How much does it cost?

From A$11,995 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 2 Sept 2026. About $8,604 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. The tour includes a two-night journey aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer through the Peruvian Highlands, including all beverages, and a ride on Inca Rail's First Class Machu Picchu Train with a gourmet Andean-inspired lunch on board.

Is it escorted or independent?

It is an escorted small group tour, limited to 24 guests, with an APT Tour Director and local guides throughout.

Which trains are used?

The Belmond Andean Explorer, described as South America's first luxury sleeper train, travels from Cusco to Arequipa via the Peruvian Highlands, and Inca Rail's First Class Machu Picchu Train runs to and from Machu Picchu.

What is not included?

Flights to and from South America are not included in the package.

How many meals are included?

The tour includes 26 meals across its 12 days, described as locally inspired dining.

What hotels are used?

The evidence does not name specific hotels; it states the tour includes nine nights in luxury accommodation.

APT · Small Group Tour

Spirit of Peru with Belmond Andean Explorer Train

12-day Peru small-group tour with 2-night Belmond Andean Explorer sleeper train

APT operates this 12-day small group tour through Peru, limited to 24 guests, starting in Lima and ending in Arequipa. The first days are built around Lima's private hacienda visit and travel to the Sacred Valley, followed by day 4's visit to the terraced Salt Mines of Maras and the Inca terraces at Moray. Day 5 brings a guided exploration of Machu Picchu before the group returns to Cusco, where day 7 is left as a Freedom of Choice day for independent exploration. From Cusco, the tour boards the Belmond Andean Explorer for a two-night rail journey through the Peruvian Highlands, arriving in the 16th century city of Arequipa on day 10. An APT Tour Director and local guides accompany the group throughout, and the pace suits travelers who want history, scenery and a named luxury train experience, with one free day built in at Cusco.

2 readings are held out of the price above and this history: an unconfirmed large change. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

APT does not include flights to and from South America in this package, so travelers need to arrange their own international flights.
The evidence names no specific hotels; it states only that the tour includes nine nights in luxury accommodation, so the exact properties are unclear until confirmed with APT.
Day 7 in Cusco is listed as a Freedom of Choice day, meaning travelers plan their own activities rather than a group excursion.
No current departure dates are listed in the evidence; confirm scheduling and pricing directly with APT.

Day by day

Day 1
Arrive Lima
Day 2
Lima
Signature Experience
Day 3
Lima, Sacred Valley
Signature Experience
Day 4
Sacred Valley, Maras, Moray
Signature Experience
Day 5
Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
Signature Experience
Day 6
Machu Picchu, Cusco
Day 7
Cusco
Freedom of Choice
Day 8rail
Cusco, Belmond Andean Explorer Train
Signature Experience
Day 9rail
Belmond Andean Explorer Train
Day 10rail
Belmond Andean Explorer Train, Arequipa
Day 11
Arequipa
Day 12
Depart Arequipa

The moments this trip is built around

Day 4The tour visits the World Heritage listed Salt Mines of Maras, where salt pools cascade down terraced slopes, and the circular Inca terraces at the Moray archaeological site.
Day 5The tour explores Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, with a local guide.
Day 9The tour spends a full day aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer, described as South America's first luxury sleeper train, traveling through the Peruvian Highlands with a Piano Bar Car.
Day 10The rail journey ends as the Belmond Andean Explorer reaches Arequipa, described in the tour as a 16th century city.

Included

Visit the World Heritage-listed Salt Mines of Maras and the circular Inca terraces at the Moray archaeological site
Two-night luxury train journey aboard Belmond Andean Explorer, including all beverages
Relish an authentic lunch and a Peruvian Paso horse show at a private hacienda in Lima
Travel on Inca Rail's First Class Machu Picchu Train and enjoy a gourmet Andean-inspired lunch on board
Nine nights in luxury accommodation
Locally inspired dining, a total of 26 meals
Expert APT Tour Director and local guides

Not included

Flights to and from South America

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$11,995 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 2 Sept 2026. About $8,604 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. The tour includes a two-night journey aboard the Belmond Andean Explorer through the Peruvian Highlands, including all beverages, and a ride on Inca Rail's First Class Machu Picchu Train with a gourmet Andean-inspired lunch on board.
Is it escorted or independent?: It is an escorted small group tour, limited to 24 guests, with an APT Tour Director and local guides throughout.
Which trains are used?: The Belmond Andean Explorer, described as South America's first luxury sleeper train, travels from Cusco to Arequipa via the Peruvian Highlands, and Inca Rail's First Class Machu Picchu Train runs to and from Machu Picchu.
What is not included?: Flights to and from South America are not included in the package.
How many meals are included?: The tour includes 26 meals across its 12 days, described as locally inspired dining.
What hotels are used?: The evidence does not name specific hotels; it states the tour includes nine nights in luxury accommodation.