When it comes to travel, I’m the first person to just get into a car and do the road trip thing. That is up until now. Discovering this luxurious sleeper train in South America immediately made me consider rail travel above anything else. Take a look at the gorgeous interior.
Wes Anderson in Peru
In May, the Belmond Andean Explorer departed on its inaugural journey from Cusco to Arequipa, Peru. Definitely setting a new level of luxury for rail travel. The elegant carriages take you through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, offering vast, uninterrupted views of snow-capped mountains, enormous skies, majestic lakes and herds of alpacas and llamas grazing on the hills. Now, take a look at the interior, it feels just like a Wes Anderson movie come true!
COLORFUL INTERIOR
Interior designs reflect Peruvian culture, mixing vibrant colors and rough textures with natural tones. The large picture windows offer an ever-changing scenery as the train winds through the Andes. I can’t wait to make this experience with the girls next year!
South America’s first luxury sleeper train, Belmond Andean Explorer, pictured at Lake Lagunillas, Peru, during its journey between Arequipa, Lake Titicaca and Cusco.
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Pictures: Belmond.com; Matt Crosick
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