A marina with sailboats docked, palm trees lining the waterfront, and several birds floating on the calm water. Buildings are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky in Punta del Este, Uruguay.

Montevideo & Punta del Este Uruguay

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Summary - Montevideo & Punta del Este Uruguay

Uruguay Countryside Tour

Spend one week in Uruguay, visiting Montevideo, the Capital, and Punta del Este, the most important beach destination. Add optional tours to discover more of this fascinating country surrounded by the Plata River, or relax and enjoy the facilities and attractions these unforgettable cities have to offer!

Highlights

  • Montevideo
  • Colonia del Sacramento
  • Punta del Este
  • Cabo Polonio
  • Estancia Guardia del Monte

Included

  • All accommodations
  • All breakfasts
  • All transfers
  • English-speaking guides

Sample Itinerary

A busy harbor in Montevideo with multiple naval ships docked at piers, surrounded by historic and modern buildings under a partly cloudy sky. The cityscape of Uruguay stretches into the background.
Day 1

Arrival and reception at Carrasco's International Airport, or at the Port (if you're travelling from Buenos Aires, Argentina).

Head to your hotel and check-in.

Historic Palacio Salvo stands tall under a bright blue sky, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings in the heart of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Day 2

After breakfast, discover the highlights of the Uruguayan Capital on a City Tour. Head to the downtown to visiti Plaza Independencia, the city's main square, and learn about the buildings and monuments that surround it, such as the Gateway of the Citadel, the neoclassical Estevez Palace, and the Artigas Monument. Exploreits different districts, including Prado and Carrasco. Finish off at the Port Market, a great place to have lunch.

Return to your hotel.

Footprints in the sand lead along a sunny beach in Punta del Este towards the ocean, with tall modern buildings and a bright blue sky in the background. The sun shines brightly, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Day 3

Have breakfast at your hotel and spend the day at your leisure to explore the city on your own, go to the beach, or book an optional excursions. We suggest a Full Day trip to Colonia del Sacramento (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a peaceful town that features enchanting colonial architecture built by the European settlers that arrived during the late 17th century.

A wooden boardwalk runs along a sandy beach with blue water and green bushes in Uruguay. Tall modern buildings line the coastline of Montevideo in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
Day 4

Have breakfast and depart from your hotel in Montevideo to go to Punta del Este, a  beach city famous for its casinos, shopping malls, and breath-taking beaches.

Check in at your hotel.

Large white sculpted fingers rise from sandy ground under a blue sky with scattered clouds, resembling a giant hand partially buried in the desert near Punta del Este, Uruguay.
Day 5

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up and take you to the most emblematic places in Punta del Este. Go along Juan Gorlero Avenue, visit the yacht port, contemplate the elegant residental areas, cross the Maldonado Stream driving the La Barra Bridge and visit the Parque Indígena (Indigenous Park), and the beaches. End your trip at the most acclaimed construction in the city, built by the renowned Carlos Páez Vilaró: Casapueblo (entrance fee not included).

A white, whimsical building with organic shapes and multiple windows sits on a cliffside overlooking the ocean near Punta del Este, Uruguay, surrounded by greenery under a partly cloudy sky.
Day 6

Today, enjoy the city of Punta del Este at your leisure on a free day. Unwind on the beach, try your luck at the casino, or, take an optional tour to visit another of the Uruguayan Highlights. We suggest a Full Day visit to Cabo Polonio, a National Park home to a vast flora and fauna, including an ombu forest and a sea lions colony.

A marina in Punta del Este with sailboats docked along the water, lined by palm trees and a promenade with people walking. Birds float on the calm water, and city buildings are visible in the background under a blue Uruguay sky.
Day 7

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Laguna del Sauce Airport, to return home or continue your South America trip!

Montevideo & Punta del Este Uruguay
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Estimated Tour Price Without Flights

Prices vary according to several factors including: season, number of people traveling, shared vs private excursions, when you book and rooming arrangements. These are from prices based on low season.

We can customize anything for any time of year! Contact us for an exact quote for your trip.

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Budget
From US
$850
Per Person
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Basic
From US
$1417
Per Person
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Superior 👍
From US
$1700
Per Person
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Deluxe
From US
$2181
Per Person

*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

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Budget
From US
$813
Per Person
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Basic
From US
$1170
Per Person
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Superior 👍
From US
$1380
Per Person
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Deluxe
From US
$1836
Per Person

*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

⭐⭐ - ⭐⭐⭐
Budget
From US
$813
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Basic
From US
$1170
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐➕
Superior 👍
From US
$1331
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Deluxe
From US
$1836
Per Person

*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)

Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!

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