Explore New Horizons by Train with Like-Minded Travellers

Ffestiniog Travel, the UK's specialist in escorted rail holidays, has announced its festive and 2026 escorted tour programme, offering unique opportunities to explore the world by train. The newly released digital brochure available here showcases a collection of escorted tours combining immersive rail journeys, expert-led sightseeing, and the reassurance of group travel.

New Tours for Christmas & Early 2026:

Norway Christmas Market – Celebrate the festive season on Ffestiniog Travel's Norway Christmas Markets tour, running 29 November – 6 December 2025, from £1,995pp. Highlights include Bergen's Christmas Market, a fjord cruise to Mostraumen, the world-famous Flåm Railway, and scenic journeys through Norway's dramatic landscapes. The tour ends with time in Oslo, including a guided city tour and visit to its traditional Christmas Market. This 8-day fully escorted holiday includes return economy flights, standard class rail travel, quality hotel accommodation with breakfast, two dinners, all excursions and a professional tour leader from London. https://www.ffestiniogtravel.com/europe/norway-christmas-markets

Thailand Rail Adventure – Ffestiniog Travel introduces an in-depth 20-day tour to Thailand, running from 6 - 25 January 2026. A unique way to experience Thailand by rail. Priced from £4,135pp, this escorted journey showcases the country's rich contrasts - from Bangkok's lively markets to peaceful coasts, historic war sites, ancient temples, and the jungled north. Highlights include the Kwai Bridge, Hellfire Pass, Koh Tao islands, Chiang Mai temples, and Ayutthaya's UNESCO ruins, with travel by second and third-class trains for an authentic local experience. The tour includes return flights, quality accommodation, 7 lunches, 1 dinner, all excursions, transfers, and the services of a UK tour leader and Thai guides. https://www.ffestiniogtravel.com/worldwide/thailand-rail-adventure

Mexican Rail Adventure – this new tour, running from 5 - 20 March 2026 offers an immersive 16-day journey through Mexico by train, priced from £8,120pp. This fully escorted tour features iconic and modern rail experiences including the legendary Copper Canyon Railway, the new InterOceanico, and Tren Maya. Travellers will explore vibrant cities, historic ruins, tropical rainforests, and stunning coastlines. Other highlights include the Tequila Express, a cruise on Topolobampo Bay, ancient Mayan site of Palenque, and time to unwind in Playa del Carmen. The package includes economy flights, quality hotel stays with breakfast, 2 dinners, 5 lunches, all excursions, and a professional tour leader from London - ideal for culturally curious travellers seeking authentic rail-based exploration. https://www.ffestiniogtravel.com/worldwide/mexican-rail-adventure

Ffestiniog Travel's General Manager, Maria Cook, says: “Our digital pre-brochure offers a quick and easy preview of the escorted rail holidays we'll be running over the next 18 months. It is the perfect starting point for travellers looking to plan their next rail-based adventure.

Bookings are now open for the Christmas 2025 and early  2026 tours including annual favourites to Switzerland, New Zealand and India. All itineraries can be viewed in full at www.ffestiniogtravel.com  

With over 50 years' experience, Ffestiniog Travel is a trusted choice for couples, groups, solo travellers and rail enthusiasts looking for well-paced, content-rich holidays led by knowledgeable tour leaders.