Uruguay In Depth
Two weeks travelling through Uruguay experiencing charming cities, great food and wine, gaucho culture and beautiful beaches.
Your trip will start with a three-night stay at the luxury Hyatt Carmelo Resort. This is a beautiful resort with plenty of activities on offer and a great spa for those wanting total relaxation. On one of the days your guide will take you to Colonia del Sacramento for a private tour. This is a delightful colonial town close to Carmelo. Next, head to Montevideo for two nights in a luxury hotel. You will have a private tour and time to explore independently. Your itinerary continues with three nights on a traditional Uruguayan estancia. El Charabon is an amazing place and here you can enjoy delicious food and a warm welcome with a taste of gaucho life. The trip will finish with four nights on the beach in Jose Ignacio. Playa Vik is a luxury hotel offering excellent service in beautiful surroundings.
Trip highlights
3 nights in Carmelo at the Hyatt Carmelo Resort with a tour of Colonia
2 nights in Montevideo at Alma Historica Hotel with a tour of the city
3 nights in La Rocha at Estancia El Charabon
4 nights in Jose Ignacio at Playa Vik
Map of your holiday
Day by Day itinerary
DAY 1
Arrive into Uruguay
Arrive in Uruguay and transfer to Carmelo for the next three nights.
Suggested accommodation – Hyatt Carmelo Resort
DAY 2
Visit Colonia del Sacramento
This morning your guide will take on a private tour of charming Colonia del Sacramento. Spend the afternoon at leisure at the lodge.
DAY 3
Day at leisure
Today is free for you to relax as you wish and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of your luxury resort.
DAY 4
Travel to the capital city
Take a transfer to Montevideo and check in to your hotel for the next two nights.
Suggested accommodation – Alma Historica
DAY 5
Explore Montevideo
This morning your guide will collect you for a private, half day tour of Montevideo.
DAY 6
Travel to a classic farmhouse
Today you will take a private transfer to the Rocha region of Uruguay where you will spend three nights in a classic estancia.
Suggested accommodation – Estancia el Charabon
DAYS 7 – 8
Days at leisure
This time is free for you to enjoy the activities on offer at El Charabon and get a taste of life on a traditional estancia.
DAY 9
Travel to José Ignacio
Today your guide will take you to your luxury beachfront hotel where you will spend the next four nights.
Suggested accommodation – Playa Vik
DAYS 10 – 12
Enjoy the coastal town
These days are free for you to relax on the beach and soak up the sun.
DAY 13
Fly home
Take a private transfer back to Montevideo for your flight home.
The price for this itinerary is GBP £4,920 (pricing also available in US Dollars)
This is a per person price, based on 2 people travelling and sharing a room.
What’s included
12 nights in luxury accommodation as listed above
Private transfers and tours with an English speaking guide and driver
All internal flights in economy class seating
What’s not included
International flights (discuss your specific requirements with us)
Travel insurance
Any visas you may require
This is a guide price. Please enquire and we will provide a full personalised quote for you. All our itineraries are tailor-made to your own requirements so can be modified however you wish.
FEATURED HOTELS
Hyatt Carmelo Resort and Spa
This luxury, 5-star hotel is located on the shores of Rio de La Plata in Carmelo. Offering everything you would expect of the Hyatt name, this is a superb hotel.
Alma Historica Boutique
Alma Historica is a boutique hotel in the heart of Montevideo’s old town. The thirty rooms include classic, superior and suites. All are decorated in soft creams and warm reds with a light and airy feel.
Playa Vik
Playa Vik is a luxury, private beach resort, in José Ignacio. A luxurious mix of design, art, exceptional service, this really is an exceptional hotel.