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:: Rail Tours :: The Blue Train |
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The Blue Train must serve as one of the country's best known tourism icons. Take that well
deserved break, and explore South African landscapes from the comfort of Africa's "Blue Jewel". A compelling
combination of luxury train travel, world class service and fine dining, and set against a magnificent ever
changing backdrop, makes a trip on The Blue Train one of the most memorable occasions. In 2008, The Blue Train
celebrated it's 62nd anniversary, marking 62 years of providing the ultimate in extravagant train travel for
The Blue Train's many international and local guests.
Route:
- Pretoria to Cape Town (One Way)
- Cape Town to Pretoria (One Way)
Full Itinerary Available On Request
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Low Season:
1 January 2010 – 31 August 2010 &
16 November – 31 December 10
- Luxury Double: R9620 per person sharing
- Deluxe Double: R8905 per person sharing
- Luxury Single: R14 426 per person
- Deluxe Single: R13 354 per person
High Season:
1 September 2010 – 15 November 2010
- Luxury Double: R11 965 per person sharing
- Deluxe Double: R10 990 per person sharing
- Luxury Single: R17 780 per person
- Deluxe Single: R16 475 per person
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Rates Include
- Rates are per person
- Inclusive of all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and off-the
train excursions (excluding French champagne, caviar and external telephone calls)
Please Note:
- Rates quoted are for a one-way journey and are subject to change without prior
notification. Arrival times and off-the train excursions cannot be guaranteed.
- Reservations for children on request only
- Maximum 2 guests per suite
- Terms & Conditions Apply | E& OE
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:: Rail Tours :: The Blue Train Charter : Lunch & Dinner |
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Why not charter The Blue train for strategic meetings, product launches, VIP cocktail parties, VIP breakfast, lunches or dinners and weddings and more. You can also charter with a difference such as Golfing and Safari Charter. Charters are not limited to charter options mentioned and are dependent on rail networks compatibility with The Blue Train’s Technology |
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Lunch Itinerary:
- 11:00: Guests arrive at The Blue Train’s pre-departure lounge at Pretoria Station.
Guests are served pre-departure snacks and drinks.
- 12:00: Train departs Pretoria Station for a 5 - 6 hour lunch trip. Guests
gather in the lounges (Club Car & non-smoking lounge) and enjoy aperitifs
- 12:30 - 16:00:Lunch is served in the Dining Car (depending on the number of
guests) Guests also enjoy post-lunch drinks before the train arrives back at Pretoria
- 18:00: Train arrives back at Pretoria Station. Guests disembark and handed their gifts
Please Note:
- Charter Rates are valid until 31 March 2011
- Terms & Conditions Apply | E& OE
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Rates
(Same rates apply for Lunch or Dinner)
- 42 guests and less: R82 190
- 50 Guests: R86 620
- 60 Guests: R105 600
- 74 Guests: R126 600
- 84 Guests: R133 580
Rates Include
- Snacks on arrival
- Lunch ( 4 course meal)
- Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic drinks (excluding French Champagne, Caviar, external telephone calls are not included)
- Blue Train Gift
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Dinner Itinerary:
- 16:00: Guests arrive at The Blue Train’s pre-departure lounge in Pretoria.
Guests are served pre-departure snacks and drinks.
- 17:00: Welcome, speeches and / or presentations (where necessary)
- 18:00:The train departs Pretoria for a 5 - 6 hour trip. Guests gather in the
lounges (Club Car & non-smoking lounge) and enjoy pre-dinner drinks.
- 19:00 - 21:00: Dinner is served in the Dining Car (first dinner seating).
- 21:00 - 23:00:Dinner is served in the Dining Car (second dinner seating).Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks.
- 23:00 - 00:00:Train arrives back in Pretoria. Guests disembark and are handed their gifts on their way home.
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- Snacks on arrival
- Dinner ( 5 course meal)
- Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic drinks (excluding French Champagne, Caviar, external telephone calls are not included)
- Blue Train Gift
Please Note:
- Charter Rates are valid until 31 March 2011
- Terms & Conditions Apply | E& OE
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:: Rail Tours :: Rovos Rail |
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Cape Town:
- Pretoria to Cape Town (One Way)
- Cape Town to Pretoria (One Way)
Rates
1 January 2010 – 30 September 2010.
- Pullman Suite: R10 340 per person sharing
- Deluxe Suite: R15 510 per person sharing
- Royal Suite R20 680 per person sharing
- Single Supplment: 50% on all suites
Rates Include
- Rates are per person
- Inclusive of all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and off-the
train excursions .
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Victoria Falls:
- Pretoria to Victoria Falls (One Way)
- Victoria Falls to Pretoria (One Way)
Rates
1 January 2010 – 30 September 2010.
- Pullman Suite: R11 750 per person sharing
- Deluxe Suite: R17 625 per person sharing
- Royal Suite R23 500 per person sharing
- Single Supplment: 50% on all suites
Please Note:
- Childrens Rate on Request
- Maximum 2 guests per suite
- Off Train excursions cannot be guaranteed and will be undertaken only if time permits
Full Itinerary Available On Request
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Durban:
- Pretoria to Durban (One Way)
- Durban to Pretoria (One Way)
Rates
1 January 2010 – 30 September 2010.
- Pullman Suite: R11 280 per person sharing
- Deluxe Suite: R16 920 per person sharing
- Royal Suite R22 560 per person sharing
- Single Supplment: 50% on all suites
- Departure time and arrival times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed
- Rates quoted are for a one-way journey and are subject to change without prior
notification. Arrival times and off-the train excursions cannot be guaranteed.
- Terms & Conditions Apply | E& OE
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:: Rail Tours :: Rovos Rail Dinner Charter |
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During the course of the year we run many 3 – 4 hour Dinner excursions, entertaining a maximum of 72 guests. |
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Dinner Itinerary:
- 18:00 - 18:30: Guests arrive at Rovos Rail’s Capital Park Station.
Champagne, orange juice and canapés are served on arrival. Musicians play light classical music in the background.
A Steam Locomotive will be parked on the platform adjoining the station lounge, allowing the guests numerous
photographic opportunities.
- 19:15 - 19:45: The locomotive will move off the platform to fetch the train and bring it on
to the platform. While all the participants are together and their attention is focused, this is an ideal time for
speeches or presentations.
- 19:45:Departure for a circular panoramic tour around Pretoria
- 20:30:Dinner would be served at. Our menus reflect an accent on fresh local ingredients, and
traditional dishes such as game are a specialty. Our lunches and dinners offer a starter, a choice of fish, meat
or vegetarian dish followed by a tempting dessert. Fine wines from some of South Africa’s renowned cellars and estates
complement the meals.
- 22:45:Arrive back at Capital Park Station. Drinks will be served in the Observation and Lounge
cars on departure.
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Low Season
Price Valid: 1 January 2010 – 30 September 2010
- 42 passengers or less: R58 800
- 72 passengers or less: R70 990
High Season
Price Valid: 1 October 2010 – 30 September 2011
- 42 passengers or less: R65 200
- 72 passengers or less: R77 620
Rates Include
- Snacks on arrival
- Five Course Dinner
- Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic drinks (excluding French Champagne, Caviar, external telephone calls are not included)
Please Note:
- Terms & Conditions Apply | E& OE
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:: Rail Tours :: Function / Events / Excursion Train |
The Function/Events/Excursion Train accommodate up to 200 guests but does not have sleeping facilities on board and is
thus only suitable for journeys of up to 5 hours.
There are many alternative uses for this train, only limited by time and
distance factors. These options could include a 3 hour circular trip around Pretoria or a one-way journey to any destination
with rail access and within 5 hours rail travel time from Pretoria, where guests disembark and the train returns empty to Pretoria. |
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Depending on the number of guests the following can be provided on board:
- A 5 course sit-down dinner for up to 72 guests with full bar facilities.
- A 3 course-sit down meal with full bar facilities for up to 192 guests in two sittings.
- Hot snacks, canapés and cocktails which would be served for the duration of the journey throughout the train for up to 200 guests.
- Full bar facilities would also be available.
- Costs for the above formats will depend on time, distance and number of guests.
Rates available on request.
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:: Rail Tours :: Full Train Charter |
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Very successful overnight trips from one to ten days have been undertaken with special
interest groups. Business incentive groups, historical tours, private parties and bird shoots are just a few
of the special charters we have hosted during the past 11 years. Within reason, and subject to availability,
the chartered train can go anywhere there is a railway line in the sub continent of Africa.
The costing for these trips is based on distance, time, the number in the party and the number of coaches required
to house the party. Rovos Rail is a private train company running on the rails of the National Railways and our tariff
is determined by the number of coaches run at a given time and the distance covered: added to which are the costs of
locomotive crews, train inspections and watering facilities. Therefore, each charter request has to be calculated
individually. The following itineraries and costs will illustrate a few options.
Rates Available On Request
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One Night
After an early evening departure from Capital Park Station, Pretoria enjoy dinner and overnight on board. The train
will be stationery from about midnight for an approximate 6-hour sleep-stop. Return to Capital Park after a leisurely breakfast.
Two Nights
Day One:
An early evening departure from Capital Park Station, Pretoria with dinner and overnight on the train.
Day Two:
After breakfast disembark the train for the day’s activities. Return to the train in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Day Three:
Disembark at Capital Park Station, Pretoria after breakfast
Please Note:
- Terms & Conditions Apply | E& OE
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