Program
Step aboard this luxury Peru train and explore the breathtaking country in unrivalled style. Experience vibrant cities and spellbinding natural wonders.
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 at the reflective beauty of Lake Titicaca. Continue towards the city of Arequipa, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 1 Cusco
Savour your first lunch on board in one of the elegant dining cars. Refined Andean specialities are served with contemporary flair.
Alight at Tinta Station to discover Raqch'i, a one-of-a-kind Incan archaeological site. Take in the stunning La Raya mountain range, before preparing for an elegant dinner on board. Afterwards, you can head to the bar car and chat with your fellow passengers as the train continues its journey to Lake Titicaca, where it will stop for the night.
Day 2 Puno
Today's tour explores the eclectic beauty and rich biodiversity of Lake Titicaca, the largest lake in South America, which is also home to several islands.
Awake early to enjoy a delicious breakfast on board the train. Take a traditional boat ride to the islands of the Uros, extraordinary artificial islands created from carefully woven reeds that are constantly renewed.
We'll then continue to Taquille Island for lunch before a visit to the beautiful Collata Beach.
Enjoy an afternoon tea on your return to the train at Puno station, as we depart for Sacacoha.
Day 3 Arequipa
Watch the sunrise surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Lake Lagunillas and then enjoy a delicious breakfast. Later visit the Sumbay caves, home to fascinating cave paintings estimated to be over 8000 years old.
Return to the train for lunch as the trains continues to Arequipa. Here we bid farewell as you disembark, either for a panoramic city tour or for your transfer to the airport.
Please note: You may choose to leave the train early at Cañahuas and continue on to explore Colca Canyon. A sweeping area of breathtaking beauty and one of the world’s deepest canyons, you’ll spot countless example of Inca and Pre-Inca architecture alongside alpacas, eagles and the mighty Andean condor. Additional supplement applies.
Other tours available:
- 2 nights: Arequipa – Puno – Cusco
- 1 night: Puno – Cusco
- 1 night: Cusco – Puno
- 1 night: Puno – Arequipa
- 1 night: Arequipa – Puno
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Traverse the Andes in a haven of Peruvian-inspired comfort
In contrast to the striking landscape that glides past, each twin or double cabin offers a soothing blend of signature Peruvian accents and oxygen on request for additional comfort at high altitudes. Hand-woven fabrics and soft, Alpaca-style textures invite a leisurely rest. An en suite bathroom and shower permit luxurious bathing—even at 4,000ft.
Details & Amenities
- 35 cabins
- En suite bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC
- Wardrobe
- 24/7 call buttons
- Air conditioning
- Oxygen tanks and masks
- Adapters available
- Robe and slippers
- Medical assistance on board
- 220v & 110v electrical outlets
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An Inspiring Journey Through Ancient Lands
Each day brings a new chapter in Peru’s living history. The train stops at the Sumbay Caves with their ancient rock art, the island of Taquile, known for its ancestral textile traditions, and the ruins of Raqch’i, once a sacred Inca temple. Every step off the train is a moment of cultural connection and timeless wonder.
On Board: Elegance and Tranquility
Inside the Andean Explorer, elegance meets comfort: panoramic windows, warm textures, elevated Peruvian cuisine, and the luxurious Picaflor Spa Car, where Andean botanicals, coca-leaf clay wraps, and deep tissue massages offer total relaxation high in the Andes. Here, time slows and harmony returns.
Peru as inspiration. Travel as an art form.
Feel the pulse of ancient lands, watch the world unfold through panoramic windows, and be part of a living legend. The journey aboard the Andean Explorer is an odyssey above Peru, lifting you higher with every mile.
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