Highlights
Hotel
Montevideo City Tour
Breakfast included
Tambores Workshop
Apalco Visit
Cabo Polonio
Pueblo Eden
Ralli Museum
Punta Ballena
Casapueblo
Los Plátanos
Cerro Chato
Minas
Tour guide
Transfers
Itinerary
Day 1
Montevideo
Arrive at the airport in Montevideo and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2
Montevideo
Today you will explore the city. You will be picked up at your hotel to visit among others the historical center, the Independence Square, the Solis Theater, and the old market hall. In the afternoon you will enjoy a guided tour and a wine tasting at the boutique winery Artesana.
Day 3
Montevideo
You will participate in an interesting Tambores workshop with the female group “La Melaza” in the Carnival Museum to learn more about the art of the Candombe and Tambores playing.
Day 4
Montevideo - La Paloma
On today’s excursion, you will visit the local community of artisanal women fisheries known as Apalco to learn more about their lives. At their restaurant Cocina de La Barra, you will savor a traditional lunch with fresh products. In the afternoon continue to La Paloma.
Day 5
La Paloma - Cabo Polonio
Full day excursion to Cabo Polonio. Morning drive to the entrances of Cabo Polonio, where you will take one of the authorized 4x4 trucks to reach the town. One of the largest colonies of sea lions of South America can be found here. Explore the rustic fishermen’s town on your own and enjoy its unique charm and spirit. At the end of the day return to the Estancia in La Paloma.
Day 6
La Paloma - Maldonado - Punta del Este
The journey continues to Punta del Este. On the way, you will stop in Pueblo Eden and at the olive plantation Finca Babieca. Enjoy a tour through the plantation and learn about the "journey" of the olives from branch to bottle, before you taste the locally produced olive oils and wines, accompanied by a selection of cheeses and homemade bread.
Day 7
Punta del Este
On a scenic tour through the city, you will visit among others the Ralli Museum, Punta Ballena, and Casapueblo.
Day 8
Punta del Este - Valentines
Transfer from Punta del Este to the ranch Estancia “Los Plátanos” with the possibility to participate or watch the rural tasks and feel like a “Gaucho” for a day. Lunch included.
Day 9
Valentines
Today you will visit Cerro Chato, the first place in the country where women exercised the right to vote. Visit this interesting place and have lunch at a local restaurant. Return to the Estancia and dinner.
Day 10
Valentines - Minas
Transfer to the ecofriendly hotel Cerro Místico in Minas. It is an oasis of tranquility, comfort, and relaxation and offers 50 hectares of park, canyons, wetlands, and native forest, with a circuit for trekking and hiking, interpretive trails of native flora and fauna, 4x4 rides, workshops, and guided activities. You will have time to enjoy the pools, browse at the library, stroll around or participate in activities. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 11
Minas
Time to relax and participate in the activities at the hotel. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 12
Minas
Relax and participate in the activities at the hotel. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 13
Minas - Montevideo
Transfer to the airport for your flight.
Package Includes
- 12 nights hotel accommodation in hotel.
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- Sighseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All tours and excursions are on SIC basis.
- English speaking tour guide.
Package Excludes
- International air ticket, domestic ticket if any, airport taxes, and Visa charges.
- TCS and GST are not included in the above cost and will be charged on the final amount.
- Meals other than those specified (if any).
- Lunches, dinners, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary.
- Mandatory tipping to guide/ driver per person per day, if not mentioned in the itinerary, has to be paid.
- City taxes/resort fees to be paid at the hotel.
- Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
- Cost of PCR Test is not included & any medical examination will be treated as actual
- Any items or services not specified in the itinerary INCLUSIONS head.
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards, or room service
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified).
- Additional sightseeing, activities, and experiences outside of your itinerary.
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees.
- Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable).
- Visa and Insurances charges.
Package Information
- Surcharges applicable for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- Compulsory High Season surcharges and Gala Dinner charges are applicable to festive seasons and long weekends.
- The prevailing Rate of Exchange of the day of payment will be applicable.
- Kindly note that the drivers are not guides until and unless it is mentioned in the itinerary.
- Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Standard check-in time into the hotel is 1500 Hrs and check out at 1100 Hrs.
- Most hotels in Europe are not air-conditioned.
- At this point of time, no services are confirmed and the same is subject to availability.
- The above price is based on a minimum of 2 Passengers travelling together.
- The maximum number of persons (adult/child) allowed per room depends upon hotel policy.
- The price for single occupancy is only valid if:
– 2 adults traveling together and occupying two separate rooms.
– Traveling as a third adult in the party occupying a separate room
- The above price is not valid for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- Midnight surcharges apply for transfers between 2200 hrs – 0700 hrs.
- WIFI, Tea / Coffee making facility, etc. in the rooms cannot be guaranteed. (Supplement charges may apply for such services)
- Meals other than those specified (if any).
