Hiking · WORLDWIDE
The 11 best train experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes on foot and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Review of the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Humantay Lake, glamping, Pachamanca, coffee, and a panoramic train ride.
“Awesome experience, the best of times on this tour. Roger and Alex were the most amazing guides. Made sure we catch our bus in Cusco despite train chaos. We felt they did everything so that we don't have to worry about anything.”
Review of Sapa’s 3-day trek, overnight train, Muong Hoa Valley villages, Ta Van homestay, meals, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“I had the best time in Sapa. The weather was sunny, but not hot like in Hanoi, so very comfortable for trekking. Our guide, Chu is very friendly and knowledgeable. I want to discover the daily life of local people, that's why I chose this tour to stay at homestay. Everyone was friendly and easy-going. Food was so yummy. Berths on the train look like your bed at home, so interesting and easy to sleep. Definitely recommend this tour !”
Review of the Saint Kitts Train Trek, including Wingfield Estate, scenic railway views, drinks, guides, transport, value, and booking advice.
“My trip started off nicely with a minivan tour of part of the island. Guide was polite and well spoken. He then took me and my friend to a vacate field and said train would meet us there. There was no signage, no paved area, no benches. Basically vacate muddy field and 2 stray dogs. He did stay with us and even took us to another area. Buses with other people arrived in about 30 minutes. I was beginning to believe my tour was a scam. Felt sorry for the driver. No excuse not to have a cheap sign that stated St.Kitts Rail pick up and unloading. Very unprofessional and…”
Review of the 4-day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu, with hot springs, weaving villages, high passes, Maras, Ollantaytambo, and the Vistadome train.
“Un excellent trek a faire en famille ou entre amis, la difficulté est abordable. Cependant il faut noté que le manque d’oxygène et le froid la nuit diminuent nos capacités physiques. Il fait déjà être sportif ou à minima en bonne condition physique. Les paysages sont époustouflants et le guide suit notre rythme (vous pouvez faire autant de pauses que nécessaire) ! Nos chefs cuisiniers étaient excellent, je recommande vivement !!”
Review of the 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, glamping, Pachamanca, coffee, and a panoramic train ride.
“Thank you so much for this truly unique experience! Our guide, Filio, was incredible; he took care of us with such patience, professionalism, kindness, and was clearly passionate about his job and providing us with cultural and historical information. I really appreciated the attention to detail and warmth Filio and the team provided during our trek. Our chef, Dionissios, was very good and made sure all our needs were taken care of, serving us delicious hearty meals and surprise treats! Another team member that was always ready to help and always with a smile was Alberto- thank you as well! I would highly recommend Filio as a guide and Trexperience…”
Ride the historic Alpine train from Nice to Entrevaux and Annot for medieval villages, a castle climb, lunch, and a forest hike.
“I thought the tour guide Carmela was very knowledgeable and told us losts of important information and really looked after us well. she was always willing to take pir pictures and in my case my videos which I used to promote the tour”
Review of Segovia’s private day trip from Madrid, with high-speed rail, the Alcazar, Roman aqueduct, old town, hike, and free time.
“Enjoyed it very much. Segovia is more than the aqueduct, although that is why I went. The hiking is strenuous but very pretty. Our guide was great”
Trek Sa Pa from Hanoi by night train, stay with a Hmong family, and explore rice terraces with a small group for $165.
“This trip was very profesional due to our Guide “A” Tang Thi and the owner of the Vega Travel “Tu”.”
Review the 2-day Sa Pa tour from Hanoi with night train, mountain villages, trekking, local food, and sleeper bus return.
“Very good organization and contact with the organizer. Tour process and guide in Sapa ok, hotel ok, train and bus (with rest berths) a bit borderline. But that's just how it is.”
Review of a three-night Sapa trek from Hanoi by sleeper train, with Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, local guides, costs, and practical tips.
“The trup was excellent, especially with the guide. She was amazing, so helpful and thoughtful. She communicated so well and taght us so much. Also very nice person. The hotel was good”
Review of a $56 Sapa and Bac Ha tour from Hanoi, with overnight train, village treks, Ta Van homestay, market visit, and practical tips.
“Should bring sport during the trip, prepare water, amzing tour guide and the view, highly recommend!”
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