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The Hiram Bingham: the luxury train to Machu Picchu

Named after the explorer who brought Machu Picchu to the world's attention in 1911, the Hiram Bingham is the most luxurious way to get there. Here is what the experience includes and the Inca Rail class that offers fine dining on the same route.

October 5, 2026 · machupicchu.world team

What the experience includes

  • Dining, bar and observation cars: A sophisticated dining car, a bar car and an observation car with an open-air view of the route.
  • Cocktails and live music: Peruvian cocktails and live local music during the journey.
  • A welcome at the station: Traditional dance, live music and a cocktail made with Peruvian liquor before departure.

Hiram Bingham or Inca Rail The First Class

Both put fine dining at the center of the ride. The First Class serves a three-course menu with wine pairing; on our sample date it cost $336 from Ollantaytambo and $318 on the 19:00 return, one way. We sell Inca Rail in Mi Tour; the Hiram Bingham is booked through Belmond or PeruRail.

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Can I book the Hiram Bingham with you?

No. We sell Inca Rail trains, including The First Class, in Mi Tour. The Hiram Bingham is booked through Belmond or PeruRail.

The entrance is the part that sells out

Trains have several departures a day; entrance tickets for a date run out first. Secure the ticket, then the train — Inca Rail directly in Mi Tour, or PeruRail on its own website.