Itinerary

Day 1 Montevideo

Montevideo is the largest city, the capital and chief port of Uruguay. It is the primate city in Uruguay, the only city in the country with a population over 1,000,000. It has a fine harbour, one of the most important in the Americas. Also, it has beautiful beaches, such as Pocitos, Buceo, Malvín, Playa de los Ingleses, Playa Verde, Punta Gorda and Carrasco. Many monuments and museums are found in the city, as well as historic buildings and squares.

Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locating your vehicle.

Airport transfer with private vehicle and guide.

This exciting tour lasts 3.5 hours and it includes a visit to Ciudad Vieja (Old City), the Cathedral and Colonial Town Hall, the Port Market, Downtown shops, Independence Square, Parliament Palace, the romantic neighbourhood known as "El Prado" where you'll find one of the oldest parks in Montevideo city that features famous sculptures. You will also visit the elegant residential areas like Carrasco, Punta Gorda and Pocitos with its magnificent private residences and the Hotel Casino Carrasco with deluxe gardens - an imposing building overlooking the coast and filled with tradition and history. The return drive will be along the coast to see the long stretches of world-class beaches.

This Radisson is located at Plaza Independencia (the city's most prominent square), approximately 11 miles from Carrasco International Airport. Spa Victoria, on site, has a skylight semi-Olympic swimming pool, gym, aerobic classes, indoor jogging track, sauna, hot tub, solarium, and beauty treatments. There is a casino on site with tables, slots, and sportsbook. This Radisson also has a gourmet restaurant, three bars, a cafe, business center, and hairdressers. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Other services include concierge, multilingual staff, express check-in/out, laundry and dry cleaning, and valet parking. All rooms have alarm clock radios, cable TV, digital safes, complimentary papers, hairdryers, silent valets, two telephone lines with dataport, 24-hour Internet access, voicemail, minibars, and air-conditioning.

Overnight at Radisson Victoria.

Day 2 Punta Del Este

Punta del Este is an upscale vacation spot on the southern tip of Uruguay, southeast of the town of Maldonado and about 140 km east of Montevideo. Although the town has a year round population of 10,506 (2005), the summer tourist boom often boosts the population to about one million people between December and February. The city is internationally known, among other things as the most important and exclusive resort of South America

The tour starts with a scenic driving along the beaches of Montevideo and Golden coast. A brief stop at Atlantida where the famous poet Pablo Neruda once lived, now a small seaside resort for summer holidays. The tour continues to Piriapolis, to admire the Argentino hotel old building built in 1920, then drive up to San Antonio Hill for a panoramic view of the beaches and hills. Then off to Punta Ballena to stop at the famous landmark Casapueblo, the house and living sculpture of Uruguayan painter Carlos Paez Vilaro. Be amazed of the breathtaking view of the chain of beaches and Punta del Este's surroundings like the residential suburbs of Beverly Hills, El Golf, Cantegril and the spectacular mansions and summer houses of diverse modern architecture of San Rafael while driving along the Mansa beach. The tour continues to La Barra de Maldonado which houses colorful restaurants that are close to the beach. Return drive is along the Brava Beach passing by Yacht Port and then the city center called La Peninsula.

Located in the heart of Punta del Este and only 20 minutes from the international airport, the Conrad Punta del Este hotel is the only Las Vegas-style casino and luxury hotel in the Punta del Este region. The hotel, which faces Gorriti Island and is only a short walk from La Mansa Beach, enjoys a strategic position 35 minutes east of Buenos Aires by plane and two-and-a-half hours south of Sao Paulo. The Conrad Punta del Este Hotel & Casino offers 296 contemporary and luxurious guestrooms, including 24 beautifully appointed suites, all with open terraces and breathtaking views of the beautiful Uruguay coastline. The hotel’s five restaurants offer an eclectic mix of cuisines, ranging from St. Tropez fine dining restaurant with Mediterranean and Italian influences, to al fresco Gaucho’s Pool Grill & Bar. In addition to indoor and outdoor swimming pools, this hotel in Punta del Este also features a health club, a luxury spa, and two outdoor tennis courts. The hotel is home to one of Uruguay’s largest convention centres, with a column-free ballroom, state-of-the-art meetings technology and a dedicated Business Centre. Wi-fi Internet access is available throughout the Punta del Este hotel.

Overnight at Conrad Resort.

Day 3 Punta Del Este

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Overnight at Conrad Resort.
    
Day 4 Montevideo

Airport Transfer with your Private vehicle, guide and driver to Montevideo airport.

Depart from Montevideo International airport - end of itinerary

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).

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