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Blue Train - 'A Magnificent Way to Travel'



Elegant luxury, gourmet cuisine and stylish comfort in beautifully restored carriages create the unrivalled ambience on board the worldrenowned Blue Train. Freshly prepared meals and award winning wines are served in the dining car whilst there is a lounge car and club car for your leisure.

Each of the 42 air-conditioned compartments provide two types of luxurious accommodation boasting an ensuite bathroom,TV, lounge area with panoramic windows and concealed fold down beds.The luxury suites are larger and contain a compact disc player and video to replay the days events.

There is 24 hour room service provided by a butler in each carriage to ensure that the guests receive the highest degree of attention.

PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN (and vice versa).
Departs selected Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This spectacular 24 hour rail journey, including one night on-board, covers over one thousand miles. The breathtaking scenery includes Kimberley which is famous for its diamond mines and the Hex Valley, with its vineyard and mountain landscapes.

Blue Train Prices 2008 (Guaranteed pricing)

Pretoria To Cape Town (and vice versa)
The price per person sharing compartment	Deluxe	Luxury
16 November - 31 December '07	£546	£590
01 January - 31 August 08	£578	£624
01 September - 15 November '08	£713	£776
16 November - 31 December '08	£578	£624
Rates include all meals and drinks. No third person allowed to share. Single prices available on request.

Blue Train Prices 2009 (Guaranteed pricing)

Pretoria To Cape Town (and vice versa)
The price per person sharing compartment	Deluxe	Luxury
01 January – 31 August 09	£647	£699
01 September - 15 November '09	£798	£869
16 November - 31 December '09	£647	£699
Rates include all meals and drinks. No third person allowed to share. Single prices available on request.

To obtain further information on The Blue Train, we recommend that you visit www.bluetrain.co.za

The Blue Train website offers you a wealth of information together with details of their booking conditions which require full payment to be received no later than 60 days prior to departure.The Blue Train charges 100% cancellation within 60 days of departure.