How much does it cost?

From A$14,175 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $10,167 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this tour escorted or independent?

It is fully escorted, guided locally by Rail Mates Tours - Rail South America.

Which trains are included?

The Train to the Clouds (Tren a las Nubes) in Argentina's Salta region, the Titicaca Train from Puno to Cusco in Peru, and the Belmond Hiram Bingham from the Cusco area to Machu Picchu.

What countries does the tour visit?

Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru, from Buenos Aires to Lima.

What else is included besides the train journeys?

Boutique accommodation, many meal inclusions, and travel by coach, flight, and boat alongside the three named trains.

When does this tour depart?

One departure is currently scheduled, in September 2027.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Buenos Aires To Lima: an Andean Expedition

21-day escorted Andean expedition by rail from Buenos Aires to Lima

Railway Adventures operates this fully-escorted 21-day expedition from Buenos Aires to Lima, spanning Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru and covering more than 3,500 kilometers from the Rio de la Plata to the Pacific Ocean. Rail Mates Tours - Rail South America, a local operator, leads the group throughout. Travel combines rail with coach, flight, and boat, and includes three highlighted train journeys: the Train to the Clouds in Argentina's Salta region, the Titicaca Train from Puno to Cusco, and the Belmond Hiram Bingham from the Cusco area to Machu Picchu. Along the way the route passes through wine valleys, salt deserts, and Andean villages, and visits Inca citadels including Machu Picchu itself. Accommodation is described as boutique, with many meals included and expert local insight throughout. The trip suits travelers with an interest in South American history and culture who want a guided, multi-country journey that blends comfort with the adventure of crossing the Andes by rail, road, air, and water.

What to know before you look closer

Railway Adventures does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this tour; confirm the daily schedule with the operator before booking.
The tour is guided locally by Rail Mates Tours - Rail South America rather than Railway Adventures' own staff.
Transport across the 21 days spans rail, coach, flight, and boat; the three named trains are highlights within a longer overland and flight-assisted route, not the entire journey.
Only one departure is currently scheduled, for September 2027, so travel dates are fixed rather than flexible.

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$14,175 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $10,167 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this tour escorted or independent?: It is fully escorted, guided locally by Rail Mates Tours - Rail South America.
Which trains are included?: The Train to the Clouds (Tren a las Nubes) in Argentina's Salta region, the Titicaca Train from Puno to Cusco in Peru, and the Belmond Hiram Bingham from the Cusco area to Machu Picchu.
What countries does the tour visit?: Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru, from Buenos Aires to Lima.
What else is included besides the train journeys?: Boutique accommodation, many meal inclusions, and travel by coach, flight, and boat alongside the three named trains.
When does this tour depart?: One departure is currently scheduled, in September 2027.