Machu Picchu Luxury Train Trip

Description

Visiting a place as special as Machu Picchu requires a unique journey. Can you picture arriving at the heart of the Inca empire aboard a luxury train? If this swanky experience is right up your street, we'll see you at the scheduled time at Poroy station in Cusco.

Once you've settled into your seats, we'll give you a welcome cocktail and set off on an unforgettable journey through the Peruvian Andes. In addition to the views, you'll be amazed by the interior of this elegant railway. The polished wood, the bronze, the seats... even the most minute details have been taken care of in these 1920s-inspired carriages!

Before arriving at Machu Picchu, we'll have a gourmet meal à la carte which includes a starter, main course, dessert and drink. After a journey lasting 3 hours 30 minutes, we'll arrive in Aguas Calientes.

From there, we'll take a bus up to the top of the mountain, where the citadel of Machu Picchu is located. At the archaeological site, we'll take a guided tour that'll last between 2 and 3 hours. During the tour, we'll discuss the history, legends and greatness of the Incas.

Before wrapping up the experience, we'll make a stop next to the entrance to Machu Picchu, where you'll find one of the most beautiful hotels in Peru. We'll have a lovely afternoon tea here to round off our experience.

Finally, we'll make our way back down to the village of Aguas Calientes, where we'll take the train back to Cusco, where we'll say our final goodbyes after 12.5 hours of fun. 

One-Way Ticket

If you'd prefer, you can book a one-way ticket to Machu Picchu. This option includes transport by luxury train and afternoon tea.

Bimodal Bus + Train Service During Rainy Season

To travel during the rainy season, from January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026, you must contact the Civitatis Customer Service team to help you make your booking. This trip will be bimodal (Bus + Train).

First, you'll travel by private minibus from Wanchaq train station in Cusco to Rio Sagrado train station, A Belmond Hotel. There, you'll take the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu station, located in Aguas Calientes.

If you opt for the round-trip ticket, you'll take the Hiram Bingham train from Machu Picchu station in Aguas Calientes to the Rio Sagrado station, A Belmond Hotel. From there, we'll transfer you by private minibus to your hotel in Cusco, if you're staying in the city centre. If you're not staying in the historic centre, we'll bring you to the Plazoleta de las Nazarenas in Cusco.

Please also note the following timetables:

• Departure by minibus from the Wanchaq train station in Cusco: 7:20 am
• Departure by train from Rio Sagrado station, A Belmond Hotel: 9:40 am
• Arrival at Machu Picchu train station in Aguas Calientes: 12:24 pm

If you have booked a return ticket, these are the return times:

• Departure by train from Machu Picchu station in Aguas Calientes: 5:50 pm
• Arrival at Ollantaytambo train station: 7:25 pm
• Arrival at Rio Sagrado train station, A Belmond Hotel: 8:36 pm
• Arrival by private minibus in Cusco: 10:10 pm

Admission to Machu Picchu Archaeological Park 

Please note that entrance tickets to the archaeological site can only be guaranteed for passengers with tickets issued 45 days prior to the date of travel. We also inform you that we'll not be able to guarantee entrance to the archaeological site for passengers who make a last-minute reservation.

In the event of modifications and/or cancellations, once the train tickets have been issued, the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu associated with the original date of travel will be lost and will be deducted from the corresponding refund.

Limited Availability

This activity takes place on one of Peru's most popular trains, which has limited seating. Therefore, there is limited availability when purchasing tickets. You may find that there's no availability on the day you'd like to travel, so we recommend making your booking as far in advance as possible.

Once you've made your reservation, we'll send you your official train tickets within 72 hours.

Important to Note

If the activity is canceled due to strikes or unfavorable weather conditions, please keep in mind that no refund will be made. In these cases, we'll offer you an alternative date for the tour.