12 Train Experiences Worth Flying For

1.Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,547 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $25Our pick

Travel from Bangkok to two famous markets with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Ride a traditional boat through Damnoen Saduak’s canals, then watch a train pass within inches of market stalls at Maeklong. Guides such as Sam, Jenny, Jeed, Tammy, and Mr. A are praised for useful advice, humor, and help with photos and timing.

“Best guide ever!! A is super funny and he tells a lot of great storys! We would really recommend to book this Tour!”

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2.Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,413 reviews · from $149

Join guides such as Joy, Miko, Shige, or Sky on a full-day trip from Tokyo to Mt Fuji and Hakone. Visit the 5th Station, cruise Lake Ashi, ride the Komagatake Ropeway, watch a wadaiko drum show, and return by Kodama Shinkansen. Expect an early start, a long coach ride, and weather-dependent views.

“We loved this tour , Mt Fuji was majestic ,Nao our driver was knowledgeable, informative and very engaging . He helped us on our first bullet train ride and guided us up to the last stop”

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3.Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,648 reviews · 13 hours · from $159

Spend 13 hours moving from Lake Como’s villas and villages to St. Moritz and the Swiss Alps. You’ll cruise by private boat, ride a comfortable coach over the Maloja Pass, and take the second-class Bernina Red Train toward Tirano or another scheduled stop. Guides such as Carolina, Sabrina, Lina, and Andrea lead tours in English or Spanish.

“The views were amaizing! Our guide, Maurizio, was very nice, joyfull, he knew a lot of jokes so he made our trip very pleasant. However, the less pleasant part was that the shops in Swiss were (most of them) closed....we couldn't buy even a souvenir...it is hard to understand why in a touristic city (St. Moritz) shops do not allign with the train schedule (so all the tourist can came and buy a souvenir). In Como I had the best coffee ever!!! So, if you go, you must try CafeDelPress!!! It is amaizing, nice and cozy, with the tipical Italian vibe.”

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4.Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,024 reviews · 10 hours · from $154

Travel from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station and Hakone with an English-speaking guide such as Lisa, Yuta, Kazu, or Aya. You’ll have a Japanese buffet lunch, ride the Hakone Ropeway, cruise Lake Ashi, and return by Shinkansen. It is a long, tightly timed day, but it packs Japan’s most famous mountain, a hot spring region, and a bullet train into one outing.

“excellent guide called lisa who was brilliant in her knowledge and organising. very professional in her job and not forgetting the driver who was brilliant.”

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5.Island Tour with Boat, Tram & Train from the South

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,888 reviews · 8 hours · from $117

Travel from southern Mallorca by air-conditioned coach, visit Lluc and Sa Calobra, sail along the coast to Sóller, then ride the wooden tram and historic electric train toward Palma. Multilingual guides such as Sebastian, Juan, and Xavir add context, while a skilled driver handles the mountain roads. Lunch is not included.

“We loved every minute of it. The tour guide and driver were excellent. Worth the money. I’ll certainly do it again!”

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6.City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,601 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Start beside Porto Cathedral, exchange your voucher, then ride the Magic Train through the historic center to Real Companhia Velha. Tour the cellar, taste two port wines, and finish with a one-hour Douro cruise. The train audio is multilingual, but the boat has no commentary. You can split the activities over two days.

“A board with our name on would have been useful at pickup”

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7.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,047 reviews · 10h 30m · from $418Top rated

Spend about 10.5 hours moving from Bergen to Gudvangen, Flåm, and Myrdal by coach, electric ferry, and train. Tour Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord aboard Future of the Fjords, and ride the Flåm Railway. Guides including Michael, Maria, Tracy, Ivan, and Vilde are known for lively explanations and careful timekeeping.

“Our guide Tracy was great! Friendly and funny and did a great job keeping us all together. Beautiful scenery. Fjord cruise was highlight for us. Viking village was a bit touristy and I could not understand our Viking’s accent very well but the axe thrower showed me how to throw an axe and that was fun. Train rides were beautiful. A long day but beautiful and fun.”

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8.Plitvice Lakes Tour: Secured Tickets, Train & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 802 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Meet your English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German-speaking guide at Entrance 2 for a 4 to 5 km walk through Plitvice Lakes. You will see both lake sections, ride the park shuttle or train, cross the canyon, and finish with a 15-minute boat ride. Guides such as Samantha, Christian, Angelo, and Bethsy are known for useful park stories and photos.

“Our guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park was absolutely breathtaking and one of the best parts of our entire trip! The park itself is stunning—crystal-clear lakes, cascading waterfalls, and lush green landscapes that look like something out of a fairytale. I mean, it is ranked 5th on the list of the most beautiful national parks in the world for a reason! Our guide was fantastic: friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the park’s history, geology, and biodiversity. They made sure the pace was comfortable for everyone and took us to some incredible spots we might have missed on our own. Their insights truly enhanced the experience. Everything was well-organized from…”

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9.Douro Valley Full-Day Boat, Train, and Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 787 reviews · 7 hours · from $128

Leave Porto with a live guide such as Manuel, Antonio, Carlos, or Rita for a seven-hour Douro Valley outing. Travel by shared minivan, boat, and train, stop for a regional lunch, and visit a winery for Douro wine and port tasting. Weather can alter the train portion, so keep your plans flexible.

“We felt very well taken care of by Manuel and the winemakers, restaurant owners, boat captains, and locals. We would recommend this trip to lovers of natural beauty, port wine, and relaxed merriment. Bring friends, but it's also great for families. our group was delightful. our favorite section was the boat!”

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10.Island Trip by Train, Tramway, and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 753 reviews · from $73

Spend a full day moving through Mallorca by vintage train, tram, and boat. Travel from Palma or Son Sardina to Sóller, continue to Port de Sóller, then cruise to Sa Calobra and Torrent de Pareis. You set your own pace, but fixed departures make careful timing essential. Food, drinks, and a guide are not included.

“The best day I have ever spent on Mallorca. Loved everything about it. There was no guide on the tour, but the description was very clear. So I never ran in a bad situation or was delayed due to a lack of missing information. 100% worth the money. 100% recommendation.”

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11.Island Tour with Boat, Train, and Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 437 reviews · from $120

Spend about nine hours crossing Mallorca by air-conditioned bus, vintage train, wooden tram, and boat. Ride from Palma to Sóller, pass orange groves to Port de Sóller, then sail toward La Calobra for swimming and the Torrent de Pareis. Multilingual guides such as Ariane help keep the day moving.

“Great trip. Brilliant guide (Ariana) - took great care of us and was very informative. Information presented in English, German and French. Take a swimming costume and a packed lunch as you can swim instead of eating at a restaurant.”

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12.Full-Day Island Tour by Train, Tram, and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 290 reviews · 8 hours · from $124

This eight-hour Mallorca tour links Cuber and Gorg Blau Lakes, Sa Calobra, Port de Sóller, Sóller, and Palma by coach, boat, vintage tram, and historic train. Multilingual guides such as Sebastian, Vivian, Carmen, and Antonio lead different departures. Expect tight mountain roads, limited free time, a crowded tram, and no included food.

“We loved this day trip and would highly recommend it. Our guide Sebastian was informative and fabulous. The transportation was top notch. There was so much to see on this tour it was excellent!”

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