All Aboard the Glamorous Tracks: Our Top Six Most Unique Train Rides

If you think trains are just about getting from point A to point B, think again. These aren't your everyday commuter cars packed with business people and questionable Wi-Fi. We’re talking plush interiors, panoramic windows, and stunning locations. Luxury train travel is the ultimate slow-lane experience—where the journey becomes the destination. Here are our picks for the six most unique train rides that prove elegance and adventure can travel hand in hand.

1. Latin America’s Timeless Tracks, Copper Canyon, Mexico

In Mexico, the Copper Canyon Railway slices through one of the most jaw-dropping canyon systems on the planet—wider and deeper than the Grand Canyon. The train weaves through mountains, over 30+ bridges, and dozens of tunnels, treating passengers to cliffside vistas and charming towns along the way. It’s an immersion in both natural wonder and vibrant culture. Perfect adventure to add to your next Mexico itinerary!

2. Tren Crucero, Ecuador

Ecuador’s Tren Crucero offers a four-day journey from the Andes to the coast, blending antique rail cars with modern luxury. You’ll zigzag down the Devil’s Nose, sleep in boutique hotels, and sip Andean coffee while volcanoes loom in the distance. This isn’t travel—it’s cinematic storytelling on steel wheels. Planning Galapagos for 2026? Add this train to experience the Andes!

3. Asia’s Rolling Royalty, The Eastern and Oriental Express, Southeast Asia

The Eastern & Oriental Express is Southeast Asia's answer to the golden age of travel. With vintage carriages, polished woodwork, and gourmet cuisine, this train connects Bangkok, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur in unmatched style. Think Art Deco elegance with a side of Thai curry and rainforest views. Bring a little romance to your visit! Goes well with that beach ending.

4. Seven Stars in Kyushu, Japan

In Japan, the Seven Stars in Kyushu takes luxury to an entirely new level. Limited to just 30 passengers, this seven-car marvel offers personalized service, traditional Japanese aesthetics, and curated cultural experiences—all while rolling through steaming hot spring towns and misty mountains. It’s less like a train ride and more like an exclusive moving ryokan. Did you know Japan is the most requested Asian country for 2025? Do something different and avoid the crowds!

5. Africa’s Regal Rails, Rovos Rails, South Africa

If safari meets sophistication is your style, then Rovos Rail delivers. Known as “the most luxurious train in the world,” it journeys across southern Africa in luxurious 1920s carriages, where time slows and the wine flows. Routes range from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, each one promising colonial charm, wildlife sightings, and landscapes that stretch into eternity. Yes we can visit Victoria Falls while on board!

6. The Blue Train, South Africa

Meanwhile, The Blue Train is South Africa’s icon of elegance—a five-star hotel on rails running between Pretoria and Cape Town. With butlers, gourmet chefs, and suites that rival luxury hotels, it’s no wonder royalty and presidents have been among its guests. Forget jet-setting, this is track-traveling at its finest. The best way to experience the countryside between your safari adventures.

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