{"id":986,"date":"2024-03-11T23:30:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T23:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/?p=986"},"modified":"2024-03-12T00:44:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T00:44:55","slug":"vistadome-observatory-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/vistadome-observatory-train\/","title":{"rendered":"Vistadome Observatory train"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-7-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-7-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-7-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-7-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-7-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-7-404x270.png 404w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-7.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Vistadome Observatory train<\/strong> travels the route between <em>Cusco <\/em>and <em>Machu Picchu<\/em>, making you live a unique travel experience. An exclusive atmosphere that surrounds you with the magical landscape thanks to its panoramic windows and the <strong>Observatory <\/strong>Car, living an unforgettable journey and enjoying our authentic culture through the music and the typical <em>Saqra <\/em>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-4-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-4-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-4-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-4-404x270.png 404w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-4.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Snack on Board:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience a journey filled with breathtaking views and delight in the flavor of Andean ingredients. Now, all passengers will be able to enjoy a delicious snack during the trip to or from(1) the wonder of <em><strong>Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/em> while touring the beautiful scenery along the route. In addition, passengers will be able to enjoy hot herbal teas or water on board our trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-5-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-5-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-5-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-5-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-5-404x270.png 404w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-5.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does the snack include?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quinoa Chips \/Quinoa Cookie 35 gr Q Foods (1 und.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quinoa bar 30 gr Q Foods (1 und.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chocolate La Ib\u00e9rica Napolitana x 5 gr. (1 und.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coca\/maple candies, lemon (2 und.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes hot infusions, coffee and\/or water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(1)The snack is included in your train ticket purchase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-405x270.png 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ONBOARD EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Live a unique journey surrounded by spectacular views along the route towards <strong><em>Machu Picchu<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1-404x270.png 404w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TRAIN STATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aboard the PeruRail Vistadome Observatory train at the following stations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wanchaq Station in Cusco (Bimodal Service):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;Av. Pachac\u00fatec s\/n, Wanchaq District, <em><strong>Cusco<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ollantaytambo Station:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;Av. Ferrocarril s\/n, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, <strong><em>Cusco<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Machu Picchu Pueblo Station:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;Machu Picchu Pueblo s\/n, Barrio Las Orqu\u00eddeas, Machu Picchu Pueblo, <em><strong>Cusco<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2-1024x606.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2-1024x606.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2-456x270.png 456w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2.png 1117w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-6-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-6-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-6-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-6-404x270.png 404w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-6.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT IS THE REGULAR SERVICE (TRAIN ONLY)?<br><\/strong>Our regular service is the one that operates the route between Cusco or Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu completely by train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT IS THE BIMODAL SERVICE (BUS+TRAIN)?<br><\/strong>from January to April, on our Bimodal Service (bus + train), you can depart from <em>Cusco <\/em>by bus to <em>Ollantaytambo<\/em>, where passengers make the transfer to the train with final destination <em>Machu Picchu<\/em> Station. The return journey works the same way, departing by train from <em>Machu Picchu<\/em> to <em>Ollantaytambo <\/em>and returning to <em>Cusco <\/em>by private bus. Our schedules will allow you to enjoy a full day in the <em>Inca <\/em>Citadel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-3.png 980w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-3-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-3-768x588.png 768w, https:\/\/www.salkantaytrek.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-3-353x270.png 353w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TRAVELING:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you live the best experience in your journey to <em><strong>Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/em> by taking these highlight points before boarding our trains:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep your ID in hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present your boarding pass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrive at the train station at least 30 minutes before boarding time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We suggest using sunscreen to visit <em>Machu Picchu<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Train to Machu Picchu: PeruRail Vistadome Observatory\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yS_ib97BLQQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Vistadome Observatory train travels the route between Cusco and Machu Picchu, making you live a unique travel experience. 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