Tailor Made Rail · Tailor-made touring holiday with escorted excursions

Belmond Andean Explorer & Machu Picchu

Belmond Andean Explorer & Machu Picchu, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Take the luxurious Belmond Andean Explorer from Arequipa to Cusco, along one of the highest and most beautiful rail routes in the world. Your holiday includes a stay in Lima at the start of your holiday and an unforgettable day trip to Machu Picchu.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Overnight flight to Lima

    Overnight flight from London to Lima.

  2. Day 2overnight: Lima

    Arrival in Lima

    Arrive in Lima, met by a transfer driver and taken to the Del Pilar Miraflores hotel for a 3-night stay. Explore the clifftop and the Larcomar mall with views across the Pacific.

  3. Day 3overnight: Lima

    Lima

    Explore Lima's boulevards of Miraflores and Barranco, and the historical centre with its 16th-century cathedral.

  4. Day 4overnight: Lima

    Lima

    Further exploration of Lima, the 'Gastronomic Capital of the Americas'.

  5. Day 5overnight: Arequipa

    Lima to Arequipa

    Short domestic flight to Arequipa, met by a private transfer driver and taken to the Casa Andina Premium hotel near the Plaza de Armas.

  6. Day 6overnight: Arequipa

    Arequipa

    Explore Arequipa, dominated by the El Misti volcano and its UNESCO World Heritage listed historic centre. Optional overnight excursion to Colca Canyon.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Puno (onboard train)

    Arequipa and departure aboard the Andean Explorer

    Board the Belmond Andean Explorer for the journey to Lake Titicaca and Cusco, with brunch onboard, a stop at the Sumbay Caves, and dinner onboard. The train stops overnight in Puno.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Marangani (onboard train)

    Andean Explorer: Puno and Lake Titicaca

    Breakfast onboard, then a boat tour of Lake Titicaca including the islands of Uros and Taquile, with lunch on Taquile. The train continues overnight towards Marangani.

  9. Day 9overnight: Cusco

    Marangani, Raqchi and arrival in Cusco

    Breakfast onboard, a visit to the Inca remains at Raqch'i, then arrival in Cusco and transfer to the Antigua Casona San Blas Hotel for a 3-night stay. Explore Cusco Cathedral, the Museo Inka and Sacsayhuaman.

  10. Day 10overnight: Cusco

    Cusco

    Full day to explore Cusco.

  11. Day 11railovernight: Cusco

    Cusco with Machu Picchu

    Day trip to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, by train to Aguas Calientes and bus to the entrance, with an optional local tour guide.

  12. Day 12

    Depart Cusco

    Check out of the hotel and leave Cusco, with an overnight return flight likely.

  13. Day 13

    Arrive London

    Arrive back in London.

Included

  • Return flights from London to Lima and Cusco to London
  • Twin Bed Cabin on board the Belmond Andean Explorer from Arequipa to Cusco with 2 nights on board the train and full table d'hote dining
  • 8 nights' 4* hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Private transfers to your hotel on arrival in Lima, Arequipa and Cusco
  • Escorted tour to Machu Picchu including hotel pick up, train to Aguas Calientes, bus transfer and tour guide
  • Delivery of your travel documents by email, post or collection

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