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The Journey | Sample Menus
The Hiram Bingham departs from Poroy Station (20 minutes outside Cusco) at 9am which gives a more leisurely start to the day than the traditional 6am departures of other train services to Machu Picchu.
Brunch is served on board the train whilst passengers watch the spectacular scenery unfolding before them. From the agricultural plains of the Sacred Valley, to the crashing waters of the Urubamba river, and as you get closer to Machu Picchu the soaring mountains, the scenery is constantly changing, and the Hiram Bingham travels at a speed where this can be appreciated.
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The train arrives into Aguas Calientes where private minibuses await passengers to escort them on the fifteen minute journey up to the citadel, avoiding the queues.
Upon arrival at the Machu Picchu entrance, passengers can go straight into the citadel as tickets will have been pre-purchased for all guests.
A guide will escort you around the citadel in small groups, pointing out the best of the ruins and recounting the history of this Inca settlement. | |
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After the guided tour, guests are given the choice to wander alone through this fascinating World Heritage site, or to enjoy Afternoon Tea at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, the Orient-Express hotel located right at the entrance to the citadel.
The Hiram Bingham departs at 18.00. Guests are welcomed back on board with pre-dinner cocktails served in the Bar Car with live musical entertainment. Later a 4-course, à la carte dinner is served in the dining cars. The train pulls into Poroy station just outside Cusco at 21.25.
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Luggage
The space for luggage aboard the train is restricted; so we ask you to bring only Hiram Bingham travel bag that we have given
you or an equal or smaller case.
Costumes
Casual and comfortable clothes are appropriate for the journey. We suggest you bring a raincoat as well as a hat and sun block
as it can become extremely hot and insect repellent. You may need to have a warm coat with you for the return drive from
Poroy Station into Cusco.
Departure
We would appreciate if you are in the stations at least 30 minutes prior to the departure. The train departs on time.
Policy for smokers
Under Peruvian Law # 25357, smoking is not allowed on board.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
TIME |
ACTIVITY |
NOTES |
08:30 |
Arrival to Poroy station for boarding. |
On – board service staff will escort you to your pre assigned seats. |
09:05 |
Departure of the Hiram Bingham. |
Destination: Machu Picchu station. |
10:50 |
A full brunch is served on board. Please ask the Maitre d’ about dietary requirements. |
Guides are present on board to give information about the different places and points of interest on route. |
12:20 |
Arrival to Machu Picchu town. |
Here you will take a bus and be escort up the zigzagging road to the Citadel of Machu Picchu. |
13:00 – 16:00 |
Explore Machu Picchu with our guide. |
The Hiram Bingham service provides a tour guide every 14 passengers in Spanish and English languages. |
16:00 – 16:45 |
You are invited to an Afternoon tea in the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, located just steps from the entrance to the citadel. |
Please note that the Afternoon Tea is not obligatory.
If you prefer to continue in the Citadel, your guide will fix a meeting point and time with you.
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16:50 |
Take the bus for the transfer down the mountain to the train station. |
Please note that the just before the entrance to the train station, there is a Andean Market where you can buy some souvenirs. |
17:50 |
Departure of the Hiram Bingham. |
Destination: Poroy Station. |
During the journey |
Pre dinner Pisco sours cocktails are served, followed by a set Menu Gourmet, accompanied by a selections of Peruvians wines. |
Relax and enjoy the ambience on Board. |
21:16 |
Arrival to Poroy Station. |
Make sure to get all your belongings. |
Soft drinks, Cusqueña beer a special selection of Peruvians wines and digestive, sparkling wine, Pisco sours and hot drinks are included.
PERURAIL, operator of the Hiram Bingham train is not responsible for any abnormal occurrence which may impede the normal development of the aforementioned program.
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