Evaluate: Titicaca Luxurious Prepare, Peru (Puno to Cusco)

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December 4, 2024

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Final summer time, I loved a terrific vacation in Peru. You’ll be able to learn my journey experiences right here:

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In the present day: Titicaca Luxurious Prepare, from Puno to Cusco (Peru)

A breath-taking prepare journey via the Andes, the PeruRail Titicaca Prepare travels from the town of Puno (on the shores of Lake Titicaca) to the traditional Inca capital of Cusco. The full day journey – which takes roughly 10 hours and half-hour – is a gradual prepare journey, one that permits passengers to really admire the numerous landscapes of Peru. The star attraction of the journey is in fact the lovely surroundings of the Altiplano to the Andean peaks, however the ticket additionally features a three-course connoisseur lunch, afternoon tea, and onboard leisure.

I took the prepare from Puno station (departure at 7 am) to Cusco (arrival at 6:30 pm), though you too can take the prepare within the different route. Bookings will be made straight on the web site of PeruRail ($290 USD per individual).

Have you ever ever traveled with the PeruRail Titicaca Prepare in Peru? In that case, what was your expertise? Go away a remark.

On this overview (extra data and photographs beneath my YouTube video):

THE TRAIN

The PeruRail Titicaca Prepare harks again to the golden period of journey, and goals to represents the epitome of luxurious and luxury for prepare journey in South America. With a capability for 132 passengers, the prepare is comprised of six coaches:

4 coaches present desk seating for the passengers. These couches function a chic decor, with giant armchairs, tables lined in white tablecloths and dark-brown panelled wooden nodding to the 19820s ‘Pullman Type’. Upon boarding, passengers are guided to their assigned seat by a uniformed conductor. Journey events can sit collectively typically (so long as the reserving is made underneath one identify). Completely different desk set-ups are supplied for both solo vacationers, journey companions (duos), or events of as much as 4 vacationers.
There’s a separate coach for baggage (all baggage is checked-in at Puno railway station, and delivered once more after arrival at Cusco railway station).
A devoted bar and semi-open air statement coach is positioned within the final carriage. The bar carriage provides an unique and refined atmosphere, good for having fun with a cocktail whereas soaking within the luxurious ambiance. Onboard mixologists craft progressive cocktails that mix Andean elements with modern methods, offering a novel tasting expertise. The bar lounge opens to a spacious open-air balcony, permitting passengers to completely benefit from the Andean surroundings in open air. The bar & statement carriage is right for assembly fellow vacationers, sharing tales, and having fun with vigorous conversations in a classy setting.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS

Throughout the first a part of the journey, the prepare travels via the Andean plains, which appear by no means ending, providing alternatives to identify animals resembling llamas and alpacas of their pure habitat.

About 90 minutes after leaving Puno, the prepare crosses the central market of the town of Juliaca, a bustling business hub. Because the prepare approaches, the market hurriedly tidies up and steps away from the railway tracks (which is kind of a sight). Among the items are left as is in the course of the tracks because the prepare passes over them.

Shortly after lunch, a cease is made at La Raya market, the very best level within the journey at 4,300 m (14,100 ft) above sea degree. Right here, passengers can stretch their legs for 10 minutes, benefit from the surroundings (with the imposing snow-capped Chimboya on the left facet within the route of the prepare), and optionally store within the native market. As well as, this place has a chapel whose building dates from the 20 th century and in it we will discover a picture of the Lord of the Cane.

Throughout the second half of the journey, the surroundings turns into actually spectacular and is dominated by the Andes: a big define of imposing mountains over the deep valleys of the meandering Huatanay River.

ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT

Dwell music and conventional dances from the Peruvian Altiplano are supplied as on-board leisure, each within the morning and within the afternoon (one carriage at a time is invited to attend the exhibits to keep away from overcrowding within the bar sofa). The exhibits are fairly enjoyable, making a festive ambiance that enhances the journey expertise.

There’s additionally an onboard style present specializing in child alpaca clothes. A few fashions show the wonderful and delicate clothes resembling sweaters, hats, coats, shawls, gloves and far more (which will be bought afterwards).

Within the afternoon, a Pisco Bitter workshop is obtainable. Passengers can take part within the preparation of Pisco Bitter, and be taught the secrets and techniques behind this iconic Peruvian cocktail whereas having fun with it freshly made.

WiFi shouldn’t be obtainable on board of the PeruRail Titicaca Prepare.

ONBOARD FOOD & DRINKS

A 3-course connoisseur lunch is obtainable throughout every journey, showcasing recent, native Andean elements. Throughout my journey onboard the PeruRail Titicaca Prepare, the next dishes had been provided:

Starter: native potatoes cream scented with recent herbs pesto, toast with gratin Andean cheese and annatto oil
Primary course (selection n° 1): beef tenderloin saltimbocca wrapped with bacon, chilli trigotto, carrots, sautéed cherry tomatoes & pepper sauce
Primary course (selection n° 2): spring quinotto, native mushroom, sautéed asparagus, corn and Andean herbs pesto
Dessert: chocolate temptation with almonds and hazelnut praline with strawberry coulis

Water in included within the journey, as is one drink throughout lunch (tender drink, juice or glass of wine). Different drinks, resembling cocktails, wines and premium spirits, can be found at an additional price, and are provided both within the bar or on the tabe.

The journey additionally consists of afternoon tea, served with a choice of sweets and wonderful snacks roughly 90 minutes previous to arrival.