The Hiram Bingham is an exclusive luxury Orient Express service operated by PeruRail, all service included where you will enjoy a full day of unforgettable experiences.
Hiram Bingham wagons are distinguished by their blue and gold colors for its warm and cozy interiors that feature elegant upholstery. This service has four wagons, two dining wagon, an observation wagon with bar and a car, kitchen, besides being able to carry up to 84 passengers.
Dining and Bar Car
The service includes:
- Brunch and dinner on board.
- Exclusive Bus return to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Guided tour in the citadel.
- Afternoon tea at the Machu Picchu SanctuaryLodge
The train itself consists of only four carriages and in a bright move these have been completely given over to gastronomic delights; two restaurant cars, a bar and a kitchen compartment meaning that your brief train journey can be spent in sumptuous 20s-style surroundings sampling some exquisite international and local dishes. Departure times are slightly unusual, however this does afford passengers the chance to experience the beauty of the Peruvian landscape at dusk. The narrow, winding track eventually leads to the world-famous former Inca settlement of Machu Picchu where a guided tour is given. An elegant Afternoon Tea is then served at the Sanctuary Lodge while on the return journey to Cusco your taste buds receive yet another treat; a cocktail dinner party. The stunning majesty of the Peruvian landscapes, the rarified mysticism of Machu Picchu and the sumptuous on-board food more than make up for the brevity of this trip.
The Hiram Bingham train is the most luxurious way to journey between Cusco and Machu Picchu. For many visitors a trip to Machu Picchu is a once in a lifetime experience. The Hiram Bingham assures a magical journey never to be forgotten.
The Hiram Bingham is named after the explorer who discovered the fascinating remains of the Inca citadel, Machu Picchu on July 23rd 1911. The carriages are painted a distinctive blue and gold while interiors are luxurious, warm and inviting with elegant decoration in the style of the 1920's Pullman trains.
As passengers step on board they are encompassed in a world of polished wood, gleaming cutlery and glittering glass.
The train consists of two Dining Cars, an Observation Bar Car and a Kitchen Car, and can carry up to 84 passengers.
The Hiram Bingham is named after the explorer who discovered the fascinating remains of the Inca citadel, Machu Picchu on July 23rd 1911. The carriages are painted a distinctive blue and gold while interiors are luxurious, warm and inviting with elegant decoration in the style of the 1920's Pullman trains.
As passengers step on board they are encompassed in a world of polished wood, gleaming cutlery and glittering glass.
The train consists of two Dining Cars, an Observation Bar Car and a Kitchen Car, and can carry up to 84 passengers.
The dining car offer a a capacity of 42 seats each. It is here in which our Maitre’d will invite you to enjoy a brunch and a gastronomic dinner, specially created by our chef aboard.
You will delight the finest fresh regional seasonal ingredients and a Premium selection of South American wines in gleaming crystal and silverware.
The Bar car is the perfect place to enjoy a Pisco Sour and experience live Peruvian music with our on board band. During the journey to Machu Picchu our barman invites our passenger to learn how to make our traditional Pisco Sour. Take our secret recipe home.
At the back of the Hiram Bingham is the Observation car. Offering a space in which to truly appreciate the stunning Peruvian landscape, the observation car is furnished with dark wood, polished brass and large cushioned seats.
The Observation car is the perfect place to sit, relax and watch the unfolding Peruvian landscape.
From Poroy near the ancient city of Cusco to the Lost City of Machu Picchu a trip on the Hiram Bingham tales you across of the most beautiful and romantic scenery in Peru.
Including the vast agricultural terraces of Jaquijahuana, remains of a major Inca city that was sadly destroyed during the Spanish conquest, the beautiful village of Ollantaytambo hidden in the Sacred Valley, home to the Urubamba river and an ancient temple complex called the fortress.
Throughout the out going journey you are served a relaxing long brunch as the stunning scenery gently passes, before arriving at the Lost City of Machu Picchu..
You will delight the finest fresh regional seasonal ingredients and a Premium selection of South American wines in gleaming crystal and silverware.
The Bar car is the perfect place to enjoy a Pisco Sour and experience live Peruvian music with our on board band. During the journey to Machu Picchu our barman invites our passenger to learn how to make our traditional Pisco Sour. Take our secret recipe home.
Observation Car
At the back of the Hiram Bingham is the Observation car. Offering a space in which to truly appreciate the stunning Peruvian landscape, the observation car is furnished with dark wood, polished brass and large cushioned seats.
The Observation car is the perfect place to sit, relax and watch the unfolding Peruvian landscape.
The Journey
From Poroy near the ancient city of Cusco to the Lost City of Machu Picchu a trip on the Hiram Bingham tales you across of the most beautiful and romantic scenery in Peru.
Including the vast agricultural terraces of Jaquijahuana, remains of a major Inca city that was sadly destroyed during the Spanish conquest, the beautiful village of Ollantaytambo hidden in the Sacred Valley, home to the Urubamba river and an ancient temple complex called the fortress.
Throughout the out going journey you are served a relaxing long brunch as the stunning scenery gently passes, before arriving at the Lost City of Machu Picchu..
Purchasing Tickets At Stations
You can purchase a ticket for PeruRail trains at any of PeruRail’s ticketing offices located at the train stations, directly in Peru.
PeruRail’s Ticketing Offices
| Station | Address | Opening Hours | |
| Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays | ||
| Wanchaq, Cusco Main Sales Office | Av. Pachacuteq s/n, Distrito de Wanchaq | 07:00hs -17:00hs | 07:00hs - 12:00hs |
| Ollantaytambo, Valle Sagrado | Ollantaytambo s/n | 05:00hs - 21:00hs | 05:00hs - 21:00hs Excluding Bank Holidays |
| Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Town | Aguas Calientes s/n | 05:00hs - 21:30hs | 05:00hs - 21:30hs Excluding Bank Holidays |
| Puno | Av. La Torre 224, Puno | 07:00hs - 17:00hs | 07:00hs - 12:00hs |
| Station | Address | Opening Hours | |
| Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays | ||
| Larcomar, Lima | Malecón de la Reserva 610, stand 26, Larcomar, Miraflores | 11:00hs -22:00hs | 11:00hs - 22:00hs |
| Lima International Airport / Jorge Chavez | Local Flights 2nd Floor between gates 13 and 14 | 24 hours | 24 hours |
| Store Cusco Plaza | Portal de Carnes, 214 Plaza de Armas, Cusco | 10am - 10pm | 2pm - 11pm |
source : peru rail
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