If you want to get from point A to point B fast, say in a few hours versus several days, train travel may not be the right choice for you. However, luxury train travel may be just the ticket if you enjoy the journey as much as the destination and have the time and the funds to indulge in a scenic rail expedition. Traveling via first-class rail throughout some of the most idyllic areas across the globe provides a unique window to the world most people never get to see or experience. Read on to learn about what to expect when booking a scenic rail expedition.
Safety Is a Priority
Overall, trains are regularly serviced, typically utilizing a farm and fleet air compressor and adequately maintained replacing any parts needed. Globally, safety is a top priority for tour operators and train conductors alike. Arguably trains are nearly six times safer than airplanes and over twenty times safer (and more energy efficient) than traveling car, making travel rail an excellent mode of transport.
It’s About the Journey as Much as the Destination
While traveling via plane is all about getting to your destination as quickly as possible, luxury train travel is about savoring the journey. After all, unlike air travel, most first-class rail expeditions offer a quaint restaurant with quality food and even a bar along with a unique window seat to some of the world’s most beautiful vistas. When you add in comfortable seating with spacious leg-room, smooth travel with no air turbulence, and no need to jostle through TSA, premium rail travel is the way to go for many people.
Expect Amazing Views and a Keen Sense of the Culture
A window seat on a plane offers little more than a place to rest your head. The extraordinary views from your luxurious seat on a first-class train will have you reaching for your camera time and time again. In addition, there are hundreds of scenic rail expeditions worldwide in South Africa, Canada, South America, Alaska, Europe, Japan, India, Scotland, and more. You can expect to be delightfully amazed at the scenery passing right outside your window. You will undoubtedly get a keen sense of the culture of the area you’re visiting.
As you can see, there are many reasons to choose a scenic rail expedition. You can expect a level of convenience, comfort and, gorgeous scenery unmatched anywhere else.
