Traversing The Andes
Fresh, bold and wild, Andean Explorer arrives on the horizon in striking style as the first luxury sleeper train in South America. The silky midnight-blue livery of the train’s 20 carriages shimmers against the backdrop of Peru’s lofty landscapes as it soars across the Andes, more than 12,000 feet above sea level, between Cusco, Puno, and Arequipa.
Guests enjoy the crisp evening air from the train’s open deck with the majestic La Raya mountain range rising into view. The menu is as colorful as the scenery, with seasonal dishes prepared using local ingredients. Guests sip a pisco sour to the tune of sweet piano melodies in the lounge car before retreating to the spa car for a reviving Andean ritual and soothing massage before retreating to the cabin’s haven of Andean-inspired comfort.
In contrast to the striking landscape that glides past, each cabin offers a soothing blend of signature Peruvian accents and in-built oxygen for additional comfort at high altitudes. Hand-woven fabrics and soft, Alpaca-style textures invite a leisurely rest. An en suite bathroom and shower permit luxurious bathing — even at 4,000 feet.
“It’s a New World version of Europe’s Orient Express, adventure and Champagne on the roof of the world.”
CNN Travel
