Ep14 What It’s Really Like to Explore Peru with Belmond: Trains, Mountains & Magic

What’s it really like to explore Peru with Belmond?

Well… I was lucky enough to find out just a few months ago. I boarded the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu, and from the moment I stepped inside, I knew this wasn’t just a way to get from point A to point B — it was part of the destination itself.

The design, the music, the service, the food… and above all, the people. That warmth and genuine care? You feel it everywhere.

In this episode, I sat down with Antonella from Belmond, and together we retrace the full experience:

From the vibrant city of Lima, through the peaceful Sacred Valley, the ancient streets of Cusco, the majestic Machu Picchu, and all the way to the mystical waters of Lake Titicaca and the dramatic Colca Canyon.

We talk about:

What it’s like to sleep on the Andean Explorer as it glides through the highlands.

How Belmond’s properties — like Monasterio, Sanctuary Lodge, and Las Casitas — blend history, comfort and authenticity.

Tips for slow travel in Peru: how to embrace the journey, not just the destination.

And the beautiful way Belmond connects travelers with nature, culture, and community — something I truly felt during my time there.

If you’ve been dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Peru, this episode is for you.

Honest, inspiring, and full of little details that just might change the way you want to travel.

So, pour yourself a pisco sour, sit back… and let’s travel through time — to the heart of Peru.

Read More on Our South America Luxury Blog:

👉 Maria's Insights on Machu Picchu:

Best things to do in Machu Picchu https://across-southamerica.com/post/things-to-do-in-machu-picchu/

CHECK OUR SUGGESTED TRIP:

Peru Uncovered:

From Sacred Valleys to Amazonian Adventures:

https://across-southamerica.com/trip-to-peru-itinerary

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