Have you imagined that your trip would include the luxury train to Machu Picchu? Well now we tell you that this is possible and that the experience on the luxury Hiram Binghamm train to Machu Picchu makes our visit to the world wonder become a dream trip with unforgettable emotions accompanied by a tailored service. Auri Peru presents you this exclusive trip that is available for you in your planning to Peru.
The luxury train to Machu Picchu is a very welcoming experience from the beginning to the end. From the moment we step into the train station we will enjoy a warm welcome with music and folkloric dance. This makes us think, if this is how my journey begins, can this get any better? Find out with us now.
Welcome folkloric dances
BELMOND HIRAM BINGHAM LUXURY TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU
This particular luxury train service to Machu Picchu was first offered in 2003, its peculiar name was given after the famous American explorer who discovered the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu. This service belongs to the Belmond chain and offers a first-class standard of service and attention. Over time it has changed uniquely until we reach what we know today as the Hiram Bingham luxury train to Machu Picchu.
Luxury Train to Machu Picchu
LUXURY TRAIN FROM CUSCO TO MACHU PICCHU
There are many ways to describe this service but nothing better than the history of a traveler who personally lived the experience and shared it with us.
“We had planned our trip to Peru for months and we were very excited, we hoped that everything would turn out well and now, very happy, we can assure that it did. Planning our trip in advance allowed us to identify many things that we could improve and as time went by we did so and when the moment approached we felt a slight feeling of excitement and nerves because the day we had waited so long for had finally arrived. First we boarded a transport to the Poroy station, on the way it occurred to me to ask the driver if the trip we had chosen was worth it, he with a slight smile replied that he couldn’t explain it in words and that later I would understand, I didn’t pay much attention but we continued the trip, our driver left us at the entrance door of the train station and a very kind person accompanied us to get to the waiting point. Suddenly something surprised us. We didn’t know how to explain it. A very sweet melody began to play that intertwined with your thoughts and made you think that you were in heaven. It was indeed a group of people who had instruments in their hands and with great joy. They played as if they knew us, then, we were received by and an Andean welcome, which caused me a lot of interest and joy to see that they were excited about our early experience. Suddenly a group of people began to dance with colorful and striking costumes, which gave me a lot of interest and I began to record it to share it with my friends. Finally we proceeded to get on the train, a person very politely offered us some drinks so we could cool down, suddenly we heard a bell ring which made me jump out of my seat and in turn the engines started working. Our experience began on the Hiram Bingham luxury train to Machu Picchu.
On the way I could see a beautiful view of the Andes in the distance, that is the view that I will always have in my mind because somehow remembering it makes me feel calm and relieved, it is strange but I cannot explain it in words. It was then that someone invited us to go to one of the cars that was at the end, they told us that it was like an observatory, we gladly agreed and arrived to find a group of people who were happily playing Peruvian folk music which made us feel better because we could share with them a moment of tranquility and joy. Then they told us that we should go to the front car because it was time to enjoy the food. I cannot describe in words the emotion I felt when taking the first bite. I can only say that I felt like I had touched heaven. The food was exquisite, neither too little nor too much, just enough. We settled down so we could continue observing the beautiful landscape while we talked and were surprised by everything we saw but as they say, time flies and our trip has reached our destination Agua Calientes. Upon arrival, they transferred us to a private bus just for our group, which allowed us to get to the control gate where they asked us for our documents. After verification, we entered with our guide who, by the way, was an expert in the history of the place.
Finally we arrived at the place that we had dreamed of so much. Machu Picchu was in front of us, there was no screen in the way, there were no kilometers or excuses, it was there and we were in it. The Inca citadel of stones on the mountain was finally within our reach and with each step we took we became more excited and wanted to stay longer, although it was not possible we enjoyed every minute inside, each explanation we received gave us the answer to the constant question what were we doing: And what is that? When we finished the tour, the guide was told that we should wait for our transportation and he invited us to go to a space inside a building that was close to the citadel. We enjoyed a delicious snack that filled our palate and finally our transportation arrived to return us to the town of Aguas Calientes. We were already satisfied and very happy, we managed to enter the station again and once again we heard that melodious bell, it was the beginning of our return trip, and although we only expected to enjoy the landscape on the way back we had a great surprise because the party and celebration was not over yet. Again we enjoyed a beautiful show with Andean music that once again made us dance and enjoy with the local people, the food was again exquisite and unintentionally we ended up back in the observatory car with a glass of champagne that made the moment magical, so without further ado, our day was finally over, we had returned to our starting point where our driver was waiting for us with that smile that characterized and asked me the question: was it worth it? I had no words and I just felt with my head and a very big smile on my face…”
Philip Garnick, January 2024
Luxury Train to Machu Picchu: Philip Garnick
COST OF LUXURY TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU
The luxury train to Machu Picchu regularly the price can vary between $400.00 US to $450.00 US dollars per person and per one way, so for a round trip the estimated pricing is around $900.00 US dollars per person, this pricing can vary depending on the season. Naturally, this already includes all the services and benefits that are within the train, so all we have to do is enjoy the trip without worries or thoughts.
Hiram Bingham Luxury Train ti Machu Picchu
SERVICES ON LUXURY TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU
The luxury train from Cusco to Machu Picchu is a quite complete experience that offers us many services which we can take advantage of in their entirety, these services are the following.
Services included in the outward trip (Poroy – Aguas Calientes)
- Welcome music and folk dance show
- Bar Car Access
- Gourmet lunch on board (3 courses)
- Access to the Observatory Car
- Live music show
- Exclusive bus up to Machu Picchu
- Entrance ticket to the citadel of Machu Picchu (Circuit 3)
- Private tour guide (maximum of 10 people in Spanish and/or English)
- Cocktail in the mountains at the Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel
Welcome Drink Hiram Bingham Luxury Train
Services included in the return trip (Aguas Calientes – Poroy)
- Cocktail in the mountains at the Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel
- Exclusive bus down to Machu Picchu Pueblo
- VIP waiting room at Machu Picchu station
- Gourmet dinner on board (3 courses)
- Live music show
- Bar Car Access
Remember that you travel ticket only allows you to carry one carry-on baggage (01 day bag) with a weight of less than 8 kg / 17.64 lb. In case you need to carry larger baggage there is the possibility of requiring it but this is subject due to space availability. If you particularly want to add something, remember that Auri Peru is always attentive to being able to personalize your experience in Peru.
FOOD ON LUXURY TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU
The dining car of the luxury train to Machu Picchu is one of the most beautiful spaces and where we can enjoy the finely decorated tables, the glasses made of crystal and all the completely polished cutlery. You will have the attention of a staff who will take care of your needs. The lunch service can be done in three courses, first enjoying an appetizer, then a main course and finally a dessert. In each course we will have two or three options to choose from.
In both cases, whether lunch or dinner we will have a gourmet style which assures us that it will be the exact amount to satisfy our appetite and due to the location in which it is located along the way we will be able to enjoy the light aromas that come out of the kitchen and accompany them with a glass of wine.
Dinning Hiram Bingham Train
AMENITIES ON LUXURY TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU
The Hiram Bingham luxury train from Cusco to Machu Picchu contains various cars, each one with a peculiar function:
Traditional cars which have luxury finishes and elegant decoration in the style of the 1920’s Pullman trains, in total there are four carriages decorated in wood and brass with large chairs and a large visible space.
It also has an observatory car which is located at the end of the luxury Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu. This particular car offers us a much more open-air space to have a better look at the incredible landscape that we will have on the luxury train from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Here we can also enjoy a very interesting activity which is the live music and dance show in which we can interact with the dancers and have a trip that is not only traditional but very fun.
Hiram Bingham Observatory Coach
We must also know that we have an integrated food service, which is why we cannot miss the dining cars, which are the places where we can enjoy the delicious cuisine.
Finally we have the car bar, an ideal place where you can delight in some traditional drinks and other more outstanding ones such as the Pisco Sour made of pure Peruvian pisco.
It is the ideal time to start planning your next adventure in the luxury train to Machu Picchu. Auri Peru offers you the facilities to obtain it now and enjoy a trip like no other, immerse yourself in the Peruvian andes and tell a new story.
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