DISCOVERY / Rail & Journeys
Andean Explorer, the value is in the route.
Belmond’s two-night Cusco to Arequipa journey offers a way to read the Peruvian highlands by rail and on foot.
Image: BelmondPublished 4 November 2026 · WHV
The Peruvian Highlands itinerary links Cusco to Arequipa via Puno and Lake Titicaca. The important part of the booking is the route. Time spent on board alternates with stops and excursions, and the same train also operates itineraries in other directions.
Read the individual days and work out which places you will actually step into. The operator lists a pause at La Raya and excursions around Lake Titicaca and the highlands. Compare the included stops, starting station and arrival time with the rest of your plans.
The choice of cabin matters for two nights on a train, but ask about the things a room photograph cannot answer. Confirm the departure, accessibility arrangements, luggage rules and how the operator handles changes on the railway.
Evidence & sources.
- Belmond Peruvian Highlands itinerary (opens source in a new tab)
- Belmond Andean Explorer train and cabins (opens source in a new tab)
Scope of this reading
The photograph shows the Andean Explorer at Lake Saracocha. Check the actual itinerary and conditions for your departure.
Sources checked 4 November 2026.
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