Route
  1. Day 1 Cusco

    Board the Belmond Andean Explorer train in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire Settle down and unwind in your luxurious cabin as the train begins its journey southeast towards Puno.

    Savour your first lunch on board in one of the elegant dining cars. Refined Andean specialities are served with contemporany flair. 

    After, disembark to visit Raqch´i. Once an important control point for the Incas, it is today a fascinating archeological site brimming with history. Return to the train just in time for tea. Soak up the sensational sunset over La Raya Mountain range, before preparing yourself for an elegant dinner on board. Afterwards, perhaps head to the bar car and chat to your fellow travellers as the train continues to Lake Titicaca where it will stable for the evening. 

  2. Day 2 Lake Titicaca

    Awake early catch the breathtaking sunrise across Lake Titicaca, before enjoying a delicious breakfast on board.
    Today´s tours explore the eclectic beauty and rich diversity fo life on Lake Titicaca, the largest lake in South America and home to may islands. First you´ll take a traditional boat ride out to the Uros Islands carefully created from waven reeds that are constantly being replenished.
    Continue on to Taquile Island, a beatiful island with a way of life barely touched by time. Enjoy a private lunch on Callata Beach with demonstrations from traditional dancers and artisanal workers.
    Return to the train for tea as your journey continues on to Arequipa. Later anticipate a final delicious dinner, before retiring to yor cabin for a restful night.

  3. Day 3 Arequipa

    Enjoy breakfast before leaving on an early morning excursion to the fascinating and rugged landscape of Lake Lagunillas. Then we will visit the Sumbay caves, home to fascinating cave paintings that are estimated to be almost 8,000 years old.
    Return to the train for lunch while the trains continue towards Arequipa. Here we say goodbye as you disembark, whether for a panoramic tour of the city or for your transfer to the airport.


No departures available

Check coming soon the train page for new dates.

Other Itineraries of Andean Explorer

Andean Islands

Travel from Arequipa to Cusco in unforgettable style. Savour the unforgettable indulgence of the Belmond Andean Explorer train as you are whisked through Peru’s most spectacular destinations, including the spellbinding Lake Titicaca.

The Andean Plains and Islands of Discovery journey departs every Saturday night.

No departures available

From 1.900 €

Spirit of the Water

Be swept up in the beauty of Lake Titicaca, the stunning final destination as you travel from Cusco to Puno. Train journeys aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer promise countless memories to treasure.

No departures available

From 1.070 €

Spirit of the Andes

Discover the Spirit of the Andes as you journey aboard this luxury train from Puno to Cusco. Let yourself be enchanted by some of South America’s most beautiful scenery as you travel along one of the highest train routes in the world.

The Spirit of the Andes journey departs every Wednesday at midday.

No departures available

From 1.070 €

Needs more information?

Fill out the form and tell us how to help you realize your dream. This step does not mean reservation, nor any commitment.

email More info