About this experience
Experience first-class transport and dining all the way to Machu Picchu and back aboard the Belmond Hiram Bingham train, equipped with classic 1920s Pullman cars that hold no more than 84 passengers. During this luxurious journey through breathtaking Andean landscapes, you get to enjoy a tablecloth lunch and dinner served with free-flowing wines by an attentive staff. Enjoy transfer rides reserved for Hiram Bingham passengers and tour world-famous Machu Picchu. Before you head back to Cusco (and reality), stop for afternoon tea at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel on the ancient site.
At a glance
- Duration: 13 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: ALL traveler passport details are needed (Full name and Passport ID). Please provide these details in the additional request box, otherwise the tour is not confirmed.
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sunglasses and water
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off transfers in Cusco
- Tea time at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu
- Roundtrip luxury train journey to Machu Picchu, with live onboard entertainment.
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu with a professional Hiram Bingham guide
- Meals and drinks on board
- Exclusive shuttle bus transfers to and from the Machu Picchu citadel for Hiram Bingham passengers
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
Not included
- Gratuities
- Private guide. Supplement apply.
Itinerary and highlights
After hotel pickup in Cusco, take a 20-minute drive to Poroy Station, where you are offered a welcome drink before boarding the train. Once on board, walk through the sparkling brass and polished-wood interior to find your elegantly upholstered seat.
During the 3-hour journey to Aguas Calientes, the nearest station to Machu Picchu, explore the train’s observation platform, bar car, and two dining cars, where you will enjoy a 3-course lunch (sample menu in the itinerary below), with each course paired with wines selected by the sommelier.
Sample lunch menu (subject to change):
First course:
• Wayllabamba trout with fava beans, Andean mint and airampo emulsion
Main course:
• Lamb cannelloni with spring greens, elderberry and potato pesto
Dessert:
• Organic cocoa with pineapple, olive oil, Maca toffee, Maras salt and lavender
On arrival at Aguas Calientes station, board a shuttle bus reserved exclusively for Hiram Bingham passengers.
Explore the cloud-shrouded archaeological site on a guided tour through the ancient city’s main streets, ceremonial shrines, solar clock, and precisely carved stairways, and learn how the Incas designed this self-sufficient city with agricultural terraces fed by natural springs.
After the guided tour, walk to Belmond Sanctuary Lodge for afternoon tea. Enjoy scones and sandwiches with tea or coffee, or sample appetizers accompanied by a selection of wines.
Return to Aguas Calientes to board the Hiram Bingham train back to Cusco, where you will be served a 4-course gourmet dinner (sample menu below) and may find yourself joining the onboard musicians in song and dance during the journey.
Meeting and pickup information
- This activity includes roundtrip transfer from your hotel, apartment or home. Some locations are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send your details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- VIPAC Travel
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: ALL traveler passport details are needed (Full name and Passport ID). Please provide these details in the additional request box, otherwise the tour is not confirmed.
- Please note: The guided tour lasts around 2.5 hours.
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sunglasses and water
- Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years
- A maximum of 10 people per guide inside Machu Picchu according with park authority rules.
- Big suitcases are not allowed in Hiram Bingham train. Bring a small bag or backpack for your next day clothes, if you stay in the area of Machu Picchu.
- Big suitcases must leave in the storage of your Cusco hotel. If you need help to move your baggages, contact us for extra service.
- Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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