Board Peru’s only luxury train for an unforgettable experience to Machu Picchu. Named after the explorer who rediscovered the Inca citadel, the train transports passengers in unparalleled style between Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
You’ll have the chance to enjoy a glass of champagne as Andean musicians perform in the exclusive waiting room to board the luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham. Sit back in a comfortable chair in the 1920s-style carriages, decorated with white tablecloths, polished wood and metal. Revel in refined comfort as you travel through spectacular scenery, from the Andes Mountains to the cloud forest of Machu Picchu.
Comfortable camping with private chef and portable toilet. Modern vehicles with private driver.
Some steep inclines at high altitudes, that can be regarded as strenuous. With sufficient pre-trail training, its easily achievable.
Hiking, trekking, and camping.
Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..
Hiking, trekking, and camping.
Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..
We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:50 a.m. and then transfer you to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the Hiram Bingham train that leaves at 10:53 a.m. bound for Aguas Calientes. On board this luxury train, you will have personalized service, 3-course meals with local products, an observatory lounge with live music, and a balcony to enjoy the beautiful views of the Andes and the Urubamba River.
You will be arriving in Aguas Calientes at 12:24 p.m. where your private guide will be waiting to show you the beautiful town and drive for 30 minutes by bus to the Machu Picchu Citadel. Upon arrival and getting off the bus, you will have a private guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel.
The guided tour in the citadel lasts about 3 hours. Your guide will take you to the most spectacular places of the fortress, temples, squares and palaces and will explain the history and mysteries of the lost city of the Incas. After the visit time you will take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes and then take the luxury train back to Ollantaytambo which leaves at 5:50 p.m. On the way back on the train we will have cocktails, wines, entertainment and a special dinner with drinks. Upon arrival at the Ollantaytambo station at approximately 7:25 p.m. our private transport will be waiting for you to return to your hotel in the city of Cusco.
HIRAM BINGHAM LUXURY TRAIN
The Belmond Hiram Bingham train service offers classic luxury, where guests are served by attentive and dedicated staff. It includes top-notch cuisine, either with a gourmet brunch on your way to Machu Picchu, or with dinner on the return. This train service carries a total of up to 84 passengers with four cars: two for dining, one bar and one for catering.
On the way to Machu Picchu, the outbound journey includes brunch as the train passes through lush Andean landscapes and villages. Following parallel to the Urubamba River, mountain views fill the windows until you reach Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of Machu Picchu. From here you ascend by bus to the world-famous ruins. On the return journey, you will depart Aguas Calientes in the early afternoon. Dinner is served on board with live music and an open bar to entertain.
• Tips.
• Food and drinks or other personal expenses.
•Meals.
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Please read the information provided carefully as it will help answer all your questions about our services.
If you wish, we can pick you up from the airport to give you a warm welcome to the city of Cusco and transfer you to your hotel, so you must inform us of your flight details at least 14 days before your trip. On the day of your arrival, please look for our representative who will be holding a sign with the META Peru logo at the airport (coordinate when making your reservation).
The information talk will take place the night before the trek at 6:00 pm at our office or at your hotel.
FIRST, to book your INCA TRAIL tour to Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our reservation form by clicking BOOK NOW on our home page as well as to the right side of the tour of your choice or click here on the INQUIRE NOW link to contact us so we can give you the best options during your stay in PERU.
Please note that we cannot purchase your Machu Picchu tickets without the following information:
Remember: that during the period of 2025 the tickets to the Inca citadel (MACHUPICCHU) are in high demand so we recommend you make the reservation in advance to guarantee an unforgettable quality experience.
***Copies of the passport of each participant are required in order to reserve the tickets for the visit to the Inca citadel (MACHUPÍCCHU)!
SECOND, we require a deposit of $250.00 USD per person, in order to purchase the entrance tickets to the archaeological park of MACHUPICCHU. You can make your deposit by clicking on the symbols VISA, PAYPAL or the payment method that is enabled when you click on BOOK NOW that is located on the right side of the chosen tour or you can also send us a message to our email to contact you, this link will be found in INQUIRE NOW.
We would appreciate it if you pay in cash at our office (we accept US dollars or Peruvian soles) during your briefing 2 or 4 days before your trip. We have many ATMs in downtown Cusco. You can also pay with VISA or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay a 5.5% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance via PAYPAL, you must log in to your PAYPAL account using our email address of metaperutravel@gmail.com.
We recommend you pay in cash at our offices to avoid this charge.
At META PERU your care and experience is the most important thing.
¡Yes! You must bring your original passport and it is very important that it has the same passport number that you sent us to book your permit for the Machu Picchu Tour or package. Your passport will be checked when you enter Machu Picchu and when you board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, please send us a copy of your old passport to secure your permission and be able to change it when you get your new passport. If so, please send us a copy of your new passport as soon as possible.
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In the event that you are unable to finish the trek due to health reasons, our team will take you to the nearest town for assistance with transportation. We always carry oxygen on our treks for any respiratory issues. In extreme cases, we can arrange for a helicopter at your expense. (Travel insurance required, recommended). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the trek.
Generally, those who need help getting off the trail are taken to Ollantaytambo and if they recover quickly they continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by the trekker) and visit Machu Picchu according to the original plan.
Unfortunately, the answer is No. Once the permits have been purchased, the Peruvian government does not allow any changes, so we cannot change any dates after the permit has been purchased. The permits are also non-transferable and non-refundable. If you cancel your Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days, the deposit is not refundable at all.
Of course! Round-trip transfer to your hotel is included in all our packages! If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley, we will drop you off there and vice versa.
If you are satisfied with the services provided, a tip is appreciated by our staff, although it is not mandatory. While it may not be a custom, it is of great importance to the people who will take care of you during the trek. It inspires excellent service and is an ingrained feature of the tourism industry in many META Peru destinations. Of course, you are free to tip as much as you like, depending on your perception of the quality and length of your trip. Remember, tipping is not mandatory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Yes, we are a local, sustainable and responsible tour operator that incorporates universal principles of tourism: protecting the environment and benefiting local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know, respect and understand local places and people in relation to the environment.
You can rent from us, please request it in the briefing or at the time of making your reservation.
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