Traveling by train is one of the most traditional ways to discover a country, but doing it on luxury trains is taking the adventure to another level. Suites with all kinds of amenities, haute cuisine, premium drinks, and sophisticated decorations are what some of these exclusive trains offer. Join Auri to explore Peru’s most famous luxury trains!
Luxury trains in Peru
Belmond Andean Explorer, a night train at high altitude
There are many services to enjoy aboard Belmont Andean Explorer, the experience also includes excursions at each destination, typical dances and handicraft demonstrations. This train leaves travelers breathless and not only because of the scenic beauty of the journey but also because you reach 4,000 meters of altitude in the pass of La Raya, the highest point of the route between Cusco and Puno.
One of the highest altitude routes in the world is traveled by the Belmond Andean Explorer, the first high-end Peruvian night train that connects Cusco, Puno and Arequipa in two or three-night journeys, also combines adventure and European refinement for only 40 passengers
Its rooms are practically the same as those you would find in a five-star hotel. They have a bar lounge and two restaurant cars that offer you another journey through Peruvian gastronomy. Belmond Andean Explorer has a spa where you can indulge in Andean rituals, relaxing massages and rejuvenating treatments. All the rooms of this luxury train have huge windows to enjoy the scenery outside. Belmond Andean Explorer has an observatory car to take fabulous photos while traveling or sipping good pisco sour outdoors with Andean landscapes in the background.
It is one of the crown jewels of the British company Belmond, the same that operates the legendary Eastern & Oriental Express, between Thailand and Singapore, and the no less iconic Venice Simplon Orient Express, the king of luxury trains. That seal of quality is present in Peru for two nights and three days of the journey.
The major difference that Andean Explorer has with the luxury trains of Europe is that it runs during the day and stops at night. The first night stop is at the port of Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The second night, the train rests near a small lagoon in the middle of the desert, in a place called Saracocha, on its way to Arequipa.
The cost of the trip with all-inclusive service: meals, drinks, drinks, excursions, and transfers is 1500 USD. You can take the services on the route Cusco-Puno-Arequipa or vice versa Arequipa-Puno-Cusco.
The Private Machu Picchu train, an exclusive way to get to Machu Picchu
This is an exclusive autovagon that connects the route to Machu Picchu Picchu. The Private Machu Picchu Train is the luxury train of Inca Rail, the direct competitor of Peru Rail. This is the most exclusive service of Inca Rail that competes in luxury with the Hiram Bingham of Peru Rail.
The Private, is an exclusive carriage decorated with ample seating, bar, premium drinks, gourmet menu and live music. You will enjoy the delightful scenery on an open balcony. All the colors and flavors of the Andean culture in a wagon that will transform your trip into an unforgettable experience. This service includes a private bus to the Citadel.
This service transports you in a wagon with spacious seats, where you can enjoy several toasts in its private bar, while listening to live music. This Inca Rail service also has an open-air balcony, a VIP lounge at Ollantaytambo station, and a private bus to reach the citadel.
The Private starts with welcome champagne, followed by a Pisco Sour, a representative drink of Peru. Onboard a chef prepares gourmet food, 3 courses with natural ingredients from the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Its capacity is for only 8 people and it has a finely decorated lounge with beautiful images of the Peruvian culture.
Hiram Bingham train, luxury in every detail
This Peru Rail luxury service is named after the explorer who rediscovered Machu Picchu. Accommodating up to 84 people, the Belmond Hiram Bingham’s carriages are luxuriously painted in their distinctive blue and gold colors, and are decorated in the style of Pullman carriages of the 1920s. Each carriage has been decorated with polished wood paneling and brass finishes, with large chairs and plenty of room to move around.
At the station, you are welcomed with Peruvian dances and cocktails. A maitre d’ accompanies you to your seat and narrates the menu: brunch, lunch, dinner. All served on elegant tables, with luxury glassware and tableware.
A live show, performed by local musicians, further enlivens this dream trip where you can learn how to prepare the traditional pisco sour or savor it while enjoying incredible views of the Sacred Valley in the observatory car. The trip from Ollantaytambo takes 90 minutes and from Cusco, 3 and a half hours.
This train winds its way between the mountains of the Sacred Valley and the right bank of the Urubamba River. Incredible scenery awaits while enjoying delicious cuisine, it is a very special way to make the round trip. The train ticket costs 480 USD per leg and 950 USD for the round trip.
Peru has many incredible places to discover. With many years of working in the travel industry, Auri Travel is happy to help with your travel plans to Machu Picchu and other places around the country. Come and enjoy your Peruvian Adventure with us!
