Machu Picchu is the most popular destination for travelers around the world who visit Cusco and definitely is an extraordinary experience about beauty and history. But go to Machu Picchu is not just about walking around the Sacred Citadel among its stone walls or beholding the imposing Huayna Picchu or the Putucusi mountain, is also to enjoy the road from the moment you leave the city until you reach Machu Picchu Town, also known as Aguas Calientes, while you witness the generosity of the land, the indomitable strength of the river, the clarity of the sky and the prolific vegetation that changes in front of your eyes in a journey that makes you feel alive with every bend in the road.
To get to Machu Picchu Town, it is necessary to take a train, which makes this beautiful tour even more special and memorable than it already is.
Do you want to find out which is the best train to go to Machu Picchu?. At Inca Rail we know that every traveler is different from others and wants to live a unique experience when visiting Cusco, especially when it comes to going to the impressive Citadel. It is for this reason that we have different train services that fit the needs, tastes and expectations of each of our passengers.
Let us guide you through our different trains and we will tell you all about each of the benefits offered by our services.
Machu Picchu was "hidden" in plain sight from the Spanish conquerors for several centuries and only the local inhabitants knew about its existence. In 1911, the American professor and archaeologist Hiram Bingham arrived on a scientific expedition with a group of colleagues searching Vilcabamba, the lost city of the Incas. In its place he found this marvelous Citadel, which was presented to the world in 1913 thanks to an article published in the National Geographic magazine.
In 1907 the railway arrived to Cusco and the project of a construction of a railroad connecting Cusco and Quillabamba, passing through Urubamba and also reaching Machu Picchu was approved.
Our trains operate daily in different schedules, transporting travelers from all over the world to Machu Picchu Pueblo to visit the magnificent Inca Citadel, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World since July 7th 2007.
It is important for you to know that all our trains go through a meticulous cleaning, disinfection and sanitization process, according to biosecurity protocols against COVID-19 and other possible diseases, before and after traveling, in order to ensure the well-being of our passengers. We also work with an air purification system that eliminates viruses and bacteria, offering our passengers a clean and safe environment.
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On the other hand, our staff is trained not only to help travelers with their belongings and the location of their seats, but to accompany them, take care of them, share their knowledge about the history of Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Inca culture, solve whatever difficulties may occur during the trip, ensuring the welfare of each and every passenger on board, and in the most friendly and efficient way possible, making your experience an absolute pleasure.
All our trains and services are distinguished by the comfort and safety they provide to the traveler, offering to each one of them the unique experience they want to live. At this moment our services are: The Private, The First Class, (for which you must communicate directly with our Contact Center for more information), The Voyager Premium and Lounge, The 360° Train and The Voyager Machu Picchu Train, all with the same mission: to share the magic of Peru with unique and transcendent experiences.
Another highlight that makes our trains so special is Ollantay, a staging of the most representative love story in the time of the Incas. This story tells the experiences of a forbidden love between a warrior and a princess and the obstacles they have to overcome to be together.
This experience begins in the waiting room of the train station, where Ollanta and Cusi Coyllur, his beloved princess, will invite you to be part of their story while you are sorrounded by the joyful andean music and the vibrant colors of the typical costumes worn by the characters.
Ollantay is a celebration of colors and true love, an unforgettable experience aboard our trains.
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Our service aboard The Voyager Premium and Lounge Machu Picchu Train, is simply a pleasure. The view from our exclusive open-air balcony is spectacular. Imagine yourself traveling across the Sacred Valley, feeling the icy wind on your skin, watching the landscape with absolute clarity and the sensation of being part of the indomitable nature of the Peruvian highlands, without losing the safety and comfort of our trains. But do not worry, because the view from the inside seats is also wonderful thanks to the large windows in the carriage. The seats are spacious and very comfortable and have enough space to make you feel at home. Along the way, our passengers can enjoy an exclusive selection of andean music that enhances the Inca experience.
Boarding our train is safe and simple for all our passengers. Once in their respective seats, they can enjoy the memorable experience of seeing how the icy mountains of Cusco are left behind and the green mountains full of vegetation of the Ceja de Selva, where Machu Picchu is located, appears with all its powerful energy.
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If this sounds to you like an experience you can't miss out on, enter The Voyager Premium and Lounge, choose the best travel date for you and visit Machu Picchu as you've always wanted.
Imagine traveling with your whole family in a carriage designed to have the best view of the road and not miss any detail of the journey, where you can enjoy the trees that grow along the river, the hills and mountains, the snow-capped peaks of the sacred Apus and everything that is part of the charming andean landscape. Our wagon The 360° Machu Picchu Train, is made for comfort of our passengers, it has comfortable seats facing each other, separated by a table that allows you to share time with your family or friends while reviewing your travel plans and get ready for the extraordinary adventure of conquering Machu Picchu.
Our train has large panoramic windows that offer you an obstacle-free view from any seat and an open-air observatory car to admire the surrounding landscape with all your senses.
The 360° Machu Picchu Train is the only train in Perú that has an onboard entertainment system that our passengers can use to learn more about the Inca culture. It also has USB ports to charge your mobile devices so you can take all the pictures you want during your trip.
Inca Rail's on-board staff is trained to accompany passengers, assist and guide them along this beautiful journey, starting their assistance in the waiting room of the train station in the beautiful town of Ollantaytambo.
Enjoy a panoramic, memorable, comfortable and very safe trip aboard our modern The 360° Machu Picchu Train and live the best possible experience in your visit to Machu Picchu.
The adventure begins at Ollantaytambo Train Station, from where you will start traveling with friends, looking for unforgettable experiences and writing stories to share with your family when you return home. The Voyager is an elegant and very comfortable train, with large windows to enjoy the view along the route, seats that face each other and a table to share experiences and tips to help other travelers. Like all our trains, The Voyager undergoes a process of sanitization, disinfection and purification of environments, performed by our highly qualified staff, because at Inca Rail your safety, health and comfort are our priority.
During your trip you can enjoy beautiful traditional andean music and hot and cold drinks made from local fruits and delicious herbs. Ask for The Market, our new on-board healthy snacks service.
Our staff will accompany your trip, guiding you every step of the way, answering your questions and doubts, while you are rocking by the gentle movement of our train that follows the meandering Vilcanota or Urubamba River.
Let the scenery transport you to ancient Peru, aboard our train The Voyager, and live the Inca experience in every possible way.
At Inca Rail we know that all travelers are as different as their trips can be, and that is why we have created these diverse experiences thinking of all tastes and styles. If you wanted to know which is the best train to take you to Machu Picchu, now you know that all our trains and services are comfortable, safe and equally reliable, so you just have to choose the one that suits you the best and the experience you want to live.
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