This easy to use system generates an e-voucher for each passenger on completion of the online booking, which is then used to collect the PeruRail ticket at the station on the day of departure.
PeruRail operates passenger services across a number of routes linking most of the tourist highlights of the Andes, most notably Machu Picchu, Cuzco, the Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca.
There are four different train services to suit a range of travel budgets:
Hiram Bingham - A luxury train with distinctive blue and gold livery carriages and elegant interior upholstery, consisting of four cars: two dining cars, a bar and a kitchen car. The Hiram Bingham operates on the Cuzco – Machu Picchu route with prices starting from US$588 (approx. £301*) for a round trip ticket, including onboard meals with wine, entertainment, guides, bus transfers, entrance to the Ruins and afternoon tea.
Vistadome - The quickest and most comfortable way to visit Machu Picchu, with carriages featuring beautiful panoramic windows, offering enhanced scenic views and photographic opportunities. The Vistadome operates on the Cuzco - Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu routes, with prices starting from US$71 (approx. £36*) (one way Cuzco-Machu Picchu) or US$43 (approx. £22*) (one way Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu).
Backpacker – A train created especially for adventure passengers, seeking comfort and security without all the frills. The seats are made from indigenous fabrics, giving a touch of local flavour, and include additional storage space for backpacks. The train operates on the Cuzco-Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu routes. Prices for Cuzco-Machu Picchu route start from US$48 (approx. £24*) for a one way ticket and prices for Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu route start from US$31 (approx. £15*) one way.
Andean Explorer – A first class train, offering dining cars and an open-air observation bar car, all decorated in an exquisite elegance and style. The Andean Explorer operates on the Cuzco-Lake Titicaca route and prices start from US$143 (approx. £73*) for a one way ticket.
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Notes to Editors:
The www.perurail.com booking system is VERIFIED BY VISA and uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology. This technology ensures both the authenticity of the site and the encoding of all the information you provide. Your personal information is encoded prior to your transaction, so that it cannot be read as it travels over the internet.
PeruRail is owned by Orient-Express Hotels Ltd and their partners, Peruvian Trains and Railways (Grupo Peruval).
Orient-Express Hotels, Trains and Cruises (www.orient-express.com) is a hotel and leisure company providing luxury travel experiences for discerning travellers in areas of outstanding cultural, historic or recreational interest. Founded in 1976 when the company acquired Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Orient-Express now owns or part-owns and manages 51 luxury hotels, restaurants, tourist trains and river cruises operating in 25 countries worldwide. Orient-express Hotels in Peru include Miraflores Park in Lima; Hotel Monasterio in Cuzco; Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge; and Las Casitas del Colca in Colca Canyon.
**The sterling price guide is based on the exchange rate at the time of going to press, but the final price will depend on the exchange rate at the time of booking.
For further press information please contact:
Vicky Legg
Director of Public Relations
Orient-Express Hotels
Tel: 020 7921 4067
Fax: 020 7921 4193
Email: vicky.legg@orient-express.com
Louise Toye
PR Executive
Orient-Express Hotels
Tel: 020 7921 4069
Fax: 020 7921 4193
Email: louise.toye@orient-express.com
Web: www.orient-express.com
Language: English 
