Is this train overrated? The Belmond Andean Explorer.. (not good!)
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
- It could only be us that got sick on the Belmond Andean explorer.. Peru's most luxury train...
Join us as we travel on South America's FIRST ever luxury sleeper train the Belmond Andean Explorer for 48 hours - 3 days and 2 nights across Peru. Starting in Arequipa and travelling over 700 kms and various towns to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and the start of Machu Picchu.
This has to be one of the world's most epic train journeys, and we'll show you every detail of the experience. From a tour of our premium-first class double cabin (bedroom) which comes with ensuite bathroom.. and believe it or not, a private shower on board piano room where they serve cocktails and canopies, suitable for a king.
We try the various food options available in the dining car including three and four course menus.
We also get the chance to briefly get off the train after we traverse the highest plains of the Andes before arriving at the reflective beauty of Lake Titicaca to visit a local community living on the most incredible floating villages at Puno station - the half way point.
Our aim is to give you an insight into this experience and what it's really like to spend three days on South America's first ever luxury sleeper train.
*spoiler alert - it was kind of rough due to the altitude sickness!
BUT you'll soon see why Peru has gone all out to create a beautiful, hand crafted train offering breathtaking views of the the most epic scenic route in Peru and also why the railroad itself is such an engineering achievement.
0:00 Intro
1:40 Arriving at Train Station
2:52 Boarding the Train
3:37 Room Tour
5:16 Our first posh dinner
7:09 Altitude Sickness
9:06 Floating islands tour
12:20 Lunch on the train
13:17 Cocktails and canopies
14:42 Sunrise in the mountains
16:11 Pressing the green Button
17:23 Views and Cocktails
18:28 Saying Goodbye
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How posh are we?! Believe it or not this train cost a whopping 16 million dollars to build! 😲
Think you could handle the altitude sickness at 4328m? (14,000ft)
Definitely couldn't do the altitude 🤮😂
Thank you for explaining the conversion!! My US brain was so confused 🤣 I regularly up 5k in elevation no problem. Ummm that's feet not meters. We really need to adopt the metric system over here
Yes, i would do it
Oh no! Climbing that fast I would be in bed too! It’s giving me a headache just thinking about it!🤢
@@allan4054 Same here, that's way higher than a non pressurised aircraft flies, I used to suffer at 10,000 ft.
I think 32 quid is actually a really great price for a handmade piece that probably took crazy amounts of time (and skill) to complete. It is beautiful and way worth the money ;)
Came here to say this! If that was sold in a boutique in the city i live in it would be like $60 quid!
I would say 10- 15 hours to complete. 32 quid was a deal.
I sleep in my tumble drier every night so I’m glad to know that I’ll be fine !😂😂😂
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This was an incredible video. Seeing the indigenous peoples on the islands was amazing. Amy has such a positive outlook on life even when she does not feel well. I loved this adventure. Cannot wait for the next one. Stay safe. 🙏🙏❤️🩹🥰
Amazing trip. Just wanted to say 32 pounds is pretty reasonable for original art. Imagine how long it takes to make those
As an American, I never use the word Posh..but this is definitely the time I would use it if I was on that train. We love your experiences. Thank you ❤️
So... You don't know about the Spice Girls? 🤔🤔
@@TakittyLove yes but I never call them by their names..they were just the Spice girls.
Proper lush guys!! We loved Peru, pre vanlife we took six months to go explore South America, Peru was our fave. That altitude sickness is real isn't it!! Out of breath walking about five steps 🤣🤣🤣 and we stayed on like floor three of a hostel, near died from lack of oxygen just to get to our bed
Aimee love the glitter dress. Wow that was a super posh train. I liked when Craig said you weren’t used to being Posh but we all deserve a luxury train ride once in our life. Sorry about the altitude sickness, motion sickness, overall sickness but thanks for taking us along. Loving it and can’t wait to see next week.
Interesting to watch suffering altitude sickness in luxury. So funny. You guys are fantastic troopers.
Looks insane! I want to go to Peru just for this train experience 🤷♀️🤩
My last proper holiday was to Peru. We stayed overnight on the Uros floating islands. It was one of the highlights. But those mountains. They really are something else. Enjoy cusco. One of my fave cities.
You are both completely adorable.
What an adventure!
Glad you had a great trip.
I took the train to go hike up to Machu Picchu, NOT the train you went on. Gorgeous scenery!!
I drank and chewed on the tea for the altitude sickness. 👍👍👍
When I went to Peru I had such bad altitude sickness that I missed the floating islands on Lake Titicaca. Thank you, I finally got to see what I missed.
Aw no Sarah!! Gutted for you mate - it nearly made us miss it too! So glad we managed to do it and show you what it was all about 😊❤️
When Craig is leaning against the rail at the end of the train for some reason it reminded me of the movie Wild Wild West with Will Smith
Craig literally DIVING to press the green button is so cute! I know so many people who would do the same- ESPECIALLY on such a cool and magnificent (minus the altitude sickness- sorry you had to suffer) journey! I'm so glad you two shared it.
No disappointment in this video. You guys are amazing.
wow that looks like an incredible experience you both did so well with the altitude sickness. And it found it so amazing to see the indigenous people and the reeds wow so great to see culture
...... I am a habitual over dresser and I'm here to tell you... NEVER apologize for style. You look fantastic. 💅💃
The train ride and the views look absolutely incredible! Wish I could turn back time and explore more of Peru with you! Miss you guys!!❤
We miss you Sarah!! ❤️❤️ Glad you got home okay. Just sitting in bed replying to comments, heading out to Green Point later probably 😆 We keep those guys in business!
@@kingingit Haha sounds like a great plan! Green Point should give you guys free desserts for that😂 Enjoy😉
Fantastic video! I’m a train lover, so this was all kinds of marvellous! But what really moved me to comment was how beautifully made this was. Your use of music was perfection!
Wow what a video! Peru looks amazing, we have just got back from Mexico and want to explore Peru after watching this.
Can we all agree on how AMAZING Aimee's fit looks on her?!! Beautiful darling! ❤
The colorful outfit with the bows was super awesome ✨
Those mountains are just gorgeous! It sucks you had to experience some altitude sickness, but my goodness the visual journey looked awesome. Thanks for sharing!
It really was incredible to see - probably the best scenery we've EVER seen!
That was amazing!!! The scenery was beautiful! Who knew about the floating islands? It was lovely to see some local culture. Thank your for taking me on a beautiful trip I will never experience on my own. Your videography and editing was pristine! I hope you both have a good week wherever in the world 🌎 you are! Blessings from Southern California 🌴
So weird I just saw another video about this same train. Peru is on my list in the next couple of months so definitely checking this out!
Seeing the indigenous peoples on the islands was very interesting. Sorry that everyone got altitude sickness. The handmade piece of embroidery was worth the money. I think they would have made all the material to make it, very colourful. They seemed very nice and happy people. That train was beautiful. Amy is always happy even if she is sick. That was a beautiful trip and experience and the scenery beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Man, I wish I had known this existed, we totally would've done that while we were here! Thanks again for the amazing time in Peru. It was so great to travel with you and all the other legends on the trip! I hope the first class seats on the way back with no filming was everything you hoped it would be. Love the everlasting piss out of you guys!
Peru is such a beautiful country! Can’t wait to go back!
And keen to see what else you guys get up to 😊
My heart is full for you two who have worked so hard over these many years and deserve the first class “POSH” treatment! Fantastic video guys! ~Cara 💕
The energy and light you guys give off are so incredible every video even through the harder times. Tonight I really needed you guys, I hadn't watched this episode until now because of things going on. I'm so glad I waited, the first smiles and laughter I've had in a few days. Thank you guys so much for just being who you are ❤️
Another epic video lads, and Peruvian people are just the best ❤️ the post holiday blues have really set in, missing you guys, the gang and Peru already 🥹
Aw Katie! We miss you too mate!! Wishing we were all back here for one last meal at green point! Lol - we head home tomorrow and don’t want to leave!!!
I'm actually quite mad at the YT algorithm that it didn't bring you guys to me sooner. Your love and silliness is infectious. I can't get enough.
Felt for you on this trip. It is such a wonderful journey but to experience altitude sickness is rotten. I walked the Inca Trail for three days to Machu Picchu. What an experience but the altitude sickness is rough. Well done another great video. 👏
Craig and Amy, thank you so much for taking us along on your train ride. Love you both 😘
The scenery from the running luxury train looks gorgeous and wonderful.❤😀👍👍
As a person living at high altitude in Huaraz, Peru and organising tours and treks at high altitude for the last 12 years, my advice is not to take any pills, but rather to avoid alcohol and drink coffee in moderation and instead to drink plenty of water and coca tea (at least 3 litres per person per day). TBH I am surprised that they would serve so much alcohol on a train like this (a recipe for disaster) and that the nurse did not offer better advice to avoid altitude sickness.
WOW what a train journey! Them drone shots though, outstanding!! xx
Thanks a bunch Meli! ❤️❤️
Wow thank you for sharing your experiences with us.....I wouldn't be able to do the travelling anymore...I am just happy following your adventures.....bless you and may you have lots of more great trips to do and share, lots of love 💕 from Canberra....
Wow. Gorgeous! There’s something so soothing about trains for me but this is more like a hotel-on-tracks! Thanks for sharing, love your videos! 💕
That was an incredible journey. The views breathtaking ( sorry the altitude sickness kick in hope your both feeling a bit beter 🙏) looking forward to your next adventure take Care 🥰
PERÚ CULTURE IS AMAZING APPRECIATED IT
Loved this! The views made me emotional
You are both the very best! Love your exciting energy.
Thank you for sharing this with us xxx Feels like we are on these adventures with you both
Ohhhhhh gosh it looks INCREDIBLE!!! I’m so glad you two got to experience this, you both so deserve it 💕Love your channel, your sense of humour and personalities just brighten up every Sunday for me 💕
Love watching your adventures!
All of your videos are incredible. But this is just breathtaking 😍. I just love it. Love to you both. Thank you for sharing your amazing journeys. X
Amazing video. Train rides are always epic and this one was just wonderful. The alpacas (and Amy's face when she saw them) and the floating islands were my fave parts. Thank you 🏴
I became aware of your channel through Kara and Nate....I'm hooked! I adore you both!
I love you guys so much! Love your attitudes to life and your honest reviews!
you guys are THE BEST!
That was just like my journey on TfW Valley Lines this morning, NOT!
Enjoy your travels and thanks for sharing your video experiences with us all.
All your videos are great but this one is definitely a top three, great job. So much fun seeing you enjoying your travels with the good and bad (altitude sickness is the worst).
Thank you for sharing this adventure. Now I have a new item on my bucket list!
Wow that looks so cool!!!
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Awesome trip!! Thanks guys!! 💜💜
You both are so real, love that about your videos.
I loved the vlog. It brought back memories of my trip. Cusco is an amazing place. Have fun guys 🥰
What an enjoyable trip! ❤. I laughed so much! What a way to spend my Saturday with you two!! Love you Both! ❤❤❤
Love u crazy wonderful vlogs.
Thanks for all the laughs and journeys u two are doing 😃👍
Thanks for taking us on the journey!
Wow! What a trip! Thanks for sharing this posh train ride❤️❤️
Such a good video!! Loved it!!! 😍😍😍
That train journey looks amazing and the floating islands 😍
I just started watching your videos and now I have to watch them all!!!🤩❤️
I loved this. Lying in my bed on a dark rainy day in NZ watching an amazing journey that I’d love to do but won’t unless a miracle happens. Thank you so much for taking us on the journey.
Watching this video while propped up in the hospital is giving us life!! This luxury train looks AMAZING!!! What a great way to see the Peruvian countryside. Can't wait to see more of your stop at Lake Titicaca and the hanging pods!
Amazing what an experience thanks for sharing 😊
I’ve never seen anything like this. What amazing travels. To go from meeting people on floating reeds to the mountains. So amazing!!
Amazing video guys! Good to see you out and about in the world again ☺️ Looking forward to the next one 💪🏼 Stay safe x
That was such an impressive journey! Thank you so much for sharing.
I loved my Starlight overnight train so much! This is wonderful.
I'm so glad I found you 2, you both are a breath of fresh air I love your guinuine excitement and respect of others. Plus I just love both your sense of humour it's right up my street keep it up guys because ye deserve all the success in the world xx
Oh how I delight when it is Sunday
To watch you two and your fun adventures
Thank you so much for making my day 🥰🇨🇦❤️
You two deserve to be pampered, I look forward to more content like this
Gorgeous video guys! What an epic experience!!
Another great video, it's good to see you both out there again (you know after covid and all, arg) Peru looks amazing, have to add that to my bucket list. See you next week
Wow! I've always wanted to go to Peru. You guys are living my dream life 💖
That train looks amazing! Definitely goes on the bucket list!
That was an awesome adventure thanks for sharing ☕️☕️👍👍👏🏽👏🏽🚆🚉🚅
Lads when you eventually have your Epic 🇨🇦 Tour, you need to include the Rocky Mountaineer through the Rockies. On this train trip you sleep in a hotel = wonderful sleep.
Just been smiling all through the video .. thank you x
well, here you two go again, enjoying the "most amazing view i've ever seen," again. Ha!
thank you so much for including us on your adventures. we do live in a pretty beautiful
world, don't we? & people around the world are pretty wonderful, as well. cheers!
Ahh how lush is that train, what an amazing experience 😻 I’ve done an overnight train from Cairo to Luxor in Egypt, so can sympathise with the sound & moving aspect of the journey, lack of sleep, but not with the added altitude sickness! Wow not sure I’d have coped with that tho.. but so pleased you made it out to see the floating village and the lovely people who live there, so cool. Looking forward to next week’s video. Have a great rest of your adventures 💖☺️✨
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟wow!! Epic luxurious train experience- sorry about the altitude sickness but wow- amazing food, service and scenery. I’m very envious! Top notch editing- love the music and your iridescent personalities 🌷
Thank you guys! Live for your video's....We look forward to spending 25 min with you every week.
Oh it looks brilliant! THANKS for showing us this trip. Not sure I will ever get there BUT what a dream!!
Love all your videos - this one hit the mark with it's posh elegance and phenomenal scenery! Very interesting. Take care.
Oh Guys! What a bloomin gorgeous lil film!! Stunning locations & train, shame about all the sickness but you both rocked it as per. Awesomeness ❤️
This looks bloody amazing.
Superb views and what a lovely train journey. Pity about altitude sickness, but you made it and got to see the incredible islands. Take care, looking forward to next one.
Best one yet! Such a beautiful story you have told about a country so obscure. Congratulations one the entertainment win of my week!
always looking forward for the next vid. Keep them coming!
You are my favorites every week :) this looks amazing!!!!
Oh my stars!!! Can’t wait for next video & putting this trip on our list❣️
Looked like such fun Love your videos! So full of fun Sending hugs from Johannesburg SA
What fun!!! Always have wanted to do a special train trip!! ❤️❤️❤️
Right up our street guys. Absolutely brilliant.
Must tell you the story about the reed village. We saw Flying the Nest visit one such village. And when they were leaving on this boat, the villagers started waving and singing a song. I thought it was something local. But then the Bunny joined in!! I asked how did she know the song. It turned out to a 1983 disco hit in Spain by Italian duo Righeira called Vamos a la playa (Let's go to the beach). I wondered how did villagers on reed islands know the song. If they all had big radios like the one in your video, then there's your answer.