Machu Picchu by luxury train

Hiram Bingham train from Cusco

Lunch on the way out, a guided visit, tea at the Sanctuary Lodge and dinner on the way back, all in one long day.

Last updated November 2026

The short answer

The Belmond Hiram Bingham turns the Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco into a day of meals on board: lunch out, afternoon tea at the Sanctuary Lodge after the guided visit, and dinner with music on the way back. Hotel pickup in Cusco and the entry ticket are included.

The tour is listed as non-refundable, so fix your date first.

This tour

VIPAC Travel Machu Picchu luxury tour: Belmond Hiram Bingham from Cusco

13 hours
✓ Non-refundable once booked (all sales final)

★ 4.6 (170) from $1571

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The Hiram Bingham day at a glance

Photo	Tour	Pickup	On board	Machu Picchu entry	Cancellation	Reviews ↕	Price ↕	Book
	Machu Picchu luxury tour on the Hiram Bingham VIPAC Travel	Hotel in Cusco	Lunch out, dinner back, wine with both	Included; Circuit 2 first, then 3B or 1B	All sales final	★ 4.6 (170)	$1571 per person	Book now

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The Hiram Bingham tour in detail

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VIPAC Travel

Machu Picchu day trip on the Belmond Hiram Bingham train, with entry and afternoon tea

Entry ticket included, guided visit of about 2.5 hours, tea at the Sanctuary Lodge; private guide at extra cost.

Duration: 13 hours
Guide languages: English, Spanish
✓ Non-refundable once booked (all sales final)

from $1571 ★ 4.6 (170 reviews)

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Full tour details

Highlights

Hiram Bingham train from Poroy and back
Lunch, dinner and drinks on board
Afternoon tea at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

About this tour

Pickup in Cusco and a 20-minute drive to Poroy station, a welcome drink and about 3 hours on the train, with a three-course lunch paired with wine. In Aguas Calientes a shuttle reserved for train passengers takes you up for a guided tour of about 2.5 hours, followed by afternoon tea at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge. The return train serves a four-course dinner, with live music on board.

Machu Picchu entry and the shuttle up and down are included. A private guide is a paid supplement; inside the site the park allows at most 10 people per guide. Circuit 2 is requested first, otherwise 3B or 1B after you confirm. Large suitcases are not allowed on the train.

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
Hiram Bingham train both ways with live entertainment
Meals and drinks on board
Shuttle bus to the citadel and back for train passengers
Machu Picchu entry
Guided tour with a Hiram Bingham guide
Afternoon tea at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

Not included

Private guide (supplement)
Gratuities

Pickup or meeting point

Pickup from your hotel, apartment or home in Cusco; where vehicles cannot enter, a nearby point is arranged.

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Sunglasses
Water

Know before you go

Full name and passport details of every traveler are needed, otherwise the tour is not confirmed
The minimum age to drink alcohol is 18
Leave large suitcases at your Cusco hotel

Taken from the tour listing on GetYourGuide or Viator, checked on 12 November 2026. What a tour includes, above all the Machu Picchu entry and the train class, can depend on the option, so read the option text before you book.

What the day includes

The Hiram Bingham is Belmond's train in the style of 1920s Pullman cars, with a bar car, dining cars and an observation car. VIPAC collects you from your hotel in Cusco, serves a meal with drinks on the way out, takes you up on a bus reserved for the train's passengers, guides you through the site for about two and a half hours, stops for afternoon tea at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, which VIPAC calls the only hotel at the site, and serves dinner with live music on the way back. VIPAC keeps groups to 10 per guide inside the site, the limit it attributes to the park authority.

VIPAC's itinerary starts with a drive to Poroy station. PeruRail's timetable for January to April 2026 instead shows a bus from Wanchaq station in Cusco to the Rio Sagrado hotel in the valley, where the train leaves at 9:40. The operator tells you the pickup time and place the day before.

Entry ticket, luggage and cancellation

VIPAC lists the Machu Picchu entry as included and books Circuit 2 if available, otherwise 3B or 1B (see the circuits). PeruRail's 2026 timetable shows the train daily except on the last Sunday of each month. Large suitcases cannot go on the train, and the tour is listed with all sales final. For the same day without the Belmond train, see the day trips by Expedition, Vistadome or Voyager.

FAQ

Where does the Hiram Bingham leave from?

VIPAC drives you to Poroy station. PeruRail's timetable for January to April 2026 shows a bus from Wanchaq station in Cusco to the Rio Sagrado hotel, where the train starts. Hotel pickup in Cusco is included.

Is the Machu Picchu entry included?

Yes. VIPAC lists the entry among the inclusions and books Circuit 2 if available, otherwise 3B or 1B.

Which days does the train run?

PeruRail's 2026 timetable shows it daily except on the last Sunday of each month.

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