The lounge sports a small bar, tables, and plenty of comfortable chairs. The most important feature is the glass-walled, observation deck with open platform, where you’ll spend as much of your time as you can soaking in the absolutely incredible scenery. You’ll also want to sample the local libation, pisco sours (not included in ticket price). Service throughout is friendly and professional but not stuffy. The train operates November-March on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. April-October, it runs Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. When our IRT group recently traveled to Peru, many said this was the most exciting part and, despite its 10-hour length, was not long enough.