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Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train
Cusco, Peru · Belmond · High Luxury
Named for Hiram Bingham III, the explorer who brought Machu Picchu to world attention in 1911, this 1920s Pullman-style train carries up to 84 passengers between Cusco and Aguas Calientes through Peru's Sacred Valley. Launched in 2003 as the Orient-Express Hiram Bingham and rebranded Belmond in 2014, it includes two dining cars and an observation-bar carriage operated by PeruRail.
- Opened 2003
- Neighborhood: Wanchaq
About Hiram Bingham, A Belmond Train
- Named after American explorer Hiram Bingham III, who brought Machu Picchu to international attention in 1911.
- Launched in 2003 as the Orient-Express Hiram Bingham and rebranded Belmond Hiram Bingham in 2014 when Orient-Express Hotels became Belmond.
- Carries up to 84 passengers in vintage-style carriages with two dining cars and an observation-bar car on the Cusco to Aguas Calientes route through the Sacred Valley.
- Operated by PeruRail on the route between Cusco (Poroy) and Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes).
History
The Hiram Bingham is a luxury train service launched in 2003, running between Cusco (Poroy) and Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) through Peru's Sacred Valley. It is named after the American explorer Hiram Bingham III, who brought Machu Picchu to international attention in 1911.
Styled after the 1920s Pullman era, the train carries up to 84 passengers in vintage-style carriages, including two dining cars and an observation-bar car. Operated by PeruRail, it launched as the 'Orient-Express Hiram Bingham' and was rebranded to 'Belmond Hiram Bingham' in 2014 when the parent company Orient-Express Hotels became Belmond.
Restaurants and bars
- Dining cars — Restaurant · Peruvian fine dining
- Bar cars — Bar
- Restaurant Car — Restaurant
Experiences
- Live entertainment — Live music and entertainment along the route; guests can dance the evening away as the train comes to life.
- Peruvian fine dining and wines — Light lunches, gourmet dinners and regional wines served aboard the train.
- Observatory carriage — Observatory carriage for views along the journey; not available on the return to Cusco or Sacred Valley.
- "Tea Time" experience at Sanctuary Lodge — Tea Time experience at Sanctuary Lodge on outbound journeys.
- Bilingual tour guide at Machu Picchu — Bilingual tour guide at Machu Picchu, subject to availability.
- Exclusive charters — Reserve a private carriage or charter the entire train for up to 84 guests.
Amenities
- Observatory Car (not available on the way back to Cusco or Sacred Valley)
- Observatory carriage
- VIP lounge access at the stations
- Transfers to and from the train
- Live entertainment
- Live music
- Bilingual tour guide at Machu Picchu (subject to availability)
- "Tea Time" experience at Sanctuary Lodge (outbound journeys)
- Exclusive charters: private carriage or entire train for up to 84 guests
- Supplemental oxygen available if needed
- Luggage tagging and storage by Belmond staff at station
- Elegant Hiram Bingham travel bag provided
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