Machu Picchu Train Peru 🇵🇪

■ MACHU PICCHU, PERU: Having landed in Cusco two weeks ago and being in complete awe over the history and particularly the architectural ruins scattered around the city, I quickly realized I did not want a repeat of my visit to Sri Lanka's Sigiriya.

Long story short, I went there without knowing much of the background of the empire that created the now famous world heritage site and thus wasn't able to appreciate it to the extent that I could've.

I therefore decided to tour other parts of Peru first (Arequippa, Huacachina, Paracas) whilst I also got down to studying the Inca Empire and the Spanish colonial adventure that proved to be its undoing, before eventually returning to Cusco for a visit to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.

I did so not only to be able to narrate properly for you guys as I go to film these sites but also because nothing's more annoying than knowing you didn't get the most out of your visit to what may prove to be the only time in your life you'll get to visit a site.

So without further ado, here's the train journey from Cusco to South America's most famous tourist attraction, Machu Picchu. The company I opted for is Perurail, one of two companies that operate this route through these incredible valleys. The other being Incarail.

So did the train journey live up to the expectations? And what was the food like? And what about my hotel in Machu Picchu?

[Syn]

your vlogs mean so much to me because for someone with an immigrant family living in california it's ridiculously expensive to buy a house (nearly $1M) and even though i want to travel as cheap as possible, the priority for my family is being able to afford a house so these natural style vlogs that makes you feel like as if we're there travelling along with you is very immersive so thank you so much <3

[Aradunt]

This is one of the most beautiful places i’ve seen you travel to in my opinion. Im going to look into this for a holiday of my own

[kombinatsiya]

this has to be one of the most epic train routes ever.

[bigstackD]

How have I missed this video? I thought I had watched all your Vids🤷🏻‍♂️. And I must say I’ve travelled on plenty of trains in my time but nothing as awesome as the one you’re on here!

[asif-alam]

I believe this Machu Picchu series will be a classic and a 'Must Watch' for everyone.

[jimboii]

Must say Peru has been one of my favourite series yet I really fancy visiting this country great footage mate well done harald 👌🏻

[jamesgames]

Dude, I know you made a move to be "different" from other youtubers by making the least edits possible and an immersive experience. I've been watching your vids for about a year out of NYC. Please understand that you have not only made me regret not filming in my 2.5 months in the phillipines but also have given everyone the FREEDOM of escaping their daily troubles by being immersed into your videos. In addition you've also given hope to travelers (not tourists lol) to give vloging at least a try. Mark my words, you are the FUTURE of youtube. This is what the globe wants now adays and all your hard work and stress has and WILL pay off. YOU are the solution, thank you and congrats brother!

[potatoboris]

Wow, this was probably one of my favorite videos due to how cool this train ride really is. Nature here is spectacular.

[Martinsleep]

That celeb seemed so impressed and all happy on his insta feed, but he was sleeping through that beautiful trainride, i would do so much to be able to be there and see that amazing nature :O I would not nap through it! haha

[simonderaad]

Very nice images of a beautiful country! The best travel vlog I ever saw!

[vrkoven]

I took that train trip almost 40 years ago, and believe me the trains have improved a lot!

[chelle]

Harald,
I love how you include all the random views and interactions along your way, makes me feel as if I am there, too! Huge fan 😁

[suthius]

By the grace of burundi, he's alive! And that hotel looks gorgeous

[k.jeanette]

Peru is beutiful scenes! The sky is soo amazing!!! Watching all your videos has inspired to go! Gracias

[FindMeInKurume]

Absolutely beautiful tour on the train Harald! Thank you so much for sharing your journey, this and so many more, I love traveling with you, you make it such a pleasure to enjoy YouTube and so many parts of the world I may never get to see myself, Thank you!!

[darrinlumby]

I’ve grown to enjoy your videos and style more than anything else available, and I’m including broadcast TV. Thank you for all the work and effort that allows me to see the world, because I’ll probably never get the chance myself to travel in such a matter.
And greetings from Minnesota 🇺🇸. IF you ever think of trying a fun winter wonderland pass time, comon out and give snowmobiling a whirl ❄️

[VRR]

Finally a new video... I literally paused whatever that I was watching when I saw the notification...

[mayaout]

Peru looks so good..a cup of coffee while travelling in train, with sunlight streaming in. Life can't get better than that..

[j.p.]

Always a fantastic time watching you. So well spoken, so courteous, so generous and kind to everyone. Your travels are an absolute wonderful time.

[matlyons]

i dont where to start to be honest, i been off work for 5 months now, just self pity etc, no going out, no holidays, i couldnt get enough of that video, just made me wanna get out there and live again, thank you harold 👍👍👍👍