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Luxury Peru by Rail with Belmond

Luxury Peru rail journey from Lima to Arequipa aboard Belmond trains

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Wexas Travel's 13-day Luxury Peru by Rail with Belmond combines five-star accommodation with two distinct rail experiences across the Andes. The journey departs London with flights, private transfers, and expert-led private tours at every destination. After exploring Lima's colonial plazas and the Sacred Valley's Incan terraces, travelers board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu for a guided ascent through royal quarters and ancient temples. The centerpiece is a two-night voyage aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer, the continent's most luxurious train, which travels from Cusco through mountain passes to remote temple ruins and Lake Titicaca's floating reed villages, then continues to Colca Canyon. Throughout, accommodation is in selected Belmond five-star hotels, with meals included aboard the train and during touring days. The itinerary ends in Arequipa, a colonial city built from white stone. This trip suits luxury-focused travelers, repeat rail journeys, history enthusiasts, and couples seeking an indulgent Andean experience with private touring and no independent navigation.

What to know before you look closer

  • The price tier varies by season: April to May and October to November start at £9,980; June to September from £10,525, reflecting Peru's shoulder and peak seasons.
  • Day 5 offers an optional upgrade to the Belmond Hiram Bingham luxury train on the return journey from Machu Picchu, at additional cost.
  • The itinerary includes two overnight flights (departure and return to the UK) on days 1, 12, and 13, which are not part of the 12 nights of paid accommodation.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Belmond Miraflores Park, Lima (Deluxe)

    UK to Lima

    After your complimentary airport lounge access and day flight to Lima, a private transfer brings you to the modern elegance of the Belmond Miraflores Park, with views over the Pacific from the rooftop pool.

  2. Day 2overnight: Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado, Sacred Valley (Deluxe)

    Lima/Sacred Valley

    A private city tour takes in Lima's colonial charm around the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace and the Choco Museum, plus the Convent of Santo Domingo, before flying out to Cusco and the Sacred Valley.

  3. Day 3overnight: Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado, Sacred Valley (Deluxe)

    The Sacred Valley

    A full-day private tour taking in the saltpans at Maras, the agricultural terraces at Moray used by the Incas as botanical laboratories, and Ollantaytambo, a mountaintop Incan stronghold.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Sumaq Hotel, Machu Picchu (Deluxe)

    Machu Picchu

    Set off from Cusco on the Vistadome train through wild Andean scenery to Machu Picchu, where an expert guide leads you between royal quarters and ancient temples to spectacular vistas.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Belmond Hotel Monasterio, Cusco (Deluxe)

    Machu Picchu

    Extra time to explore, perhaps hiking Huayna Picchu, before retracing your steps by bus and Vistadome train to Cusco (optional upgrade to the Belmond Hiram Bingham luxury train), then a private transfer to the Belmond Monasterio.

  6. Day 6overnight: Belmond Hotel Monasterio, Cusco (Deluxe)

    Cusco

    A private tour of Cusco's heritage, taking in Coricancha, San Cristobal Lookout, the Plaza de Armas, and the Incan fortress of Sacsayhuaman, plus a workshop visit.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Belmond Andean Explorer (Deluxe)

    Belmond Andean Explorer to Lake Titicaca

    Board the continent's most luxurious train, checking into your wood-panelled cabin. Stop at Raqch'i, a collection of remote Incan ruins, then return to the train for dinner as the sun sets over the La Raya Mountains.

  8. Day 8overnight: Belmond Andean Explorer (Deluxe)

    Belmond Andean Explorer to Colca Canyon

    Explore Lake Titicaca, sailing out on a traditional woven boat to villages built on man-made reed islands, with lunch on the beach and performances by traditional dancers, before reboarding to continue towards Colca Canyon.

  9. Day 9overnight: Belmond Las Casitas, Colca Canyon (Deluxe)

    Colca Canyon

    Wake to Lake Lagunillas and visit Sumbay's eight-millennia-old cave paintings before disembarking at Colca Canyon; visit Yura Village and the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, then transfer to Belmond Las Casitas.

  10. Day 10overnight: Casa Andina Premium Arequipa (Superior)

    Colca Canyon/Arequipa

    A private driver brings you to the Cross of the Condor for views of Colca Canyon's condor-troubled crags, then via church-dotted market villages and high mountain passes to Arequipa, staying in a former mint.

  11. Day 11overnight: Casa Andina Premium Arequipa (Superior)

    Arequipa

    Private touring showcases Arequipa's Baroque churches, the San Ignacio Chapel, leafy Yanahuara's panoramic views and the 16th-century Santa Catalina Convent.

  12. Day 12

    Depart for UK

    After breakfast, a final private transfer brings you to the airport for your flight home.

  13. Day 13

    Depart for UK

    Arriving home on day 13 via Lima.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 4Day 4: Board the Vistadome train from Cusco through wild Andean scenery to Machu Picchu, where an expert guide leads you through royal quarters and ancient temples.
  • Day 7Day 7: Check into your wood-panelled cabin aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer and watch the sun set over the La Raya Mountains as the train departs toward Lake Titicaca.
  • Day 8Day 8: Sail on a traditional woven boat across Lake Titicaca to villages built on man-made reed islands, with lunch on the beach and traditional dancers performing.
  • Day 10Day 10: A private drive brings you to the Cross of the Condor for views of Colca Canyon's crags, then continues via mountain passes and colonial villages to Arequipa.

Included

  • Complimentary UK airport lounge access
  • Return flights from London to Lima
  • Domestic flights from Lima to Cusco and Arequipa to Lima
  • Private transfers
  • 7 nights accommodation in 5* (Deluxe) hotels on a B&B basis
  • 2 nights accommodation in 5* (Deluxe) hotels on a full-board basis
  • 2 nights accommodation aboard Belmond Andean Explorer train ('Peruvian Highlands') on a full-board basis including an Open Bar
  • Private half day Lima city tour
  • Private full day tour to Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo with lunch
  • Private full day Machu Picchu tour by Vistadome train with lunch
  • Private half day Cusco city tour & ruins
  • Private half day Colca Canyon tour
  • Private Arequipa city tour and Santa Catalina convent

Questions travellers ask

Is all rail travel included?
Yes. The package includes the Vistadome train from Cusco to Machu Picchu and the Belmond Andean Explorer train across the highlands to Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon. An upgrade to the Belmond Hiram Bingham on the return Machu Picchu journey is optional and costs extra.
Who operates this trip?
Wexas Travel operates this tailor-made journey. Private expert guides lead all tours throughout Peru.
What is included in the price?
London airport lounge access, return flights from London to Lima, domestic flights, private transfers, 11 nights in five-star Belmond hotels (bed and breakfast), 2 nights full-board in Belmond hotels, 2 nights full-board aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer with an Open Bar, and all private tours listed in the itinerary with lunch included on tour days.
When is the best time to travel?
The operator prices departures for April to May and October to November at the lower tier (£9,980), and June to September at a higher tier (£10,525), indicating these are the standard operating seasons for the journey.
How much walking and physical activity is involved?
Day 4 includes exploration of Machu Picchu with an expert guide. Day 5 offers an optional hike of Huayna Picchu. Day 10 involves a private drive to the Cross of the Condor viewpoint in Colca Canyon. Most other days involve city walking tours and private transfers.
Which countries does the journey cover?
The entire journey stays within Peru, traveling from Lima through the Sacred Valley and Cusco region to Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, and ending in Arequipa.

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