Sentences with phrase «take scenic train»

From the sacred valley town of Ollantytambo we will take the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, which is the base for our trip to Machu Picchu.

Take a scenic train to the famous citadel and enjoy free time to explore its many corners.

Relax in a captivating eco lodge whilst exploring the Amazon, take a scenic train to the world famous lost city of Machu Picchu and explore the colour and culture of Cuzco.

To get there, you can take a scenic train through the mountains to the town of Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.

Take scenic train rides and cable cars; and s...

Hike or take a scenic train ride through the snow - covered Andes mountains.

Take a scenic train ride to the wine capital of Porto and set out on a private walking tour of the World Heritage — designated historic center — a network of cobblestone streets, historic storefronts, and plazas built upon ancient Roman ruins.

Read my practical tips and experiences on buying train tickets to Machu Picchu and what it is like to take this scenic train ride to Machu Picchu.

We rowed through it at Lake Bled, white water rafted down it on the Soča river, Simon jumped off a 10 metre high bridge into it at Most na Soči, and we took a scenic train trip alongside it from Bled to the Italian border at Nova Gorica.

Taking the scenic train to Aguas Caliente you will have photo opportunities galore as the train cuts along the valley floor.

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Taking the slow and scenic route has been far more rewarding than a quick three - day - get - it - over-with potty training mission.

If you prefer the outdoors, opt for a week long hike up to the peak; but if you're more of a city girl there's a scenic train ride that will take you from the nearby town of Cusco to the base of Machu Picchu.

Take a morning train followed by a scenic drive to reach Kalpetta, in the Wayanad district.

Take the historic Kuranda Scenic train on up to the village of Kuranda, wander around for a few hours and visit all of the shops, markets and attractions and then begin your decent down the mountain on the Skyrail.

We spent the last night of the walk in the small village of Saanen, and then took the Golden Pass scenic train to Lake Geneva for one final night in the international city of Geneva.

From now through October, it may be the best time to take a great scenic train trip, where the journey might be more important than the destination.

The alpine experience begins the moment you step into the train, which will take you through scenic landscapes on its ascent through the mountains before docking at Jungfraujoch, which at 3,454 meters is the highest railway station in Europe.

Still there is a lot to be praised about taking the train in Britain - we still boast some of the world's most scenic routes.

Fortunately the train from Oslo to Bergen is one of the most scenic rides in the world, so no complaints here for taking that route twice.

Once the heart and soul of travel around the world, today, steam trains are only used for leisure travel, often taking in some of the most scenic and awe - inspiring routes around.

04 August 2010: Due to jetlag and extreme tiredness, we slept through the alarm and didn't wake up until 11:45, checked out late, got to the train station 15 minutes before our train left, and took a scenic 5 hour ride to the border town.

Explore ancient ruins off the beaten path in the Sacred Valley with our expert guide, take in mountain views on the scenic train to Machu Picchu, enjoy traditional treats and foods

Each room is bedecked in true vintage splendor and the train boasts a lounge car, a tea room, a bar, a fantastic authentic Spanish restaurant which offers gastronomic delights from the varying Spanish regions on route, and a breath - taking panoramic carriage that delivers wonderfully scenic views.

A scenic train ride through Mexico's gigantic river canyons takes you to the hide - out of the native Tarahumara Indians (who can put away their beers...) More

Scotland excels at scenic railway journeys, and the route taken by the Jacobite Steam Train along part of the West Highland Railway and the Mallaig Extension Railway is widely regarded as one of the finest.

Scenic Highlights: Explore ancient ruins off the beaten path in the Sacred Valley with our expert guide, take in mountain views on the scenic train to Machu Picchu, enjoy traditional treats andScenic Highlights: Explore ancient ruins off the beaten path in the Sacred Valley with our expert guide, take in mountain views on the scenic train to Machu Picchu, enjoy traditional treats andscenic train to Machu Picchu, enjoy traditional treats and foods

It takes 60 bloggers in four luxury trains throughout the country, giving the bloggers exquisite (though brief) glimpses of India's most scenic destinations.

Scenic Highlights: Encounter unique wildlife in Paracas National Park and the Ballestas Islands, learn about Arequipa's renowned regional cuisine with a cooking class by a local chef, explore the Cusco Planetarium, walk through ancient ruins and local villages in the Sacred Valley, take in stunning views on the train to Machu Picchu, visit the Luquina community and have lunch on Lake Titicaca

Scenic Highlights: Take in the archaeological splendour of the Angkor temples with a local guide, Dine on traditional Khmer food at a vocational training restaurant, Explore vibrant Siem Reap

Take the scenic rail route towards the coast next — first the mainline train to Myrdal (4.5 hours) and then the Flåmsbana mountain railway to Flåm (50 minutes).

You can also take the wonderfully scenic train route from Chitose Airport to Kutchan, with a change at Otaru.

Otherwise you can take a scenic three hour train ride into Hamilton or Broadmeadow Stations (with connecting shuttle buses to central Newcastle and beaches) from Sydney's Central Station, Strathfield, Eastwood, Epping or Hornsby.

The next day saw us taking the Notch Train on the North Conway Scenic Railroad.

This breathtaking journey on one of the world's most scenic train routes will take you through hand - hewn tunnels and across bridges with amazing views before arriving at beautiful Kuranda station.

After time to explore, we take a ride on the restored Truffadou Steam Train as it travels along a scenic line, formerly used to transport truffles, to the village of St Denis.

Whether you hate airports, or you have big luggage, or you just fancy taking the scenic route, a train journey through France to get to Barcelona is a great way to get from London to Spain.

Trolley Roger / Trolley Roger Train Scenic Tour of Georgetown / The Trolly Roger 1 hour Rated: Take an hour - long trolley trip around George Town and the surrounding areas.

Your other option for travelling between states is to take the Amtrak rail, which offers some of the world's most scenic train journeys.

Recently we took a scenic Fall Foliage train ride from Nashville to Monterey and back with Tennessee Central Railway Museum.

Also as regular Travelfishers will know, we're big fans of taking scenic indirect routes so while you can shuttle between the two on an overnight train, you can just as easily spend a month getting from one to the other.

For a delightful day trip from Sydney, take either a train to Woy Woy for Central Coast Ferries» scenic round trip, or hop on a Palm Beach ferry in Sydney's north for the half - hour journey to Ettalong Beach or Wagstaffe on the Bouddi Peninsula.

After a whirlwind of spectacular fjord cruises, scenic train rides, glacier visits, hikes in the forests and taking in some of Oslo's pulsating nightlife, Norway's capital is also a glamorous shopping mecca.

The train moves slowly and sweetly across the Sacred Valley of the Incas, offering the chance to take in some of the most scenic views one can imagine: mountains all around, some lovely villages, the Rio Urubamba on one side, galleries and the railways even follows the path of the Inca Trail for some parts (I remember seeing the train when I actually hiked the Inca Trail).