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.
COMBINE THE BLUE TRAIN WITH A PACKAGE Check out our various packages combining the Blue Train with Cape Town, Kruger Park Safari and Victoria Falls or let us design your own tailor made itinerary. Go to our travel packages page for more information |
CAPE TOWN JOURNEY TICKET PRICES:
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2019
COST PER PERSON SHARING (add 50% for single occupancy) 1 January to 31 August De Luxe Suite: R18’405 Luxury Suite: R23'050 1 September to 15 November De Luxe Suite: R22'715 Luxury Suite: R28’690 16 November to 31 December De Luxe Suite: R18’405 Luxury Suite: R23'050 Vertical Divider
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2020
COST PER PERSON SHARING (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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THIS IS INCLUDED:
Blue 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). Chauffeur Transfer: One free transfer between the hotel and train station. EXCLUDED: French Champagne and Caviar on Blue Train |
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50% Partner Discount Promotion Get a 50% discount for your partner in a de luxe suite for any Blue Train Journey between Pretoria and Cape Town departing in May, June or July 2019. To qualify for this promotion the reservation and full payment must be done before the end of February 2019. |
Free Hotel Night Promotion Book a Blue Train Journey between Pretoria and Cape Town and stay one night free in a standard room with breakfast at the Taj Hotel in Cape Town or at the Castello Di Monte Hotel in Pretoria. This promotion can not be combined with a package or other special offer / promotion (subject to terms and availability). |
CAPE TOWN JOURNEY DEPARTURE DATES:
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2019
Departing 18h30 Arriving 10h30 + 2 days Pretoria to Cape Town January 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 February 4, 13, 18, 25, 27 March 4, 11, 13, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 12, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 3, 10, 22, 24, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28 September 2, 9, 11, 18, 23 October 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 November 6, 13, 20, 25, 27 December 4, 11, 16, 18 Vertical Divider
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2019
Departing 16h00 Arriving 10h30 + 2 days Cape Town to Pretoria January 10, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 February 7, 16, 21, 28 March 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 28 April 4, 11, 15, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 6, 13, 25, 27 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 24, 29, 31 September 5, 12, 14, 21, 26 October 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 31 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 28, 30 December 7, 14, 19, 21 Vertical Divider
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2020
Departing 18h30 Arriving 10h30 + 2 days Pretoria to Cape Town 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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2020
Departing 16h00 Arriving 10h30 + 2 days Cape Town to Pretoria 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 |
ITINERARIES
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PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN Day 1 Depart Pretoria 16:00 Register and check-in at The Pretoria Station Lounge. Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks. 18:00 Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers. Boarding concludes at 18:15 18:30 The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station (Will depart earlier once all guests have checked-in) 19:30 - 21:30 First sitting for Dinner 21:15 - 23:00 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 17:00 High Tea is served in the non-smoking Lounge Car 19:30 - 21:00 First sitting for Dinner 21:15 - 23:00 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. Boarding concludes at 15:45 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 Non-Smoking Lounge Car 19:30 - 21:30 First sitting for Dinner 21:15 - 23:00 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. 17:30 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. After this exciting tour, guests are welcome to refresh themselves and enjoy aperitifs before dinner. 19:30 - 21:00 First sitting for Dinner 21:15 - 23:00 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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