Peruvian Highlands in a luxury train
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, on this trip to Cusco explore natural wonders and ancient kingdoms on one and two-night trips.
On your tour to Cusco gather together new-found friends and take a seat in the Piano Bar Car. A medium grand piano sets the musical tone as you discuss your day’s adventures. With a refreshing cocktail in hand and sensational passing scenery as a backdrop, it’s the ideal spot to weave together your own spellbinding story.
Fresh, colourful and seasonal dishes using locally sourced ingredients are served in the two elegant dining carriages. Menus are skillfully designed by our chefs from Belmond Hotel Monasterio.
Unwind in our sumptuous Picaflor Spa Car and enjoy luxurious treatments as you glide through spectacular Andean landscapes. Choose from an exceptional menu of therapies specially selected to enhance your Peruvian experience with natural Andean ingredients. To make an appointment, simply speak to any member of the onboard crew.
The Observation Car is the ultimate spot to unwind and let the world pass you by. Make new friends and enjoy the enchanting views while sipping on a Pisco Sour from the bar. Breathe in the fresh Andean air from the open deck as the train meanders through breathtaking landscapes.
Departure: Every Thursday
** Schedule may vary due to operational issues. The train does not run on February.**
After breakfast our transport will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to the Wanchaq train station, the starting point of this trip full of nature and luxury.
At 11:00 am our trip begins. On the route we will have lunch on board enjoying the beautiful view that nature gives us. After lunch we will have arrived to the ruins of Raqchi, an archaeological site from the time of the Incas, where we will stop to visit the ruins.
We continue our route to Puno. In the afternoon we can enjoy some canapés in the car bar.
Before dark we will arrive at Abra La Raya, the highest point between Cusco and Puno (4,338 m.a.s.l.), where we will have a stop for its visit.
In the evening we will have a cocktail and then dinner.
We will arrive at Puno station almost at midnight. Overnight
Meals: Lunch, canapés and dinner
Breakfast on board. At 8:30 am we will embark on our boat to visit the Uros Islands, floating islands made by their own inhabitants, based on totora extracted from the same lake. Here we will have a demonstration of how the villagers build their islands and their life style.
Then we will visit Taquile island, where its inhabitants maintain their culture and traditional costumes.
Private lunch at Collata beach. Typical dances and demonstration of craft work.
We will return to Puno station at approximately 3:45 pm, where we will have afternoon tea and then board our train to Arequipa.
Cocktail and dinner on board. Overnight on the route (Saracocha).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner
Early we will have our breakfast on board, before leaving for the city of Arequipa. On the route we will stop to visit Sumbay Caves, home to the rock art of the first humans that lived in the Peruvian highlands.
At Km 93 Passenger disembarkation to visit the Colca (Optional-Not included in the train ticket).
Light lunch on board.
In the afternoon we will arrive in the city of Arequipa and will be transferred to the airport or to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destination | Tourist | Superior tourist | Superior | Deluxe |
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Cusco |
Bunk Bed Cabins |
Twin Bed Cabins |
Suite Cabins |
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Price per person: USD | 0 | 4550 | 5425 | 6738 |
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NOT INCLUDED:
NOTE
To be entitled to a refund, the client may only request the cancellation of the trip with at least thirty two (32) days before the departure of the train.
ITINERARY
All our itineraries have been very carefully prepared taking your trip’s best operation into account. However, changing the order of some tours or routes might be necessary in some cases. Although these changes occur in few instances, the itinerary details should be taken as a basic guide.
AIR TICKETS
If Colourful Peru oversees buying and issuing local-flight tickets, their prices may vary until the date of the flight’s booking and payment. Furthermore, the airline might change the flight number as well as its departure hour.
Once the flight reservation and payment are made, the latter will not be reimbursable. Changes regarding name, flight, route, trip’s date or cancellations are not allowed.
Hotel reservations that are not part of an organized trip
Cancellations and Reimbursements
Booked trips
Cancellations and Reimbursements
During peak season, the company reserves the right to change the cancellation regulations in case the suppliers apply other penalties or make the aforementioned changes.
LIABILITY
Live Corporation carries out your trip’s arrangements, books transfer services, hotel rooms or other travel services required on your behalf, consequently, the company takes no responsibility for the loss of items, flight or tours delays due to events of force majeure, accidents or other events.
IMPORTANT!
Live Corporation disclaims any liability for medical conditions, pregnancy, mental or physical limitations that might put at risk the health or integrity of the passenger or third parties during the operation of the booked tours or that might jeopardize the trip’s progress. Therefore, the company will not be obliged to any refunds or to address claims regarding the aforementioned reasons, even when there are not noticeable problems in normal circumstances.
Given this, it is important for the passengers to inform the company whether there is any of the aforementioned impediments, so we can offer and suggest suitable services according to the existing limitations.
BUNK BED CABINS
TWIN BED CABINS
SUITE CABINS
CLIMATE
The climate in Peru can be divided by zones: the western Andes that has a dry and cold climate in winter and its very rainy during the summer. The rainforest that has a hot, wet and rainy climate and the desert coast with a warm climate without regular rainfall.
The climate in Arequipa city and the Colca Valley is dry and cold. The temperatures are between 17ºC y 24ºC in the morning and between 2°C and 6°C at night. Arequipa has sunny days and cold nights throughout the year. The rainy season is from December to March.
Cusco has a mild climate with temperatures that go from 02ºC to 23ºC with warm days and cold nights. The rainy season is from December to March.
The climate is very cold and dry in Puno. The temperature fluctuates between 5ºC and 8ºC throughout the year. It is sunny during the day and very cold during the night (-10ºC).
The rainy season is from December to March.
The weather doesn’t hold the trip back in general, except when the “El Niño” phenomenon is very aggressive.
TIME ZONE
Peru Time Zone according to Greenwich Mean Time is -5 (GMT -5), same as Bogotá and Mexico throughout the year and same as New York during summer. When it is midday in Peru the hour in the most important cities is:
São Paulo | 14:00 |
Frankfurt | 19:00 |
Nueva York | 13:00 |
Londres | 18:00 |
Hong Kong | 01:00 + 1day |
Singapur | 01:00 + 1day |
ALTITUDE
In Arequipa: 2,350 meters above sea level
In Cusco: 3,360 meters above sea level
In Puno: 3,860 meters above sea level
WE RECOMMEND
HEALTH
The Peruvian Andes are at high altitudes, so it is necessary to take precautions to avoid altitude sickness or “soroche”. It is important to rest a few hours, to walk slowly and to eat light before beginning any tour. We also recommend drinking coca tea that helps with acclimatization. Even though water is potable in most cities, it is advisable to drink bottled water to avoid any problems.
VISA
To know if you need a visa to enter Peru, please go to the closest consulate since the requirement may vary at any moment. For more information, please go to:
LANGUAGE
Peru’s official language is Spanish, which is spoken by 80% of the population. However, there is a large portion of the population that speaks Quechua and Aymara (especially in the Peruvian Andes). Moreover, we can find 55 dialects in the Amazonian rainforest.
ELECTRICAL CURRENT
Electricity in Peru is 220 Volts and 60 Hertz. In some hotels, you may find dual voltage outlets, however, we suggest checking your appliances’ voltage and take precautions by having a power adapter or converter.
PERUVIAN GASTRONOMY
During the last years, the Peruvian gastronomy has become famous because of its variety and exquisiteness. Among the most known dishes you can find the ceviche, a dish made of fish and seafood marinated in lemon juice.
The famous “picanterías” stand out in Arequipa. These are typical restaurants from the past. There, we can find dishes made of cheese, milk and shrimp from the Majes Valley. The best-known dish in Arequipa is the rocoto relleno. The rocoto is a spicy fruit that is stuffed with meat and it is served with potato and cheese.
Other dishes you should try are the ocopa arequipeña, solterito de queso, chupe de camarones and adobo arequipeño (dish made of pork’s meat and chicha de jora). The city’s signature dessert is the queso helado prepared with milk, coconut and cinnamon.
You can try alpaca and trout prepared in several dishes in the Colca Valley
You can drink chicha de jora, a beverage made of fermented corn, and a shot of anisado as a digestive.
There is a new gastronomy trend in Cusco called “novoandina”. The novoandina cuisine is based on the creation of new dishes using local ingredients such as quinoa, quiwicha, potato, alpaca and trout. This way, we have dishes such as alpaca tenderloin with “quinotto” (risotto made of quinoa instead of rice) or grilled trout with sautéed vegetables and native potatoes.
In Puno, we can also find restaurants offering alpaca tenderloin and trout dishes with local vegetables and native potatoes. The zone’s pizzas also have a great acceptance due to the Andean cheese used in their preparation and the clay oven used to cook them.
Restaurants during your trip:
Arequipa: international and local food restaurants.
Cusco: international, local and vegetarian food restaurants.
Puno: local food restaurants. Taquile only has the basic services.
IMPORTANT
Colourful Peru reserves the right to make any changes without prior notice due to weather conditions, river levels, transport departures or arrivals, etc., to assure a better development of your trip’s operation.
Peruvian Highlands in a luxury train
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