We will start our tour to Uruguay by departing from the port of Buenos Aires on the fast ferry. After a 2.5-hour sail across the La Plata River, we will arrive in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, where a guide from 01argentina will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your last name to take you to your hotel in Montevideo. The rest of the day is free for personal activities.
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel to start a full-day excursion to Colonia del Sacramento. The tour begins by passing through the neighborhoods of Capurro, Le Teja, and the emblematic Cerro Hill. As we cross the picturesque Santa Lucia River Bridge, we will reach the department of San José, famous for being the largest potato producer in the country.
Upon arrival in Colonia del Sacramento, you will learn about the city's rich history, which dates back to 1783 when it was founded by Spanish immigrants. With the guidance of your expert guide, you will visit Real San Carlos, The Bullring, and the De la Plata River to admire panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. We will then head to the Historic Quarter of the city, where you will explore the picturesque streets on an insightful walking tour. You will discover the Portón de Campo, the City Gate, the Walls, the famous Calle de los Suspiros, the Lighthouse, the Main Square, and the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. After the walking tour, you will have free time to have lunch at a traditional restaurant (not included in the price) or continue exploring the city at your own pace. Before returning to Montevideo, we will make a stop at Granja Arenas to visit the Collector's Museum, where you can taste local jams, marmalades, cheeses, and more. The tour has a duration of 9 hours, and you will be back at your hotel in Montevideo in the evening.
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel in Montevideo for a full-day excursion to Punta del Este. This is a tour to a resort on the Uruguayan Atlantic coast that boasts a stunning geographical setting where the sea, rivers, and lush forests converge. It is one of the most sophisticated resorts in the world.
During the tour, we will visit residential neighborhoods, enjoy panoramic views of La Barra de Punta del Este, and in the city center, you will have free time to explore the prestigious Gorlero Avenue, go shopping, and enjoy the beaches. Finally, we will return to Montevideo via Playa Brava. The Punta del Este tour concludes at your hotel in Montevideo.
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel for a half-day city tour of Montevideo. The Montevideo city tour lasts for 3 hours and offers a fantastic opportunity to explore a modern city with buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries, beautiful parks, several historical monuments, and the attractive and endless beaches of Montevideo. In the evening, we will pick you up from your hotel in Montevideo and take you to the Port of Montevideo. After approximately 3 hours of sailing, we will arrive in Buenos Aires, and the 4-day, 3-night tour to Uruguay will come to an end.
The Uruguay tour includes:
- Round-trip fast ferry tickets from Buenos Aires to Montevideo.
- Transfers from the Port of Montevideo to a hotel in downtown Montevideo.
- Transfer from a hotel in downtown Montevideo to the Port of Montevideo.
- 3 nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast in Montevideo.
- City tour in Montevideo.
- Full-day excursion to Punta del Este.
- Full-day excursion to Colonia del Sacramento.
- Tour guide.
- Regular and group services.
- Taxes.
The Uruguay tour doesn’t include:
- Transfer from your hotel in Buenos Aires to the port of Buenos Aires.
- Transfer from the port of Buenos Aires to a hotel in Buenos Aires.