All Aboard! These Are the Best Train Trips of 2019

Touted as the most luxurious train that operates the Canadian Rockies, this high-end railer unlocks a world of jaw-dropping terrain that's otherwise inaccessible. Linking Vancouver with the turquoise lakes of Banff, the Rocky Mountaineer scales rugged mountainsides and towers over steep canyons, all while you drink in the vistas along with a glass of wine.

Climb on-board the Darjeeling toy train in India and you'll feel like you've stepped inside a storybook. The railway — which happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site — takes travelers on a fantastic journey from the lower throws of the Eastern Himalayas through vibrant rolling hills and tea plantations. It's a short trip, but it makes up in diverse, dramatic views what it lacks in length.

Sit back, relax, and sip wine as you watch the breathtaking Switzerland countryside pass you by. Called the #WindowToTheAlps, this eight-hour odyssey on-board the glamorous Glacier Express will have you gasping at every snowcapped mountain, idyllic small town, and abyssal gorge as you journey to the heart of the Swiss Alps. You'll be treated to panoramic views outside and the royal treatment on-board.

Oh yeah, that's right — for all the tequila aficionados out there, there's an all-you-can-drink tequila train in Mexico that blends luxury accommodations with your favorite liquor. The trip includes a roundtrip ticket from Guadalajara to Tequila, along with an open tequila bar, snacks, tequila tasting with an expert, a tour of Jose Cuervo distillery, and a Mexican cultural show.

This famous trek in northern Argentina is known for its great heights as one of the highest traversing railers in the world. You'll get to explore the incredible landscapes surrounding the historic province of Salta (with some time to explore the city itself off the tracks, too), like rolling hills of textured sediment, colorful rock formations, and panoramic views of the countryside.

Pack your binoculars and slouchy hat and get ready to navigate the great Australian Outback. The Ghan Expedition is an immersive travel experience, where you'll journey from Darwin to Adelaide to explore some of the most remote parts of the continent. This four-day, three-night expedition includes off-train excursions such as a starlit dinner in the glistening Red Centre.

Bring on the highlands! Traversing the western coast of Scotland, this rail journey beckons more shades of green than you've ever seen in your life. Once you depart Glasgow, the Victorian architecture is quickly replaced by undulating hills, vivid blue lochs (lakes), rugged coastline, and towering mountain peaks.