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7-Day Uruguay Road Trip

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Overview

Uruguay is South America’s smallest country and has a lot to offer and discover.

On this seven-day Uruguay road trip in your own rental car, you'll explore its beautiful coastline filled with untouched sandy beaches, its stunning countryside landscapes, and its contrasting lifestyles.

From European influences to real South American cowboys, the country is a combination of modern, colonial, and traditional.

You'll begin your trip in Montevideo before moving on to Colonia del Sacramento, La Coronilla and Cerro Colorado. You'll finish up in the beautiful coastal resort of Punta del Este!
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Beach & Sea

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Montevideo, Uruguay!

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Welcome to Montevideo, Uruguay!

Upon arrival, you'll pick up your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel. Alternatively, you can be collected from the airport by a private driver and collect your rental car from the city centre office later in the day. Today, you can use your free time to discover the Uruguayan capital’s European flair and an appealing mix of architectural influences reflected in its modern skyscrapers and historic buildings.

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    Accommodation

    SORO Montevideo, Curio Collection by Hilton4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Aires Puros to MontevideoOptional Activity

    Rental Car from Aires Puros to Montevideo

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    Destinations

    Montevideo Department

Day 2

Journey to Colonia del Sacramento

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Journey to Colonia del Sacramento

Today you'll drive through the Uruguayan pampas to the colonial Colonia del Sacramento. As Uruguay’s oldest city, you can enter the historical centre and be charmed by the UNESCO World Heritage site that feels like it has frozen in time. During your time here, you can wander around its narrow cobblestone streets, admire spectacular sunsets by the riverfront, indulge in local gastronomy, or visit small boutiques and art galleries.

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    Accommodation

    Costa Colonia Boutique Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Colonia del SacramentoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Montevideo Department

    Colonia del Sacramento

Day 3

Journey to Cerro Colorado to Experience Typical Estancia Life

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Journey to Cerro Colorado to Experience Typical Estancia Life

This morning, you'll continue inland to the small city of Florida. During the trip, there are always great views of the wide landscape and resting places. Today, you will stay overnight in the Estancia San Pedro de Timote, which is typical for Uruguay and one of the best in Uruguay. Here, you can experience the typical Estancia life very closely.

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    Accommodation

    San Pedro de Timote Hotel del Campo3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Colonia del Sacramento to San Pedro de Timote Hotel del Campo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Colonia del Sacramento

    Cerro Colorado

Day 4

Rural Comfort in La Coronilla

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Rural Comfort in La Coronilla

After breakfast, you will leave for Eastern Uruguay to the Estancia Guardia del Monte. This estancia is located on the borders of the Laguna de Castillos, a beautiful lagoon for nature lovers. The landscape is beautiful and forms one of the most important Uruguayan ecosystems. Since 1996, this reserve has been an official nature reserve and thus protected by UNESCO. The warmth and cordiality of Alicia, the "Big Mama", will make you feel at home.

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    Accommodation

    Estancia Guardia del Monte3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Rental Car from San Pedro de Timote Hotel del Campo to Estancia Guardia del Monte

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Cerro Colorado

    Rocha Department

Day 5

A Day to Explore La Coronilla

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A Day to Explore La Coronilla

Today, your day is at leisure. There are many activities on offer to take part in at the Estancia or in the surroundings. The Cabo Polonio National Park is an area of scenic beauty that still preserves typical features of the original Uruguayan Atlantic coast. This coastal area is characterised by its diverse beauty, including sandy beaches, rocky areas, dunes, coastal forests, small swamps, oceanic environments and islands.

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    Accommodation

    Estancia Guardia del Monte3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    San Miguel National ParkOptional Activity

    Cabo Polonio National ParkOptional Activity

    Laguna De CastillosOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Rocha Department

Day 6

Onwards to Punta del Este on the Coast!

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Onwards to Punta del Este on the Coast!

Today you'll drive to the famous beach resort, Punta del Este. Punta del Este is located on the Atlantic coast and is often referred to as “The Pearl of the Atlantic”. The seaside resort boasts many beaches, homes, yachts, harbours, high-rise apartment buildings, and fancy restaurants, bars, and clubs. It is definitely one of South America’s most glamorous places and fills up with international visitors during the summer.

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    Accommodation

    Awa Boutique + Design Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Punta del EsteOptional Activity

    Isla de LobosOptional Activity

    Isla GorritiOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Estancia Guardia del Monte to Punta del Este

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rocha Department

    Punta del Este

    Uruguay

Day 7

Drive Back to Montevideo & Departure

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Drive Back to Montevideo & Departure

You'll drive back to Montevideo and drop off the rental car at the airport. On the way, there are numerous sights to stop at including Piriápolis, Cerro de San Antonio and SOS Fauna Marina Rescue Centre.

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    Activities

    PiriapolisOptional Activity

    SOS Fauna Marina Rescue CentreOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Punta del Este to Montevideo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Punta del Este

    Piriápolis

    Punta Colorada

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • Ground transportation
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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