Inclusions

2 nights’ train accommodation (Blue Train),
All-inclusive meals,
Guided off train excursions as mentioned in the itinerary and services of an English-speaking local guide.

Day 1

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 – 21:00 First sitting for Dinner
21:15 – 23:00 Second sitting for Dinner

Day 2

DAY 2 06:00 – 09:00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first-served basis.
OFF-THE-TRAIN EXCURSION
(Weather & time-permitting)
9:30 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

Day 3

DAY 3 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

Train The Blue Train South Africa
Nearest Airport: Johannesburg Airport (JNB) – 47 Km
Schedule:
6:30 Register and check-in at The Pretoria Station Lounge
7:30 Boarding starts. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers.
8:00 Boarding concludes at 08:00am
8:30 The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station

Disembark
10:30 The Blue Train arrives at Cape Town Station.
Nearest Airport Cape Town International Airport – 20 Km

2019 Departures
April 1, 8, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
Jul 3, 10, 22, 24, 29
Aug 5, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28
Sep 2, 9, 11, 18, 23
Oct 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
Nov 6, 13, 20, 27
Dec 4, 11, 16, 18

EXCLUSION

Airfare
Visa
Optional tours, excursions and activities.
Travel Insurance
All other services not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’

TERMS & CONDITIONS

*Prices mentioned is starting from, per person based on 2 persons travelling together and sharing twin/double room, subject to seasonal surcharges and availability.

ITL World reserve the right to amend the prices in case of currency fluctuations, changes in rates of exchange, and/or fuel costs, special or high season charges and hike in the airline/hotel/rail/land transportation charges before the date of departure.

For convenience of passengers and / or feasibility of operations, ITL World or their service providers may sometimes amend the itinerary.

International hotel check in time is between 2pm and 3pm and check out time is between 11am and 12pm. (Exceptions apply). Early check in and or late check-out is subject to availability of rooms and may be chargeable.

It is the responsibility of the passengers to ensure they hold valid passport, visa, travel and medical insurance, vaccination etc., as applicable for each destination.

City/tourist tax as applicable, must be paid directly at the hotel.

To assist with visa application process, ITL World would provide copies of air tickets, travel insurance and other ground service vouchers for bookings made and fully paid for. Approval and issuance of visa is at the discretion of respective Embassies or Consulates and ITL World cannot in anyway influence this process. Certain nationals however receive visa on arrival in select countries, subject to prior online approvals