Originally Posted by
wrp96
The Vistadome would be more akin to business class than Y, as there is another lower level train than the Vistadome. I took the lower level train to Machu Picchu and the Vistadome back so I can confidently speak on that part of the comparison.
I just did the expedition class outbound and vistadome return. Very little difference exception in vistadome you get a slightly different center table, an (awful) snack.
The HB is magnificent. And if that's you're style, that's awesome.
But if you really wanted to do this budget friendly, then catch the expedition train from Ollantaytambo. Taxi one way from Cusco is about $30. We stayed on points at Tambo Del Inka in Urubamba. Taxi from there to Ollanta is $10. The single vistadome train to Urubamba is much slower and much more expensive than a taxi. Then save by catching the expedition train from Ollantaytambo. Saves a significant amount.