The train to Machu Picchu covers 110 kilometres of some of the Andes’ most dramatic terrain. Peruways books the full range of services, from the Expedition commuter class up through Vistadome and the Belmond Hiram Bingham.
Carriages have oversized side and roof windows designed for the canyon section — the line climbs the Urubamba gorge from 2,800 metres down to 2,000 at Aguas Calientes, so the river stays close to the track the whole way.
Inside the train, service varies by class. Vistadome includes a snack and a Peruvian textile show on the return; the Hiram Bingham, modelled on 1920s Pullmans, serves a four-course lunch and runs an open observation car. Expedition is the no-frills workhorse most backpackers take.
Peruways pairs the train with the Consettur bus up from Aguas Calientes to the citadel gate and a licensed guide for the ruins. Book your passage with Peruways once your entry date is locked.
