The most comfortable train. The most luxurious tourist trains in the world. Blue Train, South Africa

Are you planning to go on a trip? Take care of transport, which is an important part of it. Many will prefer airplanes. On the one hand, this is correct: more fast way and not to be found. But not everyone endures the journey through the air well and calmly. Moreover, do not forget about customs control, weather forecasts and unstable flight schedules. Much more comfortable than the cabin of an aircraft or vehicle train.

Voyage by train cannot be compared with anything: with by tourist bus, nor with an airplane. Well, if your train turns out to be the one we want to tell you about, then you will be twice lucky. It's completely different type of travel - with comfort and incredible services.

Your adventure begins right here train station, with a glass of expensive champagne and on the red carpet. And you will sleep not on a hard shelf, but on a soft bed. You will be offered a meal in a luxurious restaurant. Well, are you ready? Then we will get acquainted with such trains.

PRIDE OF AFRICA (route Cape Town - Pretoria)

Would you like to take a ride on the most luxurious train in the world Pride of Africa, along South Africa's most popular route? From Cape Town to Pretoria it is 1600 km, and the train covers this distance in two days. At the same time, he makes night stops. And all so that travelers can rest peacefully in their compartment at night. They have an area of ​​16 sq.m., with a shower. The King suit even has a bathroom. Imagine!

The road passes through picturesque landscapes of garden valleys and vineyards, green mountain ranges and a couple of tunnels. The train leaves for the Karoo plateau, which is covered in rare types of acacia trees. What can we say about the African fauna in this region: ostriches and antelopes walk everywhere, flamingos soar smoothly. In the train restaurant you can try dishes from the same antelopes, which are served with aromatic wines.

If you want to enjoy the open view with a glass of wine, you can proceed to the end of the train, where there is an observation deck and a bar. The atmosphere on the train has been preserved as it was at the beginning of the last century. Therefore, the use of gadgets is only allowed in your own compartment. The cost of travel in a compartment of such a train is from 14300R (from 1273$)

THE GHAN (Adelaide - Darwin route)

In Australia, there is a luxury train that runs across the continent, and it's called The Ghan(its full name is Afghan). Just 54 hours and you are on the other side of Australia. The coupes in it are divided into three classes. Platinum Sarvice is the most expensive and costs 2987 AUD, with a huge double bed, shower and two windows on both sides of the compartment. On the way, the train stops twice. Moreover, the stops are so large that at one of them you can play golf or fly over the Catherine Gorge in a helicopter.

And at the stop in Alice Springs - go to unforgettable journey By sacred places aborigines (or ride an ATV). It’s probably not worth talking about restaurant menus, because... you already guess that here you will be served, if not grilled kunguru, then something similar. If you are going on a trip with a group of 10 people, you can easily travel in the whole carriage - in the Prince of Wales. It was built back in 1919 personally for the Prince of Wales, Edward. The cost of a whole carriage will cost you 21,300 AUD.

THE VENICE SIMPLO ORIENT-EXPRESS (route Paris - Istanbul, London - Venice)

How can one not remember “ Orient Express"! Six more years and he will celebrate his 100th birthday. The interior of the carriages has been preserved in the same form as it was in those days (without a shower). And he follows as before - through good old Europe. Only the lazy did not write anything about this train. Remember Agatha Christie and her famous detective story "Murder on the Orient Express"?

Each compartment is served by a personal steward. The owners of the kitchen are Italians and French. There is even a dress code here: no sneakers, jeans or sweaters. A popular route is from London to Venice. The cost of a coupe is $6420 (for a suite - $9860). If you are going to travel from Istanbul to Paris, get ready to shell out $18,380 (suite -$27,740)

HIRAM BINGHAM (route Cusco-Machu Picchu (Peru)

Train route Hiram Bingham absolutely short - only 3 hours. But he will really impress you. After all, you will have to travel at an altitude of 2.43 to 3.5 km above sea level. The train leaves from Cusco - ancient capital Incas, to " lost city" - Machu Picchu. The train moves slowly past beautiful mountain landscapes and amazing waterfalls. You can also travel on the open observation deck of the train. There is also a bar there, and excellent Peruvian guitarists accompany you with music as you go.

After visiting all the excursions to Machu Picchu, you will take the same train back. Along the way, you will definitely be offered cocktails and a delicious exotic lunch (spinach pudding and fried shrimp with yellow chili sauce). A round-trip ticket costs $588 and includes travel, breakfast, lunch, drinks and excursions to Machu Picchu.

EL TRANSCANTABRICO (route Santiago de Compostela - Leon (Spain)

By train Transcantabrico you not only travel around Spain, but also take a number of excursions to the cities of the Basque Country, Galicia, Cantabria and Asturias. Rich program, amazing lunches and dinners in the best restaurants cities, evening parties with dancing to live music until the morning - and that's not all.

Visiting attractions and historical places, unique beaches Ribadeo, crazy interesting museum Guggenheim National mountain park Picos de Europa, the capital of Asturias - Oviedo, with its masterpiece architecture - that's why it's worth taking this train. The cost of a ticket to a double suite is 2600 €. All of the above is included in the ticket price.

(circular routes around Scotland departing from Edinburgh)

It's not for nothing that this train is called . And if you have a ticket for it, get ready for the fact that you will be seen off like a king, and you will also ride like a king. There are only 36 passengers on this train. On the platform you will be laid out a carpet and offered champagne. And the “seeing off” begins to the accompaniment of bagpipers. Inside, the interior is decorated with mahogany, velvet, and furniture in an aristocratic style. There is also a viewing terrace with soft chairs where you can admire the Scottish landscapes with a glass of scotch.

The route program includes mountain fishing, golf and hiking to the waterfalls. You will also visit century-old Victorian estates and distilleries. This train travels on seven routes: from 2 to 7 days. The train's restaurants will offer a gourmet menu consisting of pheasant, partridge, smoked salmon or venison. Restaurants also have a dress code: women may need cocktail dresses, and men may need kilts or tuxedos. The cost of a ticket for one person is from $3,610 for two days of travel.

ROYAL RAJASTHAN (circular route from Delhi; Delhi - Jaipur - Agra)

The most luxurious train in India is rightfully considered Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. The name is translated as “Palace on Wheels-2”. Why 2? Because until recently it was preceded by Palace on Wheels.

The train compartments are somewhat reminiscent of luxurious palace chambers: carved furniture, velvet upholstery with hand embroidery, walls covered in silk. Each passenger has his own butler, who will serve you 24 hours and fulfill any wishes. The restaurant menu will please any traveler, because... it includes the most common cuisines in the world. There is even a spa car on the train! The cost of a ticket per person in a deluxe compartment is $625.

EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS (routes between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand)

And here's another one Eastern Express, which actually runs around the East. The route extends between three countries: Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. There are only 132 seats on the train. Therefore, if you want to enjoy picturesque sunrises in the wilds of the jungle, book your seats in advance.

On the open terrace of the train there is a bar with observation deck. And you can try the famous Singapore Sling cocktail in another bar, which has a whole carriage dedicated to it. In the evenings there is live music. Restaurants enforce a strict dress code. This train has an excellent library and boutique where you can buy porcelain, pearls and Indian souvenirs. On your way to Singapore, you can take two excursions: the Death Road Museum and a visit to the markets on Penang Island. The cost of such a three-day trip is $2,170 per person in a double compartment.

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Life talks about what a one-way flight for one and a half million rubles or a train ride for one million looks like.

Flights

If you think flying business class is a dream, then you haven't seen what first class looks like. These are not airplane cabins, these are full-fledged hotel rooms luxury - with beds and luxurious service.

“The most expensive airline tickets tend to be first class on long-haul routes.”

However, Russian airlines There is no first class, so the most expensive air tickets can only be found on international carriers. According to the ticket purchasing and hotel booking service Onetwotrip, one of the most expensive flights on the Frankfurt - Shanghai route costs about 1.6 million rubles one way. In 10 hours of flight, the plane covers 8.8 thousand km.

Spacious armchairs almost a meter wide transform into a completely flat bed, which will be covered with linen bed linen. Onboard meals are the creation of celebrity chefs, such as lobster Thermidor with buttered asparagus, slow-roasted bush-ripened tomatoes and saffron rice.

Also, airlines such as United Airlines, Japan Airlines, Emirates, British Airways, Etihad Airways have luxury tickets for 1-1.5 million rubles one way. The latter is particularly comfortable. Etihad Airways' first class cabins feature wide seats and separate two-metre beds. The apartment has a dressing table, a wardrobe where you can hang your clothes after changing into the loungewear provided to you, and there is also an onboard shower. The A380's upper deck features a meeting space and entertainment area with televisions and video games.

In fact, for round-trip first class tickets you can buy a modest, but your own plane! For example, a used Yak-18 T for 3.2 million rubles or an An-24 RT for 2.5 million rubles. Of course, you can’t cross the ocean with them, but it’s still nice.

From Russia, the top 5 most expensive flights included mainly flights to the USA. For example, a ticket from St. Petersburg to Las Vegas in business class with Lufthansa costs almost 600 thousand rubles one way. You can fly from Moscow to Los Angeles for 579 thousand rubles in Finnair business class, from Sochi to Rio de Janeiro - about 570 thousand rubles in Lufthansa business class, from Moscow to Sydney for 565 thousand rubles in British Airways business and, finally, from St. Petersburg to Lima for 560 thousand rubles in Aeroflot business class.

Train tickets

According to the ticket purchasing service Tutu.ru, 1.1 million rubles is a record price train tickets. By the way, it was delivered quite recently - on July 24, the first VIP train “Imperial Russia” departed from Moscow to Vladivostok. The train consists of carriages increased comfort, decorated in the style of royal interiors. It has a bar, restaurant and piano lounge. A tour with single VIP accommodation lasting 15 days costs 1.1 million rubles. The minimum price for a trip is 384 thousand for double occupancy. In addition to the comfort inside the train, for this money passengers are offered excursions to major cities during the journey: in Yekaterinburg they will talk about the tragic fate of the Romanov dynasty, in Ulan-Ude they will show a traditional Buryat yurt.

There are no more trains comparable in cost to Imperial Russia. The most expensive ticket for the more modest train "Russia" (002M), which covers the route Moscow - Vladivostok in 6 days and 2 hours, was purchased on Tutu.ru in March 2016 for 43,702 rubles - for a luxury car. Passengers have access to wide shelves, a power socket, a TV, a key card for access to the compartment, a button to call the conductor, as well as hot meals - dinner or breakfast to choose from.

“There are much more luxury trains in international traffic than in domestic Russian traffic. They almost always use RIC size cars (international standard passenger cars), where there are several classes of service - from modest to almost royal"

Among foreign destinations, the most expensive ticket was sold for the Moscow - Nice train for 35 thousand rubles and Moscow - Berlin - Paris for 30,027 rubles. These trains have luxury carriages, each with four double compartments. The spacious compartment is equipped with a double bed (120 cm wide), a TV, an individual bathroom with a shower, washbasin and dry closet, individual air conditioning, and a wardrobe. The carriage has a lounge bar, and breakfast is served by the conductors.

By the way, luxury trains similar to Imperial Russia exist all over the world. Perhaps one of the most famous and expensive is the Orient Express, passenger train luxury class, plying between Paris and Istanbul since 1883. Today, a six-day trip on it costs just over 1 million rubles. But in the dining car you will be served by French chefs, and each compartment has a personal conductor.

In Asia you can travel by train Myths of the Peninsula" from Singapore to Bangkok for almost 1 million rubles in a suite class carriage. This train has a panoramic car where you can take great photos. Each wooden-trimmed compartment has its own shower and toilet, as well as huge windows. Lunch and dinner are served in the dining cars, while breakfast of croissants, fruit, coffee, tea and juice is served daily in each compartment.

The Maharaja Express is a luxury train that only wealthy tourists can afford to travel on. A 24-hour trip in a “regular” compartment of this train costs $800, but for a presidential suite you need to pay almost three times as much – $2,500. Since tickets are very expensive, guests of the Maharaja Express pay for their stay on the train, as in a regular hotel - on a daily basis.
The Maharajas Express began running on Indian Railways between Kolkata and New Delhi in 2010.
The compartments are furnished very luxuriously, each has hot and cold water, and the suites even have a bathroom. Also in each compartment, travelers will find a TV, DVD player, wireless Internet and, of course, a good air conditioner that allows you to individually adjust the microclimate.
So that tourists can admire the Indian landscapes, in addition to the huge windows, each carriage on the train has a special panoramic compartment.
The restaurant in the Maharaja Express has not one carriage, as in regular trains, but two (and this despite the fact that the train is designed for less than a hundred passengers).
In addition, there is also a special bar with an excellent selection of wine and a shop where you can buy gifts and souvenirs.
So that none of even the selected train travelers can disturb the VIPs, the presidential suite is located in a separate carriage. This compartment has two whole rooms, a separate toilet room and a separate bathroom.
The thematic tour in the “Maharajas Express” lasts 7-8 days.
During the Maharaja's Express tour, arriving at new station and stops for almost the whole day. During the stay, tourists can explore the sights, go shopping and dine at restaurants.
During such a week-long trip, tourists manage to visit a dozen most picturesque places India.
The train's maximum capacity is only 88 passengers.



















June 16, 2017

The travel portal site will tell you about the most luxurious tourist trains in the world known in 2017, as well as what places in it went to Russian luxury express trains...

Eat special category travelers who prefer railway transport. Even today, when aviation has become widely available, luxury rail travel is still popular. Special comfortable trains with luxurious interiors take travelers along the most interesting routes, combining luxurious accommodation on the train itself with overnight stays in luxury hotels, exclusive excursions and even cruises.

When compiling the rating, which included 11 VIP trains, in addition to ratings from Western Internet portals, such parameters as the length of the route, its novelty, the cost of the trip, the range of services provided to passengers and the number of attractions that a tourist can visit during the trip were taken into account.

11th place. BELMOND NORTHERN BELLE (GREAT BRITAIN, LONDON - CHESTER)

Once in the Belmond Northern Belle salon, you can mentally transport yourself back to the last century. It captures the style of the Belle trains that were popular in England in the 1930s and the famous Pullman cars of the Venice Simplon-Orient Express.

The peculiarity of this route is the luxurious leisurely lunches, followed by traditional tea drinking, and enjoying the magnificent views from the train window. When traveling on this train, tourists visit the pavements of Canterbury, the Royal Crescent in Bath, art galleries and Edinburgh Museums, Historic York.

This year the train will travel on a new route from London to Chester via the Lake District. The trip, which lasts four days, starts at $1,937.

10th place. BELMOND ANDEAN EXPLORER (PERU)

The Belmond Andean Explorer became the first luxury overnight train in South America and was able to significantly change the way we look at the concept of luxury. His first trip took place in May 2017. The interior of the carriages is made using traditional Peruvian motifs. Due to the glass top, large windows offer a wonderful view of the beauty of nature. The train can accommodate 68 people.

The largest compartment of the train has comfortable double beds, as well as leather armchairs in which to relax comfortably. The train menu was created by the chefs of the Belmond Hotel Monasterio in Cusco. Interestingly, different dishes will be served here every season.

The train journey from Cusco to Arquipa lasts two days and costs tourists $1,388. The maximum price for a “high-level” ticket is $4,200.

9th place. ROCKY MOUNTAINEER (CANADA)

The route of this luxury train runs between the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta.

Golden Leaf class travelers travel in a double-decker carriage with a transparent roof. From the second floor you can enjoy stunning views of pine forests, lakes and mountains that the route captures. At the first level, internationally trained chefs can satisfy the culinary preferences of even the most selective guests. The menu includes dishes local cuisine: such as Pacific salmon, served with the best wines, as well as Alberta beef.

An interesting detail: travelers do not spend the night on the train. They are taken to a hotel for the night, and in the morning the train continues its journey again.

Rocky Mountaineer goes by five railway routes and stops in Vancouver, Calgary, Whistler, Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise.

Ticket prices for a two-day trip start at $1,200. The maximum travel price is $9,000 for 13 days in Deluxe class. Passengers can also include a cruise in their program.

8th place. EASTERN&ORIENTAL EXPRESS (THAILAND/SINGAPORE)

Passengers traveling this route can expect romance, charm and plenty of adventure. They will travel between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, visit cities with many shopping shops, see tiny provincial stations and golden temples.

Each compartment has its own bathroom and air conditioning. The finishes include hard elm and cherry wood, as well as inlaid wood elements and filigree mosaics. Passengers are provided with 24-hour service with orders accepted by call.

Particular attention is paid here to cuisine: especially for Eastern&Oriental Express, a chef from France developed signature dishes that were awarded high marks from critics from all over the world. The dishes organically combine Eastern and Western culinary traditions.

This year they plan to introduce several innovations on the route: change the evening dress code from black tie to a looser “tropical elegance”; musical accompaniment for guests will be provided by a DJ from Singapore, Mr. Has.

Costs for a three-day trip start at $2,170.

7th place. INDIAN PACIFIC (AUSTRALIA)

The route of this transcontinental train connects the western and eastern shore Australia. It departs from Sydney and arrives in Perth three days later (or moves to reverse direction), passing through the great Nullarbor Plain and the Blue Mountains.

There are three levels of privileges on the train. For example, a platinum level trip includes a free transfer by personal car from home to the railway station and back for a distance of no more than 50 km. Also, “platinum” passengers can have exclusive access to the Platinum Club dining car, entry to which other travelers must book in advance.

A train ticket will cost from 2125 to 3375 dollars.

6th place. "IMPERIAL RUSSIA" (RUSSIA, MOSCOW - VLADIVOSTOK)

What could be more exciting than traveling through almost all of Eurasia on the luxurious Imperial Russia train?

This one is exceptional interesting route launched for the 400th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. The interior of the train is not just beautiful - it reflects the style of the Russian Empire of the 19th century. Red carpets, room decoration, brocade chairs with carved wooden backs and other details characteristic of that time create an atmosphere of chic and unobtrusive elegance.

A trip along the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway combines excursions to cities (Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Kazan and others), a picnic on the shore of Lake Baikal, deep lake in the world, luxurious dinners in the dining car and bar car with live music. An orchestra will play during the departure of Imperial Russia.

Since 2017, the train has been running on three routes: from Moscow to Beijing, Ulaanbaatar and Vladivostok.

Ticket prices for Imperial Russia start at €5,070 (approximately $6,160).

5th place. VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT EXPRESS (EUROPE)

This luxury train is known all over the world. The Orient Express first traveled on the London-Venice route on May 25, 1982, when celebrities and royalty traveled on it.

Today, the vintage carriages, whose interiors are in the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 1930s, have been completely restored to reflect the elegance and grandeur of that era.

In addition to London and Venice, passengers will also see Berlin, Verona and Istanbul (once a year). Tickets include a stay at the Belmond Cipriani Hotel and start at $6,500.

In November 2017, Orient Express passengers will also attend the Vienna Ball.

4th place. BELMOND ROYAL SCOTSMAN (SCOTLAND)

This luxury train can accommodate 40 people at a time and follows one of many routes.

The Royal Scotsman sleeper is equipped with 14 double, 2 double and 4 single State Cabins. Each room is decorated with inlay. Each compartment has a private bathroom with shower, toilet and sink, hot water, fresh towels and toiletries.

Since April 2017, the train has been operating the world's first specialized SPA car - The Bamford Haybarn Spa, which has two treatment rooms. The carriage offers manicures, pedicures, several types of massages and The Bamford Bespoke Facial - a special 55-minute treatment to restore, renew and rejuvenate the skin.

The cost of a ticket on the classic route, designed for 5 days, “Edinburgh – Keith – Kyle of Lochalsh – Boat of Garten – Edinburgh” starts from $6,600.

3rd place. MAHARAJAS’ EXPRESS (INDIA)

Since 2010, this train has been running on a route passing through Lucknow, Mumbai, Agra, Jaipur and Delhi.

The train is designed for 88 people and consists of 23 comfortable carriages. There is a fitness center, SPA salon, business center, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. There are also two dining cars on the train, serving cuisines from all over the world: in particular, Chinese, Indian and original Mewari cuisine.

The special pride of the train was the presidential suite, which has a large living room, a compartment with two separate beds and a compartment with a double bed. The room also has a bathroom. Guests traveling in the Presidential Suite can enjoy a luxury car and a personal guide during excursions to various cities along the route.

The cost of a three-day trip in a luxury class carriage is $7,700; for a ticket to the presidential suite you will have to pay $25,800. Travel takes place from May to September.

In addition to India's Golden Triangle, which includes Agra, Delhi and Jaipur, this year passengers will be able to see the picturesque landscapes of the south of the country - Kerala and Goa.

2nd place. TWILIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE (JAPAN)

This is the youngest luxury train in the world. The start of his first journey is scheduled for June 17, 2017. The train will run on five one-way routes. The duration of each trip will be 2 days. During the journey, passengers can enjoy the beauty of the areas of Matsue, Miyajima, Izumo and Kyoto, and will also be able to see Mount Daisen and the Sea of ​​Japan. Each route includes a one-day excursion stop.

Passengers will be accommodated in double and single compartments. The train also has a luxury compartment with a bedroom, bathroom and private balcony.

At Twilight Express Mizukaze, special attention is paid to the cuisine - the menu was developed by one of the most award-winning Japanese chefs, Hajime Yoneda and Yoshihiro Murata.

Train tickets are sold only in Japan, and almost all of them have already been sold out.

A trip on the Twilight Express Mizukaze will cost between $2,400 and $11,000.

1st place. TRANS-SIBERIAN “GOLDEN EAGLE” (RUSSIA)

The route of this luxury train from Moscow to Vladivostok runs along the famous Trans-Siberian Railway. During a journey of 9,258 kilometers, the train crosses 8 time zones. The duration of the trip is 15 days - the route is not only one of the most luxurious in the world, but also one of the longest. The duration of the trip is associated with visiting key cities and places along the route: Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, Yekaterinburg and others.

Lovers of royal comfort can stay in two imperial compartments, which have a comfortable bed, living area, dressing table and shower. The train has two dining cars.

The train runs on another route – Moscow – Beijing. The duration of the trip is 21 days.

In connection with the tenth anniversary, in July 2017 the train will make a “Presidential Tour” from Moscow to Vladivostok, during which a gala dinner will take place.

Train tickets start at €14,995 (approximately $16,800).

Now, in an era when people are striving to move around the world faster and faster, trains, which were once a real miracle of transport technology, are greatly losing popularity and demand. Of course, airplanes have incomparable by land transport possibilities. And despite all this, you'll be amazed at how much some travelers are willing to shell out for a single trip on some of the truly amazing trains that criss-cross our planet. Passengers not only pay exorbitant sums of money for tickets to these legendary trains, they also wait in line for months to be able to ride them. In general, as you understand, all this is not in vain!

"Eastern Express"


Ticket price: from $1,160.

First line railway, connecting East and West. The train made famous by Agatha Christie's novel Murder on the Orient Express.

Eastern & Oriental Express Train



Ticket price: from $2,217.

The train, which looks more like a five-star hotel, travels from Singapore to Malaysia and Bangkok.

Train The Golden Chariot


Ticket price: $5,730.

It is considered one of the most beautiful passenger trains.

Rovos Rail train


Ticket price: from $1,200.

At the rear of the train there is a carriage with huge panoramic windows.

Royal Scotsman train



Ticket price: from $2,935.

A stunning train that travels across Scotland. One of the carriages was converted into a magnificent SPA center.

Maharajas Express Train



Ticket price: from $6,840.

The most luxurious and expensive train in Asia. Is a copy royal palace India.

Train "Imperial Russia"




Ticket price: from $5,274.

One of the most famous and luxurious trains, traveling only once a year on three routes.

Blue Train



Ticket price: from $740.

The train runs along a scenic route south coast South Africa. Its passengers can observe the busy life of a variety of representatives wildlife.

Train "Golden Eagle"


Ticket price: from $15,495.

The most expensive passenger train in the world. One of the carriages is occupied by a bar, which has a piano and its own library. Follows the route - .

 

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