North America’s trusted authority on rail, Vacations by Rail
has launched new domestic and international winter excursions as part of its
Top 25 Tours for 2025 collection.
With growing
demand for trips to witness the Northern Lights, Alaska and Scandinavia,
these tours are taking center stage in an updated catalog filled with one-of-a-kind
rail and cruise adventures.
Highlighted 2025 tours include:
Alaska Northern Lights & Winter Nights
Guests will embark on a 7-day journey through the heart of
Alaska's winter wonderland. Departing from Fairbanks, travelers will board the
Aurora Winter Train, a scenic train journey that takes them through the
breathtaking landscapes of Alaska, including the majestic Denali National Park.
An evening in the wilderness provides the perfect setting to
witness the stunning aurora borealis. The tour also includes exciting
activities like a dog-sled ride through the snow-covered tundra, a curling
lesson to learn a traditional Alaskan sport and a visit to the Alaska Wildlife
Conservation Center to encounter the state's diverse wildlife.
Northern Lights on a Winter Arctic Cruise
This 12-day Scandinavian adventure takes travelers through
Norway's fjords, into the Arctic Circle before venturing to the North Cape
plateau, the northernmost point of Europe aboard a modern cruise ship sailing
through the Loften Islands and offering the chance to witness the mystical
Northern Lights.
From Oslo, travelers will embark on a scenic train journey
along the iconic Bergen Railway, taking in the stunning fjords and landscapes
that Norway is renowned for. Once in Bergen, patrons board a cruise ship for a
six-night adventure into the Arctic. As the ship sails northward, passengers
are treated to breathtaking vistas of fjords, glaciers and snow-capped
mountains.
A complete list of North American adventures and European
journeys can be found on Vacations by Rail website.
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