There are three classes of trains; all are safe and offer reserved seating:
Hiranbingan.- Luxury service
Vistadome.- This train is afirst class, with comfortable seating and large panoramic windows
Backapacker.- This is an economical option that offers basic service .
Route description
We pick you up at your hotel between 5:30 and 6:30 in the morning. The departure time depends on what train you have tickets for. We take you to the station, where we board the train to the village of Aguas Calientes. From Aguas Calientes we take the bus up to Machu Picchu and visit the ruins for about three hours with a guide. Afterwards, we return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where we have lunch and take the train back to Cusco.
Trip time: 6:00 hrs. a 21:30 hrs.
TOUR COSTS
Taking the Backpacker train in Economy Class
Adult : 205 American dollars .
Student : 185 American dollars (bring your up-to-date ISIC card) .
Taking the Vistadome train
Adult: 250 American dollars .
Student: 230 American dollars (bring your up-to-date ISIC card)
The Tour Includes:
- Round-trip train tickets .
- A professional English and Spanish speaking guide.
- Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu and back .
- Entry tickets to Machu Picchu.
The round trip is normally by train, but sometimes according to the availability of seats part of the trip is made by bus .
