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Steam Train to Elgin - Voucher - Family Compartment (6 persons)

Cape Town

Activity Description

Ceres Rail Company offers a magnificent return trip to the Elgin Railway Market aboard our historic passenger train. Our train is usually hauled by a heritage steam locomotive and a diesel, but at times, due to the fire risk and other events beyond our control, the trip may be hauled by two diesel locomotives.

The journey begins at 07h45 from the platform at Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites, Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town. Once aboard you will enjoy a 3-hour rail experience to Elgin, traveling through the beautiful Cape, up the majestic Sir Lowrys Pass, and then down into the Elgin Valley. We have a fully licensed cash bar on board as well as a dining car providing coffee and other snacks. Various books and memorabilia are also available for purchase onboard. We also have a card machine to make life easier.

Our destination is the fabulous Art Deco & Art Nouveau inspired Elgin Railway Market (www.elginrailwaymarket.co.za) where you will spend a few hours at your leisure. At the market, whilst enjoying the live music, you can wander through the many stalls offering delicious food, a wide selection of local wines, ciders and gin. Various bespoke craft stalls selling a wide range of goods including jewellery, leather goods, wire art, etc are also on site. There is a wonderful play area outside for the children to enjoy too.
We depart from Elgin at 14h15 , arriving back Cape Town at approximately 18h00.

07h45 Depart from platform at Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites (33.9135° S, 18.4260° E), Dockrail Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town
11h15 Arrive in Elgin
14h15 Departure from Elgin
18:15 Arrive back in Cape Town

We are so excited to have you on board!

Arrangements

Duration10 hours 15 minutes
WhenThe service is available all year round, generally operating on Saturdays and Sundays.
WhereThe train platform at Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites, Dockrail Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town
WeatherThis service runs in all weather conditions.
What to WearComfortable clothing. Closed footwear is advised.
Things to BringCash or Cards for goods sold on the train and at the market. A jersey or light-jacket should the weather change.
Guests or Spectators

Requirements

Minimum Age0 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
QualificationsNot Applicable
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

The rail journey from Cape Town to Elgin Railway Market (Elgin) and back.
Unforgettable memories

ExclusionsFood, Drinks, all personal purchases are for your own account. We do have a card machine on board.

Notes

For information regarding wheelchair access, please email bookings@ceresrail.co.za
We do not permit own food or drinks on board, but we do allow baby foods and items related to health conditions
No smoking is permitted.

Provider

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Customer Reviews

Excellent service, friendliness and professionalism. What a lovely day outing! I would highly recommend it. - Rosalie


Goeie,more,dit was n ongelooflike wonderlike ervaring.Van die opklim tot by Elgin mark was als super class. Die personeel van Ceres railway company was baie behulpsaam en het als mooi verduidelik. Die rit was prentjie mooi en my pa wat Alzheimer's siekte het, het homself in die oomblik so geniet.Ons sal met die fotos hierdie mooi dag nooit vergeet. Baie dankie aan Ceres railway company. Jul is tops,ons sal dit beslis aanbeveel vir enige iemand en ons sal dit weer doen. Claire stoom asb nog lank voort. Andrew en Lizanne Besterfield - Lizanne


What a fabulous day out. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment. We will be back! - Francois


It was an Epic experience with my loved ones. - Nadine


I decided to take this family trip as my grandson (5) has never been on a train. What an awesome experience. We loved every minute of the journey, albeit a few light showers on the way. The cabins were clean and the drop down bunks/beds were my daughter's and grandson's favorite spots. The service on the train by the very friendly staff was impeccable. From routine well-being checks to taking our orders for snacks etc and being delivered to our compartment. Let's say, WE WILL BE BACK very soon. We'll done to the Ceres Rail Company and staff. - Garth





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