Belmond Hiram Bingham

PeruRail / Belmond
Peru
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The Journey

Navigate from Poroy (Cusco) to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) across a span of 115km.

Scenery Highlights
  • Ollantaytambo archaeological site (train stop)
  • Machu Picchu citadel and Inti Mach'ayoq (Temple of the Sun)
  • Andean mountain panoramas from observation car
  • Sunrise over the Andes on the return journey
  • Traditional Andean textiles visible from train windows
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    3.5 hours

  • Distance

    115 km

  • Est. Price

    Luxury all-inclusive from USD $1,100 per person (dynamic pricing)

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: All Meals, Open Bar & Machu Picchu Tour

Ensuite: Yes

Engine / Locomotive

Standard gauge diesel locomotives (PeruRail power)

Track Gauge

1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) standard gauge

Braking Technology

Air brakes

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Narrow gauge-compatible standard gauge track through mountainous Sacred Valley

  • Hairpin curves requiring careful train stringing through Andean terrain

  • Gradient management on the descent from high altitude to cloud forest

Carriages

4 original Pullman cars (2 dining, 1 bar, 1 kitchen) + 1 power/baggage car

Original build

1920s Pullman Company cars, rebuilt to Belmond specifications

Capacity

48 passengers maximum per departure

Journey time

~3 hours 15 minutes each way

Maximum altitude

~3,700m (Poroy departure)

Operator

PeruRail (50% Belmond / 50% Lorenzo Sousa Debarbieri)

Launched

2003 (Belmond brand), original service since 1920s

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    3.5 hours

  • Distance

    115 km

  • Est. Price

    Luxury all-inclusive from USD $1,100 per person (dynamic pricing)

Official Booking Provider