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Belmond Andean Explorer - New Year's Eve Special Departure

New Year's Eve luxury sleeper train from Cusco through the Peruvian Andes to Puno

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PeruRail's Andean Explorer luxury sleeper train offers a three-day New Year's Eve celebration departing from Cusco on December 31st, traveling through the Peruvian highlands to Puno and returning to Cusco on January 2nd. The journey climbs through the ancient Incan landscape, passing the archaeological site of Raqchi on Day 1 and reaching La Raya pass for a sunset cocktail. Day 2 includes a guided visit to the floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca and an optional sunrise viewing. Guests sleep in Suite or Twin sleeper cabins and dine in the train's restaurant cars, with gourmet meals and handcrafted cocktails throughout. The New Year's Eve celebration features a four-course dinner and live DJ entertainment in the Piano Bar and Observatory Bar cars. This exclusive departure is capped at 35 cabins and suits luxury travelers, couples marking a milestone, and those seeking a curated rail experience through South America's highlands.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a New Year's Eve special departure only; the standard Andean Explorer operates year-round on different schedules.
  • The itinerary includes an overnight stop at Cusipata (Day 2 evening), not a hotel; you remain aboard the train.
  • Early morning activities (sunrise at Lake Titicaca on Day 2, departure from Cusipata at 5:30am on Day 3) require early waking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Onboard - Puno Dock

    Cusco to Puno

    9:00am check-in at Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco. 10:00am departure from Wanchaq Train Station. 11:30am brunch on board. 1:00pm visit to the archaeological site of Raqchi. 2:30pm departure from Raqchi to La Raya. 4:30pm arrival at La Raya with a Sunset Cocktail. 6:00pm departure from La Raya towards Puno. 8:00pm New Year's Eve cocktail at Piano Bar Car & Observatory Bar Car. 8:30pm New Year's Eve dinner on board. 10:00pm New Year's Party at Piano Bar Car & Observatory Bar Car. 12:30am arrival at Puno Dock.

  2. Day 2overnight: Onboard - Cusipata

    Puno to Cusipata

    5:30am sunrise at Lake Titicaca (optional). 6:00-9:00am breakfast. 10:00am guided visit to the floating island of Uros. 12:30pm lunch at Puno Station Hangar. 2:00pm departure from Puno. 7:30pm dinner on board. 11:30pm arrival at Cusipata.

  3. Day 3rail

    Cusipata to Cusco

    5:30am departure from Cusipata. 6:00am breakfast in both Restaurant Cars. 7:40am check-out at Wanchaq Train Station, Cusco.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1New Year's Eve cocktail and gourmet dinner on board, followed by a live DJ party in the Piano Bar Car and Observatory Bar Car.
  • Day 1Sunset Cocktail at La Raya mountain pass at 4:30pm, the highest point on the route.
  • Day 2Guided visit to the floating island of Uros on Lake Titicaca at 10:00am.
  • Day 2Optional sunrise viewing at Lake Titicaca at 5:30am to celebrate the first morning of the new year.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. The price from USD 9,900 includes all rail travel aboard the Andean Explorer, sleeper cabin accommodation, meals, and the New Year's Eve celebration.
What are the cabin options?
Twin Cabin from USD 9,900 or Suite Cabin from USD 12,900, both based on double occupancy. All cabins are sleeper accommodations.
Is this an escorted tour?
The journey includes a guided visit to the floating islands of Uros on Day 2. Most other time is spent on board the train with included meals and entertainment.
When does this departure run?
This is a special New Year's Eve departure, departing December 31st and returning January 2nd.
What is included in the price?
Rail travel, sleeper cabin, all meals on board, the New Year's Eve cocktail and gourmet dinner, the live DJ party, the guided Uros island tour, and the sunset cocktail at La Raya.
How many people will be on this departure?
The departure is limited to 35 cabins (approximately 70 passengers on double occupancy).

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