Andean Explorer, A Belmond Train

PeruRail / Belmond
Peru
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The Journey

Navigate from Cusco (Wanchaq) to Arequipa across a span of 730km. This is an overnight service.

Scenery Highlights
  • La Raya Pass (4,319m — highest point)
  • Lake Titicaca floating reed islands
  • Sumbay Caves
  • High-altitude Andean pastoral communities
  • Andean condors (Colca Canyon on detour option)
  • Vicinity to Raqch'i archaeological site
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    30 hours

  • Distance

    730 km

  • Est. Price

    Luxury (from USD $5,440 per person for Bunk Cabin; from $6,890 for Twin; from $8,185 for Suite)

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: All Meals & Full Open Bar

Ensuite: Yes

Meals: All Meals & Full Open Bar

Ensuite: No

Meals: All Meals & Full Open Bar

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Former Great South Pacific Express carriages (ex-Australian) rebuilt with PeruRail/Belmond specifications

Locomotive Weight

N/A (-hauled by standard PeruRail diesel locomotives on broad gauge)

Track Gauge

1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) standard gauge

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Operation at extreme altitude (4,800m on Altiplano) requiring oxygen enrichment

  • Steep gradients crossing the Andes

  • Temperature extremes from high-altitude cold to Arequipa warmth

  • Preservation of vintage Australian carriages in remote operating environment

Carriages

12 (originally from Great South Pacific Express, Australia)

Dining cars

2 (Llama and Muña)

Observation car

1 (Ichu)

Spa car

1 (Picaflor)

Bar car

1 (Maca with baby grand piano)

Cabins per departure

~20 (varies by configuration)

Maximum altitude

~4,800m (Altiplano crossing)

Launched

May 2017

Operator

PeruRail (50% Belmond / 50% Lorenzo Sousa Debarbieri)

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    30 hours

  • Distance

    730 km

  • Est. Price

    Luxury (from USD $5,440 per person for Bunk Cabin; from $6,890 for Twin; from $8,185 for Suite)

Official Booking Provider