Duration

One Day

Package Type

Trekking

Activity Level

Low

Price From
$335

A Full round trip to Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham

 

Step aboard for a thrilling journey into the Inca Empire

Board our luxurious train for an unforgettable experience to Machu Picchu. Named after the explorer who rediscovered the Inca citadel, the train transports passengers in unparalleled style between Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Relax in 1920s Pullman-style carriages decorated with wood and polished brass, and enjoy gourmet meals, vibrant entertainment, and unsurpassed views.

Journeying from historic Cusco through the Sacred Valley and up to the entrance of an ancient Inca citadel. The finest luxury train to Machu Picchu, the Hiram Bingham is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with breathtaking, open-air views. Take a seat and feast upon exquisite Peruvian cuisine, then venture to our vintage cocktail bar for a punchy Pisco sour. At the citadel, be awed by the majestic ruins with a professional guide before heading to Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, for a refreshing cocktail in the mountains. But reserve enough energy for your return journey aboard, where a vibrant party with live music and a carousing spirit pulsates through the carriages. Embark on an exquisite journey to the Lost City aboard Hiram Bingham. As our train celebrates its 20-year anniversary, we’ve teamed up with Elle Brazil to honor two decades of vintage railway luxury – and now, you can be part of our story.

First, recline in style in the Sacred Valley at Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel. Then, board the Hiram Bingham from the property’s train station, and make your way to the famed citadel..kindly note: the Hiram Bingham departs from Poroy station near Cusco from May to December. Journeys directly from Rio Sagrado to Machu Picchu are available from January to April.

How long is the Hiram Bingham train ride?

The Hiram Bingham is a luxury train that travels to Machu Picchu from Cuzco. These journeys are one-way and last around three to four hours. Return journeys are also available from Machu Picchu back to Cuzco

Is the Hiram Bingham train

worth it? 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

Where does the Hiram Bingham train go?

Machu Picchu: The Belmond Hiram Bingham is a luxury train operating day return trips from Poroy station outside Cusco to Aguas Calientes, the station for Machu Picchu in Peru

Booking the Luxury Train to Machu Picchu:

It’s not an opportunity that comes along every day: to board a train in Cusco, once the seat of the Inca Empire and still a bastion of ancient and colonial history; to travel through the unforgettable Urubamba Valley aboard a luxurious train; and to have a guided tour of Machu Picchu, one of the seven Wonders of the Modern World. (Note: exploration of Machu Picchu with a tour guide is only guaranteed when you book your ticket at least 30 days in advance.) The Hiram Bingham train runs between Poroy station, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Timetable of the train service:

Cusco (Poroy) Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu
Service Train Train Departs Train Arrival Train Departs Train Arrival Train Departs Train Arrival
Hiram Bingham 11 9:05 10:49 10:53 12:24
Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo Cusco (Poroy)
Service Train Train Departs Train Arrival Train Departs Train Arrival Train Departs Train Arrival
Hiram Bingham 12 17:50 19:25 19:28 21:16

Operation 2025 – 2026:

Our luxury Hiram Bingham, a Belmond Train, service operates every day of the year, except for the last Sunday of each month (this exception does not apply to the last Sunday of March, July, and December).

Important note:

  • From May through December, the Hiram Bingham Train departs from the Poroy station (Cusco) station and makes a stop at the Ollantaytambo Station before continuing on to the Machu Picchu Station in Aguas Calientes.
  • During the “rainy season” between January and April, PeruRail operate a “Bimodal” service, in which a private bus departs from Wanchaq Sation in Cusco. It takes passengers to board at the private train station at Belmond’s Rio Sagrado Hotel in the Sacred Valley.
  • The return trip from Machu Picchu includes bus drop-off for passengers who are staying at hotels in Cusco’s city center.

Rainy Season

January – April

Regular season

May – December

One way service

Cusco (Wanchaq) – Machu Picchu

Rio Sagrado – Machu Picchu

Poroy – Machu Picchu

Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu

Return service

Machu Picchu – Cusco (Wanchaq)

Machu Picchu –Sacred River

Machu Picchu – Poroy

Machu Picchu

Bimodal Service: Every year, from January to April, our Hiram Bingham service changes its operating mode due to the rainy season to ensure the safety of passengers and staff. A tour bus will operate from the city of Cusco (Wanchaq) to the Belmond Río Sagrado Hotel (Sacred Valley of the Incas), where you will transfer to the trains to continue to Machu Picchu. The same applies for the return trip.

Luggage: You may bring one carry-on bag with the following characteristics:

  • Type: Handbag or backpack
  • Quantity: 1 per person
  • Weight: No more than 0.8 kg / 17.64 lb
  • Maximum measurement: 62 linear inches / 157 cm (height + length + width) Baclpack Maximum measurement
  • Gourmet Lunch Or Dinner : On your journey to Machu Picchu, enjoy a gourmet lunch made with fresh regional ingredients. On your return to Cusco, savour a four-course dinner created by chef Jorge Muñoz, blending local flavours with haute cuisine for a refined culinary experience.
  • Entrance Ticket To Machu Picchu: In addition to your train journey, your train ticket includes entrance to the Wonder of Machu Picchu, private bus to and from the citadel and a tour guide. Important: Entrance to Machu Picchu depends on the availability of the Ministry of Culture, so we cannot guarantee it. We suggest you check availability here before booking your trip. More information.
  • Live Music: Enjoy a unique show featuring Peruvian cajón, guitar, and tambourines, providing a soundtrack of traditional and international music for your unforgettable journey to Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)
  • Impressive Biodiversity: Travel to Machu Picchu on the exclusive and luxurious Hiram Bingham train, and delight in the sophisticated dining car, bar car, and observation car, where you can enjoy the open-air view of the stunning route, accompanied by a Peruvian cocktail and live local music.
  • Cocktail in the mountains: Relish an unforgettable afternoon with an exclusive cocktail at the Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, exclusive for return journeys.
  • Traditional Welcome Show: Before embarking on your journey, enjoy a performance of traditional dance, live music, and a cocktail made with Peruvian liquor at the train station.
  • Train Interior: Enjoy the Dining Car, Observatory Car, and Bar Car, each designed to enrich your journey, allowing you to move comfortably between them throughout the trip.
  • Types Of Journeys: Discover the details of each moment of your outbound trip to Machu Picchu, return to Cusco, or both, where every detail has been meticulously cared for to ensure a unique and unforgettable experience.
  • Enjoy The Peruvian Flavours: Peru is renowned as one of the world’s finest culinary destinations, and during your journey, you will enjoy sophisticated and delicious gourmet meals in three courses.

What to bring / Carry:

  • A small day pack with water to drink
  • Comfortable shoes or runners
  • Camera and rain jacket or poncho
  • A fleece or jacket, basic toiletries
  • Hat for the sun , sunscream, insect repelent for mosquitoes
  • Some extra money for lunch, snacks and souvenirs
Day 1 –

Be Spirited Away from your room directly to Machu Picchu

Anticipate an exquisite journey to the Lost City aboard Hiram Bingham. First, unwind in style in
the Sacred Valley at Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel. Then, directly from the hotel, board the
Hiram Bingham and make your way up to the famed citadel. Indulge in a Peruvian banquet with
cocktails, marveling at the passing views from the observatory car or exchanging travel tales in
the bar car, as live music sets the scene. Then arrive at Machu Picchu and step off the train
into an enchanting ancient world.

At 8:10am, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Poroy station ( which takes
roughly 25 minutes away form Cusco City ) where you will board the Hiram Binghan service
journeying through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the Lost City of Machu Picchu, a trip on
the Hiram Bingham takes you across of the most beautiful and romantic scenery in Peru. Sights as
incredible as the vast agricultural terraces of Jaquijahuana, the remains of a major Inca city
that was sadly destroyed during the Spanish conquest, the beautiful village of Ollantaytambo
hidden in the Sacred Valley and home to the Urubamba river and an ancient temple complex called
The Fortress, all await.Throughout the out going journey you are served a delicious brunch as
the stunning scenery gently passes, before arriving in the town of Machu Picchu.On the journey
from Cuzco to the beautiful lost city of Machu Picchu, the Hiram Bingham runs through
Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.The beautiful valley, known as
‘Vilcamayo’ to the Incas, stretches out from the Inca citadels of Pisac to
Ollantaytambo along the Urubamba River or “Sacred River.”

As our guest on board the Hiram Bingham, your journey includes a seamless transfer to Machu
Picchu, with your entrance ticket thoughtfully provided by Belmond whenever availability allows.
While we are pleased to arrange your Machu Picchu entry, please be aware that securing your
ticket is subject to the regulations and availability governed by the Ministerio de Cultura of
Peru. The daily number of tickets entrances is restricted and the citadel is experiencing a very
high demand of visitors. Due to these external factors, we are unable to guarantee the purchase
of your entrance ticket.  If your primary purpose for traveling on the Hiram Bingham is to visit
Machu Picchu, we strongly recommend  booking in advance checking ticket availability on the
Ministerio de Cultura website  ,or contact us by whatsapp ( +51 983048083 ) prior to booking
your Hiram Bingham journey through our company. We operate strictly within the guidelines set by
the Ministerio de Cultura of Perú. Once tickets are purchased, passenger details (full name,
nationality, passport number) cannot be altered or modified.We appreciate your understanding and
look forward to welcoming you on board.

  • Destination:
  • Duration:
    One Day
  • What included:
    Pick up from your hotel and dropped off at the train station
    Welcome show with typical regional dances at the Poroy and Wanchaq stations
    Bar car with the best Peruvian cocktails
    Gourmet brunch on board
    Observatory car to enjoy the scenery along the route
    Live music show
    Bus up to Machu Picchu
    Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu *
    A tour guide for a maximum group of 10 people in Spanish and/or English
    Cocktail in the mountains at the Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
    Bus down to Machu Picchu Pueblo
    VIP lounge at Machu Picchu Station
    Gourmet dinner on board
  • What is not included:
  •  (*) Important note:

    • Admission to Machu Picchu will be included in your purchase, subject to availability from the Ministry of Culture, through its website:
    • The circuit you will visit with your Machu Picchu admission ticket will depend entirely on the availability of the Ministry of Culture at the time of purchase. We prioritize the purchase of tickets to Machu Picchu for Circuit 2: Classic Designed Route, Circuit 2: Lower Terrace Route, orCircuit 3: Royal Designed Route from 1:00 PM.
    • If you request modifications and/or cancellations after the train service tickets have been issued,you will lose your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu

⚠️ Important: Check Entry Availability First

Before booking your tour to Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail, please check the availability of entry tickets for your preferred dates. Entry is limited and often sells out in advance — especially during high season. Make sure your chosen date has available spots to ensure access.

Availability Machu Picchu

Availability Inca Trail 4 days

Availability Inca Trail 2 days

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