SOUTH AMERICA’S MOST SPECTACULAR SCENERY
The most luxurious high-altitude train journey in the world, the Belmond Andean Explorer is the perfect way to experience some of South America’s most spectacular scenery, whilst staying on the continent’s only sleeper train.
Travelling between the ancient Inca capital of Cusco and the charming city of Arequipa, the Belmond Andean Explorer offers a lavish way to combine two of Peru’s most impressive cities. En route you will stop at another of the country’s most recognised attractions, the stunning Lake Titicaca. Dependent on the itinerary and its length, there are also additional stops along the way and even an option which can include the hugely impressive Colca Canyon.
Each day your knowledgeable Belmond guide will take you on different activities, discovering the attractions en route. When back on board, guests can relax in one of the beautifully decorated lounge carriages or take in the sights and sounds of the Andes in the open-viewing carriage at the back of the train. There is even an on-board spa, where you can indulge in a treatment using natural ingredients from the Altiplano!
A la carte meals created with fresh, colourful and seasonal ingredients are served in the two elegant dining carriages and a special afternoon tea is included for guests taking one of the longer two-night itineraries. For early risers, optional sunrise activities are put on and accompanied by freshly brewed coffee and hot-chocolate, as well as a fire pit to keep the fresh Andean air at bay.
In the evening and after a delicious three course dinner, guests are invited to relax to the soothing sounds of Belmond’s on-board musician. Accompanied with a nightcap, it’s the perfect way to end a day before retiring to bed.
On board sleeping arrangements are comfortable and guests can choose between three cabin categories. Suites are the largest and most luxurious and are the only cabins with a double bed. They measure approximately 13m2 and have a small lounge area. The twin bed and bunk bed cabins are decorated in the same style as the suites but are slightly smaller. Light colours and bright and bold textiles feature in all the cabins and each has a large window and en suite bathroom with shower.
Whilst on board you will be looked after by an incredibly professional team, who pride themselves in their attentive, yet personalised service. Along with the Belmond guide there is also an on-board nurse in case any guests are unwell due to the altitude.
BELMOND ANDEAN EXPLORER, PERU
Belmond Andean Explorer, at a glance,
- The only luxury sleeper training in South America
- Cabins decorated using traditional Peruvian textiles and bathrooms fashioned using local stone
- Experience the best of Peruvian cuisine in the elegant dining carriages
- Relax with a freshly made pisco sour in one of the sophisticated lounge cars
- Discover the wonders of this part of Peru with Belmond’s hand-picked guides
- Indulge yourself with a spa treatment in the Picaflor spa carriage
- Take a walk down to the open viewing carriage, where you will be greeted to first class views on the world’s highest rail route
- Nurse on board and oxygen supply if guests are unwell
Where will the Belmond Andean Explorer take you?
The Andean Explorer has four different itineraries to choose from. The longest and most popular are the three day / two night routes between Cusco and Arequipa. There are also two shorter options, which only involve one night on the train and operate between Cusco and Lake Titicaca. The train runs year-round, except for February.
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