Pretoria & Cape Town route

Pretoria to Cape Town 2012 Selected Mondays & Wednesdays			Cape Town to Pretoria 2012 Selected Mondays & Wednesdays
January	9, 16, 23, 30		January	11, 18, 25
February	6, 13, 20, 27		February	1, 8, 15, 22, 29
March	5, 12, 19, 26		March	7, 14, 21, 28
April	9, 16, 23		April	11, 18, 25
May	7, 14, 21, 28		May	9, 16, 23, 30
June	4, 11, 18, 25		June	6, 13, 20, 27
July	2, 16, 23, 30		July	4, 18, 25
August	6, 13, 20, 27		August	1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September	3, 10, 17, 24		September	5, 12, 19, 26
October	1, 8, 15, 22, 29		October	3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November	5, 12, 19, 26		November	7, 14, 21, 28
December	3, 10, 17		December	5, 12, 19
Departure time: Pretoria - 08:50 (am) Arrival time: Cape Town - 12:00 (noon)			Departure time: Cape Town - 08:50 (am) Arrival time: Pretoria - 12:30 (afternoon)

Rates are per person sharing - ONE WAY

Validity	Luxury Double (per person sharing)	De Luxe Double (per person sharing)	Luxury Single (including supplement)	De Luxe single (including supplement)
High Season 01 September - 15 November 2012	R 12,990.00	R 11,950.00	R 19,450.00	R 17,950.00
Low Season 15 May - 31 August 2012 & 16 November - 31 December 2012	R 10,305.00	R 9,540.00	R 15,750.00	R 14,500.00
NORMAL SELLING RATE – FROM R 11,585.00 RECEIVE A DISCOUNT OF UP TO 17%
** SPECIAL OFFERS **
** Surcharges may apply over holiday periods & long weekends

• All meals
• All drinks
• High Tea
• Excursions

• French Champagne
• Caviar
• Telephone calls

Day 1
07:50 - 08:30	Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Pretoria Station Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks and drinks
08:30	Boarding starts Butlers usher guests to their suites
08:50	The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station
10:30 - 12:30	First sitting for brunch
12:30 - 14:30	Second sitting for brunch
15:30	High Tea is served in the Lounge Car
17:10	The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station Guests disembark and assemble at the railway museum, from where they will be ushered to a bus, which transfers them to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum
17:45	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 Kimberly hole
18:35	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
19:05	The Blue Train departs Kimberley Station for the journey Southbound to Cape Town After this exciting tour, guests are free to refresh themselves and enjoy pre-dinner drinks served at any one of our lounges
19:30	First sitting dinner
21:15	Second sitting dinner
	** Remember, dinner is an elegant affair and men are requested to wear a jacket and tie and ladies elegant evening wear
Day 2
07:30 - 10:00	Breakfast is served on a first come first serve basis Breakfast can also be served in-suite at the guests’ request
12:00	The Blue Train arrives at Cape Town Station Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge

Why not charter The Blue Train for strategic meetings, product launches, VIP cocktail parties, VIP breakfasts, lunches and dinners, weddings and more. You can also book a charter with a difference such as a Golfing or Safari charter. Charters are not limited to charter options mentioned and are dependent on rail networks’ compatibility with The Blue Train’s technology.

Contact BushBreaks today for more information regarding Tailor Made Charters aboard The Blue Train.

About The Blue Train

The Blue Train has been synonymous with luxury hospitality, tourism and leisure since 1946 and has enjoyed an international reputation as one of the world’s pre-eminent travelling experiences offering a unique way of enjoying some of Southern Africa’s magnificent landscapes and landmarks.

Fine Dining

On board the train, guests indulge in fine cuisine freshly prepared on board by the Executive chefs. Each fine meal is accompanied by the best wines South Africa has to offer.

In keeping with the classically romantic ambience of the 42-seater dining car, lunch is a casual affair, while dinner is formal. Men are requested to wear a jacket and tie or dress in traditional attire and ladies are requested to dress in elegant evening wear or traditional attire.

Personal Butler Service

Personal Butlers see to the guests’ every need for the duration of their journey; be it in the comfort of their private suites or at any one of the exquisite lounges, the ultimate definition of luxury in motion.

Suite Facilities

The De Luxe Suites offer a choice of twin beds (with shower) or double beds (with bath).

The Luxury Suites are more spacious and offer twin or double beds with bath facilities.

All suites are equipped with a writing desk, individually controlled air-conditioning system and a private entertainment centre with a choice of movie channels and radio stations. The Luxury Suite has a selection of compact disks and movies on video and DVD.

Elegant Lounge Facilities

The warm ambience of the elegant lounge car with its large windows allows for panoramic views of the passing countryside. Enjoy high tea in the warm surroundings of the lounge car or meet for a pre-dinner drink.

Should you prefer the more relaxing ambience of a gentleman’s pub atmosphere, then the club car is the ideal place to be, offering impeccable service with its card tables, a small library and a fully-equipped bar. Here guests can watch a short film about the areas, which the train is passing. After dinner guests can also enjoy a Cuban cigar before they retire to their suites.

Conference Facility

The Blue Train’s conference facility offers a venue for up to 22 delegates. It is equipped with audio visual and technical equipment for a high-level business meeting or small conference offering a more relaxed atmosphere.

Tailor-Made Charters

Why not charter The Blue Train for strategic meetings, product launches, VIP breakfasts, lunches, dinner and cocktail parties, weddings and more. You can also book a charter with a difference such as a Golfing or Safari charter through the unique beauty of the “Valley of the Olifants” along the Kruger National Park, or to other attractions of the Mpumalanga or Kwazulu-Natal Provinces. Charters are not limited to the charter options or the routes mentioned above. Charters are dependant on rail network’s compatibility with The Blue Train’s technology.

The Blue Train experience starts the moment you step into any of The Blue Train’s pre-departure lounges. So, take a journey into a timeless world of grace, elegance and romance, where spectacular scenery stirs your imagination and luxurious comfort soothes your body and soul.

Conditions

The following booking conditions will apply to all advance reservations

1. Payment of fares
   

50% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit due on receipt of confirmation and invoice

Balance of payment 60 days prior to the departure date



2. Cancellation policy - Charters, group bookings and individual bookings
   1. Less than 60 days notice 100% cancellation fee.
   2. Once a ticket is purchased, a reservation may be changed for an earlier or later date without penalty, provided such change is made 60 days prior to the date of travel. Any subsequent changes will subject the passengers to payment of the usual cancellation fees according to the notice given.
   3. If a change, cancellation or non-show is caused by exceptional circumstances and verified by suitable documentation, Blue Train will consider waiving all or part of cancellation fees according to the merits of each case.
   4. A provisional reservation only becomes guaranteed once full payment has been received and a ticket issued by Blue Train.
   5. Non-compliance with these bookings conditions will automatically cancel a confirmed reservation without further notice.
   6. For any charter arranged outside standard advertised dates or routes and with or without special arrangements, the client will be held responsible to cover all additional costs incurred, should the said charter not materialize.

 



3. Insurance

The Blue Train shall not be held responsible for damage to, or loss or theft of personal luggage and belongings, nor can we be liable for personal injury, accident, illness or death. The Blue Train will also not be responsible for instances where circumstances beyond its control lead to an interruption, earlier termination, or cancellation of any particular trip. Such circumstances shall include, but not be limited to instances of vis major/force majeure and/or casus fortuitus (acts of God such as floods and other natural disasters, fortuitous and unforeseen events, etc.). We strongly urge you to adequately cover for any eventualities with your insurance agent. We recommend that you also purchase a “trip cancellation” protection insurance to cover yourself in the unlikely event of a late cancellation or loss.

These booking conditions have been formulated to meet present day market needs, and supercede all previous booking conditions issued in this regard. The Blue Train reserves the right to revise the schedule without penalty.