WORLDWIDE · 1-DAY TOURS
The 15 best full-day rail trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason, so start there.
See Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi, Hakone, a drum show, and return to Tokyo by Shinkansen on this full-day guided excursion.
“It’s a train ride, a very FAST TRAIN RIDE! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as we did. A surprisingly comfortable albeit uneventful.”
See Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen from Zurich on a full-day Alpine tour with free time, mountain views, and optional cable-car trips.
“excellent trip. our guide was super knowledgeable and gave great insights. Interlaken, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen is surely not to be missed.”
Ride the Bernina Red Train from Milan to St. Moritz, crossing Swiss Alps, glaciers, and mountain valleys on a full-day guided trip.
“The day trip itself was good but a bit long on the way back. The only “problem” I had was when we arrived to the meeting point there were already multiple people in line, when the tour guide arrived she jumped on the bus and called us all over, people pushed in and went out of line and I didn’t really think that was fair on the people who had been waiting prior. Someone was elbowing me out of the way so they could get onto the bus. Other than that a really good day trip.”
Review of the Zurich to Jungfraujoch day trip, with cable-car views, glacier sights, costs, timing, practical tips, and who should book.
“Guides were very knowledgeable and personable. Loved the chance to try different trains and routes. It was great to see all the different towns and sights. Highly recommend!”
Review of Bangkok’s floating market and Maeklong Railway tour, with boat ride, Buffalo Café stop, practical tips, value, timing, and honest drawbacks.
“I and my family 4pax were a little bit late due to unforeseen circumstances of international delayed flights but the team did not wait for me even after repeated communications and did not let me join the tour at a different point on my own cRead more”
Review of Krakow’s Zakopane day trip, with Tatras views, Gubałówka funicular, oscypek tasting, village stops, and practical travel tips.
“Our driver, David, was excellent; I felt very safe with his driving. And he had good knowledge.”
Review of Krakow’s Zakopane day trip, with Gubałówka funicular, oscypek tasting, Krupówki and three hours at thermal baths.
“It was good but it felt like we barely did anything. We weren’t given much time to walk around the actual center town of zakopane. I think our guide cut us short an hour. But the experience was good.”
Ride the Bernina Red Train from Milan to St. Moritz through the Swiss Alps, with glacier views, free time, and a practical guided day trip.
“Bernina express + St. Moritz daily trip is a must who are interested with nature. Very beautiful places, very nice natural reserves. I like to thank our guide Maja who lead us.”
Review of Mallorca’s one-day tour with Tramuntana roads, Sa Calobra, boat ride, Sóller tram, and vintage train.
“The day was amazing. We had the best tour guide, Angela and Miguel Angel the best driver( an absolute necessity due to the crazy road and turns!) we were taken to the wonderful places of our itinerary on a beautiful clean bus with A/C. There was plenty of information provided about all these places and in FOUR languages. We were able to do some swimming as well and a beautiful boat ride too while enjoying Mallorca. Beautiful area, wonderful day!!”
Review of the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail day trip from Cairns, with itinerary details, costs, tips, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Of course we booked a Great Barrier Reef trip while in Cairns, and this seemed like the other "must see". The Skyway ride was fun and had some amazing views. The stops along the way were informative and again great views. The town itself was far less impressive. On the October Sunday we were there about half the restaurants and stores seemed to be closed. The zoo was fine but very small. The train ride back was not as impressive as the skyway. It was slow, hot, and much of the time you aren't seeing much of anything. Overall, glad we did it but might have been better to rent…”
Review of Geneva to Chamonix day trip with Aiguille du Midi cable car, Montenvers train, glacier views, costs, tips, and weather advice.
“it was beautiful trip and we were lucky with the weather.although by the end of the day the wind increased.due the weather conditions we got only up to 2300 m we could not get to the very top there was a strong wind.our guide was with humor and the day went well. recommend this trip”
Review of Milan to St. Moritz and Tirano by coach and Bernina Red Train, with alpine views, practical tips, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.
“Had an amazing day trip to St. Moritz! The scenery was absolutely stunning – from the crystal-clear lake to the snow-capped mountains, it was like stepping into a postcard. The journey itself was smooth and well-organized. Only reason it’s not a full 5 stars is , we wished we had a bit more time to wander. Still, it was a fantastic experience overall and would definitely recommend it!”
Review of Bangkok’s Maeklong Railway and Amphawa day trip, with train market, temple, fireflies, transport, timing, value, and practical tips.
“This was a great tour. It covered a lot of interesting places such as the Railway Market which was a lot of fun, and the Floating Market where we had plenty of time to explore, shop and eat. Calling into the Hidden Temple was also interesting, and the boat tour from the Floating Market to see fireflies after dark was an adventure in itself. Our guide Oum was helpful, informative and looked after us all very well. There were only eight people on our tour, which was also very comfortable.”
Review of the 13-hour Jaipur day trip from Delhi by private car or train, with guides, transfers, monument tickets, and practical tips.
“It was a good trip with a good guide Braj. Worth the money. You see several famous places.There is a car switch in Jaipur.”
See Ljubljana and Lake Bled from Zagreb in one small-group day, with castle views, alpine scenery, optional boat rides, and Bled cream cake.
“my guide whose nams started with a d i think made the trip to ljubljana amazing. at first it's was very rainy then it lightened up. it was just me and the guide as a couple canceled. it was a fun private tour! the castle at ljubljana didnt have much to see but the town itself was very cute and vibrant. also love lake bled and its true. the cream cake at lake bled is amazing. kinda a custardy texture with some cream and a crispy flat layer. loved it and had a great tour! thank you!”
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