THE BLUE TRAIN - CAPE TOWN JOURNEY
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The Blue Train route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a two night journey of 1600 kilometres (994 miles), through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent, including an off-train excursion in Kimberley for a visit to the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum.
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2020 RATES & DATES
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TICKET PRICES
COST PER PERSON SHARING ONE-WAY (add 50% for single occupancy) 1 January to 31 August De Luxe Suite: R20’615 Luxury Suite: R25'820 1 September to 15 November De Luxe Suite: R25'445 Luxury Suite: R32’135 16 November to 31 December De Luxe Suite: R20’615 Luxury Suite: R25'820 Vertical Divider
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PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
Departing 16h30 Arriving 10h30 + 2 days Departure Dates January 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 February 3, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 March 2, 9,16, 18, 23, 25, 30 April 1, 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4,11,18, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14, 21, 23, 28 October 5, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 November 2, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 December 7, 14, 16 Vertical Divider
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CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
Departing 16h30 Arriving 10h30 + 2 days Departure Dates January 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 February 6, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 March 5, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28 April 2, 4, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 20, 27 September 3, 10, 17, 24, 26 October 1, 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 November 5, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 December 3, 10, 17, 19 |
2021 RATES & DATES
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TICKET PRICES
COST PER PERSON SHARING ONE-WAY (add 50% for single occupancy) 1 January to 31 August De Luxe Suite: R23’085 Luxury Suite: R28'915 1 September to 15 November De Luxe Suite: R28'495 Luxury Suite: R35’990 16 November to 31 December De Luxe Suite: R23’085 Luxury Suite: R28'915 Vertical Divider
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PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
Departing 16h30 Arriving 10h30 + 2 days Departure Dates January 6, 11,13, 18, 20, 25 February 1, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 March 1, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 29 April 7, 12, 19, 21, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21, 28 July 12, 19, 26 August 16, 23, 25, 30 September 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 October 4, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 November 1, 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 December 6, 13, 15 Vertical Divider
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CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
Departing 16h30 Arriving 10h30 + 2 days Departure Dates January 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 February 4, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 March 4, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 April 1, 10, 15, 22, 24, 29 May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 1, 15, 22, 29 August 19, 26, 28 September 2, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 October 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 November 4, 11, 18, 20, 25, 27 December 2, 9, 16, 18 |
INCLUDED & EXCLUDED
THIS IS INCLUDED:
Blue Train: two nights accommodation on the train, all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and off-the train excursion in Kimberley (Big Hole).
Free Hotel Night: One night free in a standard room with breakfast at either the Taj Hotel in Cape Town or Castello Di Monte in Pretoria (subject to availability).
Free Chauffeur Transfer: One free transfer between the hotel and train station.
EXCLUDED: French Champagne and Caviar on Blue Train
Blue Train: two nights accommodation on the train, all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and off-the train excursion in Kimberley (Big Hole).
Free Hotel Night: One night free in a standard room with breakfast at either the Taj Hotel in Cape Town or Castello Di Monte in Pretoria (subject to availability).
Free Chauffeur Transfer: One free transfer between the hotel and train station.
EXCLUDED: French Champagne and Caviar on Blue Train
ITINERARIES
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PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN Day 1 Depart Pretoria 14:00 Register and check-in at The Pretoria Station Lounge. Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks. 15:15 Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers. 16:00 The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station (Will depart earlier once all guests have checked-in) 16:30 High Tea is served in the Lounge Car 18:30 - 20:00 First sitting for Dinner 20:30 - 22:00 Second sitting for Dinner (Please Note: Dinner is an elegant affair (gentlemen are requested to at least wear a jacket / waistcoat). Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed. Day 2 Kimberley Excursion 06:00 - 09:00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis. 09:30 The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station. Guests disembark and gather at the railway museum, from where they will be ushered to a bus, which transfers them to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum. 10:00 Guests arrive at the Open Mine Museum for a tour of the mine. Guests are first taken to view interesting and historical sites. Guests are also taken onto an enclosed ramp on the edge of the Big Hole. 12:30 Guests depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley Station. At Kimberley Station guests are greeted with a glass of sherry. The sherry glass engraved with The Blue Train logo is a memento for guests to keep. 13:00 The Blue Train departs Kimberley Station for the Southbound journey to Cape Town. After this exciting tour, guests are welcome to refresh themselves and enjoy aperitifs served at any one of our lounges. 13:00 - 14:15 First sitting for Lunch 14:30 - 16:00 Second sitting for Lunch 16:30 High Tea is served in the non-smoking Lounge Car 18:30 - 20:30 First sitting for Dinner 20:30 - 22:00 Second sitting for Dinner Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed. Day 3 Arrive in Cape Town 06:00 - 09:00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis 10:30 The Blue Train arrives at Cape Town Station. Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge |
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA Day 1 Depart Cape Town 14:30 Register and check-in at The Cape Town Station Blue Train Lounge. Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks. 15:30 Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers. 16:00 The Blue Train departs from Cape Town Station (Will depart earlier once all guests have checked-in) 16:30 High Tea is served in the Lounge Car 18:30 - 20:00 First sitting for Dinner 20:15 - 22:00 Second sitting for Dinner (Please Note: Dinner is an elegant affair (gentlemen are requested to at least wear a jacket / waistcoat). Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed. Day 2 Kimberley Excursion 06:00 - 09:00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis. 11:30 - 13:00 First sitting for Lunch 13:15 - 14:30 Second sitting for Lunch 14:30 The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station. Guests disembark and gather at the railway museum, from where they will be ushered to a bus, which transfers them to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum. 15:00 Guests arrive at the Open Mine Museum for a tour of the mine. Guests are first taken to view interesting and historical sites. Guests are also taken onto an enclosed ramp on the edge of the Big Hole. 17:00 Guests depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley Station. At Kimberley Station guests are greeted with a glass of sherry. The sherry glass engraved with The Blue Train logo is a memento for guests to keep. After this exciting tour, guests are welcome to refresh themselves and enjoy aperitifs before dinner. 18:30 The Blue Train departs from Kimberley Station 18:30 - 20:00 First sitting for Dinner 20:30 - 22:00 Second sitting for Dinner Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed. Day 3 Arrive in Pretoria 06:00 - 09:00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis 10:30 The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station. Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge |
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