upcoming tours & travel experiences
Scandinavia Rail & Sail - 2022
NEW - Christmas Markets of Europe - 2022
Thailand - Festival of Light - 2022
Sweden, Denmark, Norway! Add a fistful of lutefisk and who could ask for more? Join us for this special rail and cruise journey! No charge to add extra days for family visits.
Thailand - Festival of Light - 2022
NEW - Christmas Markets of Europe - 2022
Thailand - Festival of Light - 2022
We add Thailand's favorite festival with candle-lit balloons and river floats - A magical time in the Kingdom! (NEW DATE)
NEW - Christmas Markets of Europe - 2022
NEW - Christmas Markets of Europe - 2022
NEW - Christmas Markets of Europe - 2022
You deserve a very merry Christmas, join us as we ride the rails from market to market throughout Germany & Austria!
NEW - Tanzania Africa 2023
Egypt Nile River Cruise with Dubai! - 2023
NEW - Christmas Markets of Europe - 2022
An amazing wildlife safari with Mt. Kilimanjaro in all our photos, and the Spice Islands of Zanzibar for R&R after our adventure! Reserve by June 30 for FREE Tanzania Visa Processing!
Iceland's Festival of Light - 2023
Egypt Nile River Cruise with Dubai! - 2023
Egypt Nile River Cruise with Dubai! - 2023
A safe and beautiful destination of natural wonders, Northen lights, and a favorite local festival.
Egypt Nile River Cruise with Dubai! - 2023
Egypt Nile River Cruise with Dubai! - 2023
Egypt Nile River Cruise with Dubai! - 2023
The warmest of welcomes awaits from you in these amazing destinations. Join us to experience the world's newest, then oldest man-made wonders in comfort and style.
Cherry Blossoms of Japan - March 2023!
England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales - August 2023
Cherry Blossoms of Japan - March 2023!
Reservations are now available for this wonderful experience. Space is limited!
Israel & Petra add-on - May 2023!
England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales - August 2023
Cherry Blossoms of Japan - March 2023!
This amazing experience and our add-on to Petra are now available!
England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales - August 2023
England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales - August 2023
Spain with Guadalquivir River Cruise - October 2023
An amazing tour that starts with the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh!
Spain with Guadalquivir River Cruise - October 2023
Spain with Guadalquivir River Cruise - October 2023
Spain with Guadalquivir River Cruise - October 2023
Land tour includes: Barcelona, Madrid, Granada plus river cruise!
About Us
Our Background
With more than 20 years of experience in worldwide guiding to all corners of the earth, Rail and Sail Vacations specializes in private group travel arrangements for friends and family groups. We have made friends with all of our guide colleagues all over North America and every country in the world that you might care to visit! We would love to share these friendships with you as we welcome you as the newest members of our travel family.
Why we are different?
Most any travel company or agent can sell you a great time, but often these travel resellers have never been to the places they are sending you to. We specialize in small group travel to enjoy the best of our worldwide travel finds, and our best friends as your local hosts and guides. We throw away the cookie cutter itinerary and show you the best experiences from all of our travels.
Top Destinations
We have planned and led trips to most everywhere you would like to go first hand! We love to incorporate trains and cruises into our itineraries, but don't limit ourselves to "rail and sail" travel only. From US & Canada National Parks, to Asia, Europe, and Africa, we go EVERYWHERE! Some upcoming destinations including Backyard Railways of Germany, Elephant encounters in Thailand, New Year's Eve in Iceland, and a special Rail and Sail excursion to Alaska up the Pacific Coast!