Score Big Savings on Your Peru Rail Adventure with Discount Code 2023
Written by Christopher Pupillo on May 12, 2022
As a travel enthusiast, nothing compares to the thrill of exploring new destinations and immersing yourself in diverse cultures. And what better way to experience Peru’s rich history and natural beauty than by embarking on a rail adventure with Peru Rail? With the exclusive discount code 2023, you can now score big savings on your journey and create unforgettable memories without breaking the bank. So why wait? Book your Peru Rail adventure today and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
What is the Peru Rail Adventure?
Peru Rail Adventure is a train journey that takes you through the scenic beauty of Peru, offering stunning views of the Andes Mountains, Inca ruins, and breathtaking landscapes.
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You can save money on your Peru Rail Adventure by using discount codes that offer significant savings on your ticket purchase.
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Using Discount Code 2023 can provide you with significant savings on your Peru Rail Adventure tickets, allowing you to enjoy your journey without breaking the bank.
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Europe by train introduction How to buy European train tickets London to Paris or Brussels by Eurostar Need help? Email the Man in Seat Sixty-One! Cusco to Puno train. Courtesy Discoverbyrail. Peru has several train services of interest to visitors, including the famous train to Machu Picchu where a confusing array of trains run by several different operators compete to take you to the Inca ruin from various different starting stations in or outside Cusco – this page will explain the options. Cusco to Machu Picchu for the Inca ruins. Train operators www. Time zone GMT-5 there is no daylight saving time in Peru. Currency converter Tourist information www. Page last updated 2 January Take the train to Machu Picchu Cusco is the base city for visiting the famous Inca ruins at Machu Picchu and its where most visitors stay. There are 4 possible train boarding points, namely 1 Cusco San Pedro station located in Cusco itself, 2 Poroy which is 13 km 8 miles outside Cusco, 3 Urubamba which is 53 km 33 miles from Cusco and 4 Ollantaytambo which is in the Sacred Valley itself, 89 km 56 miles from Cusco. There are two competing train companies, PeruRail is the bigger one, Inca Rail the smaller one. This page will guide you through the options for an unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu. This is not in fact an option at all unless youre a Peruvian national. The local is a subsidised daily service for Peruvians, leaving from Cuscos San Pedro station in downtown Cusco. L ocal trains also run 3 times a day between Machu Picchu and Hydroelectric station for the Machu Picchu hydroelectric power station , 40 minutes beyond Machu Picchu. For the record, here are the times of the Local. Listen up, this is my top tip. From until , the only train to Machu Picchu leaving from Cuscos original city centre San Pedro Station was the Local for Peruvian nationals option 1 above , which tourists cant use. All other trains left from Poroy, an inconvenient minute 13 km 8 mile bus or taxi ride outside Cusco. So my top tip, choose a departure from Cusco San Pedro Station , so you can leave conveniently from downtown Cusco and enjoy the whole historic original railway experience from downtown Cusco to Machu Picchu, including the scenic switchbacks, avoiding an 8-mile bus or taxi ride. If you get any photos of San Pedro station, the Inca Rail trains or the scenery, please get in touch! Which train to choose? Inca Rail offer several types of train. To compare classes, see incarail. Most PeruRail tourist trains leave from Poroy, a local halt 13 km 8 miles west of Cusco, and Inca Rail trains stop there too. PeruRails trains stopped using Cusco central station in April , but two trains their Vistadome services resumed starting from Cusco San Pedro in mid However, competitor Inca Rail now runs an increasing number of trains, www. How do you get to Poroy? Youll need to take a bus or taxi from downtown Cusco to Poroy. Theres a local bus for 6 soles per person. In the off-season January to April PeruRail now operate a bimodal service by bus from Cusco to Pachar station to pick up the train there, the trains dont start at Poroy during this period. So even more bus, even less train What if the trains from Cusco or Poroy are fully-booked? It just means a longer bus or taxi journey from Cusco until you can board the train. How much does it cost? But if you choose PeruRail, they run four different trains, aimed at different budgets. PeruRails Expedition formerly the Backpacker. It has basic but reasonably comfortable seating with panoramic windows and a buffet car where you can buy non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. In many ways its not really that different from the Vistadome, but unfortunately it starts in Poroy, 8 miles from Cusco. Id pay a bit more for the Vistadome, by the time you have paid for a taxi and some refreshments the cost differential isnt that much. See the Expedition photo below. PeruRails Vistadome. Its a series of diesel railcars with panoramic windows as its name suggests, see the Vistadome photos below. This is the best option as has now resumed running from Cusco San Pedro in downtown Cusco. Belmonds Hiram Bingham. A real luxury experience, though unfortunately it starts from Poroy not Cusco! See the Hiram Bingham photos below. Poroy to Machu Picchu is 86 km 54 miles. Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu is 38 km 24 miles. Poroy is metres above sea level, Ollantaytambo m, Machu Picchu m. Urubamba is 53 km 33 miles from Cusco, and the next best option to joining a train at Poroy. Only PeruRail operate from Urubamba. PeruRail run one Vistadome train from Urubamba to Machu Picchu at arriving , returning from Machu Picchu to Urubamba at arriving Check current times at www. PeruRail also run a train called the Sacred Valley train from Urubamba to Machu Picchu at arriving , returning from Machu Picchu to Urubamba at arriving This train includes a gourmet lunch or dinner and complimentary soft drinks, alcoholic drinks extra.
