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Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour
- Duration144 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- Category4WD Tours, Multi-day Tours
Overview
Come and enjoy with us exclusive underground tours of the working Cullinan Diamond Mine. This mine has produced some of the world’s largest high quality gemstones and is the home of the world’s largest diamond – the Cullinan (3106 ct). Recently, a number of record braking blue diamonds have been found including a 122.52 carat diamond which achieved a value of US$ 27.6 million in 2014. After visiting the mine, you will get the opportunity to visit the Cullinan Diamond Mine market for an unforgettable diamond and jewellery shopping experience.
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What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Professional guide
Tour escort/host
Round-trip private transfer
Driver/guide
Round-trip shared transfer
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Transport by private vehicle
What's Not included
Drinks
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Lunch
Gratuities
Itinerary
The Cullinan Diamond Mine is renowned as a source of large, high-quality gem diamonds, including Type II stones, as well as being the worldu2019s most important source of very rare blue diamonds. Cullinan earned its place in history with the discovery of the Cullinan diamond in 1905, the largest rough gem diamond ever found at 3,106 carats, which was cut to form the two most important diamonds in the British Crown Jewels. Many of the worldu2019s most famous diamonds herald from Cullinan, and it continues to produce world-class diamonds under Petrau2019s stewardship. The Cullinan orebody contains a major diamond resource of 195 Mcts, suggesting a potentially long life for the operation of +50 years.nnThe Cullinan kimberlite pipe was discovered in 1902 and open pit mining commenced at the u2018Premieru2019 mine (as it was then known) in 1903. Ore extraction has been by underground mining methods since 1946. Ore extraction has varied between 2 and 5 Mt per annum and ore treatment between 2 and 7 Mt per annum. The mine was renamed u2018Cullinanu2019 as part of its centenary celebrations and to link the mine to the illustrious heritage of the Cullinan diamond, which provided the two main polished diamonds within the British Crown Jewels (the 530 carat Great Star of Africa and the 317 carat Lesser Star of Africa).
Good to know
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.