The most luxurious trains in North & South America and Africa
Having passed through to imagine old Europe with the most luxurious trains head to America and Africa.
The Blue Train
Africa
Enjoy a glass of sherry at the club, equipped with large TV and a library, or soak in the tub to your bathroom with marble and gold! This expected passengers on board this South African train during his 27-hour journey from Cape Town to Pretoria. The trip includes stops in the diamond mines of Kimberley and preserved colonial, guarding post in Matiesfonteyn. All aboard a luxury jewelry boutique, where you can find unique pieces of gold and diamonds. Prices for accommodation of a guy in a luxury cabin in low season from 1202 dollars to 2420 dollars for private deluxe cabin in high season from September 1 to November 15.
Photos: Ethos Marketing and Blue Train
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Rovos Rail
Africa
Rovos Railway was founded in 1989 and offers a variety of routes in South Africa and neighboring countries on board two restored classic train. The price of a two-day journey from Pretoria to Durban port city starts from 1311 dollars per person and includes visits to wildlife reserves. Longer trips are 7 days from Pretoria in the Kalahari Desert in Namibia and their prices start at 3090 dollars per person. There's even a trip to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, although cancellation insurance is highly recommended due to frequent unrest in the country.
Photos: Rovos Rail Tours Ltd.
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Krlskiyat Canadian Pacific (Royal Canadian Pacific)
North America
Royal Canadian Pacific offers trips around the Rocky Mountain in Canada. The interior of the cars in vintage style and an integral part of it are brass radiators and Turkish drapes. 6 day trip begins in Calgary, Alberta and costs 6900 dollars per person. There is a 6-day trip, combined with fishing one of the most emblematic spots for fishing - Oldman, and Elk Rivers region Kuteney.
Photos: Royal Canadian Pacific Railway
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Hiram Bingham
South America
Named after the British explorer Hiram Bingham who discovered Machu Picchu, this Peruvian train offers daily trips from Cusco to the proverbial City of the Incas in the Andes. The day starts with breakfast, while passengers pass through the agricultural fields of the Sacred Valley and Urubamba River crossing. Following the afternoon tour to Machu Picchu, passengers are picked up again on the train to prepare for a lavish dinner in the opposite hand to Cusco. The journey costs 588 dollars per person.
official site
Photos: Orient Express and www.machupicchu-inca.com
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Andean Explorer
South America
Second, a luxury train Peruvian Railways - Andy Explorer connects the ancient capital city of Cuzco and silver mines - Puno, gateway to Lake Titicaca. While passengers enjoy lunch or afternoon tea on the train to climb high in the Andes above the valley Huantaney where grazing peacefully wild llamas - alpaca and vicuña. A single ticket costs $ 220.
official site
Photos: Orient Express and www.veloso.com
Andy Explorer finished their walk across America and Africa, then we'll head for a distant, distant Asia and more remote Australia. Stay tuned for my next post :)
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