Search

PeruRail · Luxury sleeper train

Belmond Andean Explorer - Carriages

Luxury sleeper train through Peru's Andes, Cusco to Arequipa.

Illustration of Belmond Andean Explorer - Carriages

PeruRail operates the Andean Explorer, a luxury sleeper train and the only train of its kind in South America. The journey travels from Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, through Puno and onward to Arequipa across the Peruvian highlands. Passengers spend nights aboard the train in luxury sleeper compartments and days observing the Andean landscape from an open-air observation deck or dining on seasonal Peruvian cuisine in one of two restaurant cars. The train includes a piano bar where live music accompanies gourmet cocktails, and an optional spa car offering treatments made with native Andean products. This trip suits travellers who prize comfort and fine dining while crossing high mountain terrain, and couples seeking an intimate setting for an extended rail journey.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary; confirm the exact departure dates, number of nights aboard, and stops between Cusco and Arequipa before booking.
  • Spa Car treatments incur additional charges and must be reserved with onboard staff.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. PeruRail's Andean Explorer is a luxury sleeper train; your accommodation and passage are aboard the train from Cusco through Puno to Arequipa.
What is the Andean Explorer?
It is South America's only luxury sleeper train carriage, operated by PeruRail, featuring sleeping compartments, two restaurant cars, an observation car with an open-air deck, a piano bar, and an optional spa car.
What meals are included?
Two dining carriages serve seasonal Peruvian cuisine. Specific meal inclusions should be confirmed with PeruRail.
Are there extra costs?
Spa Car treatments cost extra and require advance reservation with onboard staff.

Similar journeys