Escorted group rail operator Rail Discoveries has released its new brochure with five new worldwide itineraries.
They include the 15-day Highlights of South Africa from £2,795pp on the Ceres Railway through Kruger National Park and along the Garden Route where passengers can look out at the country’s wildlife.
Its 14-day Spectacular Southern India, from £1,795pp, goes through jungles and coastlines and takes in the UNESCO World Heritage royal palace of Mysuru.
Temples and underground networks created during the Vietnam War will feature in the 14-day Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia tour which also features Halong Bay with prices from £1,995pp.
Also new is Adventures of Japan, a 14-day tour from £3,095pp, which takes passengers through cities and countryside where they will see cherry blossoms, geisha, tea ceremonies, sake, Shinto and sacred temples.
And the 11-day The Glamorous West Coast of America tour, from £1,995pp, takes in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas as well as the Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park.
Julian Appleyard, commercial director of Rail Disocervies said: “We are always taking our extensive programme to new and interesting places, and 2019 is no different. We are travelling onwards into Japan, further south to South Africa, and exploring Vietnam in a fantastic new way.
We are really excited to share these wonderful new destinations with our customers.”
Agents making bookings for 2019 itineraties before June 1 2018 can save customers up to £150pp.
All tours include a dedicated tour manager, hotel accommodation, local guides, excursions and most meals.