Where to Ride: the 3 Best Train Rides Worldwide

1.All-Day Guided Zipline Tour with Train Ride and Lunch in Durango

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $650Our pick

You’ll ride first-class on Durango’s red Tall Timber train to Soaring Tree Top Adventures, then spend about 5.5 hours on 27 ziplines through an old-growth Ponderosa forest. Guides such as Phil, Olivia, Devon, and Nick may lead your group, with ecology talks, short hikes, and a four-course lunch above the Animas River.

“To start with, we took a train through some spectacular and beautiful scenery. The train docents were nice and helpful. Upon arrival to Soaring Tree Top Adventures, Phil, Devon, Olivia, Nick and Brandon were there too welcome us. Our team made our ziplining experience memorable, FUN, as well as educational. They were professional yet personable. We were a small group, so the team was with us the entire time. We were encouraged, felt safe and at no time did we feel uncomfortable. They team worked together seamlessly. In between some ziplines, we had short hikes, which were always led by a team member. At mid-point of the tour, we were…”

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2.From Durango: All-Day Zipline Adventure with Train & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8h 30m · from $648

Ride first class on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad into San Juan National Forest, then let Sky Rangers guide you across 27 ziplines. Your day includes safety instruction, forest conservation lessons, all equipment, and a four-course meal served above the Animas River. The full outing lasts about 510 minutes.

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3.Dalat city tour by private car Combined train trip, Ziplines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $34Best value

Explore Dalat by private car with an English-speaking driver, from Robin Hill and Tuyen Lam Lake to Datanla Waterfall, Bao Dai Palace, the old railway station, and Linh Phuoc Pagoda. Add the cable car, roller coaster, zipline, or train ride for extra cost. Driver Tành is noted for clear English, local knowledge, and relaxed pacing.

“Very good and nice guide, who could answer all our questions and knew a lot. Would definitely recommend this trip.”

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