Itinerary
- Day 1
Colonia del Sacramento
You'll arrive at the ferry terminal in Colonia del Sacramento where your driver meets you for the transfer to a hotel near the riverside. After settling in, your guide takes you on a walking tour through the town's charming streets to get a feel for the historical layout and architecture.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Colonia del Sacramento historical town
Landmarks/POIs Colonia del Sacramento - Day 2
Colonia del Sacramento to Montevideo
The drive to Montevideo takes about 2.5 hours. Once you arrive, lunch happens at the port market where you'll try the local asado (barbecue). Later in the afternoon, a guided tour covers the city's main spots like Plaza Independencia, Solis Theater, Castillo Pittamiglio, and Playa Pocitos.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Asado (barbecue) at the port market)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Montevideo highlights
- Visit Plaza Independencia
- Visit Solis Theater
- Visit Castillo Pittamiglio
- Visit Playa Pocitos
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Independencia Solis Theater Castillo Pittamiglio Playa Pocitos - Day 3
Montevideo to Punta del Este
After breakfast, you'll drive roughly 90 minutes toward Punta del Este with a stop at Punta Ballena to visit Alto de la Ballena winery for wine tasting, vineyard views, and local cheeses and hams. Then you head to Casapueblo in the afternoon to see the museum in its white houses and grab coffee at the restaurant with nice views. You reach your hotel in Punta del Este by evening, and can arrange a visit to La Mano on your own if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Alto de la Ballena winery
- Visit Casapueblo museum
- Coffee at Casapueblo restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit La Mano (can be arranged independently)
Landmarks/POIs Punta Ballena Alto de la Ballena Casapueblo La Mano Punta del Este - Day 4
Jose Ignacio - Pueblo Garzon - Estancia Anastasio
Your driver picks you up after breakfast for the 30 minute trip to Jose Ignacio, a charming beach town with history as a fishing village. You'll explore the streets and have free time on the beach. After lunch, you continue to Pueblo Garzon to visit Bodega Garzon winery, then transfer to Estancia Anastasio for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the Estancia)
Included Activities
- Visit Jose Ignacio town and lighthouse
- Visit Bodega Garzon winery
- Dinner at Estancia Anastasio
Landmarks/POIs Jose Ignacio Jose Ignacio Lighthouse Bodega Garzon Pueblo Garzon - Day 5
Estancia Anastasio
This entire day is free for you to spend at the Estancia however you'd like. It's a good chance to relax and enjoy the property at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6
Estancia Anastasio to La Paloma
You check out from the Estancia and head to La Paloma, a coastal town about 90 km east of Jose Ignacio. This less populated area gets busy during high season but has good beach time and nice seafood restaurants to try.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs La Paloma - Day 7
La Paloma to Cabo Polonio
After breakfast, your driver takes you to Cabo Polonio, roughly an hour away about 54 km out. Your local guide leads a trek along the coastline where you'll see the shifting sand dunes. Lunch is seafood at a seaside restaurant. You return to your La Paloma hotel in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious seafood lunch at a seaside restaurant)
Included Activities
- Trek along Cabo Polonio coastline
- Experience shifting sand dunes
- Seafood lunch at seaside restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Cabo Polonio - Day 8
La Paloma to Sacromonte to Punta del Este
You drive back toward Punta del Este for about 1 hour and 40 minutes, stopping at Sacromonte, a newer area that recently made Time magazine's cover. An electric golf cart takes you through the vineyards and past the chapel. Lunch with wine is served on the hill with great views, then you head back to your Punta del Este hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with wine on the hill with great views)
Included Activities
- Visit Sacromonte vineyards by electric golf cart
- Visit Sacromonte chapel
- Lunch with wine at Sacromonte
Landmarks/POIs Sacromonte - Day 9
Punta del Este Departure
Your driver arranges the airport drop-off based on your flight time. Thanks for spending time in Uruguay, and have a safe trip home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
