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Cusco (Poroy) - Machu Picchu - Aboard the Hiram Bingham
Departing from Poroy Station (a 20 minute taxi ride from Cusco) the Hiram Bingham gives a more leisurely start to the day than traditional departures. Brunch is served on board and guides are present to explain points of interest en route.
Upon arrival at Machu Picchu there will be a guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel for you and entry tickets will have been pre-purchased.
After exploring the ruins, Afternoon Tea is served at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, located just steps from the ancient citadel.
Once back on board, pre-dinner cocktails are served, accompanied by live entertainment and a 4-course gastronomic menu.
RATES 2010 are valid from 1st January to 31st December 2010
Route Departure Arrival
Poroy (Cusco) - Machu Picchu 9:00 12:25
Machu Picchu - Poroy ( Cusco) 17:45 21:11
WHAT'S INCLUDED
On-board mealswith Peruvian wine, cusqueña Beer, soft drinks and hot drinks (brunch onoutward journey, dinner on return), on-board entertainment, guides, bustransfers, entrance to the MachuPicchu sanctuary and afternoon tea at MachuPicchu Sanctuary Lodge, pre-dinner cocktails.
Please Note:
Exchange rate aproved is S/. 3.20
The Hiram Bingham does not run on Sundays.
Above prices include local taxes.
MachupicchuSantuary Lodge
TRANSFERS - Transfer to MachuPicchu (from Cuzco)
By train to Aguas Calientes. Allow threeand a half hours
By coach (or taxi) to Ollantaytambo, then by train to Aguas Calientes. Allowthree and a half to four hours A regular bus service operates between Aguas Calientes and the Inca ruinswhere Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is located. Allow 20 minutes
By foot along the old Inca trail. Allow four to six days
ACCOMMODATION
The Sanctuary Lodge has 2 suitesand 29 rooms, 12 of them, with an amazing view of the mountains. The Lodgeinterior garden, apart from the beautiful panoramic view, has a variety oflocal flowers and orchids.
* International Direct Acces
* Cable TV
* Minibar
* Hair Dryer
* Bottled water
* Safe-depositbox
RESTAURANTS AND BARS
VISITORS'INFORMATION
Water
Drinking water from the tap is notrecommended. Use bottled water. Most tap water in Peru is processeddifferently than abroad and therefore could well make you sick. Do not eatfood from any of the numerous vendors, cooking in pushcarts along thestreets.
Tips
In restaurants, the tip is included in the price and it is not necessary toleave anything additional, unless you would like to. Likewise, taxidrivers do not expect a tip either.
Banks and Money Changers
There is one Bank in Aguas Calientes(Banco de Credito) and one ATM machine. You are also welcome to exchange USdollars Travellers cheques and US dollars to Peruvian currency at the FrontDesk. Please note that we do not change Traveller's cheques to US dollars,only to Peruvian currency (Nuevos Soles).
Check-in andCheck-out
Check-in time: 11am
Check-out time: 9am
Souvenirs and Boutiques
We offer a good selection of souvenirs of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge.
Massages
A relaxing and invigorating massage will make the perfect end to an energeticday. You can choose from an aromatherapy, Inca, energising, relaxing, stressrelieving or spinal column massage.
Videotape Library
For your entertainment we have a good selection of Classic and Award-winningmovies available for your hire, free of charge.
Credit Cards
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners.
Electricity and Adapters
The voltage in the electrical outlets in your room is 220 V and 110 V in thebathrooms.
Luggage
We offer a luggage storage service. After your check-out, bags can be storeduntil your return to Aguas Calientes and can also be delivered directly tothe train station upon request.
Safety Boxes
An electronic safety box can be found inyour room, which is free of charge to use. We recommend that you use thisfacility for all your personal valuables. The hotel cannot be heldresponsible for the loss of items not stored in the safety box in your room.
Guides
We would be delighted to arrange a guide for you, upon request.
Shoe Cleaning
The Lodge offers a complimentary shoe cleaning service.
Laundry Service
We provide a laundry service.
Water
Tap water is safe to drink, however, complimentary bottled water is deliveredto your room each evening at turn-down. The water used in the kitchen, barand restaurant is treated water and is 100% drinkable. All our vegetables andfruits are washed with purified water. Ice is also made of 100%purified water.
The Hiram Bingham
TheHiram Bingham train is the most luxurious way to journey between Cuscoand Machu Picchu.
For many visitors a trip to Machu Picchu is a once in a lifetimeexperience. The Hiram Bingham assures a magical journey never tobe forgotten.
The Hiram Bingham is named after theexplorer who discovered the fascinating remains of the Inca citadel, Machu Picchu onJuly 23rd 1911.
The carriages are painted a distinctive blue and gold whileinteriors are luxurious, warm and inviting with elegant decoration in thestyle of the 1920's Pullman trains.
As passengers step on board they are encompassed in a world of polished wood,gleaming cutlery and glittering glass.
The train consists of two Dining Cars, an Observation Bar Car and aKitchen Car, and can carry up to 84 passengers.
The round trip between Machu Picchuand Cusco aboard the Hiram Bingham is aluxurious experience where every detail has been taken care of.
In the morning en route to MachuPicchu a brunch will be served as you watch thestunning landscape unfold.
Upon reaching your destination a guide will show you the highlights ofthe Machu Picchucitadel.
After the day exploring the marvel of Machu Picchu,cocktails and a gourmet dinner are served on the return to Cusco.
Our itinerary
Day1 – USA to Lima, Peru
Known as the City of Kings, Peru’s capital city Lima was founded by Francisco Pizarro on theDay of the Three Kings (Epiphany) in 1535. The Plaza de Armas is the heart ofold Lima, and it is here you find the Cathedral, Government Palace and Archbishop’s Palace. TheCathedral dates back to the 1700s and houses the remains of the conquistadorPizarro. To get a feel for colonial Lima,take a cab to the Plaza de Armas and watch the changing of the Palace Guard atnoon. Walk the streets surrounding the Jirón de la Unión for great examples ofSpanish-colonial architecture and to get a taste for life in a large SouthAmerican city.
There are many fine museums in and around the city, including the Museo RafaelLarco Herrera, which houses an equally impressive collection of pottery,mummies and textiles from the Paracas and Nazca cultures. The more affluentdistricts of Miraflores, Barranco and SanIsidro, which are on the coast, offer good nightlifeand cafés, Limeños ( Lima’s residents) arefriendly, and the city is filled with excellent restaurants; seafood lovers inparticular should be sure to try a ceviche, for which Lima is well known.
Transfer to the airport early this morning for the flight to Cuzco (as early as 4am). In Cuzco you are transferred to the Monesterriohotel. Relax or explore this ancient city.
Cuzco is thecontinent’s oldest continuously inhabited city, and the hub of the SouthAmerican travel network. The city attracts travellers who come not just tovisit a unique destination but also to experience an age-old culture verydifferent from their 20th century way of life; one could easily spend a weekjust in and around the area. Inca-built stone walls line most of the centralstreets and you don't have to go far to see other major Inca ruins. It is acity steeped in history, tradition and legend.
Every year Cuzcoattracts thousands of travellers who come to delve into its noble but tragicpast. It is the perfect base for optional explorations around the city and areaas well as a range of outdoor activities. Relax and explore this fascinatingcity, and take time to acclimatize to the high altitude.
Cuzco’snumerous colonial churches are one of the city’s most common sights. TheCathedral was started in 1559 and took 100 years to build; it is also one ofthe city’s greatest repositories of colonial art. Immediately in front of theentrance is a vault containing the remains of the famous Inca historian, Garcilasode la Vega. Alsoworth visiting are the churches of La Compañía, La Merced and SanFrancisco.
While most ruins are just outside of the city, the main ruin within is that ofthe Coricancha, once the Inca Empire's richest temple. Today the ruin forms thebase of the colonial churchof Santo Domingo. DuringInca times this temple was literally covered with gold, but within months ofthe arrival of the first conquistadors this incredible wealth had all beenmelted down. It is left to the individual imagination to envision themagnificence of the original structure. There are several good museums in Cuzco,including the Archaeological Museum, which also houses a small art museum, the Regional History Museum and the Religious Art Museum.Our best advice for exploring Cuzcois to wear a comfortable pair of shoes, arm your self with a city map and setoff to explore!
Enjoy your day at leisure. There are many Incan ruins around Cuzco, including the great sanctuary andtemple to the sun, Sacsayhuaman, of ceremonial importance during the wintersolstice celebration Inti Raymi.
Ride the Hiram Bingham, Orient Express train to Aguas Calientes, upon arrival,transfer to the Sanctuary Lodge at the gates of Machu Picchu before receiving your guidedtour of the site. Day 5 is free until it is time to catch the train back to Cuzco this afternoon.
Aguas Calientes is the base for all visitors planning on touring themagnificent Ruins of Machu Picchu. Accessible only by a train that windsthrough the steep Urubamba Valley or on foot by trekking the Inca Trail, AguasCalientes is a gem in the heart of the Andes.Visit the town market, enjoy the numerous restaurants or relax in the naturalmountain hot baths that gave the town its name. For serious archeology buffs,there is time for another optional independent visit to Machu Picchu.
Day 6- Cuzco Transfer to Cuzco airport.
