The Adventure Activities You Crave Are in Aguas Calientes, Peru

This tour introduces you to local history and some truly stunning views. On this educational tour, your guide will point out the agricultural, residential, and religious buildings. Because we have so few written records left behind by the Inca, historians have had to make educated guesses about what purpose some of the structures served and much of the site remains shrouded in mystery.

This 2-hour hiking tour is a breathtaking complement to a visit to the Machu Picchu ruins. You will leave for Huayna Picchu mountain from Aguas Calientes, the small town that is nearest Machu Picchu. Huayna Picchu’s peak towers over Machu Picchu – at the summit of Huayna Picchu, hikers will be 1,180 feet (360 m) higher than ruins of Machu Picchu, at 8,920 feet (2,720 meters) above sea level.

The Andean wedding is the symbolic Andean ceremony for couples those looking to express their love for each other or renew vows.

Some say that the path to adventure is uncertain and unknown. When hiking to Peru’s Mandor Waterfall, the path to adventure takes you through the village of Aguas Calientes, past the bridges of Machu Picchu, up a ladder, past train tracks, through a garden, and jungle. After all of this, you still have a waterfall to look forward to — talk about taking the scenic route.

This hike will take you to the top of the Machu Picchu Mountain, and will give you a sweeping perspective of the mountain range that the Inca held sacred. At its highest peak, Machu Picchu Mountain rises a staggering 10,000 feet (3,050 m) above sea level. As you hike up the mountain, you will see the Machu Picchu ruins sprawled below, nestled among the mountains of the Sacred Valley.

The Belmond Hiram Bingham train not only makes this possible, it turns a magical journey into an unforgettable experience, with personalized service that takes care of every last detail on your trip. Travel on the exclusive and luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham train and enjoy the elegant dining car, the bar car, and the observatory*, where you can take in the unmatched scenery in the open air while sipping on a traditional Peruvian cocktail and listening to live local music.

To really bring the mystery of Machu Picchu alive, there’s no better way than our shaman-led Mystical Tour of Machu Picchu. While scholars may debate the reason behind the building of this amazing sanctuary, the shamans know that it had deep spiritual significance to the Inca people.

Peru's weather can sometimes impact transportation options, especially during the months of January to April. That's why the Vistadome Bimodal exists. By pairing the comfort and beauty of the Vistadome train with the reliability of a private bus, nothing stands in the way of your adventures in Peru. Book your excursion any season — the Vistadome Bimodal will get you there.

Experience a magical adventure in contact with nature, from our open-air observatory car, and enjoy the best onboard entertainment on our scenic train.

The First Class, offers you maximum comfort and space on board. Enjoy a unique landscape at the Observatory-Lounge with live music, bar and outdoor balcony where all the beauty of nature and Andean culture reveal themselves before your eyes. Inca Rail Company operates the Bimodal Service (Bus + Train), a service that combines bus and train travel, departing and returning to Cusco City. Passengers using the Voyager bimodal service board a private bus at Inca Rail office, in the Cusco’s historic center, and arrive to Ollantaytambo Station.