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Montevideo & Estancias of Uruguay Tour

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Summary - Montevideo & Estancias of Uruguay Tour

Uruguayan Circuit

On this Uruguay tour, travel from Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento, along the Rio de la Plata. Stay at a pleasant gaucho-style estancia and learn about the rural life in this small yet diverse country!

Highlights

  • Colonia del Sacramento
  • Montevideo
  • Uruguayan Vineyards
  • Punta del Este
  • San Antonio Hill & Piriapolis

Included

  • 5-Nights accommodations
  • All breakfast
  • All transfers
  • English-speaking tour guides

Sample Itinerary

Nighttime cityscape of Montevideo with illuminated high-rise buildings and their lights reflecting on the water. The sky is dark, and the city glows with warm and cool tones—perfect for experiencing an unforgettable Uruguay Tour.
Day 1

Arrive in Montevideo, the Uruguayan Capital. You will be escorted either from the Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo Port or Bus Station and transferred to your hotel.

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

Today, enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, go on a City Tour visiting Montevideo’s most important attractions: Independence Square, Legislative Palace, the traditional Prado neighborhood, the residential area of Carrasco, the Old City with its pedestrian streets, the town hall, the cathedral and the typical Mercado del Puerto (Port Market), where you can have lunch (not included).

Transfer back to your hotel.

A sandy beach in Uruguay with gentle waves, grassy dunes, a wooden lifeguard tower, and distant houses under a bright blue sky—perfect for leisurely walks or even horseback riding along the shore.
Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy optional excursions. We suggest the Full Day visit to Punta del Este, a spended beach destination located 130 km (80 mi) from Montevideo.

A cobblestone street slopes down toward a waterfront, lined with old buildings. At the end, red umbrellas cover outdoor tables where Tango and Samba rhythms drift through the air, with the sea visible in the background under a pale sky.
Day 4

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Tres Cruces bus station in order to take a bus to Colonia Del Sacramento, This tranquil city has been ruled by both the Spanish and the Portuguese settlers, leaving a captivating mixture of architectonic styles and an fascinating history, which led the UNESCO to declare its historic center a World Heritage Site in the late 20th century.

Transfer and check in at your hotel.

A rustic stone and brick building with a tiled roof stands beside a bright yellow-green bush and magenta flowers, under a clear blue sky and vintage streetlamp—capturing the timeless charm found on Estancias of Uruguay.
Day 5

After breakfast, visit Colonia's landmarks, including the Historic Center and the main square, the forts, the Spanish and Portuguese Museums, the beach with views of the 'Rio de la Plata' (meaning 'Silver River' in Spanish), the Coastal Rambla and the Real de San Carlos Bullring.

A quiet cobblestone street lined with old, weathered buildings, black iron balconies, and yellow-lit lanterns; purple flowers hang over the sidewalk and blue trash bins sit along the Coast to Coast Tour route.
Day 6

Have breakfast at the hotel and spend the day at leisure to enjoy optional excursions. We suggest the full day visit to "Los Cerros de San Juan's" vineyard, where you can have lunch and taste the typical Uruguayan wine "Tannat".

Courtyard with Spanish colonial architecture, featuring tiled fountains and a well, palm trees, archways, and a white gated entrance in the background—evoking the timeless charm of Montevideo and classic Estancias of Uruguay under a clear sky.
Day 7

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to San Pedro de Timote typical estancia, located Florida Department. Enjoy a typical lunch at the estancia. In the afternoon, visit the countryside on horseback, and learn a little more about the Uruguayan Gaucho culture. Dinner and lodging at the estancia.

Two people stand on a grassy hill at sunset, silhouetted against a colorful sky with palm trees—capturing the tranquil beauty found on an Uruguay Tour near Montevideo or among the famed Estancias of Uruguay.
Day 8

Breakfast at the estancia. You will be able to go horse-riding or to participate in the daily rural activities. Lunch at the estancia. In the afternoon, photographic safari. Dinner and lodging at the estancia.

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 9

Breakfast and transfer to Carrasco Intl Airport, bus station or Montevideo port (according to client's itinerary) for your departure from Uruguay.

Montevideo & Estancias of Uruguay Tour
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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
$1781
Per Person
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Basic
From US
$1867
Per Person
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Superior 👍
From US
$2686
Per Person
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Deluxe
From US
$3277
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
$1441
Per Person
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Basic
From US
$1515
Per Person
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Superior 👍
From US
$2193
Per Person
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Deluxe
From US
$2686
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
$1441
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Basic
From US
$1429
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐➕
Superior 👍
From US
$2193
Per Person
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Deluxe
From US
$2686
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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