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Tour Packages to Uruguay

URUGUAY

 

Come discover the new Uruguay!  Arrive in the new state of the art Carrasco airport; visit unique Montevideo facing the huge river De la Plata with its many sandy beaches; experience Punta del Este "the most popular and elegant beach resort in South America" with many new high rise buildings and finally stop by Colonia, a beautiful historical town, declared by the United Nations a World Heritage.

 

Come join us and experience Uruguay!

Exploring Montevideo and Punta del Este: 5 day program

Best of Uruguay: 8 days -Visiting Colonia, Montevideo and Punta del Este

Uruguay's Jose Ignacio: 7 days - Exploring Jose Ignacio and Montevideo

Montevideo-Colonia-Buenos Aires: 9 days - Visiting  De la Plata River neighborhood cities

 

Exploring Montevideo & Punta del Este

 

Uruguay vacation tour packages 

 

5 days/4 nights
 

Daily Departures -

DAY 1 ARRIVE MONTEVIDEO, CAPITAL OF URUGUAY
Meeting on arrival and private transfer to hotel selected.
 
DAY 2 MONTEVIDEO -City tour (Private)
Mornign tour star with visit to the old city (Ciudad Vieja) with many colonial buildings which nowadays house different companies, banks, museums, antique shops and art galleries. Sarandí Street leads us from the Puerta de la Ciudadela to the Plaza Matriz (Main Square), officially called Plaza Constitución, where the Catedral de Montevideo and the Cabildo are located. The tour continues visiting the romantic Plaza Zabala and el Mercado Del Puerto (Port Market) with its typical Parrilladas. Then visit the the new city (Ciudad Nueva) which was planned with wide and tree lined streets, with magnificent stores and residences. From the Teatro Solís (1856), we can admire the Plaza Independencia in all its splendour... The main avenue 18 de Julio, starts here. A few blocs away, we can find the Plaza Fabini or "del Entrevero". We will also visit some of the many green parks of the city from the Palacio Legislativo to the residential area of El Prado, la Casa de Gobierno (The house of Government), Parque Batlle, Estadio Centenario (Sports centre), Monumento a la Carreta, Hospital de Clínicas and the residential area of Carrasco. Return along the rambla costanera, with more than 20 Km. of white sandy beaches. (B)

DAY 3 MONTEVIDEO - Full day excursion to Punta del Este
(Shared tour)
Punta del Este is a city and resort on the Atlantic Coast in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay.
In the morning you will be picked up by your private guide and drive for 2 hours to finally reach Punta del Este. You’ll enjoy a tour of this popular South American beach resort city, visiting all main points of interest in old and new Punta Del Este. In this tour you will be visiting Casa Pueblo art museum and their amazing views from this site. Then Portezuelo, ocean side coastal road, San Rafael neighborhood, La Barra unique bridge, town of La Barra, place where river meets the ocean and our monument of hand with fingers at the main beach. (B)

DAY 4 MONTEVIDEO - At leisure
Day at leisure to explore Punta del Este on your own or enjoy the beaches. (B)
 
DAY 5 MONTEVIDEO -Depart
Private transfer to airport (B)

Including:
 
• Private transfers airport-hotel-airport
• 4 nights hotel accommodations in Montevideo with hotel room taxes & service charges
• Daily buffet breakfast.
• Private City tour with English speaking tour guide.

 • Shared full day excursion to Punta del Este.
• Assistance of our local representative 24/7


 

Hotels 2024 Rates Twin Triple Single
Dazzler - Superior room  (4 stars)  US$610 574 1,195
Aloft Montevideo -Aloft room (4 stars) 727 691 1,420
Radisson Montevideo -Suite room (5 stars) 880 853 1,690

SAMPLE AIRFARE:  From Miami $900-1110; NYC, PHL $1000-1100; LAX $1100-1200; DFW $1140-1290, plus taxes.

Not Included: International airfare, insurance, passport fees and any other service not specifically mentioned in the included section.

 

"Best of Uruguay"

Uruguay Punta del Este vacation packages

Visiting Colonia, Montevideo and Punta Del Este

Daily Departures

Including

  • Private transfer to Colonia from Montevideo airport.

  • 2 nights accommodation in Colonia with breakfast at POSADA TERRAZAS (4 stars)

  • Private City tour of Colonia

  • Transfer Colonia to Montevideo (shared)

  • 3 nights of accommodation in Montevideo with breakfast HOTEL CURIO COLLECTION SORO MONTEVIDEO (4 stars)

  • Private Half day sightseeing tour of Montevideo

  • Half day wine experience tour (shared)

  • Private transfer Montevideo to Punta del Este

  • 2 nights of accommodation in Punta del Este with breakfast at BOUTIQUE HOTEL AWA (4 stars)

  • Private City tour of Punta del Este

  • Private transfer to Punta del Este airport for flight to Montevideo (On last day of trip)

  • English speaking tour guides

  • Assistance of our local representative 24/7

2024 COST PER PERSON

2-3 people travelling together: DBL US$2,194;  TRP $2,096

4-5 people travelling together: DBL US$1,960;  TRP $1,870

 

Not Included: International airfare, insurance, passport fees and any other service not specifically mentioned in the included section.

ITINERARY:

 

DAY 1 ARRIVE MONTEVIDEO -COLONIA
Arrive in Montevideo "Capital of Uruguay" and one of the most popular cities in South America. Transfer by private car to the beautiful colonial town of COLONIA.

DAY 2 COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO –City tour
Morning walk on to the city’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. The walk will take
you around the Old District of Colonia (known as Colonia del Sacramento), founded in 1680 by the Portuguese. The walkstarts at the old city gates, and continues toward the “Street of Sighs” in which we will visit a charming place known as “El Buen Suspiro” (the “good sigh”) built by the Portuguese and which dates back to 1720. You’ll be able to sample local wines, cheese and home made desserts. We’ll stop at the Main Square, then the ruins of the San Francisco Church (the oldest ruins in Uruguay), the Lighthouse, Governor’s House, the Sacramento Basilica and other attractive sites.
MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 3 COLONIA-MONTEVIDEO
Transfer by  car/van to the Capital city of Montevideo (3 hours).
3 nights hotel accommodations with daily breakfast at at HOTEL CURIO COLLECTION SORO MONTEVIDEO
MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 4 MONTEVIDEO -City tour
Morning tour star with visit to the old city (Ciudad Vieja) with many colonial buildings which nowadays house different companies, banks, museums, antique shops and art galleries. Sarandí Street leads us from the Puerta de la Ciudadela to the Plaza Matriz (Main Square), officially called Plaza Constitución, where the Catedral de Montevideo and the Cabildo are located. The tour continues visiting the romantic Plaza Zabala and el Mercado Del Puerto (Port Market) with its typical Parrilladas. Then visit the the new city (Ciudad Nueva) which was planned with wide and tree lined streets, with magnificent stores and residences. From the Teatro Solís (1856), we can admire the Plaza Independencia in all its splendour... The main avenue 18 de Julio, starts here. A few blocs away, we can find the Plaza Fabini or "del Entrevero". We will also visit some of the many green parks of the city from the Palacio Legislativo to the residential area of El Prado, la Casa de Gobierno (The house of Government), Parque Batlle, Estadio Centenario (Sports centre), Monumento a la Carreta, Hospital de Clínicas and the residential area of Carrasco. Return along the rambla costanera, with more than 20 Km. of white sandy beaches.
MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 5 MONTEVIDEO –Wine testing
Discover the exquisite flavor of Tannat, the emblematic strain of Uruguay. Half a day tour
You will be visiting a select winery – family owned businesses - and spend an unforgettable time enjoying the unique atmosphere of this establishments. Homeowner will welcome you to their property with their typical warmth, appreciating your visit to share a piece of their daily work and see (and taste!) the fruits of their labor. You will tour the vineyard; learn of their history and of the winemaking process. Wine tasting will include the Tannat, the emblematic grape of Uruguay that is very well regarded in regional and international contests, as an even better quality grape than its French counterpart.
MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 6 MONTEVIDEO/PUNTA DEL ESTE & tour of the area
Leave Montevideo and drive through the residential areas before entering the highway driving 85 miles to Punta del Este one of the finest resorts in South America; a gateway for the jet set. Make a brief stop at Portezuelo and Punta Ballena for picturesque views. Enjoy the sophisticated architecture followed by a visit to a private Fundación Ralli museum housing Latin American art including works by Salvador Dali. A special visit and lunch at Casapueblo built in 1958 and home of famous artist Carlos Páez Vilaró. The dazzling white complex, resembling Spanish-Moroccan architecture is situated on a rocky bluff overlooking the ocean. Next, we will visit La Barra and its unique undulated bridges..
2 nights accommodations with daily breakfast at HOTEL SERENA
MEALS INCLUDED TODAY: Breakfast & lunch

DAY 7 PUNTA DEL ESTE
At leisure to enjoy the beaches and one of the playgrounds for the rich and famous of South America.
MEALS INCLUDED TODAY: Breakfast

DAY 8 PUNTA DEL ESTE- MONTEVIDEO -Depart
Transfer to airport (local airfare not included about $80-140 pp)
MEALS INCLUDED TODAY: Breakfast

 

 

Uruguay's Jose Ignacio

Jose Ignacio Uruguay tour packages

7 day/6 night program

Locally hosted-Private services

DAY 1 ARRIVE MONTEVIDEO
Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel selected.
 
DAY 2 MONTEVIDEO -City tour
Mornign tour star with visit to the old city (Ciudad Vieja) with many colonial buildings which nowadays house different companies, banks, museums, antique shops and art galleries. Sarandí Street leads us from the Puerta de la Ciudadela to the Plaza Matriz (Main Square), officially called Plaza Constitución, where the Catedral de Montevideo and the Cabildo are located. The tour continues visiting the romantic Plaza Zabala and el Mercado Del Puerto (Port Market) with its typical Parrilladas. Then visit the the new city (Ciudad Nueva) which was planned with wide and tree lined streets, with magnificent stores and residences. From the Teatro Solís (1856), we can admire the Plaza Independencia in all its splendour... The main avenue 18 de Julio, starts here. A few blocs away, we can find the Plaza Fabini or "del Entrevero". We will also visit some of the many green parks of the city from the Palacio Legislativo to the residential area of El Prado, la Casa de Gobierno (The house of Government), Parque Batlle, Estadio Centenario (Sports centre), Monumento a la Carreta, Hospital de Clínicas and the residential area of Carrasco. Return along the rambla costanera, with more than 20 Km. of white sandy beaches. (B)

DAY 3 MONTEVIDEO -PUNTA DEL ESTE-JOSE IGNACIO - Full day excursion
Punta del Este is a city and resort on the Atlantic Coast in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay.
In the morning you will be picked up by your private guide and drive for 2 hours to finally reach Punta del Este. You’ll enjoy a tour of this popular South American beach resort city, visiting all main points of interest in old and new Punta Del Este. In this tour you will be visiting Casa Pueblo art museum and their amazing views from this site. Then Portezuelo, ocean side coastal road, San Rafael neighborhood, La Barra unique bridge, town of La Barra, place where river meets the ocean and our monument of hand with fingers at the main beach.
After the tour continue to the small fishing village of Jose Ignacio which is the newest beach heaven for the rich and famous of South America. Overnight at hotel selected, (B)

DAY 4-5-6 JOSE IGNACIO At leisure
Day at leisure to explore the area on your own or enjoy the beaches. (B)
 
DAY 7 JOSE IGNACIO- MONTEVIDEO -Depart
Transfer to airport to continue your vacation in South America

Including:
 
• Private transfers airport-hotel-airport
• 2 nights hotel accommodations in Montevideo with hotel room taxes & service charges
• 4 nights hotel accommodations in Jose Ignacio with hotel room taxes & service charges
• Daily buffet breakfast.
• Private sightseeing tours with English speaking tour guide.
• Assistance of our local representative 24/7

Land Tour Rates 2024 -Per person

HOTELS Double Triple Single  
4stars: Dazzler Montevideo & Posada del Faro (J.Ignacio) -Sep.1-Dec 20, 2023 & Jan.10-Mar 20, 2024 US$2,680 2,608 3,994  
5stars: Radisson Montevideo & VIK Playa (J.Ignacio) Jun 1-Dec.22, 2023  & Mar.7-Apr.30, 2024 3,220 na 5,992  
5stars: Radisson Montevideo & VIK Playa (J.Ignacio) Jan.7-Mar 6, 2024 3,994 na 7,540  

All rates subject to change and reconfirmation from Uruguay. Rates do not apply for Christmas, New Years, Carnival & Holy week. Most hotels in Jose Ignacio close from May to September. Rates do not include any airfares.

 

MONTEVIDEO-COLONIA-BUENOS AIRES

uruguay montevideo and buenos aires vacation packages

9 day/8 night tour program

Locally Hosted

DAY 1 ARRIVE MONTEVIDEO
Arrive in Montevideo "Capital of Uruguay" and one of the most popular cities in South America. Transfer by private car to HOTEL DAZZLER (4stars) for 3 nights with room taxes and daily breakfast
MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 2 MONTEVIDEO -City tour (shared tour)
Morning tour star with visit to the old city (Ciudad Vieja) with many colonial buildings which nowadays house different companies, banks, museums, antique shops and art galleries. Sarandí Street leads us from the Puerta de la Ciudadela to the Plaza Matriz (Main Square), officially called Plaza Constitución, where the Catedral de Montevideo and the Cabildo are located. The tour continues visiting the romantic Plaza Zabala and el Mercado Del Puerto (Port Market) with its typical Parrilladas. Then visit the the new city (Ciudad Nueva) which was planned with wide and tree lined streets, with magnificent stores and residences. From the Teatro Solís (1856), we can admire the Plaza Independencia in all its splendour... The main avenue 18 de Julio, starts here. A few blocs away, we can find the Plaza Fabini or "del Entrevero". We will also visit some of the many green parks of the city from the Palacio Legislativo to the residential area of El Prado, la Casa de Gobierno (The house of Government), Parque Batlle, Estadio Centenario (Sports centre), Monumento a la Carreta, Hospital de Clínicas and the residential area of Carrasco. Return along the rambla costanera, with more than 20 Km. of white sandy beaches. (B)
MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 3 MONTEVIDEO - Full day excursion to Punta del Este –(share tour)
Punta del Este is a city and resort on the Atlantic Coast in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay.
In the morning you will be picked up by your private guide and drive for 2 hours to finally reach Punta del Este. You’ll enjoy a tour of this popular South American beach resort city, visiting all main points of interest in old and new Punta Del Este. In this tour you will be visiting Casa Pueblo art museum and their amazing views from this site. Then Portezuelo, ocean side coastal road, San Rafael neighborhood, La Barra unique bridge, town of La Barra, place where river meets the ocean and our monument of hand with fingers at the main beach. (B)
MEALS INCLUDED TODAY: Breakfast

DAY 4 MONTEVIDEO-COLONIA
Transfer to the bus station for a bus ride to the historical city of Colonia. Arrive and transfer to hotel Plaza Mayor or Posada Virrey in the historical section . Afternoon sightseeing walk tour of Colonia del Sacremento one of Uruguay's oldest European settlements, was founded by the Portuguese in 1680 (Nova Colonia do Santissimo Sacramento) . Located in between the Portuguese colony of Brazil and the Spanish Vice Royalty of the River Plate (later Argentina, Uruguay and Southern Brazil). Its strategic position and use as a smuggling port meant that its sovereignty was hotly contested and the city changed hands several times between Spain and Portugal in the 16-18th century.  The city tour will take you through its historic quarter with cobbled stone streets and special colonial architecture. Colonia has been declared as a Unesco a World Heritage Site.
MEALS INCLUDED TODAY: Breakfast

DAY 5 COLONIA
Day at leisure to explore this beauticul colonial town on your own. MEALS INCLUDED TODAY: BREAKFAST

DAY 6 COLONIA-BUENOS AIRES by Ferry
Morning transfer to the port of Colonial to cross the La Plata river for Buenos Aires via The Buquebus service -which runs 2-3 times per day with a sailing duration of around 1 hour 15 minutes. Arrive in Buenos Aires port and private transfer to HOTEL LOI SUITE RECOLETA (4 stars) with room taxes and daily breakfast.
At night dinner and Tango Show at La Ventana
MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST and DINNER

DAY 08 BUENOS AIRES –city tour (shared tour)
Morning sightseeing tour (shared) around South America’s most elegant capital. On the way we will see Plaza de Mayo and the buildings that surround it: Casa Rosada (Government House), Cabildo (Old City Hall), The City Hall. Then, on to see the monumental Congress Building and its Square and along 9 de Julio Ave., the widest in the world, to see the Colon Theater, famous Opera House that stages the most important artists and musicians from all over the world. We will also visit San Telmo, Puerto Madero, Palermo Park with jacaranda and palo borracho trees which flower in spring and late summer, the polo field and the race track and the historical Recoleta Cemetery with its ornate memorials. (B)
MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

DAY 9 DEPART BUENOS AIRES
Transfer to the airport.
MEALS INCLUDED: BREAKFAST

2024 LAND TOUR COST PER PERSON: 

DBL US$2,590; TRP $2,383

INCLUDES: 8 night hotel accommodations with taxes and daily breakfast, all transfers to/from airport-hotels, tours as per itinerary, 24/7 assistance by our local representatives

NOT INCLUDED:
International or domestic airfare. USA airport departure taxes, Tips, passports, personal items, alcoholic beverages, insurance and any other services not mentioned in itinerary. Argentina and Uruguay airport departure taxes (usually included in your international air ticket)

 

Tours to Montevideo Uruguay

Montevideo new state of the art "Carrasco International Airport"

 

 

 

 

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