Hiram Bingham - A Belmond Train
The route descends into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and with it, the Hiram Bingham rolls towards the Urubamba. The carriages reflect the Pullman style of the 1920s, with polished wood inlays that gather the light from the windows, and with antique decorative details on the walls and doors. At the front, there are set tables in the dining cars, and at the back, the observation car opens to the outdoors, where the breeze flows over the open deck. The deeper the train goes, the thicker the vegetation grows on the slopes, and the air loses its sharpness. At the end of the valley lies Aguas Calientes, from where a bus takes you up the last curves to the citadel.
Details
Country
Peru
Location
From Cusco (Poroy/Woytoy) through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Price
On request
Best time to travel
May - October
Car
Although the Hiram Bingham is a pure day train without sleeping compartments, it carries two dining cars and two bar cars. The carriages are designed for lingering, with classic furniture and upholstered armchairs, accommodating a total of 84 people. This way, you can change your seat according to the time of day, from the table by the window to the bar and back. Those who prefer privacy can reserve a single car or the entire train for their own group.
Culinary
The culinary experience spreads throughout the day, from a light lunch to dinner over several courses. The cuisine follows the highlands of the region, and the wines come from the same area. Local and international cocktails are made at the bar, accompanied by a band. On the outward journey, a stop at the Sanctuary Lodge is included, the house directly at the entrance of the citadel. Later, on the way back to Cusco, the car fills up again, this time for dancing.
Activities
Part of the day belongs to the observation car, whose open deck offers a view that is limited by the window glass. Musicians perform during the journey, and ensembles dressed in traditional attire dance, turning the car into a stage. When the train stops in Aguas Calientes, the citadel lies several hundred meters higher up the mountain, and a private bus takes the serpentines to the entrance. There, a guide reveals the terraces and living areas and shows how the Incas built and managed in this slope. On the way back to the valley, the train is already waiting at the platform.
Location
Three stations serve as departure points: Poroy near Cusco, Rio Sagrado near Urubamba, and a third in the Sacred Valley. All journeys end in Aguas Calientes at the foot of the mountain, and the return trips lead back to one of the three starting points. The transfer to and from the station is included in the ticket, as is the private bus from Aguas Calientes up to the citadel. A VIP lounge is available at the stations before departure.
Contact person
Director of Sales & Office Manager
