Magical Peru on the Belmond Andean Explorer

Peru is a destination of a thousand landscapes, with high plateaus, green valleys and untamed nature, where you can discover the ancient Inca culture of a glorious past. An exciting journey through a land rich in tradition is aboard South America's first luxury train, the Belmond Andean Explorer (https://www.belmond.com/trains/south-america/peru/belmond-andean-explore) . Along the route from Cuzco, the capital of the Inca empire, vibrant with colour and history, gateway to the imposing Machu Picchu. In the city, a stop at Raqch'i is planned. Once an important Inca settlement, today a fascinating archaeological site with many architectural gems. The journey continues through natural beauty and ancient Peruvian kingdoms to reach the white city of Arequipa dominated by the majestic Misti volcano crossing the Andean plains. Along the way, we admire the beauty of the region such as Lake Titicaca, which surprises with its communities with a strong identity spirit. It is the highest navigable lake in the world. The beautiful lake is home to many different islands, each with its own unique way of life. Excursions are made during the trip, including taking a traditional boat to the floating islands of the Uros, artfully constructed from woven reeds that are constantly being replaced. The people who live on the island use the same reeds to build houses, boats and tools. Exploration continues to the island of Taquile, known for its beautiful agricultural terraces. The people here follow a social code that has barely been touched by time and their hand-woven textiles are considered the best in Peru. The itinerary also touches on the Colca Canyon the Belmond Andean Explorer train consists of 16 carriages and has 35 cabins divided into three types, each with a private bathroom: the destination is only part of the journey: it is the anecdotes of other travellers, the warm welcome from the staff, the stories and activities on board the train that will make the experience unforgettable