Overview: 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 possibly can learn my journey studies right here:

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At the moment: Titicaca Luxurious Prepare, from Puno to Cusco (Peru)

A breath-taking practice journey via the Andes, the PeruRail Titicaca Prepare travels from 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 sluggish practice journey, one that enables passengers to really admire the numerous landscapes of Peru. The star attraction of the journey is in fact the stunning surroundings of the Altiplano to the Andean peaks, however the ticket additionally features a three-course gourmand lunch, afternoon tea, and onboard leisure.

I took the practice from Puno station (departure at 7 am) to Cusco (arrival at 6:30 pm), though you may also take the practice within the different path. Bookings might be made immediately 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? Depart a remark.

On this overview (extra information and pictures under 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 practice journey in South America. With a capability for 132 passengers, the practice is comprised of six coaches:

4 coaches present desk seating for the passengers. These couches function a sublime decor, with giant armchairs, tables lined in white tablecloths and dark-brown panelled wooden nodding to the 19820s ‘Pullman Fashion’. Upon boarding, passengers are guided to their assigned seat by a uniformed conductor. Journey events can sit collectively most often (so long as the reserving is made beneath one identify). Completely different desk set-ups are offered 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 presents an unique and refined atmosphere, excellent for having fun with a cocktail whereas soaking within the luxurious environment. Onboard mixologists craft modern cocktails that mix Andean elements with up to date strategies, offering a novel tasting expertise. The bar lounge opens to a spacious open-air balcony, permitting passengers to totally benefit from the Andean surroundings in open air. The bar & statement carriage is good for assembly fellow vacationers, sharing tales, and having fun with full of life conversations in a classy setting.

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS

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

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

Shortly after lunch, a cease is made at La Raya market, the best level within the journey at 4,300 m (14,100 ft) above sea stage. 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 path of the practice), 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.

Through 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

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

There’s additionally an onboard vogue present specializing in child alpaca clothes. A few fashions show the fantastic and delicate clothes corresponding to sweaters, hats, coats, shawls, gloves and way more (which might 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 just isn’t accessible on board of the PeruRail Titicaca Prepare.

ONBOARD FOOD & DRINKS

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

Starter: native potatoes cream scented with recent herbs pesto, toast with gratin Andean cheese and annatto oil
Most important course (selection n° 1): beef tenderloin saltimbocca wrapped with bacon, chilli trigotto, carrots, sautéed cherry tomatoes & pepper sauce
Most important 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, corresponding to cocktails, wines and premium spirits, can be found at an additional value, and are supplied both within the bar or on the tabe.

The journey additionally contains afternoon tea, served with a number of sweets and fantastic snacks roughly 90 minutes previous to arrival.