1 The Glacier Express | The Glacier Express | Switzerland | Panoramic views of the Swiss Alps, picturesque valleys and viaducts | 8 hours | December to March (for winter landscapes), June to September (for summer scenery) | $$$ |
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2 The Rocky Mountaineer | The Rocky Mountaineer | Canada | Majestic Rocky Mountains, turquoise lakes, and wildlife sightings | 2-4 days (various routes) | April to October | $$$$ |
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3 The Trans-Siberian Railway | The Trans-Siberian Railway | Russia | Vast Siberian landscapes, Lake Baikal, diverse cultural experiences | 6-7 days (Moscow to Vladivostok) | May to September | $$$$ |
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4 The West Highland Line | The West Highland Line | Scotland | Lochs, mountains, Glenfinnan Viaduct (featured in Harry Potter films) | 5.5 hours | April to October | $$ |
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5 The Blue Train | The Blue Train | South Africa | Luxury experience through deserts and vineyards between Pretoria and Cape Town | 31 hours | March to November | $$$$ |
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6 The Bergen Railway | The Bergen Railway | Norway | Stunning fjords, mountainous terrain, and the Hardangervidda plateau | 7 hours | June to August (for greenery), November to February (for snow-covered landscapes) | $$$ |
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7 The Belmond Hiram Bingham | The Belmond Hiram Bingham | Peru | Journey to Machu Picchu with Andes mountain views and gourmet dining | 3.5 hours (one-way) | April to October | $$$$ |
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8 The TranzAlpine | The TranzAlpine | New Zealand | Southern Alps, river valleys, and lush forests between Christchurch and Greymouth | 5 hours | September to November (spring blooms), December to February (summer greenery) | $$$ |
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9 The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway | The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway | India | UNESCO World Heritage site, tea plantations, and panoramic mountain views | 7 hours | March to May, October to December | $$ |
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10 The Eastern & Oriental Express | The Eastern & Oriental Express | Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand | Exotic landscapes, rice paddies, and colonial architecture between Singapore and Bangkok | 3-4 days | February to April, September to November | $$$$ |
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