Ffestiniog Travel - See The World By Rail

Welcome to 'See the World by Rail'
A Different Approach for Discerning Travellers

With over thirty years of experience we offer a comprehensive range of holidays for those who enjoy railways and travelling by train. We are proud that our tours are genuinely different, appealing to both enthusiasts and those with only a passing interest in rail travel.

Why Are We Different?

Unlike many rail based tours we always include general sightseeing and leisure time to 'do your own thing'. We pride ourselves on the balance of interest our tours offer and almost as many of our customers are non-enthusiasts as there are keen rail aficionados.

• Railways and rail travel always feature prominently on our tours. We visit many of the world’s great railways and enjoy countless classic train journeys of the world.

• Our tours achieve a happy medium, they are carefully planned to ensure leisurely schedules and use good hotels in the best available locations.

• The escorted holidays are led by dedicated and knowledgeable tour leaders who ensure a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with full regard to individual’s needs.

• We are part of the Ffestiniog Railway, the oldest independent railway company in the world. Your support goes directly towards the preservation and development of the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways.

Join us in 2008 and find out why so many of our customers return year after year.

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25 April 2008 - New Tour - The Sierra Madre Express

Experience Mexico’s Copper Canyon by private train on board the Sierra Madre Express. The destination is Mexico’s Copper Canyon, a spectacular area four times larger and 1,000 feet deeper tha...

17 April 2008 - India Hill Stations of the Raj 2009 - Extra Tour

We are very pleased to announce that we will run another tour to India which will follow exactly the same itinerary, one week later. The dates are:Saturday 21 February - Thursday 12...

17 April 2008 - Vivarais Tour cancelled

As of this date the Vivarais Railway has ceased trading forcing the cancellation of the September Short Break. This has been replaced with a new tour - "Steam in Provence" and the deta...

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Responsible Tourism

Ffestiniog Travel is committed to a policy of sustainable, responsible tourism. We hope our customers will share our view that, if what we enjoy today is to be enjoyed by generations to come, we must do our part to ensure it.

For Our Part: We will help to control pollution and preserve natural resources by using scheduled public transport services wherever possible. Whenever we visit places for the purpose of viewing wildlife, we will use local, knowledgeable guides, whose job it is to protect the delicate ecological balance of the area. We will at all times respect the local culture and traditions of the communities we visit.

For Your Part: Please help us to achieve these objectives by being aware that such things are important.

Many of the destinations in this brochure are, thus far, unspoilt by over-development. Let’s work together to keep them that way.

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Steam on the Kalka to Shimla Railway - A feature of our popular 'India - Hill Stations of the Raj' tour. Book now for 2009

New for 2008!

Northern Spain and Portugal - The metre gauge railways of Green Spain, the Douro Valley in Portugal and the historic cities of Madrid, Santiago de Compostela and Porto.

The Alps and More - Discover more scenic byways in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Austria as we cross and re-cross the Alps.

More Little Trains of Germany - Another holiday in our series of visits to small tourist railways – this time we also cruise the Elbe by paddle steamer.

Corsica and Sardinia - We have combined these two islands in a feast of narrow gauge rail travel and wonderful scenery.

The Isle of Man - A vintage rail experience as we explore the island’s transport system and enjoy its unique scenery.

Sri Lanka and South India - Beautiful coastlines, exotic hill country, steam trains and warm hospitality in two of the most friendly countries in the world.

Trans-Mongolian Adventure - Moscow to Beijing using regular trains but with stopovers in four centres en route to see the sights and really appreciate this mighty trans continental journey.

Argentina and Chile - The wonderful scenery of the Andes makes an exciting backdrop to this
railway adventure which includes the “Old Patagonian Express” steam train to Esquel.

Canadian Rockies Spectacular - The best of the Canadian Rockies with a combination of Rocky Mountaineer (Vancouver to Whistler and Jasper) and special steam train (Calgary to Vancouver).

Welcome to 'See the World by Rail' A Different Approach for Discerning Travellers

Welcome to 'See the World by Rail'
A Different Approach for Discerning Travellers