In 1911, an explorer named Hiram Bingham climbed up a steep hill and stumbled onto Machu Picchu, the Incas' best kept secret. The World was stunned by his discovery, and the Orient Express luxury train service between Cuzco and Machu Picchu, is named after the American explorer who discovered the stunning ruins of the ancient citadel.
 

The train leaves from Cuzco at the more leisurely hour of 09:00 in the morning taking a spectacular journey through a changing landscape while guests enjoy breakfast. After the steep climb out of Cuzco, the train descends into the Sacred Valley, passing lush fields and colorful villages in the foothills of the Andes. Its distinctive blue and gold livery and elegant interior upholstery, consists of only 4 cars - 2 dining cars, a bar car and a kitchen car, and can carry up to 84 passengers The price of the journey includes all onboard meals with wine, entertainment, guides, bus transfers, entrance to the Ruins and afternoon tea at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. 
 

The journey is highlighted by wonderful vistas of the mountains and the beautiful Urubamba River which runs through the Sacred Valley. On arrival at 12:00 noon in the village of Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu, guests are taken by private bus to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge for lunch, which overlooks the ancient citadel. A private fully guided tour of the citadel follows .The arrival at Machu Picchu at 12.30pm gives passengers the advantage of entering the Sanctuary at an hour when the majority of the visitors are already beginning to leave for their journey back to Cuzco. This not only gives the opportunity to experience the ancient citadel at Machu Picchu in relative solitude, but also with a longer period of time there, and passengers only return to the train as the sun goes down before the return transfer to the station in the early evening. Once back on board for a 6.30pm departure, pre-dinner cocktails are served in the bar accompanied by live entertainment before passengers enjoy a 4-course, gourmet à la carte dinner, in the dining cars. The train pulls into Poroy station in Cuzco at 10pmOnce back on board for a 6.30pm departure, pre-dinner cocktails are served in the bar accompanied by live entertainment before passengers enjoy a 4-course, à la carte dinner, in the dining cars. The train pulls into the the Poroy station in Cuzco at 10pm, where you are then transferred to your hotel. For many visitors, the journey to Machu Picchu is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And taking the Hiram Bingham is also a once in a lifetime trip, where passengers can focus their attention and energy on what matters most, content in the knowledge that the logistical details of the day's trip have been carefully taken care of by professionals whose objective is to make this an unforgettable experience.
• Rates: $507 Per Person, Round Trip
• Included: On-board meals with wine (brunch on outward journey, dinner on return), on-board entertainment, guides, bus transfers, entrance fees to the Machu Picchu ruins, fully guided tour and afternoon tea at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, pre-dinner cocktails.
• Departures: Monday to Saturday all year round.
• Timetable: 

	DEPARTS	ARRIVES
Cuzco (Poroy) Machu Picchu	09:00	12:30
Machu Picchu Cuzco (Poroy)	18:00	21.25

If you prefer to make your reservation direct or would like more information please call toll free 1-866-764-2587 from the USA, from other countries call 51-1-421-9667, fax 51-1-421-3416. The reservation center is open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM East Coast USA Time, Mon to Fri.All rates are subject to change without notice.