The trip itself was excellent, though the seats on the train a very squashy with little room to accommodate 4 pairs of legs. Also we sat near a door to another carriage/the toilets which must be the worst seat on the train. Door opening all day (and freezing).

I organised a bus tour which drove along the popular Tren a las nubes [Train to the Clouds] route leaving from Salta with the tour company La Posada. The trip cost 300 pesos which I paid upfront. The tour was meant to be 12 hours but due to the heavy rain and flooded roads, we were forced to return back... More

The scenery is fantastic and this is a train journey that should not be missed. However the seats are very facing each other and are very close together so there is limited space to put your feet, It is a long journey of 7 or 8 hours but worth it for the fabulous views. There is a tour guide in... More

One of the worst trains in my life. The train is very high and you can get very sick (I did!). The restaurant car is disgusting, so bring your own food. The scenery was great, but do worth the altitude sickness.

We are so glad we made this trip, but I doubt we would make it again. The whole thing was a contrast of the AMAZING and the ANNOYING. AMAZING/5-STARS: train-track engineering, phenomenal landscapes, altitude, historical appeal, train personnel ANNOYING/2-STARS: early-morning departure, late-evening return, cramped seats with knees bumping against others facing you, so-so food, bar car attendant, silly multi-step check-in... More

I have travelled all over Latin America, seen and experienced a lot, but this was the most amazing experience of my life! I felt like I had gone to another planet. The scenery was unbelievable, meeting and chatting with the native craftspeople at the summit was very touching and thought provoking, and the staff on board were very professional, friendly,... More

we hired a car, was a long day of driving but so worth it we took our time and had a great day with incredible mountain ranges make sure you pack a picnic, not a lot of places to stop for food and drink

Wonderful experience. Be grateful if you get the opportunity to do this once in your life! An 8 hour train trip to over 13,000 feet in the Andes. Breathtaking scenery, mind blowing engineering and all delivered with efficiency and charm. Up by train and back by coach was ideal. The "Tren" has obviously taken feedback on board and this has... More

We did the EL Tren a las Nubes in December 2011. At that time the train was running fine and to timetable. Yes, it is a long day, 16 hours looking at the same people opposite can be trying. The couple opposite us disembarked at San Antonio de Los Cobres on the return leg so at least we could stretch... More