GW Travel is the world's leading operator of exclusive, long-distance rail tours.

Their “Voyages of a Lifetime by Private Train™” operate worldwide through Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, China, Tibet, Canada, India and Africa.

The philosophy at GW Travel is to provide private rail tours for the adventure traveller who is drawn to the excitement of visiting these fabulous, and often remote, destinations but wants to appreciate them in style, comfort and safety.

CONTENTS

Train Information

• Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express
• Shangri-La Express
• Deccan Odyssey
• Canadian Empress
• Pride of Africa

What’s Included

• Overview
• Guest Speakers

Russia, Mongolia & Crimea

• Introduction
• Trans-Siberian Express: Classic Route
• Trans-Siberian Express: BAM Route
• Trans-Siberian Express Winter Wonderland: Classic Route
• Trans-Siberian Express Winter Wonderland: BAM Route
• Trans-Siberian Express: Mongolia and the Russian Far East
• On board the Golden Eagle
• The Crimean Express NEW for 2010

Silk Road

• Introduction
• The Silk Road: Eastbound
• The Silk Road: Westbound
• On board the Golden Eagle
• On board the Shangri-La Express

China & Tibet

• Introduction
• Imperial China and the Yangtze River
• Lhasa – Xian – Beijing
• Hong Kong – Three Gorges – Lhasa
• On board the Shangri-La Express

India

• Introduction
• Darjeeling Mail: Eastbound
• Darjeeling Mail: Westbound
• On board the Deccan Odyssey
• Madras Mail NEW for 2010

Canada

• Introduction
• Rockies Rail Experience 2010 NEW for 2010
• On board the Canadian Empress

Africa

• Introduction
• Cape to Cairo 2011
• On board the Pride of Africa

General Information

• Tour Calendar 2009-2011(PDF)
• Steam Tours
• What’s Included, and Important Information about tours

Arctic Circle By Steam

Russia

Canada

Africa

India

China & Tibet

Voyages of a Lifetime
by Private Train™

GW Travel, founded in 1989 by Tim Littler, is the world's leading operator of exclusive, long-distance rail tours.

Luxury long-distance rail travel offers discerning and adventurous travellers a unique opportunity to visit some of the world's most memorable places in comfort and style. Our Voyages of a Lifetime by Private Train™ offer guests first-class customer service, a romantic exploration of the world's most remarkable sites and a constantly changing room with a view. Expect welcoming cabins, fine dining and elegant surroundings no matter which remote corner of the globe you explore.

Itineraries designed to turn dreams of a lifetime into priceless memories take in some of the most culturally diverse, and often remote, destinations the world has to offer. Whether you have always wanted to delve into the intoxicating landscape and rich cultural history of India, experience the sweeping panorama of Africa's vast untamed continent, discover Siberia's grand wilderness or explore China's ancient historical heritage, GW Travel has created an exclusive range of extraordinary rail tours that have been designed to exceed even the most demanding traveller's wildest dreams.

Whether you've always wanted to explore unspoilt and overwhelmingly beautiful landscapes, such as the Yangtze River's spectacular Three Gorges, the magnificent Rocky Mountains or the high altitude and evocative domain of Tibet, there simply is no finer way to experience these spectacular locations. Shrines, monasteries, ancient cities, mountain ranges, deserts and world renowned UNESCO World Heritage sites are just some of the fascinating places to see.

GW Travel makes it easy for you to travel to places you've always dreamt about without compromising on comfort or security. Each well planned tour is overseen by a dedicated and experienced Tour Manager, so from your arrival to your departure, all you need to do is relax, sit back and enjoy. Off train excursions are carefully managed to ensure total peace of mind, giving you the luxury simply to enjoy each unique experience as it happens and at the end of each exciting day, guests return to their 'hotel on wheels'.

Russia and the CIS, Mongolia, China, Tibet, Russia, Canada, India and Africa all call to the explorer within us. The most demanding decision you'll have to make is deciding which one to experience first.