Dry season offers better views of the Altiplano along the route.
PERU · TRAINS + LANDSCAPES
PERU — BELMOND ANDEAN EXPLORER
Sleep on board while the Andes parade through the window.
DURATION4 days
BEST TIMEApr–Nov
EXPERIENCETrains + Landscapes
COUNTRYPeru
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Cusco → Puno → Arequipa
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Belmond Andean Explorer
2Cusco
3Lake Titicaca
4Puno
5Arequipa
The Belmond Andean Explorer connects Cusco, the Puno highlands and Arequipa in one of the most remarkable rail journeys in the Andes. Lake Titicaca, large high-altitude plains and nights on board make commuting an essential part of reading Peruvian territory.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Cusco
Arrival and start of the trip in Cusco, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Puno — Identity of the Destination
Time dedicated to rail routes and historic stations in Puno, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 3
Arequipa - main experience
Time dedicated to landscapes seen from the train in Arequipa, with choices adjusted to the weather, the operation and the profile of the trip.
DAY 4
End of the trip
Last hours in Arequipa and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Sleep on board while the Andes parade through the window. The proposal gains depth by connecting Cusco → Puno → Arequipa, with the concept of great landscapes and cities connected by rail journeys that are a central part of the experience. and rhythm designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
I want to design my trip now!Customize your trip
This itinerary is a foundation of inspiration. Pace, sequence, hotels, experiences and number of days can be adjusted to design the trip that makes sense for you.