VISIT MACHU PICCHU BY LUXURY TRAIN HIRAM BINGHAM
Enjoy Luxury Machu Picchu
2400 msnm
Daily Departures
Easy
Pick-up from your hotel
2 persons to 15
Cultural and Historic
TRAVEL DESCRIPTION
One of the most exquisite, calm and relaxing ways to get to know one of the wonders of the world is to do so on one of the most luxurious trains, like the Hiram Bingham, where the trip becomes something more that only you can experience.
Delicious dishes? Live music? Premium drinks? A calm and relaxing environment? These are just some of the words that can describe this tour on the luxurious train Hiram Bingham Machu Picchu. Feel at home, Illa Kuntur Travel will take care of everything you need to make your trip one of the most rewarding experiences of your trip to Peru.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
DAY 01: CUSCO | POROY | AGUAS CALIENTES | MACHU PICCHU | AGUAS CALIENTES | POROY | CUSCO
The tour to Machu Picchu on the exclusive Hiram Bingham train offers you a luxury experience from the beginning.
TRAVEL ITINERARY
Cusco - Poroy - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
- Early in the morning, our incredible tour on the luxurious train Hiram Bingham Machu Picchu will begin, with a warm greeting from our staff, who will pick you up at your hotel to take you to our transportation. Once ready, we will head to the Poroy train station, where we will board our exclusive train.
- During the train trip, we will enjoy a delicious three-course lunch accompanied by exquisite wines that combine perfectly with the dishes. If you want to try other Peruvian drinks, such as the famous Pisco Sour, they will be available. The atmosphere in the carriage will be an experience that will transport you to the 1920s, with extremely beautiful decorations that many tourists love. And that’s not all, you will also have the company of beautiful traditional Peruvian music.
- Upon arriving at the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) after a trip of approximately three hours, we will go to the bus station, from where we will depart again until we reach the control gate. From this point, you will experience the incredible as you enter the citadel of Machu Picchu, where you will be able to feel that unique and calm energy that this place emanates. Take the opportunity to take photographs at all times, as they will be unique memories that you can take with you. The guided tour of the site will last approximately two hours.
- After visiting Machu Picchu, we’ll head to the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge to enjoy some snacks, recharge, and relax a bit. Then, our guide will accompany you back to the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) to board the return train. Our team will be waiting for you at the train station with our mobility, to finally return to the city of Cusco and say goodbye cordially, ending our tour on the luxurious train Hiram Bingham Machu Picchu.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TRAVEL?
Quality and safety service
- Informative talk prior to departure
- Professional English/Spanish speaking certified guide
- First aid kit
- 24/7 customer service
Foods
- 3-course gourmet lunch on board
- Gourmet dinner on board with 4 avocados
- welcome champagne
- Hot and cold drinks on board
- Cocktails and wines on board
- Local beer on board
- Pisco sour on board
- Soft drinks and water on board
- Afternoon Tea at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel
All transfers (Guaranteed)
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Cusco
- Transfer from Hotel in Cusco – Poroy station – Hotel in Cusco
- Round trip luxury train Hiram Bingham (Poroy – Aguas Calientes – Poroy)
- Exclusive bus for Hiram Bingham passengers up and down (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes)
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
What To Bring
- Original passport.
- ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for a discount price).
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
- Warm jacket.
- Trekking Poles
- Comfortable pants.
- Sun hat.
- Sun cream (factor 35 or higher).
- Insect repellent.
- Personal medication.
- Camera and video recorder.
Travel Guide
The rules to be respected within Machu Picchu are:
- The entrance to the Inca city is from 06:00 to 16:00 hrs.
- The entry and consumption of alcoholic beverages is totally prohibited.
- Hydrating drinks must be transported in bottles (but not disposable).
- The consumption of food inside the archaeological park is not authorized.
- The entry of pets is prohibited.
- The dumping of garbage inside the enclosure is prohibited. Outside the archaeological site there are garbage containers.
- Smoking is prohibited, much less lighting campfires.
- Regarding luggage, only small bags and backpacks are accepted. However, if you have a lot of luggage you can leave it before entering the Archaeological Site in the warehouses, the use of the same implies an extra cost of 3 to 5 soles.
- It is not allowed to climb the Inca walls, much less paint or scratch them.
- It is necessary to be responsible for your own, if you are accompanied by children, take care of them so that they do not get into mischief that could cause irreversible damage.
- Inside the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu you will not find hygienic services. It is recommended to visit them before entering.
- The use of canes is allowed only for the elderly or people with disabilities, the canes must have a rubber tip.
- Respect the signage, the Sanctuary has some prohibited accesses that you must respect and only travel through the authorized areas, which are duly established and marked.
Recommendations
- The first thing you need to do is buy your Ticket to Machu Picchu and your train tickets in advance. Especially if the visit is made in high season (May – September).
- Do not forget to carry your identity document in your luggage, either; passport, university student card or DNI.
- To board the train you must be at the station 30 minutes before departure time, and present your ticket and identification document. Otherwise, you will not be able to board the train.
- It is important to have cash in soles (Peruvian currency) and dollars, in small denominations, because most places in Aguas Calientes do not accept cards. However, you will find quite a few ATMs in the city of Cusco, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.
- The visiting hours to Machu Picchu most frequented by tourists is between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Therefore, it is recommended to go up to the Inca City in the early morning or in the afternoon so that you can enjoy your tour with peace of mind.
- If you are North American or belong to the European Community, you will not need a visa for stays of less than 90 days. If you come from countries that make up the Andean Community (CAN), you can enter just by presenting your identity document
TRAVEL PRICES
The “Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu by Luxury Train“ can only depart on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, every week throughout the year.
PRICE: US$ 1250 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 900 per person
BALANCE: US$ 350 (commonly paid in Cusco after the informative talk)
DEPOSIT CHARGES:
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price guarantee
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with only one guest.
We like to think that we do tours a little differently than our competitors. We stand by our clients and guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates on all our trips.
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