4 Train Experiences Worth Flying For

1.Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic Railway, & Sydney Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 59 reviews · 11 hours · from $117Our pick

Spend 11 hours moving from Sydney Zoo and kangaroo feeding to Echo Point and Scenic World. You get three mountain rides, a First Nations cultural talk, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Fiona, Irene, and Mark have been praised for clear commentary and good humor.

“I wasn't too bothered about the zoo, but it was part of the trip. However this inclusion excellent example of didgeridoo playing by the guide (Jason?). He described the breathing technique and the meaning behind the various sounds. A really nice insight into indigenous culture. The driver/ guide Fiona was also very knowledgeable about the areas we drove through and the entire trip didn't disappoint.”

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2.Private Chengdu Highlights Day Trip: Panda Base and City from Chongqing by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $234

Travel from Chongqing to Chengdu by included bullet train, then meet an English-speaking guide for a private day covering Wenshu Monastery, the Panda Base, Kuanzhai Alley, and People’s Park. Lunch, admission fees, local tea, hotel pickup, and a private vehicle are included.

“I was very excited to have an opportunity to visit Chengdu during my short stay in Chongqing. Everything in the tour was smooth, convenient, and pleasant, including the transfer from my hotel to the railway station in Chongqing. The tour guidRead more”

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3.Melbourne: Puffing Billy Train Wildlife Zoo Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 8 hours

Travel by private vehicle from Melbourne to Puffing Billy, where you ride open-sided carriages through the Dandenong Ranges. Continue to Moonlit Sanctuary for kangaroos, koalas, keeper talks, and wildlife displays, then visit Brighton Bathing Boxes. Guides may speak English, Chinese, or French.

“Very very wonderful experience, my son and daughter really love. We saw train and many wildlife. The train tickets are extremely hard to get and our guide Tom helps us to purchase. Thank you team. Highly recommended.”

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4.Private Chengdu Highlights Day Trip: Panda Base and City from Xi’an by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $269Top rated

Start with a 7:00 am Xi’an hotel pickup, ride a three-hour bullet train, then meet an English-speaking guide in Chengdu. See Wenshu Monastery, enjoy Sichuan food, spend time with pandas, walk Kuanzhai Alley, and drink tea in People’s Park before returning by train.

“This is a long one lol. Overall this was a great experience. It depends are your starting point. We originated from Xi’an and the tour is attractive because it combines another city, bullet train, and Pandas in one day. From Xi’an is a long day. Read more”

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