Salaam (multi-country journeys)
• Duration: 2–15 nights
• Signature Feature: Classic vintage train experience with no TV/Wi-Fi by design
• Accommodation: Pullman, Deluxe, Royal Suites
• Approx. Price Range:
- USD 1,500 – 15,000+ per person (long-haul luxury journeys)
Africa's Flagship: Rovos Rail
• Routes: Cape Town, Pretoria, Victoria Falls, Dar es Salaam (multi-country journeys)
• Duration: 2–15 nights
• Signature Feature: Classic vintage train experience with no TV/Wi-Fi by design
• Accommodation: Pullman, Deluxe, Royal Suites
• Approx. Price Range:
- USD 1,500 – 15,000+ per person (long-haul luxury journeys)