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Train Journeys in South America: 15 Weighed Up on Cost and Hours

33 tours  ·  from $20

A trip has room for a handful of paid days. These 15 train journeys earn the slot, and the price and the start time sit on every one of them.

Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train - Reaching the station and sorting out your ticket
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Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

1.Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,476 reviews · 1 day · from $45Our pick

Take the official Corcovado Train through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer. The roughly 20-minute uphill ride brings you to the statue, with views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, and Rio. Your ticket includes train admission and monument access. Go early, bring your passport or ID, and expect crowds.

“Very nice experience! The train ride was super easy and the views were incredible!”

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Ushuaia: National Park & Train of the End of the World Tour - Ensenada Zaratiegui and Argentina’s last post box
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Ushuaia: National Park & Train of the End of the World Tour

2.National Park & Train of the End of the World Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 811 reviews · 5 hours · from $111

This five-hour Ushuaia tour combines the End of the World Train with Tierra del Fuego National Park. A bilingual guide such as Martina, Aileen, or Jacky leads you to Lapataia Bay, Roca Lake, Alakush Center, and Ensenada Zaratiegui. Hotel pickup, transport, and train fare are included, but the AR$40,000 park fee is extra.

“Martina our guide and Vito our driver were fantastic. The trip was well organised and interesting. Highly recommended.”

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National Park and Train Trip End of the World Guided Tour - Entering Tierra del Fuego National Park
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National Park and Train Trip End of the World Guided Tour

3.National Park and Train Trip End of the World Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 414 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $115

This six-hour guided outing combines the End of the World Train with Tierra del Fuego National Park’s best-known viewpoints. Expect bilingual commentary, hotel pickup, photo stops at Lapataia Bay and Lake Roca, a visit to Ensenada Bay’s post office, and a shared group of up to 24 people. Park admission costs extra.

“The tour was extremely well organised. I was picked up directly from my hotel at the exact time they scheduled. The tour guide Eileen was very knowledgeable and friendly and spoke fluent English so I could understand everything. I only had one full day to spend in Ushuaia and I am so glad that I chose to do this tour. It was definitely worth it. The scenery was breathtaking and the train ride was a lot of fun, with fascinating narration in several languages of the history of the train and the area. There are several hiking routes within the park - if I had more time I would definitely…”

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Rio: Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets - What makes the Christ the Redeemer stop worthwhile
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Rio: Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets

4.Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 267 reviews · 4 hours · from $86

Visit two of Rio’s major sights with official tickets for the Corcovado Cog Train, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugarloaf Cable Car. You ride through Tijuca National Park to the famous statue, then rise 396 meters above sea level for sweeping city views. This is a self-guided ticket package, so you arrange transport and manage the timing yourself.

“Aucun besoin d’avoir sa carte bleue et ses passeports ! Mail du mail 28 septembre avec des vouchers au 24 septembre 😱 Beaucoup de temps de perdu Merci aux employés des sites pour leur patience Organisme à fuir”

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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train - The 4 a.m. start from Cusco
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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

5.Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

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

This two-day trip pairs the challenging Km 104 Inca Trail with a guided Machu Picchu visit, one night in Aguas Calientes, chef-prepared trail meals, and a Vistadome train ride home. Small groups of up to 16 travel with English or Spanish guides. Guides such as Gilbert, Jason, Alejandro, and Edy have been praised for patient pacing and strong knowledge of Inca culture.

“The guides were very friendly and welcoming. They were patient and fun. We felt safe & well guided. The food that was provided was excellent as was the hotel we stayed in. I felt like there guides were very well informed about the available information about the area we were in.”

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Scenic Train ride to historical cities of Morretes and Antonina - The Serra do Mar railway ride
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Scenic Train ride to historical cities of Morretes and Antonina

6.Scenic Train ride to historical cities of Morretes and Antonina

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 188 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $128

Travel from Curitiba to Morretes on the historic Paranaguá-Curitiba Railway, passing bridges, tunnels, waterfalls, and Serra do Mar rainforest. Explore Morretes and Antonina, visit the moving HISGEOPAR model park, and eat barreado beside the Nhundiaquara River. A Portuguese-speaking guide leads the day, with English or Spanish commentary available in the train carriage.

“Pedí especialmente u servicio con guía en español y todos los guías hablaban portugués , entonces entendí menos de la mitad de todo el tour. Yo no hablo nada del idioma”

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The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail - Three-course meals, wine, and Peruvian drinks
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The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

7.The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 182 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $855

Travel from Cusco toward Machu Picchu in Inca Rail’s First Class carriage, with an observatory car, three-course meals, drinks, live music, a certified citadel guide, and private bus service to the ruins. The package costs $855 per person and includes the entrance ticket, subject to availability.

“I am writing to tell you that this is the worst operation I have ever seen.”

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Ushuaia: National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation - Riding the End of the World Train
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Ushuaia: National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation

8.National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 182 reviews · 510 minutes - 12 hours · from $190

Spend up to 12 hours combining Tierra del Fuego National Park, the End of the World Train, and a Beagle Channel cruise. Guides speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Martina and Jacqueline have been especially attentive guides. Check that your boat option includes Isla Martillo if penguins are a priority.

“Guide was lovely. Really interested and informative. Driver was also a lovely guy. We saw all the important sites in the park. The initial entry onto the boat was a bit chaotic and we were on a different boat for my ticket but the boat trip was fantastic and definitely worth doing Skipper made sure that everyone saw everything.”

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Ushuaia: Panoramic City Train Tour - Meeting the road train near the Albatros Hotel
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Ushuaia: Panoramic City Train Tour

9.Panoramic City Train Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 155 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Best value

Ride Ushuaia’s colorful road train for one hour, from the waterfront to the city’s outer neighborhoods. Hear local stories in English or Spanish, stop at Misión Barra and the Beagle Channel Viewpoint, and enjoy a cup of coffee. The vehicle looks like a train but runs on the road, returning to its starting point.

“It's informative short trip around Ushuaia. Much depends on the weather. The guide was great. I'd take the trip again.”

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From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train - The train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
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From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

10.From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 138 reviews · 12 hours · from $360

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by tourist train with hotel pickup, round-trip rail travel, bus transfers, entrance tickets, and a two-hour guided visit. Guides such as Richard, Miguel, Eric, and Juan Carlos have led engaging site tours. Expect an early start, a long day, and possible waiting time in Aguas Calientes.

“Incredible - worth the money. Got an in person briefing two days before the trip. Was sent an itinerary on WhatsApp, had personal drivers pick us up and escort us every step of the trip. Gave us all our documents in person and WhatsApp (bus tickets, Machu Picchu ticket, etc). Vistadome train was amazing. Would 10/10 recommend!”

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Iguazu Falls: Argentinian Side with Boat Ride, Jungle-truck and Train - Following the train to Devil’s Throat
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Iguazu Falls: Argentinian Side with Boat Ride, Jungle-truck and Train

11.Iguazu Falls: Argentinian Side with Boat Ride, Jungle-truck and Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about eight hours exploring Iguazú National Park from Puerto Iguazú with a guide, park train, upper trails, jungle truck, and Gran Aventura boat ride. Expect several waterfall viewpoints, a soaking on the river, and a full day with groups of up to 30. Park entry, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“Overall a great experience. The falls are world famous so nothing to add to other reviews. Our guide Ricardo was superb. He spoke excellent Spanish and English to our group and was always a step or two ahead of the tour activities. He got us in early so only one large tour group was ahead of us at Devil’s Throat trail but that was mitigated by taking our time getting on the trail. We also did the middle trail to see the majority of other falls. A quick snack before joining the jungle truck/ falls boat ride. The jungle truck, at its core, is a ride to get you from…”

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Ushuaia: End of the World Train Ride & Tierra del Fuego Park - Pipo River, La Macarena, and the tree cemetery
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Ushuaia: End of the World Train Ride & Tierra del Fuego Park

12.End of the World Train Ride & Tierra del Fuego Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 110 reviews · 5h 30m · from $140

Ride a steam train from Ushuaia’s End of the World Station, hearing the story of the prison railway through an audio system in seven languages. Then tour Tierra del Fuego National Park with an English or Spanish guide, stopping at Lake Acigami, Laguna Verde, Alakush, and Lapataia Bay.

“I booked a ticket for November 7th, but on the morning of the 6th I was told there were no tickets left for the Ushuaia train and I had to change it to the 8th. However, my flight departed Ushuaia on the morning of the 8th, and they wouldn't give me a refund. But on the afternoon of the 6th, I could still buy a ticket for the Ushuaia train for the 7th on another platform.”

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2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by train from Cusco ( All included ) - From Cusco to Ollantaytambo at 7:00 a.m.
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2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by train from Cusco ( All included )

13.2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by train from Cusco ( All included )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $485Top rated

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, then ride the train to Aguas Calientes for one night. A local English-speaking guide leads your two-hour Machu Picchu visit the next morning. The package includes transport, lodging, breakfast, buses, entry, and train tickets, but not Huayna Picchu or private expenses.

“Excelente experiencia hicieron hasta lo imposible para acomodar nuestras necesidades muy complacidos éramos cuatro y todos estamos muy contentos, nuestro guía Luis super professional, muy amable y con mucho conocimiento. El conductor Gonzalo respetuoso, educado y muy profesional. Lo recomendamos 100%”

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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train - Cusco pickup and the ride into the Sacred Valley
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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train

14.From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 2 days · from $499

This 2-day tour links Cusco, Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu by comfortable transport and train. You get a small group of up to 10, an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide, one night in Aguas Calientes, and door-to-door service. Guides such as Victor, Carlos, Martin, and Efrain bring strong local context to the trip.

“Well organised tour. Both of our tour guides were fully informed and spoke very good English. The driver was very attentive and the mini bus was clean and comfortable . Our hotel in Aguas Calientes was very good and with delicious breakfast. Our buffet lunch in the first day was very good with a huge variety.”

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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train - Day 1: Humantay Lake and the high Salkantay camp
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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

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

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

Spend five days crossing Peru’s Salkantay route with a small group of up to 16 people. Hike to Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass, eat Pachamanca barbecue, visit a coffee farm, camp at Llactapata with Machu Picchu in view, then return by Vistadome or 360° train. Guides such as César, Roger, and José provide steady support.

“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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