We inform our passengers and tourism operators that, from Thursday, January 2ⁿᵈ, we will have new travel itineraries for the journeys of the Andean Explorer, A Belmond Train service.
As of the above date, only the Peruvian Highlands route will be in operation with departures on Thursdays, and the Andean Plains & Islands of Discovery route will be in operation with departures on Sundays, according to the following itinerary:
PERUVIAN HIGHLANDS (Cusco – Puno – Arequipa)
DAY 1 – Thursday
10:00 Check-in
11:00 Departure of the train from Cusco
12:30 Lunch on board
14:00 Visit to Raqchi Archaeological site
15:45 Afternoon tea in the bar car
17:20 Arrival at La Raya
19:00 Cocktails and canapés at the Piano bar car 19:30 Dinner on board
23:30 Arrival at Lake Titicaca station – Puno Dock
DAY 2 – Friday
06:00 Breakfast on board
08:30 Tour of Lake Titicaca
14:00 Return to the train station and boarding
16:50 Departure to Saracocha
19:00 Cocktails and canapés at the Piano bar car
19:30 Dinner on board
21:15 Arrival at Saracocha
* Observation of stars and constellations
(Subject to weather conditions)
DAY 3 – Saturday
06:00 Breakfast on board
09:50 Tour to the Sumbay Caves
11:30 Stop at Km 93: Disembark for guests going independently to the Colca Canyon
12:30 Lunch on board
15:30 Arrival to Arequipa. An optional guided transfer to the airport is available
ANDEAN PLAINS & ISLANDS OF DISCOVERY (Arequipa – Puno – Cusco)
DAY 1 – Sunday
09:00 Check-in at Arequipa Station
10:00 Departure of the train from Arequipa
12:30 Lunch on board
14:10 Tour to Sumbay Caves
18:20 Arrival at Saracocha
19:00 Cocktail and canapés on board
19:30 Dinner on board
23:00 Arrival at Puno Muelle
DAY 2 – Monday
06:00 Breakfast on board
08:30 Tour of Lake Titicaca
16:00 Return to the station and boarding
16:50 Departure to Marangani
19:00 Cocktails and canapés on board
19:30 Dinner on board
23:30 Arrival at Maranganí
DAY 3 – Tuesday
06:00 Breakfast on board
07:30 Departure to Cusco
08:35 Visit to the archaeological site of Raqchi
11:30 Brunch in the bar car
13:15 Arrival in Cusco – Wanchaq Station
These itineraries will also have the option of boarding in short sections, according to the following days of the week:
Thursday: Cusco – Puno
Friday: Puno – Arequipa
Sunday: Arequipa – Puno
Monday: Puno – Cusco
The changes in our operations will come into effect starting next year. We will announce the opening of the 2025 inventory in a timely manner.
This new proposal aims to provide our passengers with a more complete experience and with more travel options to enjoy the journey offered by the only luxury train with sleeping cabins in South America, and to contemplate the beauty of the Peruvian Andes in its maximum splendor.
For more information and assistance, please contact your sales executive or our telephone center at 016254848.
Kind regards,
Sales Team, Belmond Trains