South America’s first luxury sleeper train, climbing across the high Andean altiplano between Cusco, Lake Titicaca and Arequipa, one of the highest rail journeys on earth.
The Andean Explorer was South America’s first luxury sleeper, and it climbs to some of the highest rails in the world: across the Peruvian altiplano between Cusco, Lake Titicaca and Arequipa, past snow peaks, lakes and herds of alpaca.
Cabins are warm Peruvian craft, the observation car opens to the thin, brilliant air, and off-train excursions reach Titicaca’s islands and Andean sights, all at altitudes that make the comfort aboard especially welcome.
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Cabins are dressed in warm colours and Peruvian textiles, cosy against the altitude, with the altiplano, lakes and peaks framed through the window.
Held together they suit a family or party; the train can be chartered exclusively for a private high-Andes journey.
Dining celebrates Peru, altiplano produce, Andean grains, ceviche and pisco, in an elegant dining car with a bar car and live music as the peaks pass.
Meals are warming and rooted in the region’s remarkable larder.
The train pauses for excursions, the islands of Lake Titicaca, an Andean market, snow peaks and canyons, before you reboard and dine as the altiplano rolls on.
Each itinerary threads a different Andes; your designer chooses the route and the stops, and paces the altitude.
Wellness at altitude is gentle, the observation car’s open air, calm in the cabin, and a schedule paced for the height.
The train carries you across enormous, breathtaking distances in comfort.
Belmond staffs the train warmly, stewards, sommeliers, guides and musicians, moving with you across the altiplano.
Behind them sits your Satopia travel designer, who holds the cabins or the charter, paces the altitude and stays one call away throughout.
The altiplano between Cusco and Arequipa is one of the great high landscapes, snow peaks, vast lakes, alpaca herds and ancient cultures, at breathtaking altitude.
The Andean Explorer is the way to cross it in warmth and wonder.
Everything here is to help you picture it. Your travel designer handles the arranging: the flights, the cars, the guides, the tents held for you alone.
A warm cabin, Titicaca and snow peaks through the observation car.
The whole Andean Explorer taken for a milestone journey.
One of the highest rail journeys on earth, in comfort.
The altiplano, Titicaca and Arequipa, added to a Peru itinerary.
The Andean Explorer boards at Cusco or Arequipa, crossing the high altiplano. We arrange your flights, a night to acclimatise, and your boarding.
The Satopia Advantage™
We hold the relationship with Belmond, so we can hold your cabins together on your dates, or charter the whole train. From there a single travel designer composes every day around you, altitude paced. You simply board.
The right cabins, or a full charter, matched to your party and the itinerary. The access a direct booking rarely reaches.
Every day composed by one travel designer: the route and the excursions, the altitude and the boarding, present when wanted, unseen when not.
Drawn from recent guests.
The southbound line running from Cusco down towards Arequipa offers the finest views. Cabin beds are naturally compact and high altitude can affect sleep quality, so allowing time to acclimatise before boarding is helpful. The passing scenery across the high plains makes any minor rest adjustments well worthwhile.
Make certain you experience the piano bar during your first evening on board. The talented resident musician sets a wonderful tone for the night while you sample exceptional cocktails and dining. Travellers frequently praise these musical performances as a standout feature alongside the remarkable food.
Peru rewards a wider loop. A few we would pair the train with, each arranged as one seamless experience.
The great citadel and the Sacred Valley, the classic Peru pairing.
Add to your enquiryThe capital’s celebrated food scene, on the way in or out.
Add to your enquiryThe rainforest by river lodge, for a contrast to the heights.
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Belmond Andean Explorer is priced by the cabin, by itinerary, or by full charter. The figures shown are indicative. Once we check live availability we confirm an exact, all-in quote for your dates, and nothing is booked and no payment taken until you approve it in writing. A deposit then secures your dates, with the balance due before departure. The full booking terms, cancellation policy and any conditions of carriage are set out in your confirmation.
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