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5 Day itinerary in Uruguay, South America

Unlock Uruguay from Punta del Este

Escape to the countryside of Punta del Este for a luxurious stay at Sacromonte Wine Lodge, where you will spend 5 days in luxury accommodation. Visit Casapueblo in Punta Ballena, drive along the Playa Mansa coastline, go to a winery in the beach town of La Barra and explore art at Pablo Atchugarry's... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, Portuguese

GUIDANCE

Tour Guide, Driver as a Guide

starting point

Montevideo

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Meet local people

Outdoors & Nature

Food & Drink

Beach & Sea

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Sacromonte Day Experience including private golf cart to use while at the property.

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Stop at Casapueblo in Punta Ballena, then a Gourmet Lunch with wine at a small winery

3

Visit beach town of Jose Ignacio and sleepy village of Garzon. Enjoy a Wine Paired Lunch at Garzon

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Stroll around Pablo Atchugarry's Sculpture Park in Manantiales

Itinerary

Luxury Accommodation for 2 pax expand_more

Day 1 - Mar 31, 2023

place Arrival at Carrasco International Airport

You will be picked up from Carrasco Airport in Montevideo by your driver. Head straight to Sacromonte Wine Lodge your luxury accommodation located near Pueblo Eden in the Punta del Este countryside, which featured in Travel & Leisure, Conde Nast Traveller, The Times UK, Wallpaper and on the cover of TIME magazine. Enjoy a welcome drink at check-in. Each shelter will be allocated their own golf cart. If you arrive early, you will have time to check-in and have lunch. Rest of the day will be at your own leisure. Enjoy an epic sunset followed by dinner, which will be served at the shelter with some wine.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation for 2 pax: Sacromonte - Wine Lodge
Day 2 - Apr 1, 2023

place Sacromonte Food & Wine Experience

After breakfast in your shelter, enjoy a full-day experience at Sacromonte. You will have your own golf cart to explore the property. There are many things to do like visiting the chapel at the top of the vineyard or the panoramic lookout, which is a small hike up the hill, then taking a lovely walk through the brook, which is like taking a relaxing walk through a small stream surrounded by trees. Upon returning to your shelter take a dip in the splash pool. Lunch with wines will be served at the top of the hill with breathtaking views. Spend the afternoon at your leisure relaxing. Before sunset you will have the option to go horse riding through the vineyards. Dinner will then be served at the shelter with some wine.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation for 2 pax: Sacromonte - Wine Lodge
Day 3 - Apr 2, 2023

place Trip to Punta del Este with Winery Lunch

After breakfast enjoy a full-day experience in Punta del Este. First stop will be Casapueblo in Punta Ballena, a building constructed by the Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró. Visit the museum or enjoy a coffee on the terrace. Next stop will be in Punta del Este, driving along the Playa Mansa coastline towards the Peninsula and on towards the Port and Lighthouse, then onto the famous hand out of the sand called La Mano, where you can stop to take pictures. You have the option to do some sightseeing by foot or spend time at the beach. Around 13:30 pm, you will make your way to the beach town of La Barra, where we will visit a small winery in the countryside. This will be a great opportunity to taste more Tannat. Enjoy a Gourmet Lunch with wines facing beautiful views of the vineyard. The winery makes their own cheeses, bread, olive oil, jams, cured hams, pasta, dulce de leche (known as caramel), grappa and wine, so the perfect place to buy some gifts. After lunch and many laughs you will head over to Pablo Atchugarry's museum famous for his abstract sculptural art. This is a beautiful space with great energy and lots to see. There is now a scenic park with many sculptures, so great place to take pictures. In the afternoon, the driver will take you back to Sacromonte with many fond memories. Relax at your private pool followed by dinner at the shelter with some wine.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation for 2 pax: Sacromonte - Wine Lodge
Day 4 - Apr 3, 2023

place Visit Jose Ignacio including a Wine Paired Lunch at Bodega Garzon

After breakfast, take a special trip to the beach town of Jose Ignacio. Visit the lighthouse, explore the town, have a coffee or spend some time at the beach, then make your way to the town of Garzon, where you can stop and take pictures. Afterwards head to Bodega Garzon for a Wine Paired Lunch with beautiful views of the vineyards, which can only be described as being very Tuscan with phenomenal views. You will then head back to Sacromonte with many fond memories. Join us for a farewell drink at the top of the hill during sunset. Farewell dinner will be served at the shelter with some wine.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation for 2 pax: Sacromonte - Wine Lodge
Day 5 - Apr 4, 2023

place Drive to Carrasco International Airport

After breakfast, head to Carrasco Airport for departure or opt to stay more nights in Montevideo, where we have designed a 4 night luxury experience!

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Sacromonte - Wine Lodge

Meals expand_less

  • Lunch (4)
  • Dinner (4)
  • Breakfast (4)

Transport expand_less

  • All transfers with driver

Activities expand_less

  • Full Day Experience at Sacromonte
  • 2 glasses of wine (1 bottle) per person with lunch and dinner
  • Wine Paired Lunches to 2 wineries
  • Day Trips to Casapueblo, Punta del Este, La Barra, Jose Ignacio, Garzon
  • Farewell Sunset drink

Extras expand_less

  • All transfers with driver
  • Full Day Experience at Sacromonte
  • 2 glasses of wine (1 bottle) per person with lunch and dinner
  • Wine Paired Lunches to 2 wineries
  • Day Trips to Casapueblo, Punta del Este, La Barra, Jose Ignacio, Garzon
  • Farewell Sunset drink

Not Included expand_less

  • Horse riding
  • Entrance fees at Casapueblo & Pablo Atchugarry Museum
  • Gratuities

About Ryan

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Expertise: 

Meet local people

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Beach & Sea

Outdoors & Nature

Food & Drink

I worked for The Carnegie Club at Skbo Castle in Scotland, Majestic Wine in London, Yachts of Seabourn as a Sommelier and started The Wine Experience to 130 countries , where we design bespoke experiences, so travel and service is something I love!

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