--- title: "Machu Picchu Luxury Tour: Belmond Hiram Bingham Train from Cusco" lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 1431 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.57 reviews: 170 duration_minutes: 780 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 75 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/machu-picchu-luxury-tour-belmond-hiram-bingham-train-from-cusco/ --- # Machu Picchu Luxury Tour: Belmond Hiram Bingham Train from Cusco **Guidekin's take:** Train travel to Machu Picchu includes table-service lunch and dinner, wine and live entertainment. Entry, tea, a guided visit, shuttle buses and private Cusco hotel transfers are included; a private guide costs extra. 4.57 from 170 reviews at €1431 per person for 13h. In our comparison: #75 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience first-class transport and dining all the way to Machu Picchu and back aboard the Belmond Hiram Bingham train, equipped with classic 1920s Pullman cars that hold no more than 84 passengers. During this luxurious journey through breathtaking Andean landscapes, you get to enjoy a tablecloth lunch and dinner served with free-flowing wines by an attentive staff. Enjoy transfer rides reserved for Hiram Bingham passengers and tour world-famous Machu Picchu. Before you head back to Cusco (and reality), stop for afternoon tea at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel on the ancient site. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: Meals and drinks on board - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €1431 per person - Duration: 13h - Rating: 4.57/5 from 170 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: VIPAC Travel - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.57 from 170 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 152 of 170. - 5 stars: 134 (79%) - 4 stars: 18 (11%) - 3 stars: 6 (4%) - 2 stars: 5 (3%) - 1 star: 7 (4%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise attentive service and live music; opinions differ on the overall value **Praised:** - Attentive train staff and friendly service - Live music and dancing create a sociable atmosphere on board - Many enjoy the meals and drinks served on the train - Comfortable seating and carefully maintained train interiors - Knowledgeable guides explain Machu Picchu's history in detail **Complaints:** - Some consider the experience worthwhile while others question its value - Some enjoy the party atmosphere while others find the bar carriage loud or rowdy - Some praise the meals while others find dinner portions too small - Unclear handovers between transport and guides cause confusion Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2022-06-11 to 2026-07-28); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Private hotel pickup and drop-off transfers in Cusco - Tea time at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu - Roundtrip luxury train journey to Machu Picchu, with live onboard entertainment. - Guided tour of Machu Picchu with a professional Hiram Bingham guide - Meals and drinks on board - Exclusive shuttle bus transfers to and from the Machu Picchu citadel for Hiram Bingham passengers - Entrance fee to Machu Picchu ## Not included - Gratuities - Private guide. Supplement apply. ## Itinerary 1. **Belmond Trains** (4h; admission included) - After hotel pickup in Cusco, take a 20-minute drive to Poroy Station, where you are offered a welcome drink before boarding the train. Once on board, walk through the sparkling brass and polished-wood interior to find your elegantly upholstered seat. During the 3-hour journey... 2. **Machupicchu** (3h; admission included) - On arrival at Aguas Calientes station, board a shuttle bus reserved exclusively for Hiram Bingham passengers. Explore the cloud-shrouded archaeological site on a guided tour through the ancient city’s main streets, ceremonial shrines, solar clock, and precisely carved... 3. **After the guided tour, walk to Belmond Sanctuary Lodge for afternoon tea** (4h; admission included) - Enjoy scones and sandwiches with tea or coffee, or sample appetizers accompanied by a selection of wines. Return to Aguas Calientes to board the Hiram Bingham train back to Cusco, where you will be served a 4-course gourmet dinner (sample menu below) and may find yourself... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - IMPORTANT: ALL traveler passport details are needed (Full name and Passport ID). Please provide these details in the additional request box, otherwise the tour is not confirmed. - Please note: The guided tour lasts around 2.5 hours. - It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sunglasses and water - Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years - A maximum of 10 people per guide inside Machu Picchu according with park authority rules. - Big suitcases are not allowed in Hiram Bingham train. Bring a small bag or backpack for your next day clothes, if you stay in the area of Machu Picchu. - Big suitcases must leave in the storage of your Cusco hotel. If you need help to move your baggages, contact us for extra service. - Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued. ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #75 of 77** | €1431 | 13h | 4.57 (170) | shared | | [Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machu-picchu-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €465 | 12h | 4.97 (582) | private | | [Machupicchu full day private tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machupicchu-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €342 | 14h | 4.98 (349) | private | | [Machupicchu 1 day tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machupicchu-1-day-tour/?format=md) | €363 | 17h | 4.99 (171) | shared | Ranked #75 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €150 to €2050, median €368; typical length 14h. 32 of 77 are private. 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