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 The train to Machu Picchu by Paul2001
In enjoyed the train trip to Machu Picchu mostly for the scenery along the way. What really raised my eyebrows was the floor show put on by two, one male and one female, attendents on the return trip. It was quite good if you do not mind the fact that they were attempting to get you by lots of local clothing. The Vistadome also serves snacks along the way to and from Machu Picchu. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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 Never seem to stand up
straight.. by neilward
The train had a see through roof which certainly helped us see more of this wonderful place.
The staff on the train were very smart,very curteous and most helpful.It was one of the cleanest trains I have ever been on. Leave a Comment
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 backpacker train by Jim_EliasonLeave a Comment Theme: Train
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 Vistadome to Machu
Picchu, Peru by cruisingbug
We got to town at 1:40 and already the Backpacker was sold out and had been for some time. "Luckily" we could still get tickets on the 2:55 Vistadome - at 3 times the price ($70 for two - only cash, no credit cards). So much for seeing the ruins - or even having lunch, although a small sandwich and drink is provided on the Vistadome. DO NOT buy snacks inside the waiting room, they're very overpriced (12 soles for a bag of Combos and a candy bar).
Perurail would not let us reserve seats when we'd called before leaving home. The Vistadome was only about a third full, so maybe this is a way they have to sell seats! Some of the people we talked to who, like us, had to get Vistadome tickets had planned to take the Backpacker also.
By the way, I thought the Backpacker (which we took on the way back to Cusco) was more comfortable, even if you couldn't see the tops of the mountains. The Vistadome is set up like a plane, with rows of seats all facing the same way, but didn't even have folddown tray tables and offered little leg room. The Backpacker has seats set up in groups of four, two sets facing each other with a table between and felt much more comfortable.
PLEASE NOTE: Since our trip last month, rates have increased at PeruRail - and the website is completely different. Leave a Comment
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 Fun inside/outside the
backpacker train. by kzapanta
These are just our observations and thougths. You can disagree.
The backpacker train first off has a more relaxed, chilled travel atmosphere that world travellers and packpackers would be accustomed to. No,its not panoramic windows but unless you can't move your head, its sufficient. What I found to be most pleasant is the amount of luxurious room it has. More room luggage room, more leg room per passenger, and the conductors on the backpacker train are more chilled, helpful, and genuine. Bench seating with pairings facing each other. Even if you get people facing you, there is still more room in the backpacker train.
The vistadome train. Yes you get those extra windows on the top. But to be honest, it was useful for about 5 minutes of the trip. The seats are exactly like an airplane. If it wasn't for the windows, I though I was back on an airplane cabin. Numbered seats, all facing forward, less legroom, arm rests digging at your sides, and a tiny space for everyones luggage.
Continuation on the next tip. Must read.
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 by jadedmuse
We took the train back to Cusco and I remember going over the Urubamba River, through narrow gorges where you could almost reach your hand out the window and touch the rocky sides of the cliffs, the colorful locals - and some colorful tourists - and just beautiful, wild, natural scenery.
There's food and beverages available on the ride, too. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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 enjoying OUR peace & quite on
the backpacker train by kzapanta
Its insulting in that 1. I paid for the transportation, my peace and quiet in that time is mine, not be interupted, 2. to sell products at such gouged up prices on top of already marked up prices shows full disrespect to all the passengers on the vistadome train.
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 taking the train back!!! by marcelo15
When we went from cusco to machu picchu we had a delicious breakfast and they started to offer some souveniers from the company. (PERURAIL).
then, when we went back we had other tea with cakes and they offered a cool show of fashiong and peruvian costums.
NOTE: To get the train tickets book at the mail address that is written down...then you have to pay at: wanchaq estacion without number...
and the train from Cusco to Machu Picchu departs from SAN PEDRO...TRAIN STATION. Leave a Comment Theme: TrainOther Contact: dgamarra@perurail.com
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 Peru Rail by neurochicLeave a Comment
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- Inkaterra Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes s/n, Via Ferrera De Cusco A Quillabamba (formerly Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel), Machu Picchu
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