GW Travel TrainsGW Travel is the world’s leading operator of long distance private rail tours. The tours are specifically designed for the adventure traveller giving them a unique view of local cultures and customs in comfort and safety.GW Travel Tour Programme: 1. Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express & Siberian Tiger Trans-Siberian Express: - Russia & Mongolia The Trans-Siberian Express, Classic (Eastbound) ROUTE: Moscow-Lake Baikal-UlaanBaatar-Vladivostok The Trans-Siberian Express, Classic (Westbound) ROUTE: Vladivostok-UlaanBaatar-Lake Baikal-Moscow The Trans-Siberian Express, Naadam Festival (Eastbound) ROUTE: Moscow-UlaanBaatar The Trans-Siberian Express, Naadam Festival (Westbound) ROUTE: UlaanBaatar-Moscow - Russia The Trans-Siberian Express, via BAM (Eastbound) ROUTE: Moscow-Severobaikalsk-Vladivostok The Trans-Siberian Express, via BAM (Westbound) ROUTE: Vladivostok-Severobaikalsk-Moscow Golden Ring ROUTE: Moscow-Vladimir-Novgorod-Petrozavodsk-St.Petersburg-Novgorod-Yaroslavl-Vladimir-Veliki-Ustyug-Yekaterinburg-Moscow Golden Ring-New Year & Russian Christmas Arctic Circle by Steam ROUTE: Kiev-Moscow-St.Petersburg-Pskov-Vyborg-Murmansk-Uglich-Moscow Black Sea by Steam (2008) ROUTE: Kiev-Sevastopol-Rostov-Anapa-Sochi-Volgograd-Moscow-St.Petersburg 2. Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express, Siberian Tiger Trans-Siberian & Shangri-la Express: - Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Russia Crimean Express ROUTE: St.Petersburg-Moscow-Minsk-Kishinev-Yalta-Kiev - Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakstan, China Silk Road (Eastbound) ROUTE: Moscow-Volgograd-Khiva-Merv-Ashgabad-Bukhara-Samarkand-Alma Ata-Urumqi-Dunhuang-Xian-Beijing Silk Road (Westbound) ROUTE: Beijing-Xian-Dunhuang-Urumqi-Alma Ata-Samarkand-Bukhara-Ashgabad-Merv-Khiva-Volgograd-Moscow 3. Viceroy of India: - India Darjeeling Mail (Eastbound) ROUTE: Bombay-Jaipur-Agra-Delhi-Varanasi-Darjeeling-Calcutta Darjeeling Mail (Westbound) ROUTE: Calcutta-Darjeeling-Varanasi-Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Bombay Kashmir Mail (2010) ROUTE: Bombay-Jaipur-Agra-Delhi-Shimla-Amritsar-Srinagar 4. Shangri-la Express: - China & Tibet Journey to the “Roof of the World” Variety of itineraries to the world’s highest railway and Lhasa,Tibet - China Beijing-Hong Kong (Southbound) ROUTE: Beijing-Xian-Three Gorges river cruise-Chengdu-Guilin-Hong Kong Hong Kong-Beijing (Northbound) ROUTE: Hong Kong-Guilin-Kunming-Chengdu-Xian-Datong-Beijing Harbin Ice and Lantern Festival (2008) ROUTE: Beijing-Port Arthur-Dalian-Shenyang-Jilin-Harbin 5. Canadian Pacific Railway & Royal Canadian Pacific: - Canada Rockies Rail Experience (Eastbound) (Day Train) ROUTE: Vancouver-Banff-Calgary Rockies Rail Experience (Westbound) (Day Train) ROUTE: Calgary-Vancouver Trans Canadian (Royal Canadian Pacific 2008) ROUTE: Montreal-Vancouver 6. Rovos Rail & Air: - Cape to Cairo Cape to Cairo (Northbound & Southbound) ROUTE: Cape Town-Dar-es-Salaam(Train)-Zanzibar-Serengeti-Entebbe-Khartoum-Abu Simbel-Aswan(Private Aircraft)-Aswan-Luxor(Nile Cruise)-Cairo(Private Aircraft) or vice versa The train details: 1. Golden Eagle & Siberian Tiger Trans Siberian Express Trains: The longest and the most famous railway journey in the world, the Trans-Siberian Railway traverses the whole expanse of Russia from Europe to the Orient. Four Cabin types are offered on these trains: 1) Gold Class, 2) Silver Class, 3) Heritage Class and 4) New Heritage Class. Gold Class cabins are among the best in rail travel today. They feature modern amenities including power showers and under floor heating. Cabins are excellently appointed with DVD/CD player. LCD screens and individual air conditioning. Silver Class cabins are smaller than Gold Class but still have modern en-suite facilities with smaller shower area. Heritage Class cabins are Traditional Russian Railway International First Class cabins with Trans-Siberian enhancements. Cabins feature 2 side-by-side beds, luggage storage and are centrally air-conditioned. Toilet facilities are located at each end of the carriage and there is a purpose built shower car for the use of Heritage Class guests. New Heritage Class cabins feature upper and lower berths, a wash basin, luggage storage and are centrally air-conditioned. Toilet facilities are located at each end of the carriage and there is a purpose built shower car for the use of Heritage Class guests. 2. Shangri-la Express: GW Travel's departures aboard this private hotel-on-wheels showcases the many splendours that make up this historically cultural gem. The world's most changing nation has many magnificent wonders to explore, most of which are difficult to reach by road or air, but aboard the China Orient Express you'll experience first hand people, places and culture, each one vastly diverse from the other. The accommodation on board the Shangri-la Express offers a comfortable setting with modern facilities and air-conditioned cars. Cabins are twin berthed with upper and lower berths. A washbasin facility is shared between adjoining compartments and toilet/wash facilities are offered at each end of the carriage. There is a separate modern shower car with individual compartments containing a shower and change area. There is a restaurant car where meals are served, and a bar car where you can listen to the on-board pianist or read a book or magazine. Tea, coffee and mineral water are available complimentary 24 hours a day. 3. Viceroy of India: The Viceroy of India is the perfect fusion of luxury with the charm of train travel. An all inclusive luxury rail cruise with an opportunity to view India's unique landscapes and visit some of the world's outstanding attractions along the way. The cabins on board the Viceroy of India are extremely well appointed, spacious and comfortably furnished. All cabins are air-conditioned with en-suite bathrooms featuring a shower and toilet and a CD player in each cabin. Viceroy Class cabins feature twin or double-bedded cabins. Viceroy Suite Class cabins feature king size beds and have a separate sitting room and 2 bathrooms. There are 2 restaurant cars serviced by the world renowned Taj Hotel Group. There are also 3 other cars: 1) Bar Car, 2) Conference Car and 3) Spa Car. Other facilities include: steam baths, massae, hairdresser, gym and library. 4. Canadian Pacific Railway & Royal Canadian Pacific: The Rockies Rail experience takes you through the very heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Our 7 day adventure allows you to experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the world as our train travels at a leisurely pace from the Prairies through the magnificent Rockies, past the British Columbian Lake and finally through the Thompson River and Fraser River Canyons. Our train will be hauled by the pride of the Canadian Pacific Fleet – the 2816 Empress steam locomotive. The standard day coaches provide comfortable seating with ample space for enjoying the views of the passing countryside. Overnight accommodation is in conveniently located 3 to 5 star hotels en-route. Accommodation is offered in single, twin or double configuration. The Observation Cars have glass-domed observation decks perfect to observe the passing Canadian Rocky Mountain scenery. 5. Rovos Rail: Rovos Rail - The Most Luxurious Train In The World. Step aboard the spacious wood panelled coaches and enjoy fine cuisine with superb South African wines in unrivalled luxury and comfort. Rovos Rail was established in 1989 and has earned international reputation for its truly world class experiences. The wood panelled coaches of the Pride of Africa train are classics that have been remodelled to exceptional standards. The trains are hauled by steam, diesel or electric locomotives at various stages of the journey. Rebuilt sleeper coaches contain the most spacious train suites in the world. All suites are air-conditioned and offer twin or double beds. They are equipped with a writing desk, personal safe, bar fridge and en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, hair dryers and shaver plugs. Deluxe suites have a lounge area while the Royal Suites, which occupy half a carriage, have a private lounge area and full bathroom with Victoria bath and separate shower. The Restaurant Car offers 3 meals a day. The Observation car is positioned at the rear of the train and a non-smoking Lounge Car is situated in the centre of the train. Train inclusions & exclusions: Inclusions:
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