The packaged-holiday arm of U.S. national passenger rail carrier Amtrak, Amtrak Vacations offers getaways that include rail, hotel and attractions admission in some 50 U.S. and Canadian destinations. 

The Alaska Railroad is a full-service freight and passenger railroad, connecting to communities from Seward to Fairbanks and enabling access to points of interest such as Chugach National Forest and Denali National Park. The railroad offers seasonal service such as the Aurora Winter Train from Anchorage to Fairbanks, featuring a dome car with large picture windows and open seating as well as onboard dining and bar service.

Rail Europe represents more than 50 European train companies. Rail Europe is the largest distributor of European rail products in North America, offering a wide range of passes and train tickets to North American travelers. Rail Europe's products include classic Eurailpasses and exclusive France and Switzerland rail passes.

Rocky Mountaineer is the largest privately owned luxury tourist train in the world. It has welcomed nearly 2 million guests on over 65 vacation packages and five rail routes to destinations such as Seattle, Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. The line's SilverLeaf Service, offered on its Rainforest to Gold Rush route, includes gourmet snacks and complimentary wine, beer and spirits. ALSO NOMINATED: tour operator (canada)

Via Rail transports nearly 4 million passengers annually on almost 8,000 miles of track serving 450 communities across Canada. In partnership with tour operators, Via offers both short, urban Via Getaways to Toronto and Montreal and longer, themed Via Train Packages across Canada.