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Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train

Luxury train to Machu Picchu with fine dining and 5-star lodge

Illustration of Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train

Fred. Rail Journeys operates the Hiram Bingham, a luxury train service to Machu Picchu in Peru. This 1920s-style journey combines rail travel with fine dining, cultural entertainment, and access to Peru's most celebrated archaeological site. The train features carriages originally designed by Compagnie Des Internationales Wagons-Lits, the creators of the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Onboard, passengers enjoy lunch or dinner accompanied by Peruvian, Argentinian and Chilean wines, Cusqueña beer, and Pisco Sour, with entertainment from local musicians. Guides are included throughout, and the journey culminates in a stay at or visit to the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, the only 5-star hotel positioned at the entrance to Machu Picchu. The train provides oxygen on board to help passengers adjust to the high altitude. This trip suits luxury seekers, food-and-wine enthusiasts, and couples looking for an elegant and immersive cultural experience.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the full route and journey duration with Fred. Rail Journeys before booking
  • The Hiram Bingham train is the sole operator to Machu Picchu; confirm current schedules and availability as service may be seasonal or subject to operational changes

Included

  • Welcome drink at the station
  • Onboard meals with Peruvian, Argentinian and Chilean wine, Cusqueña beer, Pisco Sour, soft drinks and hot drinks
  • Onboard entertainment (local band usually)
  • Guides
  • Bus transfers
  • Entrance to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary
  • Afternoon tea at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Fred. Rail Journeys includes the Hiram Bingham train journey, bus transfers, entrance to Machu Picchu Sanctuary, guides, and afternoon tea at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge.
What meals are included?
Onboard lunch or dinner with Peruvian, Argentinian and Chilean wine, Cusqueña beer, Pisco Sour, soft drinks, hot drinks, and afternoon tea at the lodge.
Is this tour escorted or independent?
Escorted. Guides are included throughout the journey.
What is the hotel?
The Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, a 5-star hotel located at the gateway to Machu Picchu. You can also combine the train journey with a stay there.
Is there entertainment on board?
Yes. The Hiram Bingham usually features live entertainment from a local band during the journey.
What comfort level is the train?
Luxury. The train is furnished in 1920s style by Compagnie Des Internationales Wagons-Lits, the original makers of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express carriages. Oxygen is available on board for altitude acclimatisation.

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