South America's first luxury sleeper train takes one of the highest rail routes in the world. The train is beautifully finished and furnished. The cuisine is first class.
Belmond Andean Explorer accommodates 48 guests in refined, en-suite cabins including two Deluxe double bed cabins, 6 junior double bed cabins, 11 twin bed cabins and 5, bunk bed cabins for two people. Fresh, seasonal menus, using local ingredients are created by the chefs at Belmond Hotel Monasterio in Cusco and served in the two dining cars. The Observation Car with an open-air deck is the place to enjoy the dramatic views and a refreshing drink whilst the Lounge Car provides a comfortable setting to relax and reflect on the day’s adventures.
Your journey includes luxurious accommodation aboard the train. All meals and beverages onboard. Onboard entertainment. Excursions as stated. Bilingual, Spanish-English sepaking guides.
Departure day: Tuesday
Day 1: Depart Cusco 11:00. Lunch on board. Visit Raqchi. Tea on board. Sunset at La Raya. Cocktails and dinner on board. 22:15 arrive Titicaca station.
Day 2: Breakfast on board: 06:00. Optional (additional cost): 08:00 Visit Uros and Taquile islands with lunch, typical dance and demonstration of artisan work. 15:30 arrive Titicaca station. Transfer to your hotel or to the airport.
Departure day: Wednesday
Day 1: Depart Puno: 12:00. Lunch on board. Visit La Raya. Cocktails and dinner on board. Arrive Cusipata station: 20:08.
Day 2: Depart Cusipata: 05:30. Breakfast on board. Arrive Cusco: 07:36.
Departure day: Thursday
Day 1: Depart Cusco: 11:00. Lunch on board. Visit Raqchi. Tea on board. Sunset at La Raya. Cocktails and dinner on board. Arrive Titicaca station: 22:15.
Day 2: Breakfast on board. 08:00 Visit Uros and Taquile islands. Lunch at the beach. Typical dance and demonstration of artisan work. 15:30: Arrive Titicaca station. Teatime at the station. 17:00: depart for Arequipa. Cocktails and dinner on board.
Day 3: 06:00 breakfast. Morning at Saracocha. Visit Sumbay caves. Passengers continuing on independtly by road to Colca Caynon will disembark at 11:26 station km99. Lunch on board. Panoramic city tour of Arequipa. Transfer to the hotel or airport in Arequipa.
Departure day: Saturday
Day 1: Depart Arequipa: 20:00. Cocktails and dinner on board.
Day 2: Breakfast on board. 08:00 Visit Uros and Taquile islands. Lunch at the beach. Typical dance and demonstration of artisan work. 15:30: Arrive Titicaca station. Teatime at the station. 17:00 depart for Cusco. Cocktails and dinner on board. 21:00 Arrive Marangani station.
Day 3: Breakfast on board. 08:00: depart Marangani station. Visit Raqchi. 12:58 arrive Cusco.
