FIRST CLASS TRAIN Across Peru on the “Andean Explorer”

Welcome onboard a First Class Train that will blow your mind. If you’re thinking of taking the ultimate train journey, watch this first!

With its unmatched scenery, Belmond’s Andean Explorer should top not just your train trip list, but your entire travel bucket list.

Belmond launched the Andean Explorer in 2017 and, after a two year break -- by pure chance (!!) -- we were on the first trip onboard this First Class Train!

In this video, we’ll travel across Peru from Cusco to Arequipa onboard the ultimate First Class Overnight Train in a luxurious suite, the ultimate First Class Train accommodation.

You’ll see the First Class Train cabins available on this train along with the First Class Train Food!

We’ll also explore Peru on our way, stopping at a town 14,200 feet in the Andes Mountains, Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, and to see some 10,000 year old cave paintings.

You’ll see the sights, the food, and gain insight into what it’s like to travel on the ultimate First Class Train: Belmond’s Andean Explorer.

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0:00 Introduction to this First Class Train
2:24 Boarding the First Class Train
3:58 First Class Train Cabin Tour
12:51 Day Two of the First Class Train
21:06 Day Three of the First Class Train
29:07 Bloopers

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Music:
Deep Forest – Sight of Wonders
Northbound – Plain Strolls
Cloud View – Plain Strolls
Say the Truth – Plain Strolls
It’s an Adventure – Riverworn
Andean Valley – Madison York
Small Strokes – Martin Gauffin
Dreams Escape – Colton Walls
A Chill State of Mind – Riverworn
Peruvian River – Sight of Wonders
Displaced – Robert Ruth
It Was Always Here – Alek Bluntz
Only You Could – Plain Strolls
Seven Months From Now – Taomito
Ways of the River – Isobelle Walton
Grape Fields – Claude Signet
Against the Red Sky – Walt Adams
As Light Returns – Walt Adams
Wanna Give It All – Plain Strolls
Two Reasons – Damon Green
The Street Performer (Sting) – Martin Gauffin

[sandywatkins]

Peru has never been on my radar as a destination for a vacation, but after watching this video, it very much is now. What a beautiful country!

[Duckfootdewey]

I am absolutely speechless. I had no idea Peru was this off the charts gorgeous. Wow.

[claudioipinza]

Mis queridos hermanos peruanos, simplemente han desarrollado una experiencia de viaje en tren MARAVILLOSO.
Obvio que es para los que lo paguen, pero es ESPECTACULAR, y los felicito por la maravilla que han conseguido.
Un abrazo de un chileno que los quiere y aprecia mucho.

[tylerj.allison]

Few countries have the beauty and diversity of Peru in the World, as a globetrotter I can say, the culture and history of Peru is fascinating in my opinion the most outstanding country in South America.

[Emg]

I work in a kindergarten classroom and one year we had this little fella in our class who was from Peru....his name was Sammy and he was one of the happiest, most jovial kids I've ever met. Must have something to do with the high altitudes...whatever it is, he was a great ambassador for the Peruvian people ! ...miss that kid !

[paolosantiago]

Peru 🇵🇪🇵🇪 is one of my favorite countries that I want to visit and live in someday coming from the Philippines.

[peterschaeffer]

Dear Jeb and Suzanne: thank you for making it possible for me to experience every nuance of this incredible rail/scenery/gastronomic journey. Your production values and commentary are absolutely world-class. In my younger, more able-bodied days I was lucky enough to travel much of the world first class, including 17 transatlantic ocean voyages during the golden era. In my 74th year I am now severely disabled with MS and no longer have the opportunity/money to travel as I might wish. Your videos enable me to experience vicariously what would otherwise be impossible. I wish you a lifetime of great traveling and I look forward to being lucky enough to follow you on your many journeys. Godspeed, Peter

[SondaLovesElly]

I'm from New Zealand and it's a beautiful country but Peru takes my breath away. One day.

[AWildCarAppeared]

Something about Suzanne being in a video changes Jeb's whole vibe, he seems so calm and happy in videos with both of you!

[mikelovuolo]

This was one of my favorite videos of yours. Thank you! Absolutely beautiful. I think the Peruvians are some of the most accommodating and kind people of our world.

[paolobenavides]

Peru is the most beautiful country in the world!
I'm from Spain and I also visited the country in 2018! the landscapes are wonderful, the culture, the food, its diversity, the kindest people I have met in my life.
It absolutely must be on your wish list.

[docholladay]

Jeb has such a soft Suttle voice. His videos are definitely binge worthy.

[timmyhumphrey]

My gf is from Pucallpa (peruvian jungle)
Peru is the most beautiful country in the Americas! The food is on another level and its landscapes! just look at Machu Picchu or the rainbow mountain, a trip through the Peruvian jungle is paradise.

[amitpadhye]

Love and respect to beautiful Peru.... from India 🇮🇳

[danielcallahan]

I love Peru. I’ve been 6 times. This awesome tourist train is on my bucket list now. Thanks for sharing

[wildsouthamerica]

¡LOVE PERU! my trip through South America Peru took my heart, it's landscapes, its biodiversity, its people, its food, its wonders.
It's a wonderful country.

[SJx]

Peru is amazing (this train look brill too) making me nostalgic 🥲

[andrewdale]

I did the day train trip from Puno to Cusco a few years ago, it was an absolutely enchanting day. The service & food was incredible, and I have never seen better views anywhere in the world. The weird thing was the negative reviews online - people complaining that the train was slow, that the seats were armchairs bolted to the floor rather than "proper" train seats, even complaining about the entertainment put on by the crew - I guess there is no pleasing some people!

[leonorchavarrimendoza]

Most beautiful country in South America! In my opinion Peru's has the most incredible landscapes, the most authentic food and culture.

[katonk]

We loved Peru. People were friendly and so kind. Amazed by the wondrous diverse geography of Peru.