Train Experiences Worldwide: Our Top 3

1.Barbados: St Nicholas Abbey Distillery, CTH Heritage Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 4 hours · from $128Our pick

Spend four hours at St Nicholas Abbey in Saint Andrew, touring the 17th-century plantation house, small distillery, and grounds before riding the Heritage Railway to Cherry Tree Hill. An English-speaking guide provides commentary, hotel pickup is included, and the tasting features two small rum samples plus a hot cooking rum.

“Interesting opportunity to step back in time and understand the history of part of the island, with both the train ride and Abbey tour. The view from Cherry Tree hill was amazing. Only downside was the so called rum tasting which was sparse to say the least (2 very very small samples) and somewhat disappointing given how much they talked up the award winning rums we could only look at. All the guides through the day were great and shared so much information”

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2.Victorian Steam (Long) Railway Journey+Great House & Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $90Best value

You’ll ride an authentic steam locomotive in an open-air carriage across St. Nicholas Abbey’s plantation, with mahogany forest, fields, a steel trestle bridge, and a 15-minute stop at Cherry Tree Hill. The 75-minute visit includes views toward Barbados’s east and north coasts, a locomotive turnaround, and time to browse local vendors.

“A very special experience… lots of historical information and great scenery from a very beautiful steam train… staff are exceptional”

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3.From Guadalajara: La Rojeña Distillery & Jose Cuervo Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · from $215

Start in Guadalajara by bus, pass through Jalisco’s blue agave fields, watch a jimador work, and tour La Rojeña Distillery in Tequila. After an expert-led tasting, free time, mariachi, folkloric dance, and a Mexican toast, return by José Cuervo Express at sunset. English and Spanish guides are available.

“The first stop at the Ranch was a great experience, but a bit too long. Enjoyed the drinks and tamales breakfast. Loved the Maguey explanation from an expert. Spent a little too much time here and not in Tequila, the town. Left rushed once we got to the Cuervo distillery.”

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