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 14h00 Arriving 12h00 + 2 days Departure Dates January 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 February 3, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 March 2, 9,16, 18, Cancelled April Cancelled 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 14h00 Arriving 12h00 + 2 days Departure Dates January 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 February 6, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 March 5, 12, Cancelled April Cancelled 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 14h00 Arriving 12h00 noon + 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 14h00 Arriving 12h00 noon + 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 12h30 Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Pretoria Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure dry snacks and drinks. 13h15 Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers. 14h00 The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station. Canapés will be served. 16h00 High Tea is served in the Lounge Car 18h30 - 20h00 First sitting for Dinner 20h15 - 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner Please Note: Dinners are an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket or waistcoat and ladies elegant evening wear. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks before retiring to bed. Day 2 - Kimberley Excursion 06h00 - 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis. 09h30 The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station. Guests disembark and gather at the railway museum for a short bus ride to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum where you will enjoy a guided tour of the mine and other interesting historical sites. An enclosed ramp will give you a spectacular view of the Big Hole. 12h30 Depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley Station where the Blue Train staff will welcome you with a glass of sherry. The sherry glass is engraved with The Blue Train logo and is a memento for the guests to keep. 13h00 The Blue Train departs Kimberley Station. Aperitifs are served in the various Blue Train lounge cars. 13h00 - 14h15 First sitting for Lunch 14h30 - 16h00 Second sitting for Lunch 16h30 High Tea is served in the non-smoking Lounge Car 18h30 - 20h00 First sitting for Dinner 20h15 - 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner. Enjoy post-dinner drinks before retiring to bed. Day 3 - Arrive in Cape Town 06h00 - 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis 12h00 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 12h30 Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Pretoria Station. Guests enjoy pre-departure dry snacks and drinks. 13h15 Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers. 14h00 The Blue Train departs from Cape Town Station. Canapés will be served. 16h00 High Tea is served in the Lounge Car 18h30 - 20h00 First sitting for Dinner 20h15 - 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner Please Note: Dinners are an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket or waistcoat and ladies elegant evening wear. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks before retiring to bed. Day 2 - Kimberley Excursion 06h00 - 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis. 11h30 - 13h00 First sitting for Lunch 13h15 - 14h30 Second sitting for Lunch 14h00 The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station. Guests disembark and gather at the railway museum for a short bus ride to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum where you will enjoy a guided tour of the mine and other interesting historical sites. An enclosed ramp will give you a spectacular view of the Big Hole. 17h00 Depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley Station where the Blue Train staff will welcome you with a glass of sherry. The sherry glass is engraved with The Blue Train logo and is a memento for the guests to keep. 18h30 The Blue Train departs from Kimberley Station. Aperitifs are served in the various Blue Train lounge cars. 18h30 - 20h00 First sitting for Dinner 20h15 - 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner. Enjoy post-dinner drinks before retiring to bed. Day 3 - Arrive in Pretoria 06h00 - 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis 12h00 The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station. Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge. |
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