Peruvian Highlands

Board the Andean Explorer in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Get comfortable and relax in your deluxe cabin as the train begins its journey southeast to Puno.

Savour your first lunch on board in one of the elegant dining cars. Refined Andean specialities are served with contemporary flair.

Alight at Tinta Station to discover Raqch'i, a one-of-a-kind Incan archaeological site. Take in the stunning La Raya mountain range, before preparing for an elegant dinner on board. Afterwards, you can head to the bar car and chat with your fellow passengers as the train continues its journey to Lake Titicaca, where it will stop for the night.

Today's tour explores the eclectic beauty and rich biodiversity of Lake Titicaca, the largest lake in South America, which is also home to several islands.

Awake early to enjoy a delicious breakfast on board the train. Take a traditional boat ride to the islands of the Uros, extraordinary artificial islands created from carefully woven reeds that are constantly renewed.

We'll then continue to Taquille Island for lunch before a visit to the beautiful Collata Beach.

Enjoy an afternoon tea on your return to the train at Puno station, as we depart for Sacacoha.

Watch the sunrise surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Lake Lagunillas and then enjoy a delicious breakfast. Later visit the Sumbay caves, home to fascinating cave paintings estimated to be over 8000 years old.

Return to the train for lunch as the trains continues to Arequipa. Here we bid farewell as you disembark, either for a panoramic city tour or for your transfer to the airport.

Please note: You may choose to leave the train early at Cañahuas and continue on to explore Colca Canyon. A sweeping area of breathtaking beauty and one of the world’s deepest canyons, you’ll spot countless example of Inca and Pre-Inca architecture alongside alpacas, eagles and the mighty Andean condor. Additional supplement applies.