I was ten when my Spanish language instructor showed me a photo of Machu Picchu. The place seemed impossible — an ancient city in the clouds. I didn’t know how or when, but I vowed that I would one day make that journey. As soon as I was able, I left for Peru. The...
Machu Picchu
Inca Rail Private Train
Inca Rail Private Train The Inca Rail Private Train offers guests an exclusive, private carriage for the journey to Machu Picchu. While on board, guests enjoy welcome champagne, and open bar, a multi-course tasting menu, and live music. The Inca Rail Private Train is...
Inca Rail 360° Train
The Inca Rail 360° train is equipped with tall, wide panoramic windows, allowing guests the best possible views on the journey from Cusco or the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. Inca Rail 360° train is […]
Inca Rail First Class Train
Inca Rail First Class Train The Inca Rail First Class Train travels the route to Machu Picchu and back. Inca Rail's First Class Train is furnished with comfortable leather seats, tables, and large windows. The First Class Train is equipped with air conditioning and...
Inca Rail Voyager Train
Inca Rail Voyager Train The Inca Rail Voyager train travels the route to and from Machu Picchu. The Inca Rail Voyager train is furnished with leather seats, tables, and large windows. Most seating is in banks of four, on each side of the central aisle. Guests are...
PeruRail Expedition Train
PeruRail Expedition The panoramic windows of the PeruRail Expedition Train allow guests the chance to drink in the scenery on the journey to Machu Picchu. The train is equipped with comfortable seats, tables, air conditioning, heating, and bathrooms....
PeruRail Vistadome Train
PeruRail Vistadome PeruRail's Vistadome Train is ideal for taking in the Andean and rainforest views on the journey to Machu Picchu. The train cars are fitted with panoramic windows. Passenger seats are plush leather, in pairs or banks of four. Each group of chairs is...
Hiram Bingham, a Belmond Train
The Hiram Bingham, a Belmond Train winds through the Peruvian Highlands from the Cusco area, into the Sacred Valley, and onward to the base of Machu Picchu. Passage on the train can be booked one-way or round-trip. Train Interior Evoking the classic style of Europe's...
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel rests at the edge of Aguas Calientes town, just across the Vilcanota River from the base of Machu Picchu. Conceived and operated by the Clavijo family, Sumaq is a reflection of […]
Altitude at Machu Picchu
You may be wondering how the altitude at Machu Picchu will affect your visit. The site itself is not considered a high-altitude destination. The saddle of the mountain, where most of the ruins are located, […]
Why Visit Machu Picchu?
When was the last time you felt awe? How long has it been since you were amazed? Are you ready to reclaim your sense of wonder? Like no place else, Machu Picchu captivates.
When to Visit Machu Picchu
More than 1 million people visit Machu Picchu each year. Peru and UNESCO have jointly agreed to limit daily entrances to 2,500 visitors. Peak visitation months are May, July, August, September, and December. The less […]