Belmond trains are synonymous with slow travel and timeless luxury, whether you’re enjoying fine-dining from Michelin-starred chefs, gazing out at majestic landscapes, or enjoying a late-night cocktail or two set to the sounds of a live band.

In this extract from “Peru: An Odyssey Across a Time-Honoured Land,” a new book published by Assouline in collaboration with Belmond, journalist Catherine Contreras invites readers to explore one of the planet’s most captivating destinations where Belmond’s hotels and trains are found throughout Peru.

In the latest instalment of Belmond’s ‘As Seen By’ photography series, Colin Dodgson embarks on a Peruvian odyssey through natural wonders aboard the Andean Explorer train.