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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 48 attractions in Cusco
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PeruRail links most of the tourist highlights of the Andes in Peru and is undoubtedly the most spectacular way to discover the ancient land of the... more » PeruRail links most of the tourist highlights of the Andes in Peru and is undoubtedly the most spectacular way to discover the ancient land of the Incas, taking you through scenery of outstanding beauty and to places almost inaccessible by any other means. The service runs between Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu and Puno (Lake Titicaca). There are four different train services, the Backpacker, the Vistadome, the Andean Explorer and the Hiram Bingham. « less
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Attraction type: Scenic railroad
Address: Av. Pachacutec - Wanchaq Train Station Cusco
Peru
Tel: +51 84 581414
Fax: + 51 84 222 114

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( 1-5 of 5 )
“Riding the rails”
2 of 5 stars
LexiV
Cleveland
Nov 23, 2008

We took the train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes and back again, as almost everyone does. We traveled backpacker class, the cheapest. My best advice is to try and get a seat in the A car as each car back the ride gets bumpier and bumpier. There's also this annoying switchback thing both leaving and coming back into Cusco where... more

“Vistadome Secret”
5 of 5 stars
Solotravlrrr
Los Angeles
Nov 15, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

You have some choices on how to get to Machu Picchu from Cusco. I took a cheap Taxi to Ollantaytambo Station (1 hr. 45 mins. @$25.00) - then took the Vistadome train from there to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Station). 1.5 hours @ $60.00 one way. Essential to buy tickets well in advance. SECRET*****Try to get the first row on... more

“Andean Explorer was wonderful”
5 of 5 stars
JohnClare
Cambridge, England
Aug 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We really loved our day on the Andean Explorer and felt the additional cost compared to road travel was well worth it. We booked it months in advance although since the train wasn't full this was probably not necessary. The booking clerk was called Gladys Human and was very helpful both on email and subsequently when we actually met her... more

“Beautiful views”
4 of 5 stars
rinkytink
Guildford
Jun 9, 2007
4/5 found this review helpful

The train journey itself is incredible, it's 9-10hrs, but unfortunately, it soon goes. We went on the Andean Explorer both ways, which was pricey. There was food included which was nice, but not amazing, no drinks though. There was some entertainment on board, which was exactly that! The viewing platform was dissappointing, generally i wanted to take photos, but you... more

“Rair between Cusco and Puno (Lake Titicaca)”
5 of 5 stars
Flyman
Connecticut
Mar 21, 2005
13/13 found this review helpful

In March 2005 I traveled between Cusco and Puno, Peru on Perurail's train. The train runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Departs at 8 AM, arrives around 6 pm. This is a super trip for any railfan or tourist. Service is fantastic and the scenery is spectatular in the Andes. Peru rail also operates from Cusco to Machu Picchu, a... more

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Av. Pachacutec - Wanchaq Train Station, Cusco, Peru
Tel: +51 84 581414 Fax: + 51 84 222 114