Uruguay Impression

Upon your arriving at the ferry terminal in Colonia del Sacramento, the driver will greet you and then transfer you to a nice hotel near to the riverside. In the afternoon, your guide will pick you up from the hotel, and escort you to have a walking tour in this historical town to visit the most charming streets.

Accommodation: Charco Hotel or similar

You will check out from the hotel in the morning and depart for next stop with your driver. After about 2.5 hours’ driving, you will get to the capital Montevideo. Your lunch will be arranged in the port market, where you could try the most famous local Asado (barbecue).

In the afternoon, we arrange the guided sightseeing tour to visit the city’s highlights, like the Plaza Independencia, the Solis Theater, Castillo Pittamiglio and Playa Pocitos.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Costanero Mvd - Mgallery or similar

You will depart from hotel after breakfast, and in about 90 minutes’ driving, you will have a stop at Punta Ballena and taste some local food at winery Alto de la Ballena, where you will enjoy the vineyard views, taste the wine and have some cheeses, hams and snacks.

After the break, you will come to Casapueblo in the afternoon. Visit the museum in the beautiful white houses, and enjoy coffee at the restaurant with stunning views. At dusk you will arrive at the hotel in Punta del Este. You could arrange the visit to La Mano by yourself and enjoy the evening.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Awa Boutique + Design Hotel or similar

During the visit to Punta del Este, no one should miss the little beach town Jose Ignacio. Your driver will pick you up from the hotel after breakfast, and only after 30 minute’s driving, you will see the icon lighthouse. You will stroll in the town to explore the streets, get to know some history of this small fishing village, and then enjoy some free time on the beach. After lunch, you will continue the trip to Pueblo Garzon and visit the Bodega Garzon winery.

In the afternoon, you will be driven to Estancia Anastasio. Dinner at the Estancia.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Estancia Anastasio or similar

This full day remains free for you to spend a leisure time. There are plenty of activities to choose from in this Estancia. In the morning, you could go biking, horseback riding, canoeing, try the stand-up paddle, or join in the cooking classes or yoga class. Then, enjoy a typical Uruguayan barbecue for lunch. Take a nap on the hammock and choose another activity in the afternoon, and you will also have a merienda with Uruguayan bizcochos, tarts and biscuits.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Estancia Anastasio or similar

You will check out from the Estancia and forward to the beautiful coastal town of La Paloma, which is about 90 km/56 miles on the east of Jose Ignacio. This less populated region is a popular holiday resort during the travel high season. You will enjoy the beach and nice seafood there.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Zen Boutique Hotel or similar

After breakfast, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to the little town of Cabo Polonio. The distance is about 54 km / 34 miles and takes one hour. The local guide there will take you to trek along the coastline, and enjoy the incredible shifting sand dunes. You will have a delicious seafood lunch at a seaside restaurant. In the afternoon, getting back to hotel in La Paloma.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Zen Boutique Hotel or similar

Today, you will get back to Punta del Este. After about 1 hour and 40 minutes’s driving, you will get to Uruguay's latest hotspot Sacromonte, which has been on the cover of the Time magazine. You will take the electric golf cart to visit the vineyards and the chapel.

A nice lunch with wine is offered on the hill with great views. In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to hotel in Punta del Este.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Awa Boutique + Design Hotel or similar

Your driver will arrange the airport see-off based on your flight time. We wish you have had a pleasant Uruguay vacation package and a nice trip back home.

Meals: Breakfast