Machu Picchu Luxury Tour: Belmond Hiram Bingham Train from Cusco
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(169)
I can’t think of a better way to end the day at Machu Picchu. We only took the train as far as Ollantaytambo. Drinks, Dinner and Entertainment were all top notch. Highly recommended
An amazing experience from start to finish. Lovely welcome in comfortable lounge - excellent interior and lovely departure ceremony with traditional musicians and dancers. Amazing food and plenty of drinks. Well organised tour through the ruins and comfortable trip back. Staff on the train were really friendly, open bar was generous and music made the journey super fun. Well done
The Hiram Bingham was truly the highlight of our trip to Peru and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We rode round-trip, boarding near the Sacred Valley and traveling directly to and from Machu Picchu. From start to finish, everything felt special. The food was excellent, the drinks were amazing, and the live music created a wonderful atmosphere throughout the journey. The views along the route were absolutely breathtaking and made the experience even more memorable. What stood out most was the staff. Every member of the team was warm, professional, and incredibly accommodating. Their service elevated an already amazing experience. We did experience an unexpected locomotive issue that left us on the train for approximately two additional hours. While that was certainly disappointing, the staff handled the situation exceptionally well. They kept guests informed, coordinated transportation, and did everything possible to minimize the disruption. Thanks to their efforts, what could have been a much more stressful situation was managed smoothly and professionally. I honestly can’t imagine visiting Machu Picchu without taking the Hiram Bingham. It was worth every penny and remains one of the most memorable travel experiences I’ve ever had.
Get on the “Orient Express” of the Andes for an unforgettable visit to the Machu Pichu. A must do especially if you’re staying at the Belmont Rio Sagrado since the train departs from there. Pros: - just close your eyes and let them deal with everything - amazing train, you’re back to the Gatsby era. Gastro food, unlimited drinks, bar with live music and observatory, red carpet at departure and return - Machu Pichu tour organized to the last details - transport back to Cusco if necessary Cons: - pricey
A great experience, unique. From the hospitality to the table service, the quality of the meals and the professionalism of the staff, it was an incredible and unforgettable experience. We were able to experience the greatness of the country , its history , its culture and the kindness of its people, in a privileged environment, high luxury and high class.
We loved this train it was Amazing, the food was ok but the entertainment and drinks were fabulous. Great fun and atmosphere we were all dancing as the band played and we were delayed a few hours as there was a train stuck in our way but we didn’t care we were having so much fun we didn’t want the experience to end. Highly recommend a must do
This was the funniest train trip ever! It's not cheap, but all-inclusive. Combining fine dining with a great party atmosphere in an amazing bar with a great band was truly awesome. Worth it!
This luxury train is the way to go visit Machu Picchu. They have a fun bar car with a great view of the surrounding area and live music. They serve you an excellent meal, and provide a shoulder bag and metal water bottle for your hike. Our tour guide Jose was very knowledgeable and a great communicator.
On recommendation from the travel agency we use this train to get from Cuzco to Aguas Calientes. The price is high but the experience clearly deserves it. The train is conditioned as an old railway careful in all the details. The Service is excellent in all aspects: VIP room, staff who take care of transporting luggage to the destination hotel, welcome drinks, regional show in the station, gift of backpack and thermos with water, etc. During the trip, a branch and dinner are served accompanied by wines and soft drinks. There is a panoramic carriage that allows you to take good photos of the route. In addition there is another car with bar in which they serve combined, champagne, etc. with live music which puts a special point of animation to the journey. In short, this train trip can be one of the most remarkable experiences of the visit to Peru and is worth more than what it costs.
Once in a lifetime experience!! Worth every penny. Not only is it a luxury experience with fantastic service, delicious food, everything included that you could need, and wonderful entertainment, it’s also a beautiful ride that ends with an extremely informative tour. The tour guides were encyclopedias of knowledge and did a great job educating our group and leading us through the site. I highly recommend the Hiram Bingham for anyone looking for a unique, world-class experience.
