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Climb aboard the Hiram Bingham train on a unique railway adventure to Machu Picchu.
Imagine adventurer Hiram Bingham’s wide-eyed awe when he first discovered Machu Picchu, the Inca ruins buried deep in the Peruvian Andes. Today the journey to the citadel is far more comfortable than what the intrepid explorer would have experienced in 1911. Ride aboard a lavish train to the base of Machu Picchu and discover the site for yourself with the help of a local guide. Then visit the breathtaking Sacred Valley and myriad ancient ruins on a journey that traces the history of the Spanish conquest. With a blend of history, ancient culture and spectacular scenery, this is a unique Independent Experience that will stay with you long after you’ve left this mystical land.
What is an Independent Experience?
Independent travel, without the stress. Peregrine’s Independent Experiences are a range of short ‘mini tours’ that you can add to other Experiences or as an extension to a longer tour, to craft your perfect holiday itinerary. Independent Experiences are for 1-3 travellers, come accompanied by a local Peregrine guide and depart daily.
Please note, on this trip not all services are private. During the Machu Picchu tour you will have a local guide employed by Belmond Hiram Bingham and there may be up to 14 people in the group for tour.
- Start
- Cusco, Peru
- Finish
- Cusco, Peru
- Destination
- Peru
- Style
- Independent Experiences
- Code
- PSHBX
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 3 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 4
Why you'll love this trip
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Wander the ancient streets of Cusco and witness the mingling of Inca and Spanish colonial architecture.
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Walk through the breathtaking hills of the Sacred Valley and visit a local community.
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Explore an array of Inca ruins and sites, including Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuaman and the iconic Machu Picchu.
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Enjoy a luxurious brunch on board the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the ‘Medical and Health’ section of the trip notes for more important information on this.
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Itinerary
Cusco is a popular destination for many visitors to Peru thanks to its fascinating history and wealth of ruins and museums. The city itself is the continent's oldest continuously inhabited city and was the home of the Inca Empire for two centuries before the Spanish built their first capital here. Today Cusco is a fascinating combination of both cultures. Its main sites radiate outwards from the central Plaza de Armas, which is dominated by a 17th-century Baroque cathedral. It was in this very plaza that the Spanish conquistadors put to death the last Inca king, Tupac Amaru I. Despite the Spanish conquest, Inca-built walls still line the central streets and many of the elegant colonial buildings are built on or around Inca foundations.
Accommodation
- San Agustin Plaza Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Full Boleto Turistico PassIncluded in your trip price is a 'Full Boleto Turistico Pass', which gives you access to 16 archaeological sites in and around Cusco. The ticket is valid for 10 days, so if you wish to make use of the ticket prior to the tour start date please contact us to reschedule the tour first meeting (usually held on Day 1) to an earlier date.
Tonight perhaps head to the main square and enjoy the breathtaking views of the city at dusk. Have dinner at one of the many restaurants in the square or surrounding streets – you certainly won’t be short on choice!
Accommodation
- San Agustin Plaza Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included)
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple entrance fee
- Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee
- Cusco - Orientation Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Tunupa Lodge Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu - Guided tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- San Agustin Plaza Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
Meals Included
- Breakfast
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Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 lunchTransport
Bus, On foot, Private van, TrainAccommodation
Comfortable hotelIncluded Activities
- Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included)
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple entrance fee
- Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee
- Cusco - Orientation Walk
- Machu Picchu - Guided tour
- Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
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Important notes
This trip includes a one-way ticket on the luxury Hiram Bingham train. The return train used is the 'Vistadome' train.
Please note, on this trip not all services are private. During the Machu Picchu tour you will have a local guide employed by Belmond Hiram Bingham and there may be up to 14 people in the group for the tour.
On June 30th Peruvian authorities released a new list of regulations for visiting Machu Picchu, which came into effect from July 1st.
The main points impacting our visits are:
1. Tickets are now only valid only for one entry, that means that passengers cannot leave the site and re-enter as we have in the past.
2. Once the passengers begin on a chosen circuit (there are 3 different ones) they cannot walk backwards and once they finish the circuit they must leave the site. They cannot explore afterwards.
3. The two allotted times to visit are 6 am-12 pm/12-4.30 pm.
4. It will be mandatory to have a guide (Machu Picchu guide, not our Leaders) to visit the site. However, this rule can’t be applied as there are not enough official guides to cover the large amount of people visiting so authorities are being flexible.
These new regulations are affecting how much time our passengers can spend in Machu Picchu, in the past, after a 1 to 2.5-hour tour passengers could stay longer to explore the site unguided, but this is not possible any more.
Our only alternative is to encourage passengers to explore the upper part of Machu Picchu (Sun Gate and Inka Bridge) before the guided tour starts (so about 2 hours before meeting the guide). Your Tour Leader will provide more information on what the group options are at the welcome meeting.

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