8 Railways in Peru That You Shouldn't Miss

June 12, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

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1. Belmond Trains

Excellent
81%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,877 reviews

Belmond Trains

A voyage to the heart of the Inca Empire. Dine and dance your way between Cusco and Machu Picchu aboard this enchanting luxury train. A visit to a once-in-a-lifetime place calls for a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Sink into an armchair in the 1920s-style carriages, where polished wood and brass catch the light. Make your way to the Observation Car to watch the sun rise or give way to starry skies. Your Peruvian adventure has begun.

2. PeruRail - Titicaca

Excellent
65%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,189 reviews

PeruRail - Titicaca

Enjoy the beautiful Andean landscape of Peru on board of a luxury and magical way to travel between Cusco and the Lake Titicaca. Travelling in the PeruRail Titicaca Train is a unique experience, a route between mountains, clouds, snow-capped mountains and puna finishing in the majestic Lake Titicaca. Its coaches involve you in an environment extremely decorated with the elegant style of Pullman trains of the decade of 1920. Its tourist shows, the gourmet lunch, dining cars, observatory-bar car outdoors, among other attractions.

3. PeruRail

Excellent
61%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11,960 reviews

PeruRail

The PeruRail Vistadome connects you with the beautiful andean landscape through a totally panoramic view on the route to Machu Picchu. It highlights the andean culture in diverse forms such as music, gastronomy, folk dancing, history and even scents.

4. Tren Macho

Huancavelica Peru http://www.huancavelica.com/departamento/tren-macho/
Excellent
67%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30 reviews

Tren Macho

Reviewed By Oneleggedpig

Just make sure you know the times.... not exactly regular! I had to get up very early in Huancayo to go get it, and then up early the next day in Huancavelica to get it back. But absolutely worth it- fantastic scenery, really wonderful. People getting on selling food (I didn't get any, wasn't sure about how vegan it all was- although actually I think the bags of cooked purple potatoes would have been fine, and there was a woman chopping up pineapples as well). Great for anyone who wants to get away from other tourists, you're not going to see many here. Everyone on the train was chilled out, mostly keeping to their own thing but you could definitely practise your Spanish if you're polite about it. I sort of had a conversation with two older gents who got on at the most remote train station I have ever seen, a tiny tiny stop between huge mountains. Unfortunately our different dialects of Spanish scuppered that a bit. It is a long ride but plenty to see on the way- and, cliche as it is, this really is An Experience. To get there- get up early in Huancayo and get one of the many many prowling taxis. A señora told me that the are around the rail station is a bit dicey sometimes so maybe don't walk there in the dark unless very confident. Make sure the taxi driver knows you are getting el tren macho. And get there with plenty of time, so you can get your ticket. Don't pay extra for the posh carriage, the normal one is completely fine and you get a better feel for things. The guy selling the tickets at the station in Huancayo assumed I would want expensive ones, guess I looked like a tourist- so make sure you are getting the cheap seats

5. PeruRail - Sacred Valley

Excellent
84%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 162 reviews

PeruRail - Sacred Valley

The PeruRail Vistadome Observatory train travels the route between Cusco and Machu Picchu, making you live a unique travel experience. An exclusive atmosphere that surrounds you with the magical landscape thanks to its panoramic windows and the Observatory Car, living an unforgettable journey and enjoying our authentic culture through the music and the typical Saqra dance presentation. Along the route, passengers will be able to move between the panoramic car and the elegant observatory car, enjoying the experience on board.

6. PeruRail - Vistadome

Avenida Pachacutec s/n Distrito de Wanchaq, Miraflores 08002 Peru +51 1 6254848 https://www.perurail.com/find-us/
Excellent
70%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 543 reviews

PeruRail - Vistadome

Due to the global impact of coronavirus and to practice social distancing, our on board food & beverages sales services, fashion show and the artistic Saqra representation will be suspended during the journeys for the rest of the year. Also, aboard the PeruRail Vistadome train, during the year 2021 the snack service will not be provided on the train.

Reviewed By Kizzi84 - Sao Paulo, Brazil

My friend and I were travelling to Machu Picchu via Peru Rail today and had a truly great experience. It was clean and spacious. The staff were very welcoming and made the best pisco sours! We were particularly impressed by Emperatriz and Bania who went out of their way to make our journey enjoyable!!

7. Inca Rail

Excellent
48%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11,756 reviews

Inca Rail

Experience a unique way to travel to Machu Picchu, exploring the Andean landscape like never before with wider and taller panoramic windows and an observation outdoor carriage including a bar. The only train in Peru with an entertainment app on board which will allow you to learn more about the train journey and the Inca civilization.

8. PeruRail - Expedition

Excellent
79%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 788 reviews

PeruRail - Expedition

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