Tour the Cullinan Diamond Mine | La Vacanza Travel

Tour the Cullinan Diamond Mine

Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Destination: South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg
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  • 6 to 8 hours
  • Johannesburg
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Embark on an exciting journey to the Cullinan Diamond Mine, where you will witness the beauty and marvel of one of the world's largest diamonds. Located in South Africa, this mine has a rich history dating back over a century and is the source of some of the most magnificent diamonds in the world, including the largest rough diamond ever discovered.

As you arrive at the mine, you'll be greeted by knowledgeable guides who will take you on a tour of the facilities. You'll learn about the history of the mine, how diamonds are extracted from the earth, and the unique characteristics that make the Cullinan diamonds so special.

Next, you'll be taken on a journey to see where the diamonds are found. You'll be amazed by the scale of the operation and the technology used to extract these precious stones from the depths of the earth.

Finally, you'll have the opportunity to purchase a Cullinan diamond of your own to take home as a souvenir of your visit.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Stop At: Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng

You will be picked up from your hotel in Johannesburg or Sandton and transported safely by your guide to Cullinan. After the Cullinan mine tour you will be returned safely to your hotel in Johannesburg or Sandton by your guide.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Cullinan Diamond Mine, Oak Avenue, Cullinan South Africa

You will be transported from your hotel in Johannesburg or Pretoria to the world famous Cullinan Diamond Mine. Visit the Cullinan Diamond Mine where a diamond of 3106 Carats were discovered in 1905.

The Surface Tour will comprise of a nine minutes DVD that tells you all about the mine and diamonds, a model of an underground tunnel - giving you an idea of the tunnels underground, the mine shaft, the hoist room where you will see the hoist at work pulling up the hoist cage and the big hole that was dug to find diamonds. The Surface tour lasts for 1 and a half to about 2 hours.

After visiting the mine, you will get the opportunity to visit the Cullinan Diamond Mine market for an unforgettable diamond jewelry shopping experience.

Duration: 5 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry/Admission - Cullinan Diamond Mine

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • No mobile phones will be allowed underground, but normal cameras are allowed.
  • Not recommended for travelers that have difficulty walking long distances
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
All hotels and accommodation. We pick up anywhere from your hotel or guest house in Sandton, Rosebank, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Please specify your pickup location. We also pick up from air b&b and private locations.

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 to 8 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Scouter50

23 Mar, 2020

Had a great experience visiting one of the most profitable diamond mines in the country the "Cullinan diamond mine" and we went down to underground level of 839 mts the current mining area and then to an upper level of 763 mts. It was an amazing experience seeing how ore with diamonds are mined, sorted and produced. We had a brilliant guide who has been working in this mine for over 40 years and now consults and does tours for them. We also made some good friendships with several other people who were doing basic training so that they could work in the mine. We finished our tour just as the day's shift end, great experience. Once on the surface we were taken to the original open cut above the actual mine and also the Diamond sales room where we could purchase what we liked.

Teresa_C

04 Mar, 2020

The tour is good but very long walk. Wish we allow to take photos underground. Our tour started but got delay because other couple was late.

clemzEye

24 Jan, 2020

Ed was our tour guide during this unique and life-time experience. Very informative. You walk at more than 700 levels underground for a total of 3 km feeling a little bit the every-day life of a mine worker. At arrival you are asked to wear the working clothes as well as cask, torch and security system of a real worker.. it is a REAL tour and not a tourist walk. It's a pity that mostly tourist do it..I wish South African will support more the activities and resource that this beautiful country has to offer. To enjoy after the 4 hour tour, a beautiful lunch in the miner village. EXCELLENT.

sylvie a

19 Dec, 2019

We went for the underground tour and this was most insightful on the diamond extraction process and mine working conditions. Our guide was a very knowlegeable man who worked 37 years in the mine and willingly shared his experience with us... Will be remembered !

Gayle25121958

29 Oct, 2019

I was fortunate enough to have Jason Pollard as my driver on this excursion also. Jason is very punctual, professional, a real gentleman and very knowledgeable. The guide for the underground mine tour was a former employee named Toy who explained everything so well and was very thorough. There is a lot of walking involved but well worth it. I would recommend this tour as it was just amazing to see all the workings of the mine. Thank you once again Jason for a wonderful tour. Kind regards, Gayle, Melbourne, Australia.

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