After the steep climb out of Cusco, the train descends into the Sacred Valley, passing lush fields and colorful villages in the foothills of the Andes. From there, the journey is highlighted by wonderful vistas of the mountains and the beautiful Urubamba River which runs through the Sacred Valley. On arrival in the town of Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu, guests are taken by bus to Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge for lunch, which overlooks the ancient citadel. A private guided tour of the citadel follows before the return transfer to the station in the early evening. A sumptuous dinner is served on the train during the 4 hour journey back to Cusco. For many visitors, the journey to Machu Picchu is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Taking the Hiram Bingham means passengers can focus their attention and energy on what matters most, knowing that every detail of this trip has been taken care of by the experts at PeruRail.

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Hiram Bingham

This luxury train service runs between Cuzco and Machu Picchu. The train departs from Poroy Station (20 mins drive from the centre of Cuzco) at 9am, giving a more leisurely start to the day than other PeruRail departures. Its distinctive blue and gold livery and elegant interior upholstery in warm, inviting tones, consists of 4 cars - 2 dining cars, a bar car and a kitchen car. The price of the journey includes onboard meals with wine, entertainment, guides, bus tranfers, entrance to the Ruins and afternoon tea at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. At around noon, on July 23, 1911, an explorer named Hiram Bingham climbed up a steep hill and stumbled onto Machu Picchu, uncovering what had been up until that moment, the Incas' best kept secret. The World was stunned by his discovery. PeruRail's luxury train service between Cuzco and Machu Picchu, is named after the American explorer who discovered the stunning ruins of the ancient citadel.

Vistadome

These spectacular carriages have beautiful panoramic windows offering unsurpassed scenic views and photographic opportunities. With glass surrounding them on all sides, passengers feel as if they are part of Peru's remarkable landscape.
Vistadome is the quickest way to visit Machu Picchu and apart from the carriages of the Hiram Bingham, the most comfortable. Snacks and hot and cold refreshments are included on the journey. The Vistadome runs between Cuzco-Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu. Passengers can also board and alight in Poroy (the closest stop to Cuzco), avoiding the switchback in and out of Cuzco and saving approximately half an hour off the the total journey time.

Backpacker

The Backpacker carriages are created for our adventure passengers or for those seeking comfort and security, without all the frills. These carriages offer travellers a true Peruvian experience. Seats are upholstered with indigenous fabrics, giving a touch of local flavour. Snacks are served on this service and additional storage space is available for backpacks. Backpacker runs between Cuzco-Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu and Cuzco-Lake Titicaca.

First Class on the Andean Explorer

The Andean Explorer is exquisitely decorated in the fine manner of the great Pullman trains of the 1920’s and boasts a full fleet of refurbished coaches including dining cars and an open-air observation bar car, which is unique in South America. On the journey passengers are served a three course lunch in the dining car followed by coffee served in the observation-bar car. The Andean Explorer runs between Cuzco and Lake Titicaca. This service, full of romance and style, unites two of Peru’s top tourist destinations.
 

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The distinctive blue and gold carriages of the Hiram Bingham are warm and inviting with elegant interior upholstery. The train, consisting of 2 dining cars, a bar car and a kitchen car, can carry up to 84 passengers. The general style of the carriages is in line with those on PeruRail's 'Andean Explorer' train, which operates between Cuzco and Lake Titicaca in Southern Peru, and reflect the luxury of the 1920s Pullman era.

The Hiram Bingham departs Cuzco at 9am which gives a more leisurely start to the day than the traditional 6am departures of other services. Brunch is served on board the train whilst travellers enjoy the spectacular scenery unfolding before them from the large windows. The arrival at Machu Picchu at 12.30pm gives passengers the advantage of entering the Sanctuary at an hour when the majority of the visitors are already beginning to leave for their journey back to Cuzco. This not only gives the opportunity to experience the ancient citadel at Machu Picchu in relative solitude, but also with a longer period of time there, and passengers only return to the train as the sun goes down.

Once back on board for a 6.30pm departure, pre-dinner cocktails are served in the bar accompanied by live entertainment before passengers enjoy a 4-course, à la carte dinner, in the dining cars. The train pulls into Poroy station in Cuzco at 10pm.

CUZCO TO MACHU PICCHU BRUNCH:

• Glass of Bucks Fizz
• Smoked trout with fava bean salad and Andean cheese, scrambled eggs with ham, rolled yellow mashed potatoes and avocado
• Grilled alpaca tenderloin, pink pepper sauce, rice or vegetables, Mango mousse with a coconut sabayon and chocolate cookies
• Selection of white and red wines
• Tea and Coffee

MACHU PICCHU SANCTUARY LODGE:

• Iced Tea
• Finger sandwiches, English cake, fruit tarts, plain and raisin muffins, scones
• Tea and Coffee

MACHU PICCHU TO CUZCO DINNER:

• Pisco Sour
• Amuse bouche
• Cusqueñan vegetable terrine over a bed of organic lettuce, marinated yoghurt juice, tomato coulis amd fresh tarragon
• Cream of pumpkin with curry, jalapeno chilis and grilled scallops
• Crispy sea bass served with a light lemon sauce, fondue of Sacred Valley vegetables and Peruvian potatoes
• Peach cobbler with vanilla chantilly and a raspberry coulis
• Selection of white or red wines
• Tea and Coffee
   

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