St James Rail offers one day trips and extended tours in Australia, as well as tours overseas. All our tours are planned and organised by the tour leaders who have great passion to introduce and share their unique experiences with you.
Our Next Tours
WORLDWIDE TOURS
SRI LANKA by RAIL 2026
THE ‘VICEROY SPECIAL’
Explore Sri Lanka by private train aboard the Viceroy Special. Stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within a compact location. Boasting eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330 km of coastline, 15 national parks, an abundance of wildlife, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, and a culture that extends back to over 2,500 years. The island has a wonderful broad gauge colonial-relic railway system very much as the British left it, none of it electrified. Travel with our private “Viceroy” train and explore the extremities of the island. Excellent hotels, dedicated coach to transfer luggage and us to / from hotels, trains and local sights.
Date: Monday 19 January to Tuesday 10 February 2026 - BOOK NOW!
JAPAN by RAIL 2026
CHERRY BLOSSOMS
Join us for one of our most popular tours to Japan – a 22 day tour with deeper cultural experiences during the cherry blossom season. We travel accross the Japanese islands from Kyushu, Shikoku, Honshu and to Hokkaido in first class on the impressive and comfortable Shinkansen. Enjoy various accommodations including beautiful Ryokan, and a range of Japanese foods from street food to Kaiseki meals. This tour is led by Takako and Owen who are proud and passionate about our tours - we make it possible to experience the real Japan.
Date: Tuesdaay 24 March to Thursday 16 April 2026 - BOOK NOW!
SPAIN & PORTUGAL 2026
BY RAIL, RIVER CRUISE & LUXURY TRAIN
Join us for our unforgettable journeys through Spain and Portugal. Travel in comfort aboard scenic trains, glide along the Douro River on a luxury cruise, and indulge in the elegance of one of Europe’s most celebrated luxury trains. You can choose one, two or three section(s) of the itineraries that inspire you most – or combine them for the ultimate Iberian adventure.
Date: Sunday 10 May to Tuesday 30 June 2026 - BOOK NOW!
GREAT BRITAIN’S NORTHERN ISLANDS 2026
Holy Island, Orkney, Shetland and Outer Hebrides
Join us on a twenty-seven day tour of Great Britain’s northern islands. From Lindisfarne (Holy Island) to the Orkney and Shetland Islands, through the Scottish Highlands and Inverness to Skye, and across to the Inner and Outer Hebrides. We enjoy scenic rail journeys along the English and Scottish east coast to Durham, Edinburgh and Inverness; flights to and from Shetland and Orkney; highland rail travel along Scottish lochs; and the picturesque ferry crossings of the Inner and Outer Hebrides. Good quality hotels, freshly caught seafood and local delicacies, beautiful nature and scenery, birdlife, archaeology and history, and the culture and crafts of this dramatic part of the world. The tour is designed so you can join in London and leave from Glasgow, allowing you to enjoy other travel in England prior to the tour, or in Scotland after the tour. Return travel to London can be arranged for you.
Date: Saturday 4 July to Saturday 1 August 2026 - NEW - BOOK NOW!
ACROSS CANADA & CANADA’S EAST COAST 2026
Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia,
Cape Breton Island, Halifax & Lunenburg
Join us for a twenty-one day tour of Eastern Canada – from the sophisticated cities of Toronto, Montreal and Quebec, through to the picturesque and stunning landscapes of Prince Edward Island and Novia Scotia. The tour features dramatic scenery and nature, the history, culture and modernity of modern cities, and the delicious regional produce and cuisine of eastern Canada. Fly into Toronto and depart from Montreal, or join the pre-tour option – two nights in Vancouver, then aboard Via Rail’s flagship train The Canadian from Vancouver to Toronto on a four night journey.
Date: Tuesday 11 August to Wednesday 2 September 2026 - NEW - BOOK NOW!
VIENNA TO VENICE 2026
BY RAIL, COACH & LUXURY CRUISE
Austria, Slovenia, Istria (Croatia), Italy
Join us on a twenty-six day tour to explore from Vienna, Austria, through the extraordinary beauty of Slovenia and the Istrian Region of Croatia, to Venice, Italy. We travel by scheduled rail services, on regular and chartered ferry, by private coach and aboard the luxurious SS Venezia – our home on the Venetian Lagoon. You’ll see highlights in each of these places, stay in quality hotels, as well as some special locations where the hotels have a fascinating history and style.
Date: Tuesday 15 September to Tuesday 13 October 2026 - NEW - BOOK NOW!
TOURS IN AUSTRALIA
CHRISTMAS SEAFOOD LUNCHEON
BRISBANE WATERS CRUISE & SEAFOOD LUNCHEON
Join us for a relaxing day out – a luncheon cruise on the Brisbane Waters from Woy Woy, fresh seafood luncheon aboard with quality wine ! Enjoy lovely scenery, luncheon and the company of your SJR friends as we mark the end of another year and the approaching Christmastide. Enjoy drinks and luncheon aboard the cruise.
Date: Friday 12 December 2025 - NEW TOUR BOOK NOW
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
BRISBANE WATERS CRUISE & KOOLEWONG WATERSIDE LUNCHEON
Join us for a relaxing day out – a morning cruise on the Brisbane Waters from Woy Woy, luncheon at Kefis at Koolewong overlooking the Brisbane Waters, and steam train viewing ! Enjoy lovely scenery, a quality luncheon and the company of your SJR friends as we mark the end of another year and the approaching Christmastide. Enjoy a welcome drink and nibbles aboard the cruise, followed by a Christmas luncheon.
Date: Saturday 13 December 2025 - This date is full, book for Friday 12th December 2025
THE ROYAL TRAIN
2026 ANZAC DAY IN SWAN HILL, VICTORIA
Join us for a memorable rail journey through regional Victoria and New South Wales – from the vibrant cities of Sydney and Melbourne to the charming towns of Bairnsdale, Bendigo and Swan Hill. Travel in reserved First Class aboard the NSW TrainLink XPT and the elegant Royal Train, with freshly prepared refreshments and lovely luncheons served in the Dining Car. Highlights include vintage tram rides, ANZAC Day commemorations, a paddlesteamer cruise on the Murray River, and the award-winning light show at Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement. With overnight stays in Melbourne, Bairnsdale and Bendigo, this tour blends history, culture, nature and comfort into one unforgettable experience.
Date: Monday 20 – Monday 27 April 2026 - NEW TOUR, BOOK NOW!