Andean Explorer Train by Belmond Holidays & Tailor-made Tours

Travel in style on the luxurious Belmond sleeper train between Cusco and Arequipa (or visa versa), via Lake Titicaca and the Colca Canyon.

Travel in ultimate style on board the Belmond Andean Explorer, South America's first sleeper train. Journey between the former Inca capital of Cusco to the beautiful 'white city' of Arequipa, via the majestic islands of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy sweeping views of the high plains of the Peruvian altiplano from the open-air observation deck, pisco sour in hand and new friends by your side. Gather round the grand piano in the lounge bar and dine in the sumptuous surrounds of the two dining cars, enjoying dishes created by skilled chefs and made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients. At night, sleep in luxurious cabins inspired by Peruvian fabrics and with your own en-suite shower.

Trips between Cusco and Arequipa are 2-night itineraries, offering the perfect mix of exploration and relaxation. These stop en-route at Lake Titicaca to visit the Uros floating reed islands and traditional Taquille Island, with its fabulous views of the lake. It is also possible to see the rock art of the first human inhabitants of Peru and explore the Colca Canyon, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and the best place in South America to see the powerful condor.

A 1-night service takes visitors between the famous lake and Cusco or from Lake Titicaca to Arequipa (or visa versa).

The rates include your accommodation, all fine dining meals, all drinks and excursions.  

2-night itinerary from Cusco - departing on Thursdays:

Day 1 - Depart from Cusco

Depart Cusco train station at 11am. After lunch, stop at Tinta Station and enjoy a guided tour to the archeological site at Raqch’i. Continue to Puno, Lake Titicaca where the train stops for the night.

Day 2 - Lake Titicaca

Morning guided tour by a traditional boat to the Uros Islands, and then to Taquile Island where you will enjoy lunch. In the afternoon the train travels to Sacacoha, where we overnight.

Day 3 - Arequipa

Watch the sunrise at Lake Lagunillas and after breakfast visit the Sumbay Caves where the paintings are over 6000 years old. Return to the train for lunch as we continue to Arequipa where you disembark. There is the option to leave the train early and take a tour to the Colca Canyon.

The reverse 2-night itinerary departs from Arequipa on Sundays.