Peru tours

Hiram Bingham

Luxury train linking Cusco and Machu Picchu

At around noon on 23 July 1911, the Hawaiian-born Yale and Harvard educated historian Hiram Bingham first brought Machu Picchu to the attention of the world, rediscovering what had been up until that moment, the Incas' best kept secret.

Step aboard the 'Hiram Bingham', and follow those historic footsteps in the new luxury train service which bears the crest of the man who might very well have been the first tourist to Machu Picchu.

Using carriages purchased in Singapore, and refurbished in Peru, this daily addition to PeruRail's existing fleet of Vistadome, backpacker and local services on the Cuzco – Machu Picchu route, has been given a distinctive blue and gold livery colour with elegant interior upholstery in warm, inviting tones.

The Hiram Bingham will depart Cuzco at 9.00am which gives a more leisurely start to the day than the traditional 6.00am departures of other services. Brunch will be served on board whilst travelers enjoy the spectacular scenery unfolding before them from the large windows, and the arrival in Machu Picchu at 12.30pm gives Hiram Bingham passengers the advantage of entering the Sanctuary at an hour when the majority of the visitors are already beginning to leave for their journey back to Cuzco.

Thus, Hiram Bingham passengers will not only have the opportunity to experience the ruins at Machu Picchu in relative solitude, but will have a longer period of time there, returning to the train only as the sun goes down. Once back on board for a 5.45pm departure, pre-dinner cocktails will be served in the bar accompanied by live entertainment, and afterwards, a 4-course à la carte dinner will be presented in the dining cars. The train will pull into Poroy station in Cuzco at 10.00pm with passengers relaxed and ready for bed.

Departures

The Hiram Bingham operates every day except Sundays.

Prices

From £557 per person sharing. Please contact us to enquire about availability or to make a reservation.

Notes

Price includes:
Entrance into the ruins and Guide, return Hiram Bingham train ticket to Machu Picchu, return minibus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, brunch, afternoon tea, dinner, wine with meals, and cocktails.

Price does not include:
Air fares, airport taxes at US$6 for each domestic flights and US$31 for the international departure, accommodation, transfers to/from train station in Cusco, optional tours, travel insurance, gratuities, personal expenses and extras, meals not shown and beverages.

Please note: Prices are based on shared services. For private services, or quotes including a night in Machu Picchu, please ask. Itinerary and prices are subject to change.