G Adventures launches collection of rail trips

G Adventures has launched a collection of 60 trips where “the majority of every journey is taken by rail”.

The Rail Collection has options across G Adventures’ range of travel styles in 20 countries including Italy, Vietnam, India, Japan, China and Poland.

The trips will include iconic rail journeys and lesser-known routes, with returning favourites and new additions.

Highlights include the 11-day Solo-ish China which will travel on the bullet train from Shanghai to Yangzhou, Xi’an, Luoyang and Beijing, leading in at £1,829 per person with departures from April 18.

Another featured itinerary is the 15-day Uncover India: Deserts & Markets aimed at “18 to 30-somethings” travelling from Deli to Agra, and then Pushkar to Udaipur, costing from £819 with departures from May 13.

The 10-day Highlights of Poland tour will go on regional trains from Warsaw to Wroclaw and other destinations, starting at £1,579 with departures from September 26.

Yves Marceau, vice-president of product at G Adventures, said: “Rail travel can be so much more than just a mode of transportation; it’s a gateway into responsible cultural exploration, where the journey is just as enjoyable as the destination.

“It is often viewed as a slow-paced and tame way to travel but, in reality, it can be thrilling, vibrant and filled with cultural immersion.

“Travellers want the thrill of adventure without the stress of planning every detail, the freedom to explore without the hassle of airports, and a journey that feels as immersive as the places they visit."

He added: “We’ve picked 60 fantastic trips from across G Adventures’ travel styles that really celebrate the different experiences available through train travel; from high-tech commuter trains in Japan, to sleeper trains in Vietnam.”