Goway Travel encourages travellers to experience the romance of rail travel through legendary and unique journeys in several exotic destinations. The selection of journeys include the longest rail journey in the world, a journey aboard an Orient-Express train, and one of the world renowned trains which journeys through Southern Africa.
“Goway offers a wide range of travel experiences throughout the South Pacific, Asia and Africa” commented Bruce Hodge, “but rail travel is truly exceptional. You experience landscapes, fine dining and unique accommodations that most people miss by flying between destinations”.
Many of the rail journeys are in some of Goway’s most popular travel itineraries.
In Australia, Goway’s “Holiday of a Lifetime”, the Waltzing Matilda, includes travel from Adelaide to Alice Springs aboard the legendary Ghan. The ultimate journey through the heart of the continent is also available connecting right through to Darwin, and travellers enjoy two nights and marvel at the spectacular Australian landscapes; from the rusty reds of the Red Centre, to the tropical splendor of Darwin.
In Asia experience an unforgettable rail journey in the sumptuous comfort of the Eastern & Oriental Express. A journey of 1900 km through Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, it connects some of the world’s most remarkable cities and encompasses all the mystery, excitement and sheer beauty of the East. A subtle balance of Eastern culture and Western comfort, combined with the adventure of a journey through the heart of Asia provides a unique travel experience.
In Southern Africa step aboard Rovos Rail’s “The Pride of Africa” the most luxurious train in the world. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a by-gone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion. In a series of journeys lasting from 24 hours to two weeks, the Pride of Africa links some of Africa’s greatest destinations from Cape Town at the tip of Africa to Dar-Es-Salaam in Tanzania.