Great Rail Journeys

Has the sound of train whistles always stirred your adventureous spirit? How about a rail journey?
Here’s a snippet about my trip on the Rocky Mountaineer to tease you!
My trip on the Rocky Mountaineer - Gold Leaf Service - May 7-8, 2013
My trip on the Rocky Mountaineer – Gold Leaf Service – May 7-8, 2013
And  here’s a little vlog of me on the Athabasca Glacier during that trip.
Athabasca Glacier, Columbia Icefields on Rocky Mountaineer Trip May.13
Athabasca Glacier, Columbia Icefields on Rocky Mountaineer Trip May.13
Here are some trips to get you thinking about hopping on a train.
Ancient Empires Beijing to Tokyo by Rail
18 Days – September 19th 2015 (earlier date available)  


Explore two ancient nations in 18 well-packed days on this unique journey that takes you from the epic lengths of the Great Wall of China to the poetic views of Mt Fuji. Hop aboard trains and ferries and face an army of Terracotta Warriors for an historical encounter you won’t soon forget. Spend nights in a traditional ryokan and a shukubo temple lodging for an authentic Japanese experience. Our CEOs will take you off the beaten track to reveal the cultural treasures of the region’s ancient sites.

Cost from CAD $4969 p.p. twin share (Land Only). Read more: http://www.visiontravel.ca/sheilagh/active-travel/ancient-empires-beijin-to-tokyo-by-rail

 

 

Trans SIberian Railway Journey
19 Days – September 5th 2015 (earlier date available) 


Traveling from Moscow to Beijing overland is possible one of the greatest journeys on Earth. This epic trip will take you from walls of the Kremlin, through the vast forests of Siberia and across the wild steppe-land of Mongolia to the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City of China’s ancient capital. En route we visit the world class art galleries and cathedrals of Moscow, sail on the world’s largest fresh water lake – Baikal, stay in a traditional Mongolian yurt and walk on the Great Wall of China. In between life on the train is a mixture of eating, reading, sleeping, meeting fellow travelers, enjoying the odd vodka (maybe for breakfast) and watching the world go by on this truly spectacular adventure.

Cost from CAD $6050 p.p. twin share (Land Only). Read more:  http://www.visiontravel.ca/sheilagh/active-travel/trans-sidberian-railway-journey

 

Dhaka to Delhi by Rail
15 Days – November 15th, 2015 (earlier dates available )
 

Take a journey of discovery with us through Bangladesh and India. Along the way we explore ancient citadels, elegant temples and Buddhist monasteries. We take a boat trip through the world’s largest mangrove forest in Sundarban National Park. Crossing into India we travel to Varanasi, the spiritual city known as Benares. We also spend time in the vibrant cities of Delhi and Kolkata.

Cost from CAD $2110 p.p twin share (Rail only). Read more: http://www.visiontravel.ca/sheilagh/active-travel/dhaka-to-delhi-by-rail

 

There are so many ways to work with VAST partners, and have a different kind of getaway. Here is a sampling of some trips
1. Tauck Tours –Switzerland Alpine Adventure 
2. Rocky Mountaineer Journey through the Clouds 
3. Blue Train Cape Town in Luxury
4. Avanti Destinations Grand Rail Tour of Switzerland
Contact me for more details.
Sheila Gallant-Halloran
613-837-0699