The 6 Train Trips That Earn Their Price

1.Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 2 days · from $582Our pick

You hike from Km 104 through Chachabamba and Wiñaywayna to Machu Picchu’s Sun Gate, then return via the Vistadome train. Guides such as Gilbert, Jason, Alejandro, and Abelardo are praised for patient pacing and strong local insight. Expect an early start, a demanding first day, and a small group of up to 16.

“What an amazing trip this is. Expect very early starts, the first day is an all-day trek which is of moderate difficulty I would say, culminating in reaching the "sun gate" and an incredible view of Machu Picchu. The second day is an in-depth tour of the site itself and a very fancy train trip back, with a fashion show! Worth every penny.”

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2.Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 8 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Leave Nice at 7:30 am for a full-day trip on the Provence mountain train. With guide Carmela or another professional guide, you’ll see Entrevaux, climb to its Vauban fortress, visit the cathedral, eat lunch, and hike around Annot’s forests and caves.

“Incredible scenery and enjoyable hikes. Our guide Carmela was wonderful. She did her very best to make our experience exceptional.”

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3.Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 days · from $655

Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu via Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass, with glamping, mountain camps, a Pachamanca meal, coffee tasting, and a Vistadome or 360° train. Small groups of up to 16 are led in English or Spanish, with guides such as Cesar, Roger, and José.

“The trip was really good organised they know what they doing. Frank and John our guides were incredible and looked after us really good. Big thanks to our chefs the food was soo delicious. And the campsites expecially the one on the 3 night are in such beutiful spots.”

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4.3-Day, 3-Night Trek and Hotel with Overnight Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 64 reviews · from $212

Spend three days in Sapa with guides such as Su Su, Ai, Mai, or Chu, walking through Hmong, Zay, and Red Zao villages. You’ll ride an overnight train, sleep in a Ta Van homestay, stay in a Sapa hotel, and return to Hanoi by limousine bus.

“I had the best time in Sapa. The weather was sunny, but not hot like in Hanoi, so very comfortable for trekking. Our guide, Chu is very friendly and knowledgeable. I want to discover the daily life of local people, that's why I chose this tour to stay at homestay. Everyone was friendly and easy-going. Food was so yummy. Berths on the train look like your bed at home, so interesting and easy to sleep. Definitely recommend this tour !”

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5.4 Day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by 360° Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $820

Hike the classic Inca Trail from KM-82 to Machu Picchu in a group of no more than nine. You’ll cross Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,215 meters, visit major Inca sites, sleep in private tents, eat four lunches and three breakfasts, then return by train.

“The Inca trail is amazing but this tour operator will do all to destroy fun of it for you - 1) no pick up even though it’s promised 2) you need to carry your rented sleeping bag plus linen or you pay 150 soles / 40 USD/EUR per day 3) the guide doesn’t even intruduce himself , drinks alcohol to the point of loosing consciousness and is also touching / kissing participants without permission 4) you don’t know the plan - you will need to ask for everything and solve your problems 5) and if you provide the feedback they will tell you that they could not accept you to…”

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6.Saint Kitts Train Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 60 reviews · from $140Best value

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Basseterre to Wingfield Estate, then board the St. Kitts Scenic Railway for a 90-minute ride toward Conaree. Guides such as Dujan and Joycelyn share island history, while drinks, music, and open-sided train cars add a festive touch.

“Great train ride with many historical facts and lessons most have never heard of. Beautiful island with many friendly residents.”

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