THE BLUE TRAIN
"The Blue Train offers you the ultimate luxury train travel experience taking you through breathtaking scenery."
Luxury takes on a new dimension with The Blue Train. You'll feel it the moment you step into the pre-departure lounges in Pretoria or Cape Town. A warm-hearted South African welcome begins a journey that is defined by personal attention and devotion to detail. Kings and presidents have travelled on this magnificent moving five-star hotel. Its very name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and personal service. The Blue Train Journeys, both scheduled and chartered, take guests through some of the most breathtaking countryside to be found anywhere in the world.
Luxury takes on a new dimension with The Blue Train. You'll feel it the moment you step into the pre-departure lounges in Pretoria or Cape Town. A warm-hearted South African welcome begins a journey that is defined by personal attention and devotion to detail. Kings and presidents have travelled on this magnificent moving five-star hotel. Its very name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and personal service. The Blue Train Journeys, both scheduled and chartered, take guests through some of the most breathtaking countryside to be found anywhere in the world.
CURRENT BLUE TRAIN SPECIALS
South African Residents Specials
(prices are per person sharing (single traveller add 50%) valid until 31 March 2022)
2 for 1 Special: Pay R12'928 per person instead of the regular price of R25'855 per person
Return Package: Blue Train + Flight from R13'928 per person
Return Overnight Package: Blue Train + Hotel (1 night in CPT) + Flight from R15'100 per person
Value Package: Blue Train + 3 Nights Cape Town Hotel stay + Flight from R18'500 per person (Find out more >>)
Summer Special
(prices are per person sharing valid until 31 March 2022)
Deluxe Suite - Sharing: R17'900 per person sharing
Luxury Suite - Sharing: R23'865 per person sharing
Includes: Train Fare, all meals on board, all drinks on board. Excludes French Champagne and Caviar
Free Luxury Hotel Night Promotion on Regular Blue Train Prices
(valid until December2022)
Book a Blue Train Journey on the regular fare and stay one night free in a standard room with breakfast at the 5* Taj Hotel in Cape Town (or similar) or at the 5* Castello Di Monte Hotel in Pretoria (or similar). Includes a free Chauffeur transfer between the station and the hotel. This promotion is not valid on in conjunction with any of our packages, discounted fares or other specials.
Terms: Subject to availability. Our Standard BookingTerms apply. Where applicable, domestic flights are capped at R1'000.00 per person. Hotel Stay is in a standard room. Add 50% surcharge for single traveller. Prices for children available on request.
(prices are per person sharing (single traveller add 50%) valid until 31 March 2022)
2 for 1 Special: Pay R12'928 per person instead of the regular price of R25'855 per person
Return Package: Blue Train + Flight from R13'928 per person
Return Overnight Package: Blue Train + Hotel (1 night in CPT) + Flight from R15'100 per person
Value Package: Blue Train + 3 Nights Cape Town Hotel stay + Flight from R18'500 per person (Find out more >>)
Summer Special
(prices are per person sharing valid until 31 March 2022)
Deluxe Suite - Sharing: R17'900 per person sharing
Luxury Suite - Sharing: R23'865 per person sharing
Includes: Train Fare, all meals on board, all drinks on board. Excludes French Champagne and Caviar
Free Luxury Hotel Night Promotion on Regular Blue Train Prices
(valid until December2022)
Book a Blue Train Journey on the regular fare and stay one night free in a standard room with breakfast at the 5* Taj Hotel in Cape Town (or similar) or at the 5* Castello Di Monte Hotel in Pretoria (or similar). Includes a free Chauffeur transfer between the station and the hotel. This promotion is not valid on in conjunction with any of our packages, discounted fares or other specials.
Terms: Subject to availability. Our Standard BookingTerms apply. Where applicable, domestic flights are capped at R1'000.00 per person. Hotel Stay is in a standard room. Add 50% surcharge for single traveller. Prices for children available on request.
BLUE TRAIN RATES AND DATES
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. Click here for Detailed Blue Train Pretoria - Cape Town - Pretoria Itinerary.
2022 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: R25’855 Luxury Suite: R32'985 1 September to 15 November De Luxe Suite: R31'915 Luxury Suite: R40'310 16 November to 31 December De Luxe Suite: R25’855 Luxury Suite: R32'985 Vertical Divider
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PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN
Departing 14h00 Arriving 12h00 + 2 days Departure Dates January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 4, 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21, 28 December 5, 12 Vertical Divider
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CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA
Departing 14h00 Arriving 12h00 + 2 days Departure Dates January 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18, 25 September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 3, 10, 17, 24 December 1, 8, 15 |
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).
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).
EXCLUDED: French Champagne and Caviar on Blue Train
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THE SUITES
By day, the elegant furnished Blue Train suites offer generous lounge chairs which afford unequalled views of Africa. As night falls the suites become sumptuous and subtly-lit bedrooms with a choice of either two single beds (twin) or a double bed, clothed in fine cotton linen and duvets. Considerable attention is paid to guests' needs. There is a writing desk next to the window, individually-controlled air-conditioning, telephone, safe and TV monitor with on board movie and music channels. |
THE LOUNGES
The Blue Train has two lounges: the main lounge and the Club lounge. The Club lounge has a more masculine ambiance and is expected to find favour with those seeking a peaceful place for after-dinner cognacs, coffees or cigars. This area is the only section of the train designated for smokers. High tea is served each afternoon in the main lounge. All lounges are fitted with air-conditioning systems. On most departures the Blue Train has an Observation Car at the back of the train with large windows offering panoramic views of the passing landscape and the rail tracks. |
CUISINE AND DINING
All meals are freshly prepared on board the train by executive chefs. Carefully selected South African wines complement the gourmet cuisine served on The Blue Train. Savour wonderful food, freshly prepared in a state-of-the-art kitchen where gourmet chefs can cater for dietary requirements of today. The dining car caters for 42 guests per sitting. Discerning diners can have the pleasure of the best silver and crystal service where formal dinner attire adds to the grandeur. |
