Hiram Bigham - Peru Rail
Hiram Bingham Orient Express Luxury Train Service (program alternative / no extra days needed)
At around noon, on July 23, 1911, an explorer named Hiram Bingham climbed up a steep hill and stumbled onto Machu Picchu with the help and guidance of local peasants, uncovering what had been up until that moment, the Incas' best kept secret.
The luxury train service between Cusco and Machu Picchu, is named after this American explorer - Hiram Bingham, who communicated the existence of the ancient Inca citadel to the world.
The train leaves from Cusco in the morning taking a spectacular journey through a changing landscape while guests enjoy brunch and mimosas on board. 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 the 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. The Hiram Bingham luxury service makes this experience even more unique.
This service is run by Peru Rail, a company member of Orient Express.
| Departure time from Poroy train station (Cusco): | 09.00am |
| Arrival time in Machupicchu: | 12.24pm |
| Departure time from Machupicchu: | 05.50pm |
| Arrival time in Poroy train station (Cusco): | 09.18pm |
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This program alternative is available departing from Cusco or the Sacred Valley, although we recommend starting in Cusco for a full experience. |
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Difficulty degree of this alternative |
None |
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Rates 2008 |
US$ 588.00 |
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Departure Dates |
Daily, except Sundays |
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Booking Online |
If you would like to make a reservation for this program, please go directly to the Booking Online section of this website. The following information is required for each booking:
In case you have any doubts, queries or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be very pleased to assist you. Your request will be answered by return mail within a maximum of 2 working days. |
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