Adventure in Uruguay: Montevideo & Punta del Este

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There's more to Uruguay than meets the eye. While cosmopolitan Montevideo and glitzy Punta del Este offer enough to sustain most visitors, it pays to dig deeper. On this 7-night adventure, you'll see a massive colony of sea lions along the Atlantic coast and horseback ride in the countryside, where vast fields spread out like oceans.  Begin in Montevideo and...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Montevideo city tour by bike (apx. 3 hours)
    • Tour to Estancia Fina Piedra, including lunch (apx. 8 hours)
    • Punta del Este Bike Tour (apx. 3 hours)
    • Visit to Valizas and Cabo Polonio with trekking, including lunch (apx. 12 hours)

What's this trip about?

    There's more to Uruguay than meets the eye. While cosmopolitan Montevideo and glitzy Punta del Este offer enough to sustain most visitors, it pays to dig deeper. On this 7-night adventure, you'll see a massive colony of sea lions along the Atlantic coast and horseback ride in the countryside, where vast fields spread out like oceans.  Begin in Montevideo and enjoy a bike tour taking you to all of the city's highlights, from Constitution Square to the waterfront, where Montevideo residents love to stroll with a mug of mate in hand. From the capital, journey to the countryside for a day at an authentic estancia (ranch). Go mountain biking, horseback riding and fishing in this idyllic landscape! You'll then journey along the coast of Uruguay to the party resort town of Punta del Este. Hop on a bike and see the old lighthouse, beaches and pose for a photo of the iconic La Mano sculpture! Spend a day in Punta del Este at leisure, then enjoy a full-day tour of Cabo Polonio, a quaint coastal hamlet which has the second-largest colony of sea lions in the world!  Helpful links for travel to Uruguay: Visa & Passport Info Vaccines & Medications Info

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityMontevideo
End CityUruguay

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Horseback Riding & Equestrian
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Montevideo (MVD)
    • All airport, bus terminal and inter-city transfers
    • 3 nights in Montevideo at the Own Hotel Montevideo, or similar
    • Montevideo city tour by bike (apx. 3 hours)
    • Tour to Estancia Finca Piedra, including lunch (apx. 8 hours)
    • 3 nights in Punta del Este at the Atlantico Boutique Hotel, or similar
    • Punta del Este Bike Tour (apx. 3 hours)
    • Visit to Valizas and Cabo Polonio with trekking, including lunch (apx. 12 hours)
    • 1 night in Montevideo at the Own Hotel Montevideo, or similar
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Montevideo!

Bienvenidos a Uruguay! Arrive at Montevideo airport and enjoy a transfer to your first hotel. Uruguay’s capital is a city of contrasts, with its well-preserved historic landmarks on one side and modern buildings on the other. 

Once you settle in, take a stroll on La Rambla (Montevideo's waterfront promenade), which provides access to over 18 miles of coastline. 

Day 2 Montevideo

Kickstart your adventure vacation in Uruguay with a bike tour around the city! Start at the waterfront then cycle to Constitution Square, Independence Square and more. 

In the afternoon, consider booking a town car for the 20-minute drive to Bodega Bouza ...

Day 3 Montevideo

Leave Montevideo behind today as you travel into the heart of the Uruguayan countryside! Spend the day hiking, biking and horseback riding at Estancia Finca Piedra.

Upon your return to the city, head to Mercado del Puerto for a sensory food experience. Uruguayans love their meat, so saddle up to a bustling parrilla (steak restaurant) and dig in!

Day 4 Montevideo - Punta del Este

You'll be picked up this morning from your hotel for a 2-hour bus ride to your next destination: Punta del Este! Transfer to your hotel, settle in, then enjoy a 3-hour bike tour of the city highlights! Pose for a photo at the iconic La Mano (The Hand) sculpture...

Day 5 Punta del Este

Enjoy a day at leisure in Punta del Este! Consider visiting Casapueblo, the home and atelier of internationally renowned artist, Carlos Paez Vilaró. The dazzling white complex, resembling Spanish-Moroccan architecture, is situated on a rocky bluff overlooking the ocea...

Day 6 Punta del Este

Leave Punta del Este in the early morning and drive east to the hamlet of Cabo Polonio. Trek across the expansive sand dunes and see the second-largest colonies of sea lions in the world sunbathing on the rocks! 

Day 7 Punta del Este - Montevideo

At the given time, you'll be transferred to the bus terminal in Punta del Este where you'll board the bus to Montevideo. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. 

Day 8 Depart Uruguay

Your Uruguayan adventure ends today. You'll be transferred to the international airport in Montevideo for your flight home. 

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Last Updated: 1/8/2025

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