Cusco to Machu Picchu Round Trip
The full Hiram Bingham day from Cusco: lunch and music on the way up, a guided citadel visit and tea, then dinner by moonlight on the way back.
- PoroyDay 1
- Aguas CalientesDay 1
- Machu PicchuDay 1
- PoroyDay 1
Overview
Spend the whole day on the Hiram Bingham. Leave Poroy near Cusco in the morning with live music and a light Peruvian lunch, explore Machu Picchu with a guide, take 'Tea Time' at Sanctuary Lodge, then ride the evening train back to Cusco for a five-course dinner and a last cocktail in the Bar Car.
- Welcome dance show and live music
- Light Peruvian lunch with South American wines
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- 'Tea Time' at Sanctuary Lodge
- Five-course dinner on the return
- VIP lounge at Aguas Calientes
Day by day
Day 1Morning: Poroy to Aguas Calientes
Check in at Poroy station, where your luggage is tagged and stored, and board at about 09:05. Watch the Andes unfold from the Observatory, Bar and Dining Cars as live musicians play, then enjoy a light Peruvian meal with South American wines from around 11:00.
Meals: Brunch · Cocktails
Day 2Afternoon: Machu Picchu
Arrive at Aguas Calientes at about 12:24 and take a bus up to the citadel for a guided visit, then enjoy 'Tea Time' at Sanctuary Lodge by the entrance gates.
Day 3Evening: Aguas Calientes to Poroy
Ride the bus back down to Aguas Calientes for check-in. Board at Aguas Calientes for the 17:50 departure and take in the Andes at dusk to live music. From about 19:00 a five-course dinner with South American wines is served, and there is time for a last cocktail in the Bar Car before arrival at Poroy at about 21:16.
Meals: Five-course dinner
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Dining Cars
- Intimate booths lit by brass lamps
- Dark wood veneers and polished marquetry
- Handwoven Andean textiles
- Seats face forwards or backwards by table layout
Observatory Bar Car
- Marble bar serving Peruvian cocktails
- Military-green velvet seats
- Live music and dancing
- Not available on return journeys
Bar Car
- Reimagined Peruvian cocktails
- Warm bronze accents
- Last-cocktail gathering before arrival
The whole train or a private carriage can be chartered for up to 84 guests.
- Welcome dance show and live music
- Outbound brunch and cocktails, and inbound gourmet dinner
- Bus up to and down from the Machu Picchu citadel
- 'Tea Time' experience at Sanctuary Lodge
- Tour guide for groups of up to 8 (Spanish or English)
- VIP lounge at Aguas Calientes station
Dates and prices
Dates on request
New departures for this journey have not been released yet. Send us an enquiry or call (866) 484-7882 and we will hold your place on the list.
EnquireQuestions about this journey
What are the timings?
The train leaves Poroy station near Cusco at about 09:05 and returns there at about 21:16. Timings are approximate and can change at short notice.
Which meals are included?
A brunch-style light Peruvian lunch with cocktails is served on the way up and a five-course dinner with South American wines on the way back, plus 'Tea Time' at Sanctuary Lodge. Let us know in advance about vegetarian or children's meals.
Does the train ticket include entry to Machu Picchu?
No. The train ticket does not guarantee entry to Machu Picchu, as entrance tickets are controlled by Peru's Ministry of Culture. Ask our team to check citadel ticket availability for your day when you enquire.
When does it run, and what does it cost?
Fares depend on the date and journey. Ask our reservations team for current dates on (866) 484-7882.
How long do we have at Machu Picchu?
The train arrives at Aguas Calientes around 12:24 and the return leaves around 17:50, giving you the afternoon for a guided visit of the citadel and 'Tea Time' at Sanctuary Lodge. Remember that citadel entrance tickets must be secured separately.
How much luggage can I bring?
Each ticket includes one piece of hand luggage, a bag or backpack of up to 5 kg (11 lb) and 157 cm in combined dimensions. It is tagged and stored for you at check-in.
