The 3 Half-Day Departures Worldwide Worth the Detour

1.Half-Day Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 263 reviews · 6 hours - 1 day · from $126Our pick

Ride Puffing Billy through the Dandenong Ranges, cross a trestle bridge, and relax at Emerald Lake on a well-run Melbourne half-day tour.

“Fabulous experience on the Puffing Billy train! Our guide Jools (and her koala Gumnut) were amazing, nothing was too much trouble and her communications were brilliant. She even went out of her way to find kangaroos on the way home!! If you do one trip, make it this one 😍”

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2.Exclusive Soller Train and Tram Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 116 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $67Best value

Ride Mallorca’s vintage Sóller train and tram from Palma to Port de Sóller, with mountain views, free time, and coach transfers.

“It was a really lovely day but pretty expensive. Not sure it’s 100% worth it.”

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3.Half-Day Tierra del Fuego National Park with Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $159Top rated

Ride the End of the World Train and explore Tierra del Fuego National Park from Ushuaia on a practical half-day tour.

“Train ride along the national park. Being at the End of the World, the scenery and nature was amazing.”

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