Duration: | 9 Day(s) - 8 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Culture Tours |
Montevideo (1 night), Treinta y tres (2 nights), Lavalleja (2 nights), Minas (2 nights), Montevideo (1 night) Driving your vehicle
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
09-day car rental with free mileage and CDW insurance starting in Montevideo, Uruguay.
01 night at Aloft Montevideo Hotel with breakfast (By Marriott), with access to its facilities.
02 nights at Estancia Los Plátanos with full board and nonalcoholic beverages included.
Activities Include: (Horse rides, treks by the hills, cooking lessons, and others)
02 nights at Balcón del Abra country lodge with full board and water in meals
01 Horse ride per person per day
02 nights at Mesón de las Cañas country lodge with half board, breakfast, and your choice of lunch or dinner
01 night at Aloft Montevideo Hotel with breakfast (By Marriott), with access to its facilities.
ITINERARY DETAILS
DAY 1: BUENOS AIRES - MONTEVIDEO
Private transfer between your hotel and domestic airport in Buenos Aires (Or ferry terminal)
Flight to Montevideo (MVD) (Or ferry tickets)
Reception at the airport or ferry terminal, and assistance to pick up your vehicle
At 14:00 check in at Hotel Aloft Montevideo, located in the Punta Carretas neighborhood, with easy access to Punta Carretas Mall, the Rambla, and other attractions.
Hotel Aloft Montevideo with breakfast and taxes
Hint: You may leave luggage in deposit here until your return to Montevideo after you visit Uruguay.
DAYS 2-3: MONTEVIDEO – TREINTA Y TRES (268 kilometers)
Breakfast and check out. Drive 268 kilometers on very good roads to Treinta y Tres. Check in at Estancia Los Plátanos at 15 hours.
Overnight at Estancia Los Plátanos. This 1850 guest house features a garden and a library, as well as cooking workshops and activities for children. Rooms in Estancia Los Plátanos feature private bathrooms. Room service is provided. Guests are offered free Wi-Fi access and cooking lessons. The 24-hour front desk can arrange laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services.
Services Included: Room, all meals with non-alcoholic beverages, and your choice of activities from the following menu.
Horse ride for beginners. Difficulty: Medium. Length: 1 hour.
Knowing Estancia Los Platanos. Accompany our staff and learn about sustainable beef production. This activity is intended for more experienced horse riders. Difficulty: Medium, length 1,5 hours
Flora and fauna. The “Grande” ridge offers a rich ecosystem in its hills and meadows that are home to several local species. Schedules depend on the season and weather. Difficulty: Low, length 2 hours.
Treks by the hills. Walk around meadows and hills. Explore pastures, herbs, trees, and local fauna. Part of the tour is on a vehicle while part of it is walking for approximately 4 kilometers. Difficulty: Low, length 2 hours.
Cooking lesson: Every lesson is oriented to the preferences of the customers. Recipes are based on local products such as lamb meat, stews, and local pastries. Difficulty low, length 2 hours.
Activities on your own: Photo safaris, treks, swimming in small springs (depending on weather), bird watching with the help of the Merlin app (Developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Aves Uruguay), visit some nearby small villages or relax under the trees.
DAYS 4-5: TREINTA Y TRES - LAVALLEJA (173 kms )
Breakfast and check out. Drive between Treinta y Tres to Lavalleja, a distance of 173 kilometers.
At 14 hours check in at Estancia Balcón del Abra. Located in the hills of Lavalleja and minutes away from the city of Mariscala.
The estancia offers unique scenery, great comfort, and the charm of a small lodge with only 8 rooms.
Guests will find wonderful paths for walking or horseriding. Hills, countryside, and springs including the fantastic tour to the Salamanca caves and day visits to nearby “Estancias”.
The place offers delicious homemade food made with products from its garden and paired with excellent local wines.
The program includes Lodging, all meals, nonalcoholic beverages, and 1 horse ride per day.
DAYS 6-7: LAVALLEJA-MINAS ( 46 kms )
Breakfast and check out. Drive between Lavalleja and Minas (Just 46 kilometers).
At 15 hours check it at El Mesón de las Cañas. Situated in the middle of the hills with panoramic views, a terrace and swimming pool, and a renowned restaurant.
The program includes lodging and half board. Your choice of a 3-step lunch or dinner with soft drinks.
DAY 8: MINAS-MONTEVIDEO ( 150 kms)
Drive 150 kilometers to reach Montevideo.
At 15 hours check in at Hotel Aloft Montevideo, where you stayed the first day.
Hotel Aloft Montevideo with breakfast and taxes
DAY 9: MONTEVIDEO-BACK HOME
Breakfast and check out. Drive for the last time to the airport, just 25 kilometers away. Drop off your vehicle at the airport and check in for your flight back home.