Machupicchu by Hiram Bingham

Description Hiram Bingham Train to Machupicchu

With the “Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu”, you will visit the Peruvian Historical Sanctuary and World Heritage Site known as the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Declared as one of the new seven wonders of the modern world in a ceremony held in Lisbon (Portugal), which was attended by one hundred million voters worldwide.

MACHUPICCHU, ancient Andean Inca settlement, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, in the Andes mountain range at 2,430 meters above sea level; it is located in the Cusco region, province of Urubamba, district of Machupicchu. Machu Picchu would have been one of the resting places of Pachacutec, ninth Inca of the Tahuantinsuyo between 1438 and 1470.

It is considered, at the same time, a masterpiece of architecture and engineering. Its peculiar architectural and landscape characteristics and the veil of mystery that has been woven around it in much of the literature published about the site, have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet.

The Hiram Bingham train is a train inspired by the exclusive pulman cars of the 1920s. The Belmond Hiram Bingham train turns the already magical journey into an unforgettable experience, with a personalized service that takes care of every detail of the trip.

We will take the tour to Machu Picchu on the exclusive and luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham train, with an all-inclusive service in which you will live a full day of unforgettable experiences. Chosen among the “10 Best Trains in the World” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller UK (2015). We will enjoy the sophisticated dining car, the bar car and the observatory car, from where we will enjoy the open air, the wonderful route, in the company of a Peruvian cocktail and local live music shows.

This experience will begin with a welcome cocktail. As soon as we start the tour, the maître d’ will surprise us with a delicious gourmet lunch of Peruvian gastronomy. On the way back, we will enjoy a gastronomic dinner. In both cases we will be accompanied by hot and cold drinks and an excellent selection of wines.

To the rhythm of Peruvian cajon and tambourines and throughout the tour, a unique show will accompany us with typical and international music, framing what will be an unforgettable journey to the citadel of Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.

Day 1: Cusco – Poroy – Machupicchu – Poroy – Cusco

• 08.00 hrs Transfer from the hotel to Poroy train station, time 30 min.
• 09.05 hrs We will board the Hiram Bingham tourist train from Poroy/Machupicchu with a welcome cocktail and taste a delicious gourmet lunch, while to the rhythm of Peruvian cajon and tambourines we will travel 3h 30min of an endless journey through the sacred valley of the Incas.
• 12.25 hrs Arrival to the town of Aguas Calientes – we go to the bus station to get to the citadel of Machupicchu (35 min.).
• 13.00 hrs Our guide will be waiting for us at the door of the Sanctuary of Machupicchu.
• 13.15 hrs We present the income of Machupicchu and we will enter to start the guided tour of 2h 30 min. Booking this tour to Machupicchu we will be able to know the most important archaeological center of South America and all its different tourist attractions.
• At the end of the tour, we can continue visiting alone the beautiful Machupicchu, then we will board the buses that will return us to the town of Aguas Calientes.
• Time to visit the Handicraft Market of Machupicchu or relax in the Hot Springs of Aguas Calientes (AT PASSENGER’S EXPENSE).
• 17.50 hrs We will board the Hiram Bingham Tourist Train to Poroy and enjoy a gastronomic dinner accompanied by hot and cold drinks and an excellent selection of wines. In addition, a unique show will accompany us with typical and international music.
• REMEMBER that during the high tourist season, train schedules may vary.
• 21.16 hrs Arrival at the train station in Poroy, our transfer will be attentive to the arrival to take us to the hotel.
• 22.50 hrs Arrival to the hotel in Cusco.