Train travel is returning full force, and G Adventures is designing a new suite of trips that allows you to enjoy the flexible, immersive and effortless joys of rail journeys. Its new Rail Collection features iconic rail journeys and lesser-known routes around the world.
The 60-trip-strong collection celebrates the belief that the journey is just as enriching as the destination, and offers so much more than just getting from A to B. Instead, every small group trip acts as a gateway to cultural immersion, encouraging connection with local people, and allows travelers to travel flexibly and responsibly – all while revelling in the joy of the journey.
The diverse new collection includes trips from across G Adventures’ travel styles, from Solo-ish to Geluxe, meaning every type of traveler, from budget-conscious to comfort-seekers, can experience the exhilarating and eye-opening adventure of train travel, on a journey that combines spontaneous encounters and stress-free transport logistics.
Instead of rushed airport transits and wasted time on flights that bypass local life on the ground, every rail journey is a focal point and unforgettable part of the experience, from the rarely seen landscapes and villages viewed from a window seat on a journey through India or Italy, to the unexpected conversations and memories made from sharing a cabin with locals on a night train in Vietnam.
As the name suggests, the majority of every journey is taken by rail, a mode of transport that can prove challenging to coordinate independently in some parts of the world. True to all G Adventures trips, every element of the new journeys is pre-planned for the group and guided by charismatic Chief Experience Officers (CEOS).
More Benefits of Rail Travel
By swapping flights for rail, you can reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy an easier way to explore more responsibly, while making the most of authentic connections and soaking up every detail along the way. The collection also creates a more positive impact on harder-to-reach local communities; the trains will stop off at smaller transport hubs and stations, so the group can buy from local sellers and take in daily life in lesser-seen parts of the country.
(Train travel) “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. Travelers 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. 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,” says G Adventures.
From newly-launched adventures to traveler favorites, the 60 trips that form the Rail Collection are available to book now and include:
Highlights of Poland
From traditional cooking classes to fascinating walking tours, on this 10-day Classic journey, the group will experience the highlights of Poland, travelling on regional trains from vibrant Warsaw to the ‘Venice of Poland’, Wroclaw and beyond. Poland is a country steeped in history, with intricate medieval and neoclassical architecture and underappreciated natural beauty. Journeys range from three to almost five hours, leaving plenty of time to gaze out the window at the parts of the country that are seldom seen.
Priced from USD $1949 / CAD $2,799 pp for 10 days, with departures from 26 September 2025.
Solo-ish China
On this 11-day adventure that’s been carefully crafted for solo travellers, the group will travel on China’s high-speed Bullet Train, whizzing from Shanghai to Yangzhou, Xi’an, Luoyang and Beijing. It’s a true cultural immersion – not just for the dumpling-making classes, strolls around archaeological treasures and time in the ‘Venice of Shanghai’, but for the mode of transport, traveling in smooth comfort at speeds of up to 350km/h and getting delicious local meals delivered right to every plush, padded seat.
Priced from USD 2399/CAD 3,269 pp for 10 days, with departures from 18 April 2025.
Back Roads of Japan
Criss-crossing the country on Japan’s world-famous high-speed Shinkansen bullet train is just one part of this 11-day Classic adventure. It’s also jam-packed with other cultural experiences, taking the group off the beaten path and away from the bigger cities and into community homestays in places like Hagi, a quaint farming and fishing town. On the Sea of Japan, there’s a visit to the Tottori Sand Dunes and fish market (home to some of Japan’s best crab) and a chance to learn the traditional art of "washi" paper making.
Priced from USD 4749/CAD 5,959 pp for 11 days, with departures from 19 April 2025.
Uncover India: High Deserts & Markets
This affordable 15-day trip geared to 18-to-Thirtysomethings showcases India's man-made wonders and natural marvels without missing its most famous cities and sights. On the morning train from Delhi to Agra, the group will take in small towns and arid terrain (while tucking into a local breakfast served at their seat). Meanwhile, on an eight-hour journey from Pushkar, the group will be fully immersed in local life, watching the comings and goings of passengers on the journey and traveling through the countryside before reaching the breathtaking lakes and Raj-era palaces of Udaipur. As for the rest of the trip? Think sunrise hikes, beach time, fort visits and more.
Priced from USD 1119/CAD 1,329 pp for 15 days, with departures from 13 May 2025.
Epic Vietnam: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City & Handmade Noodles
This 14-day wallet-friendly Roamies adventure squeezes in almost all of Vietnam, making the most of the country’s excellent hostel scene and its famous night trains, where the group will sleep in a four-berth soft sleeper – a compartment with two compact bunk beds. Aside from the three-night train journeys, other highlights include trips to night markets, a noodle-making class, time exploring the historic tunnels of the Vietnam War and time on palm-lined white-sand beaches.
Priced from USD 1099/CAD 1,399 pp for 17 days, with departures from 16 June 2025.
Highlights of Italy
This 9-day highlight-packed Classic adventure through Italy takes in the big cities of Rome, Florence and Venice, while also showing off plenty of Italian countryside and small towns, from the comfort of a local train. There’s a chance to taste world-renowned wines in Montepulciano, a tour of Rome through an immigrant’s eyes thanks to Migrantour, a G Adventures-supported social enterprise, plus time exploring the canals and backstreets of Venice. Plus, plenty of one-euro espressos at train stations to fuel the journey. (Pictured, top: Cinque Terre)
Priced from USD 2149/CAD 2,749 pp for 9 days, with departures from 19 October 2025.
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About G Adventures
Founded in 1990 by social entrepreneur Bruce Poon Tip, G Adventures is the pioneer of community tourism and leader in small group travel, offering more than 850 life-changing trips in 100 countries on all seven continents.
G Adventures’ award-winning trips support communities, giving travelers meaningful exchanges with local people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, while offering them the freedom and flexibility to explore on their own. G Adventures’ responsible approach to travel is demonstrated through its ‘G for Good’ social impact commitments, which include travel guidelines for children, wildlife and Indigenous people.
The tour operator also has more than 130 community tourism projects built into its trips around the world, developed together with its non-profit partner, Planeterra, which was also founded by Bruce Poon Tip. In 2018, G Adventures was the first travel company to introduce an industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’ assessment which measures how many of a traveler’s dollars stay in the local economy, and in 2023 it announced its Trees for Days initiative which supports local environments and communities through tree-planting, with one tree per G Adventures’ traveler being planted per day.
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