72 hrs on South America’s Greatest Sleeper Train - The Andean Explorer

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Today I’m taking one of the world’s most luxurious sleeper trains across the mountains of Peru for 72 hours. Run by the same company as the Venice Simplon Orient Express, the Andean Explorer is a luxury first class train which runs multiple itineraries across the country. Onboard I’ll share with you the various restaurants, the observation deck, piano bar and of course a full room tour - I have the best onboard, the one bedroom suite. And what’s more, onboard there’s something I’ve never even heard of being on a train before… a fully functional spa!
As always I’ll give you a full breakdown of what it’s like to take one of the best luxury trains, the cost and my honest opinion on whether you should do the same. So come join me on a luxurious, first class adventure across South America.
0:00 - Introduction
1:48 - Getting on the train
3:08 - Suite tour
6:38 - The Spa
10:00 - The Bed
14:28 - Observation Deck
18:01 - Highest train station
21:43 - Arrival

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As a disabled person who can't travel very far I love your video's, they show me the world from my bedroom. Thank you for that! ❤️

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I'm sitting in my back yard Loving watching birds and chickens, and thanks to your videos also getting to travel through South America in comfort. Only wish I could get to eat the food as well

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Ditto. Frances

[@fezario]

Hopefully once virtual reality really takes off you will be able to have even better experiences

[@philliesphanatic6379]

The suites on the planes used to be my favorite videos, but the long train videos took the top spot.

[@yvr2002rtw]

Sometimes it seems like that airlines such as Singapore Airlines have used long distance rail accommodations as an inspiration to their own inflight First Class Suite products.

[@cxsey8587]

I really like the more modern style, wish there was more variance in design of these luxury trains

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I dont think you understand how much I love your videos and the entertainment they give out, thank you for giving your fans such good content and thank you again for another awesome video.

[@Trektrendy]

Thank you so much, it means the world to hear that :)

[@rhymetimeuk]

So well said!

[@hollyheaphy1370]

@@Trektrendy u should propose to Millie

[@TB-um1xz]

@@Trektrendy looks like the same train that Jeb Brooks did the other month.

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@@hollyheaphy1370 noooo… he is a free spirit, once she had her claws in he would be doing a 9-5 and mowing the lawn on a Sunday.😂😂

[@longerused2023]

It's really great to see Millie so comfortable on camera. I've said it before and i'll say it again, she's a natural star 🌟 x

[@kkpenney444]

She's a bore.

[@Bingewatchingmediacontent]

Love that you’re promoting trains. Such a luxurious and ecologically friendly way to travel. It’s my ultimate dream to be able to take these kinds of trips. You’re my favorite travel vlogger

[@simoc24]

Love train 👍 But ecological? Pretty sure covering 1000 miles in a jet will use much less diesel than 1000 miles in a train Train still better for the view 👍

[@domtoretto4116]

@@simoc24 Depends if the loco is diesel-electric they’re generally more efficient than jet engines. Also, not sure if it applies to this train, but the carbon emissions are divided in a lot more numbers of heads on a train maybe thus being (marginally) better per capita basis

[@maryroberts2099]

I wish the US had better train service

[@mariobegner]

You've definitely become my favourite travel KZbinr.. the videos are stunning but you're just a good dude and you make the trips super fascinating. I'll have to add The Andean Explorer onto the bucket list.. that shot at the end of the train while you're having coffee was just so cool

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼 and I’m so glad you enjoy the travel content means a lot to hear

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Seconded! Although in my case, the only travel channel I follow. The algo popped up a vid a while ago and here we are. I've checked other travel channels out and just don't vibe with them. 💜

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@@Trektrendy yes! my life is a brutal, painful, horrible mess from long covid. it's really nice to be able to see other places I no longer have any hope of ever seeing.

[@EMTevjorgensen]

One of my biggest regrets in live is not getting up for the sunrise from the top of Half Dome, thinking I'd be able to do it again and I was so tired from the previous day's hiking, the following year they stopped allowing camping on the top of Half Dome so I forever missed my sunrise there. Sunrises are so special and I have witnessed the from many places on the planet. Better to get up and see it and then go back to sleep after or take a nap in the afternoon than miss the sunrise in a special place. And William, this is the best show that you have ever shot, it's worthy of being shown on the BBC. Great Job with the camera work and your editing! Top Notch and to quote where I'm from, It's Hella Good!! And Hella Bad!!! Bad of course meaning very good in Northern California language... NorCal is my home!!

[@twotanks6427]

Having Millie with you made the vlog more relevant to me as I never travel alone. Having a travelling companion makes a journey more fun.

[@tracybates1696]

My 12 year old twins and I always get excited when you put out a new video and watch it together! Thank you for taking us along on your amazing journeys

[@stephenc107]

"Lake Titicaca"....someday I might be able to hear that name without sniggering like a 7yr old. But it is not this day. 🤣😂🤣

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same lol

[@afiyazabeen4646]

I am astonished to see your subscribers .You honestly deserve subscribers in millions judging from the quality and quantity of content you provide.

[@CactusJinx]

I agree! Im shocked!

[@jenhofmann]

Wow! I just love seeing these adventures through your eyes. Thank you so much for the time and energy you put into sharing them with the world. Great to see Millie again too! What struck me is the extreme poverty outside your window in some places and the contrast of the opulent train. How great that you got to see the caves, lake, and culture as part of the journey. $5000 is a bargain for such an experience!

[@tabonabutale3319]

This has become one of my favorite channels. Only ever been on a train once in my life and it wasnt a pleasant experience, but have always been fascinated by them.

[@EMTevjorgensen]

It is always so nice to see Millie with you on the luxury trips. My wife would never go for me doing them by myself and I wouldn't want to either, having your partner with you as you travel is so much more fun. And Millie is so darling and an excellent addition to the content, love your take on things but having your travel partner's opinion expands the content exponentially. Truly proper William!!

[@martynfarmer6905]

Nice to see Millie join you on this fabulous trip. She should accompany you more often.

[@idkjustchangingmyname7343]

Peru is one of the most beautiful and underrated countries in the world for travel. Had the pleasure of spending a summer there. Can’t wait to go back.

[@lolbots]

the rear view is breathtaking, especially Millie's

[@mapex311]

8:58 he agrees

[@davidhume6363]

"You don't get this corn down Tesco, mind!" Words probably never before heard on the Andean Explorer! But seriously what an outstanding video, really well done to both to both of you. Although this trip and your excellent descriptions are a joy to watch from a distance I did get a hint of endurance rather than enjoyment. Maybe I just shudder at the two 5am starts! That apart a real triumph Will, very VERY impressive work.

[@robertfahr2420]

I think this itinerary and the train itself is my favorite of all.

[@Zordboy]

I'm always so excited to see a new Trek Trendy video, and this one didn't disappoint. The scenery was amazing, the train looked luxurious, and I love that Millie joined you for the trip.

[@ronaldmiller2740]

YES!! HERE ,,HERE....

[@shadowking5410]

Bro I have been subbed for so long you are the reason why I fly in comfort or travel. I was one of the first subs, I was subbed to you since you had a few hundred. My friends and I always say. “This guy is amazing and hilarious.” “He is very nice and friendly to everyone.” Thank you for the best content! Keep it man!

[@TonEd622]

A fantastic video showing the beautiful scenery of Peru. I love it!! 😊

[@harveyhalloway]

Goodness, that South American scenery is sublime, some of the best on the planet, thanks for the ace video & greetings from N. Ireland!

[@disconnected3963]

Could you do a Q&A video soon? It's fascinating how well traveled you are and I'd love to know how you got started

[@Chris_UES]

Great seeing Millie back in the vid’s.. but TT please get yourself a bloody travel shoe horn - you’re destroying your best shoes!

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Buy him another pair of shoes.👟 Bro 😊

[@jessicamammoliti8894]

What's a shoe horn?

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@@jessicamammoliti8894 It just something that you put on the back of a shoe to slide your foot against and in, that way you don't damage the heel of the shoe.

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@@1213Steven oh cool

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The Tims will be fine, shut up

[@RobbieRoss7]

This was a brilliant video. I really enjoyed it, especially with it being a little longer than usual. Also lovely to see Millie again. It helps give you an idea of what it would be like for a couple to enjoy such an incredible experience.

[@helonk]

Wow! Millie is absolutely gorgeous in South America! You two are a really sweet coupel! Ive just recently discovered your channel while lying quite ill in the influensa and all your lyxury travel episodes both by train, plane and boat has given me so much joy and something to look forward to every day whilst I recover. Big thanks from Sweden!

[@d1want34]

This is probably the most scenic train adventure I've ever seen in my life!!

[@johnsullivan6843]

Another great adventure! My wife and I thoroughly enjoy you and miss M's travels. Keep up the great work and we will be right back here for the next one. - John and Ploy (she is originally from Thailand) in Houston, which as you know is a home to an organization featured very prominently on this channel 😉.

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No, what organization could that possibly be? 🤔

[@AYZEE9785]

through this channel I'm seeing all kinds of different options of travel that I can experience when I have the time. Keep up the good content and I await all your uploads.

[@nak4651]

The accommodations and appointments on the train appeared ne plus ultra. An added plus was that you guys weren't jostling with hundreds of other passengers in the common areas. What a joy, IMHO.

[@shonen84]

Thanks for sharing this adventure, you guys! The unique scenery, excursions and highly ambitious food make the fare quite reasonable, frankly. Looks like a perfect honeymoon trip.

[@cherylkavanagh3387]

Amazing trip! Thank you for sharing. So good to see Millie!

[@anneliblom]

Everytime I see one of your train videos I think that it can't be surpassed by another. But you keep finding and deliver! 💚

[@leephillips2837]

I'm glad you could handle the altitude. Most of the time you were near the altitude of Pike's Peak in USA. I've only been there once and was miserably sick the entire time. There is a cog train that takes you to the top, I was so nauseous the entire time going up and being there, and every inch we went back down I felt better and better. What a beautiful journey.

[@pittiesmom10]

As a Peruvian, I’m ashamed that I’ve never been on a train! I live in Ohio now but I still miss my homeland.

[@sarkajindrichova6390]

you need be rich peruvian to ride 😀

[@NuSpirit_]

I like your airplane videos but I absolutely love your train videos! Hope to see more of them 😀 (plus maybe you could add something like ferries or maybe some luxury overnight buses?)

[@davidparker4652]

Brilliant train journey and lovely to see Millie again

[@susanjspaulding]

🤩 *Each time, I look forward to seeing your new video* !! *This video is very spot on* !! *LOVE all of the Peruvian music* !! *This looks like a great way to see a new country* !! #TrekTrendy 🤩

[@iceymanz]

As someone with serious food allergies, that menu allergen code gives me chills, at best it's vague if not downright incorrect. I'd love your job, but I think I'd starve sadly. Awesome review as always.

[@liss441]

Yes my food allergies make me wary of some travelling too

[@rosyrose4655]

This was just amazing!! Thx you to taking us with you in this incredible journey!!❤❤❤

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Getting a notification that a new video has been posted makes my Sundays so much better! Great work.

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Love all of this! The production, the analysis, the style, the Millie, everything!

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Millie…..Yippee! She’s a superstar 🤩Thanks for sharing such a wonderful trip! Have a great week in the days ahead❤️👍🏻

[@nailingitwithkia]

Wow!!🤩 What an amazing experience! How special you were able to bring Millie along for this one. 🥰 Thank you for this beautifully edited vlog! Those views & the caves were so awesome! I would love to experience this some day.

[@dustysgarden2254]

You my friend, deserve your own TV show or to have these video aired on telly. You are amazing presenter and creator

[@rockyroad1223]

I have watched this video over and over. The review of the trip, the filming and the trip itself are all fantastic. Adding this to my bucket list.

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Hi trek trendy, i love ur vids and u make me so happy. 22 mins of great content and i cant stop watching you! Have an amazing day and keep up the amazing work 😁😃❤

[@shortylucy]

What a fantastic adventure! I'm so glad Millie got to join you. I loved seeing the alpaca's you passed by and the people you both met. I am curious, what were those little black devices you were both wearing with the blue lights? I don't recall seeing those before in your videos. Great video, btw. Thank you!

[@grahamcrackerjay]

They're microphones

[@nickel1704]

Love the Peruvian Flute Band music! TT is really helping to keep away giant guinea pigs, guinea bees and especially the guineasaurus rex.

[@mck5549]

Ahhh! there's lady company this time! lovely!

[@Panwere36]

I may never get to go on any of these trips.. but thank you for allowing me to live (at least some) vicariously through you. However, this is one of five of the trips you have taken I really will put on my bucket list!

[@felixchan1055]

Fantastic and very informative review of the journey, with lots of unique content and incredible shots of the spectacular Peruvian landscape. Will has really set the bar for other travel product review KZbinrs to follow.

[@Trektrendy]

🙏🏼 thanks so much

[@EMTevjorgensen]

Having Millie able to be camerawoman and record you and you record her in the experience if bloody brilliant!! Top notch William, please incorporate the partnership of travel partner more, it makes it more approachable for me to show to my wife as she likes seeing the two of you traveling together and gets bored with just seeing you traveling without Millie on your wonderful travel experiences.

[@itsjxomusic]

This is one of those things in life where its a once in a lifetime opportunity. Just for the views, travel and the experience alone, I'd spend the few thousand for this. Looks amazing!!!

[@mercilessmage7300]

Another scenic and informative video Will. I’m glad that you were able to bring Millie along with you on this journey.

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Your content is amazing and unbiased,so thank you for all the hard work you do and keep it up as always.

[@cindysteffens8065]

Love it when Millie accompanies you on your trips! This was an especially wonderful adventure! The food was so exquisite and quite interesting.

[@tonygarforth539]

brill video once again its like being there sat watching it in my bedroom what a joy these videos are to watch you and millie are so good at this should be on main stream tv you 2 thanks again keep up these videos sooooo goooood

[@kencase2179]

Hi Will and Millie! Thank you for this beautiful video. I love that this trip included excursions

[@michaelformaini7053]

Glad you noticed and mentioned the fact that the carriages were built in Queensland, Australia. I was able to inspect the train when it came to Melbourne (yes, the train is bogie exchangeable) in November 1997. The decor was somewhat different to what you experienced (more polished timber than painted in delicate tones). Unfortunately, the market for The Great South Pacific Express was very thin and that is why Belmond were able to pick up the train ' for a song', as they say, and move it to a location that has greater international tourist appeal for people with deep pockets.😉

[@tiffanyi5645]

Wow Milly’s Alpaca Wool Throw is absolutely beautiful!!

[@ekuche8335]

Love mountain trains for sure!

[@pameladuffin9011]

That was truly a wonderful experience Will. That train was awesome x

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

GREAT TO SEE MILLY BACK WITH YOUR ADVENTURES BRO, KIND REGARDS BEN FROM NZ 🌍👌😎😜💪😉👍

[@tishainess9339]

Also I gotta say I love the SB transitions 😂

[@meshellkaratelife6855]

Perfect way to end my weekend with another epic TT travel adventure!

[@brf101]

I have to say I think that is my favourite video you’ve done TT. Beautiful location and scenery, the train looks amazing and classy too. Can we get a regular feature of you grading your meals and drinks via Millie’s facial expressions also? That was great! 😂

[@fincarosa]

Amazing video! Peru is absolutely stunning and the train experience looks amazing.... All those landscapes from the scenic car, the food and drink, wonderful service and great stops along the way. Congrats to spotting the plaque on the train and pointing out it started life in Australia... that was interesting to learn This trip is now on my bucket list

[@scruff520]

Absolutely love your luxurious train travels, both yourself and Millie are a delight to watch. Happy travels x

[@andyflynn489]

Absolutely class video Will. I really appreciate your editing also. Wax getting worried about the DC that it wouldn’t appear then you pulled it out at the last minute, phew!

[@singbike5832]

Been looking forward to this video all day and it's finally here!. Love your train videos. Hope you do the Asian Orient Express soon!

[@virgo_m]

Какой шикарный поезд, такой уютный и комфортный! Завораживающие пейзажи на всём протяжении пути. Спасибо за видео, новых дорог!

[@PLUMEY14]

Definitely been liking these train vids over the plane ones as of late. Always nice when you get to bring her along too on these trips. Looking forward to the next one.

[@dianemcgowan2367]

I love the feeling of *being there* that your videos bring - so nice to see all the places - and you and Millie are adorable together !

[@mylittlesuperhero581]

This suite looks amazing! Love your videos.

[@juliedavis8765]

Really enjoyed coming along with you and Millie on your journey through Peru 🙂🙂

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks so much for coming along, glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@juliewhitfield8616]

I absolutely love your site and especially your train trips. For someone that has never been abroad due to ill health you have shown me what a beautiful world we live in. Keep up the great work. P.S. You and Milly make a perfect couple. X

[@VictoriaEarls83]

.. There is something quite calm about your channel. You show us what we need to without all the fluff. I really think you deserve so much more following wise.

[@liss441]

What a fun experience! Great seeing Millie! Please come back to Australia with her to do more train trips :)

[@christinamatzen4214]

Lovely video! So glad to see Millie is getting to have an adventure as well ❤️ Man, I haven’t heard “Lake Titicaca” since my 8th grade geography class 😂 I feel like a 13 year old boy, giggling at it 😂😂

[@dotcom624]

Diet Coke is the nectar of the gods, and after watching a bunch of your videos, I now refer to it as DC with a British accent. Thanks for all your great videos!

[@harrygermany9371]

I love your videos man. You’re so lovely, honest, you can tell you’re so kind and I find your videos so comforting and fun. Keep it up ❤️

[@willlazenby1050]

Wow what a fantastic trip, super impressed!! I believe Belmond also is still running a similar train experience through the Scottish highlands. It was supposed to go out of service but looks like it is still currently operating on the website. That would be cool to compare the two train trips since they are both operated by Belmond.

[@gisme4648]

Why am I not surprised the carriages are originally from Australia. All through the video I was having flashbacks of my 72hours on the Ghan, in a Platinum suite, minus the altitude sickness of course. 😂 The onboard experiences, off train excursions and gifts at the conclusion felt very familiar. Even having a window on both sides of your suite. Great video!

[@paddingtonadventures1434]

Oh mate, you made me nostalgic and proud. I'm q Peruvian living in Bournemouth (UK) what an stunning video, love it

[@sandrapicton6349]

Enjoyable and relaxing video. What is so good about this particular railway journey are the fascinating side trips on the lakes, to the caves etc, and the market, not forgetting theonboard spa. It makes this one really special, and better value for money.

[@clutchtucker]

Hey dude! By any chance have you wondered if you could make a video on a cruise ship? Anyway keep up the good content mate!

[@Trektrendy]

Coming soon ;)

[@clutchtucker]

@@Trektrendy Can't wait

[@stephaniecowans3646]

How wonderful to see the lovely Millie this time! Did you both manage to survive the jaw dropping altitude? Did either of you need oxygen during the off train excursions?

[@johnnywindsor183]

By far the best travel videos on KZbin or anywhere tbh , absolutely amazing journey, what a nice couple you both are also 👍🏻

[@thomasdarling2553]

tough life for this guy.

[@theonlyraid8372]

Is there a overnight train you haven’t rode yet? I swear you have rode like 40 of them at this point (I’ve watched all of them). Thanks for everything that you do for our entertainment

[@Trektrendy]

Thanks for watching, and there are soo many more to try :)

[@ginnyrodway5391]

The attention to detail in these videos is amazing, I love them, thank you :))

[@lucasderman4704]

Really happy to see you try this. Peru is incredible. for anyone reading this, if you find yourself in Cusco, I highly suggest one night at the Belmond Monasterio. To this day, it's the prettiest hotel I've ever stayed at and shows a true embodiment of what olden Cusco would've been like to live in.

[@EamonMYT]

Really great video as always. I really appreciate that you did talk about the time it was the Great South Pacific Express. It’s a shame as that train was an absolute masterpiece but 9/11 helped kill it off due to a lower demand from international visitors. There is a missing carriage from the GSPE which nobody has a clue to where it is. While I do like the new aesthetic of this train, I will always prefer the GSPE more, but of course there is some bias in there.

[@ThePearl99999]

WILL PLEASE SAY BUHRSTING WITH FLAHVAH ILY

[@byronee]

I love Arequipa I was just there with my school on a two week trip to help build a new kitchen and garden for a local primary school. I would love to go back and visit again soon.

[@byronee]

Too bad I lost my airpods case on a Latam flight from Lima to Arequipa tho, twas not fun not being able to use my airpods for two weeks lol

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

That is froogin’ nuts!

[@marcusroussy9271]

come on did u tap mille