Luxury tour · Full day · Private
Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham Train: A Day in Pure Luxury
Cocktails, a gourmet lunch and fine wines on board, a private guide at the citadel, tea at Sanctuary Lodge and dinner on the return journey, all in a single day from Cusco.
Duration
Full day
Pickup
8:15 a.m., hotel in Cusco
Service
Private
Train
Hiram Bingham
Guided visit
2 hours
The most exclusive way to reach Machu Picchu.
The Hiram Bingham is the luxury train to Machu Picchu. You board at Poroy station near Cusco and spend the journey at a table, with cocktails, lunch and wines served on board while the Urubamba valley passes by the window. At Aguas Calientes an exclusive bus takes you up to the citadel, where your private guide leads the visit.
The day does not end at the ruins: you have tea at the Sanctuary Lodge hotel, right at the entrance to Machu Picchu, and return by the same train with a gourmet dinner on board.
Ideal for: couples, honeymooners and special celebrations, and travelers who want Machu Picchu in a single day with the highest level of comfort and service.
THE DAY
Poroy station
Hiram Bingham · 9:05 a.m. – 12:24 p.m.
Aguas Calientes
Exclusive bus up to the citadel
Machu Picchu
Guided tour · 2 hours, then tea at Sanctuary Lodge
Back to Cusco
Train 5:50 p.m. – 9:16 p.m. · Dinner on board
The day, stop by stop
Stop 1 · 8:15 a.m. · Poroy station
A private transfer to the station
Your private transport picks you up at your hotel in Cusco and takes you to Poroy station, where the Hiram Bingham waits for you.
Stop 2 · 9:05 a.m. – 12:24 p.m. · On board
Cocktails, lunch and wines on the Hiram Bingham
The train leaves Poroy at 9:05 a.m. and reaches Aguas Calientes at 12:24 p.m. On the way you are served cocktails, lunch and wines at your table, in a journey that is already part of the experience.
Stop 3 · Machu Picchu
Walk the citadel with your private guide
An exclusive bus takes you from Aguas Calientes up to Machu Picchu. Your private guide leads a 2-hour tour of the citadel, with your entrance ticket included.
Stop 4 · Sanctuary Lodge
Tea time at Sanctuary Lodge
After the visit you have tea at the Tinkuy restaurant, in the Sanctuary Lodge hotel at the entrance to Machu Picchu, before the bus takes you back down to Aguas Calientes.
Stop 5 · 5:50 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. · The return
Gourmet dinner on the way back
The Hiram Bingham leaves Aguas Calientes at 5:50 p.m. and arrives at Poroy at 9:16 p.m., with a gourmet dinner on board. At 9:20 p.m. your private transfer takes you to your hotel in Cusco, where you arrive around 10:00 p.m.
Along the way
The route follows the Urubamba River from the high plains near Cusco down into the cloud forest.
The train
Hiram Bingham
The valley
Urubamba River
The cloud forest
Towards Aguas Calientes
What is included
The tour includes
- Private transport from your hotel in Cusco to Poroy station, and back
- Hiram Bingham train ticket, Poroy – Aguas Calientes – Poroy
- Cocktails, lunch and wines on the outbound journey
- Gourmet dinner on the return journey
- Exclusive bus, Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Private guide for a 2-hour tour of the citadel
- Tea time at Sanctuary Lodge
Not included
- Tips
Good to know
Is the Machu Picchu ticket included?
Yes, the entrance ticket is included. Tickets are limited each day and are issued with your passport details, so book as early as you can and send us your passport details when you confirm.
Is this tour private?
Yes. Transport and guide are private for your group, from your hotel in Cusco until you are back at night.
What time does the day start and end?
Pickup is at 8:15 a.m. at your hotel in Cusco and the transfer back from Poroy station is at 9:20 p.m., arriving at your hotel around 10:00 p.m. Train times may change with the season, and we confirm them when you book.
What should I bring?
Your passport, which you need for the train and the entrance. Also comfortable shoes for stone paths and steps, sun protection, a rain jacket and a warm layer for the evening.
How do I book?
Write to us on WhatsApp with your dates, number of travelers, passport details and hotel in Cusco, and we will reply with availability. Places on the Hiram Bingham are limited, so we recommend booking well in advance.
The Standard Behind Every Journey
Every journey rests on the same foundations: quality, local knowledge and respect for the places we visit.
Certified Quality
We operate under an ISO 9001-certified quality management system, ensuring consistency, safety, and reliability in every journey we design.
Deep Local Expertise
With more than 20 years operating in the Andes, we design trekking and cultural journeys backed by local knowledge and carefully refined logistics.
Sustainable Purpose
We are committed to responsible travel that protects nature, supports local communities, and works toward international sustainability certification.
Designed Around You
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