A vibrant journey through a time-honored land Rekindle the romance of the rails as you carve a path between Peru’s natural wonders and ancient kingdoms South America’s first luxury sleeper train glides from Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, across the lofty Andean plains to the white city of Arequipa.
Take in the region’s spectacular highlights en route, including Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon.
Travel along one of the highest train routes in the world Step aboard this luxury Peru train and explore this breathtaking country in unrivalled style.
Experience vibrant cities and spellbinding natural wonders.
Belmond Andean Explorer, South America’s first luxury sleeper service, offers a choice of one- or two-night journeys. From Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, traverse the highest plains of the Andes before arriving to the reflective beauty of Lake Titicaca. Take the opportunity to explore the vast Colca Canyon then continue towards the city centre of Arequipa, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Belmond Andean Explorer is South America’s first luxury train that combines genuine daytime getaways with sleeping accommodations at night, all while traversing the Peruvian Andes.
The Belmond Andean Explorer train travels along one of the highest train routes in the world, crossing through breathtaking cities on its way from Cusco to Lake Titicaca (Puno) and Arequipa, and exploring natural wonders and ancient kingdoms on one and two-night trips.
PERUVIAN HIGHLANDS
CUSCO-PUNO-AREQUIPA
3 DAYS-2 NIGHTS
Depart from Cusco, the historic capital of the ancient Inca Empire, and traverse the majestic Altiplano to Puno and the gleaming Lake Titicaca. Explore the Sumbay Caves, home to prehistoric rock art created by the first inhabitants of the Peruvian highlands, before arriving at the stunning volcanic “White City” of Arequipa.
Itinerary
Departures: Every Thursday
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Boarding Point: Calle Plazoleta Nazarenas 337, Cusco City.
View location
Luggage Allowance: 2 pieces, totaling 23 kg
Note: This service is not available during February
Day 1 – Thursday:
10:00 Check-in at Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel (*). Following check-in, a private vehicle will transfer you to Wanchaq station to board the train.
11:00 Train departs from Wanchaq station, Cusco
12:30 Brunch on board
14:00 Visit to the Archaeological site of Raqchi
17:20 Arrival at La Raya
19:00 Cocktails and canapés at the Piano Bar Car
19:30 Dinner on board
23:30 Arrival at Lake Titicaca – Puno Dock
- Overnight at Lake Titicaca station – Puno
(*) Hotel Address: Calle Plazoleta Nazarenas 337, Cusco City.
Day 2 – Friday:
- Sunrise at Lake Titicaca
06:00 Breakfast on board
08:30 Tour of Lake Titicaca – Visit to the floating island of Uros Lunch in Taquile – Visit to the beach of Collata
16:50 Departure for Saracocha
19:00 Cocktails and canapes at the Piano Bar Car
19:30 Dinner on board
21:15 Arrival at Saracocha
- Observation of stars and constellations (subject to weather conditions)
- Overnight at Saracocha
Day 3 – Saturday:
- Sunrise at Saracocha
06:00 Breakfast on board
09:50 Tour of Sumbay Caves
11:30 Stop at KM 93: Disembark for guests going independently to the Colca Canyon. (not included in the train ticket)
12:30 Lunch on board
15:30 Arrival to Arequipa. An optional guided transfer to the airport is available; enjoy the views as you travel to the airport. Please note that this is an included service arriving at Arequipa Rodriguez Ballon International Airport at 18:00 hours.
ANDEAN PLAINS & ISLANDS OF DISCOVERY
Arequipa – Puno – Cusco
2 days-2 nights
Beginning with the magical sunset over Arequipa’s baroque architecture, embark on a nocturnal journey to the majestic Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Traverse deep valleys and high mountains, where llamas graze across the vast Altiplano, creating a dreamlike landscape.
Itinerary:
Departures: Every Sunday
Duration: 2 days and 2 nights
Boarding Point: Av. Tacna y Arica 200, Arequipa.
View location
Luggage Allowance: 2 pieces, totaling 23 kg
Note: This service is not available during February
Day 1 – Sunday:
9:00 Check-in at Arequipa Station (*)
10:00 Departure of the train from Arequipa
12:30 Brunch on board
13:30 Passenger boarding at km 93 station
14:10 Tour to the Sumbay Caves
18:20 Arrival at Saracocha
19:00 Cocktail and canapes on board
19:30 Dinner on board
23:00 Arrival at Puno Dock
- Overnight at Puno Dock
Day 2 – Monday:
- Sunrise at Puno Dock
06:00 Breakfast on board
08:30 Tour of Lake Titicaca – Visit to the floating island of Uros Lunch in Taquile – Visit to the beach of Collata
16:50 Departure to Maranganí
19:00 Cocktails and canapes at the Piano Bar Car
19:30 Dinner on board
23:30 Arrival at Maranganí
- Overnight at Maranganí
Day 3 – Tuesday:
06:00 Breakfast on board
07:30 Departure to Cusco
08:35 Visit to the Archaeological site of Raqchi
11:30 Brunch on board
13:15 Arrival in Cusco – Wanchaq Station
Guests coming from the Colca Canyon – Arequipa, will be able to board at the KM 93 station.
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