Itinerary
This tour begins with pickup service from your hotel in Cusco, an hour before the train departs, for transport to Poroy, located 20 minutes from the city, then they board the train company “PERU RAIL” and start your journey back to the town of “Aguas Calientes” (2000 m), the train ride lasts 3 hours and 20 minutes. In Aguas Calientes our guide will be waiting, with whom we will go to the bus station, to ascend, by a zigzag way for 30 minutes to reach the Historic Sanctuary of “Machu Picchu”. Arriving at Machu Picchu, we pass the control, where our tickets will deliver revenue and begin our guided tour, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, for average of about two hours. Then they were given free time to stroll around the citadel. In the afternoon take the train back to Poroy (depending on the time of departure of your train), the return will be made through the same way there and on arrival at the train station in Poroy, we will be waiting to take them to your hotel in Cusco.
Services offered PeruRail
1.- Vistadome:
Perfect for nature-loving traveler looking to be in contact with the environment and appreciate the wonderful route to Machu Picchu, with wagons with large panoramic windows offering unparalleled scenic views and a number of opportunities to take spectacular photographs, traveler he provides a personalized, upscale attention.
The Vistadome also has air conditioning and heating, leather seats that adjust the body providing comfort and relaxation during the entire trip. It also has a different board service, which allows the traveler is immersed and feel the Andean culture through its landscapes, music, dancing (on the return journey) and even food carefully prepared with local ingredients.
2. Train Expedition:
Designed exclusively for travelers with adventurous spirit who in turn seek comfort and security. The cars have air conditioning, heating, audio system with high quality, ample space between the seats and are fully covered by panoramic windows for the traveler to soak in the beauty of the natural landscape, and make your experience Machu Picchu begins on the train.
3. Luxury Train Hiram Bimgham:
The Hiram Bingham is an exclusive luxury train service all inclusive we live a day full of unforgettable experiences. Their cars are distinguished by their colors blue and gold, for their warm and cozy interiors that feature elegant upholstery. This service has four cars, two dining cars, a car-bar observatory and a car-kitchen; besides being able to carry up to 84 passengers.
Include / Not included
Includes:
- Transfers from hotel to the train station and vice versa.
- Tickets Cusco (Poroy) Train – Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) – Cusco (Poroy).
- Bus tickets up and down Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance ticket to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
- Official tourist guide in English or Spanish language.
Not included:
- Power.
- Services not described.
- Recommendations:
- Wear comfortable shoes hiking shoes recommendation.
- Light clothing.
- Insect repellent.
- Blocker or sunscreen.
- Sun hats.
- Binoculars.
- Sunglasses.
- A lightweight backpack.
- Camera or camcorder.
- Raincoat in the rainy season (October to March).
Note IF YOU ONLY BUY THE TICKET CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU (WAY TICKET) WILL BE INCLUDED:APPETIZERS WELCOME POROY STATION, BRUNCH, ALCOHOLIC AND NON-ALCOHOLIC NATIONAL, MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT ON BOARD, TRANSPORTATION BY BUS FROM AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU , ENTRANCE TO MACHU PICCHU, TEA TIME AT MACHU PICCHU SANCTUARY LODGE BY ORIENT EXPRESS – HOTELS.
Note IF YOU ONLY BUY THE TICKET MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (RETURN TICKET) WILL BE INCLUDED: TEA TIME AT MACHU PICCHU SANCTUARY LODGE BY ORIENT EXPRESS – HOTELS, TRANSPORTATION BY BUS FROM MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES, GOURMET DINNER, ALCOHOLIC AND NON NATIONAL ALCOHOLIC, ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT.