Wild Wild West

27 January 2025
wild wild west steam train

Embark on the ultimate American adventure, with an all new holiday from California to the Rocky Mountains! This refined tour places the emphasis on comfort and convenience, while visiting a long bucket list of amazing attractions. 

 

From the cable cars of San Francisco to the vineyards of Napa Valley, to the archaic steam trains of Old Sacramento, you will experience the full variety of Northern California.

San Francisco

Peju Wines

Old Sacramento

From there you continue on Amtrak's 'California Zephyr' over Donner Pass and through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Nevada. This famous transcontinental train features observation, lounge and bar cars, which provide excellent views of the stunning scenery. 

Donner Pass

After you arrive in Northern Nevada, you will experience the state's vast and profound landscape, which offers huge contrasts, from the Alpine tranquility of Lake Tahoe to virtually endless, semi-arid deserts. As you travel through these big places with even grander horizons and starry night skies, you will also visit noteworthy railway museums, delightful cultural attractions and ride on turn-of-the-century heritage trains. 

Virginia & Truckee Railroad

 Lake Tahoe

 U.S. Highway 50

 Nevada Northern Railroad

This memorable journey of a lifetime concludes in Utah, where you will see the Great Salt Lake and travel on the local railroads, which are framed by the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Your visit includes Promontory Point with the site of the Golden Spike, where America's first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869. 

Enjoy a tailor-made itinerary, genuine American hospitality with attentive, personal service and smart hotels with charm and distinction at top locations. This holiday will ensure memorable moments across the Wonderful West!

News and Updates

by Eleanor Howard 19 November 2025
Our 2026 UK Day Trips brochure is in the works, with many journeys already available to book online, including our 2026 Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express day trips.
by Eleanor Howard 6 November 2025
Celebrate the festive season aboard a vintage steam train, visiting historic cities and their Christmas markets.
by Eleanor Howard 27 October 2025
Discover festive steam train trips from London, with journeys to York, Canterbury, Bath and the Sussex coast.
by Eleanor Howard 10 October 2025
Explore some of the best rail holidays 2026 has in store, with journeys through the UK’s most scenic regions.
by Eleanor Howard 7 October 2025
Get into the festive spirit with a steam train trip to visit Christmas markets.
by Eleanor Howard 15 September 2025
Step aboard the Viceroy Special and journey through Sri Lanka’s breathtaking landscapes.
by Eleanor Howard 12 September 2025
The Railway Touring Company has been named a runner up in the Telegraph Travel Awards 2025!
by Eleanor Howard 10 September 2025
This year we’re celebrating a landmark in transport history - 200 years of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
by Eleanor Howard 3 September 2025
Discover the wonders of India on two spectacular rail journeys. Experience historic cities, majestic forts and the iconic Taj Mahal.
by Eleanor Howard 7 August 2025
Our rail holidays offer the perfect way to explore some of Europe’s most scenic destinations in relaxed comfort and nostalgic style.
More posts