By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
With the acquisition of Belmond Las Casitas in Colca Canyon and the launch of South America’s first luxury sleeper train, the Belmond Andean Explorer, Belmond has further expanded its footprint in Peru. The addition of these new properties marks another step forward in the group’s 2020 strategic development plan and further solidifies Belmond’s position as a leader in luxury travel experiences that showcase the wonders of Peru.
With the acquisition of Belmond Las Casitas in Colca Canyon and the launch of South America’s first luxury sleeper train, the Belmond Andean Explorer, Belmond has further expanded its footprint in Peru. The addition of these new properties marks another step forward in the group’s 2020 strategic development plan and further solidifies Belmond’s position as a leader in luxury travel experiences that showcase the wonders of Peru.
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An Authentic Escape Experience – Colca Canyon
Belmond Las Casitas features 20 charming cottages nestled in the serene and picturesque Andes of southern Peru’s Arequipa region. The hotel is discreet and private, blending harmoniously with the surrounding natural environment, perfectly embodying Belmond’s brand ethos – an authentic escape experience of nature, culture, and wellness.
Belmond Las Casitas features 20 charming cottages nestled in the serene and picturesque Andes of southern Peru’s Arequipa region. The hotel is discreet and private, blending harmoniously with the surrounding natural environment, perfectly embodying Belmond’s brand ethos – an authentic escape experience of nature, culture, and wellness.
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Surrounded by lush greenery, each cottage comes with a private terrace featuring a shallow warm-water pool, offering breathtaking views of the canyon. The hotel’s spa, The Samay Spa, is built around the thermal energy of the canyon rock formations and offers treatments using natural herbs grown in the hotel’s kitchen garden, complemented by stunning canyon vistas for a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Belmond Las Casitas also offers one of the world’s most unique guest experiences – witnessing the majestic flight of Andean condors in their natural habitat.
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A New Way to Discover the Charms of Peru
Since its inaugural journey in May, the Belmond Andean Explorer travels from Cusco to Arequipa, setting a new benchmark for luxury train travel. This splendid and elegant train carries guests through some of the world’s most breathtaking natural landscapes, showcasing vast highland scenery: snow-capped peaks, endless blue skies, shimmering lakes, and herds of llamas and alpacas roaming the plateaus.
The World’s Highest Railway Tracks Traverse Peru’s Andes – the “Land of Vast Skies”
Since its inaugural journey in May, the Belmond Andean Explorer travels from Cusco to Arequipa, setting a new benchmark for luxury train travel. This splendid and elegant train carries guests through some of the world’s most breathtaking natural landscapes, showcasing vast highland scenery: snow-capped peaks, endless blue skies, shimmering lakes, and herds of llamas and alpacas roaming the plateaus.
The World’s Highest Railway Tracks Traverse Peru’s Andes – the “Land of Vast Skies”
The train’s interiors are inspired by Peruvian culture, blending vibrant colors with natural hues, and feature large observation windows that provide the perfect vantage points to take in the ever-changing natural scenery as you journey through the Andes. The observation car includes an outdoor terrace, a popular evening social hub where you can sip on a pisco sour cocktail and dance to the rhythm of live Latin music.
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