belmond andean explorer

Peru

the journey It’s called the explorer for a reason, with the train’s route being one of the highest in the world. starting in Cusco, the capital of the ancient Inca empire, it travels across the andean plains to the city of arequipa. the attraction What time on board lacks in duration (between one or two nights) it makes up for in Instagram-ready glory, from the natural splendour of Lake Titicaca to the volcanic ‘White City’ of arequipa. on board The explorer also has the distinction of being south america’s first luxury sleeper. Its en-suite cabins come equipped with all the usual trappings, with some unexpected extras such as the train’s Piano Bar Car, where a grand piano provides the perfect soundtrack to awestruck window gazing. 8 belmond.com/trains

a luxury cabin on board the explorer