Worldwide · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend with boots: 4 train experiences worth the flight, each with its price, its walking time and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride the Alpine train from Nice to Entrevaux, hike to a Vauban fortress, explore Annot, and enjoy lunch with a guide.
“Incredible scenery and enjoyable hikes. Our guide Carmela was wonderful. She did her very best to make our experience exceptional.”
Review of the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, glamping, Pachamanca, coffee, and a panoramic train.
“We had an amazing time!! The hike is so beautiful. And the team was great too. The food was the best we had in Peru and there were a lot of vegetarian options. Our guide José was the best. Super nice and patient with us when we walked slowly and stopped a lot to take pictures. He was very funny and answered all our questions. He was very good at motivating us, when we got tired in the end of the day. The trip was very well organised and there were no hidden costs.”
Review of Sapa’s 3-day Muong Hoa Valley trek, overnight train, village homestay, meals, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Good tour with Mai, a local vietnamese. I had good chats with her. You have plenty time to take pictures and do stops where you want. In May, people are planting rice, a good occasion to see the process and do it yourself if you want to try. Some villages are more touristic than other, I appreciate to do less touristic village and see more authentic local life like peoples cutting wood for winter, crafting traditional clothes, school, rice fields.. Like Sapa, you must be prepared to see many child and women selling you things regularly. One or two will probably follow you on your hike. They insist oftentimes for…”
Review of the St. Kitts Train Trek, with train views, plantation ruins, island history, drinks, transport details, value, and practical booking advice.
“Great fun seeing the coast of St Kitts. Party lime atmosphere, music, dancers and unlimited frozen drinks, water and anything rum. Everyone so friendly. You train one way and come back in air conditioned shuttles and hear more about the island.”
A morning, a night out, or a fortnight at altitude.
