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Uruguay (Chile and Argentina 2020 Pre-trip)

December 4-10, 2020

Your Trip Includes

  Internal flight: MVD/SCL

  Speedboat crossing to Colonia del Sacramento

  Airport/hotel transfers on days: December 4 & 10

  Accommodations: As listed in the itinerary

  Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

  Sightseeing: Wine and cheese tasting at Vineyard Narbona

  Tours of Colonia, Montevideo, and Punta del Este

  Excursion to Estancia Guardia del Monte

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Itinerary

Friday, December 4, 2020 

After arrival in Buenos Aires, transfer from the Airport to the Port; a 90-minute speedboat crossing to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. Visit the Vineyard Narbona, and enjoy tasting a selection of wines and cheese. Lunch is optional; followed by accommodation at the Radisson Hotel, with dinner included.

Saturday, December 5, 2020    

After breakfast enjoy a full-day tour of Colonia and the environs; including Museo Portugueso, Pharo, the historic quarter, and the bull ring! Lunch at the Granja Colonia; and dinner back at the hotel.

Sunday, December 6, 2020 

Today we travel to Montevideo, and enjoy a 3-hour tour of Montevideo; including the Museum of the Carnaval, Independence Place and the Solis Theater. Lunch is optional, and in the evening we will retire to our hotel.

Monday, December 7, 2020 

After breakfast we will depart for Punta del Este; where we will eat at our leisure – lunch is again optional. In the afternoon, a tour of Punta del Este, including a visit to the Hand Monument and Casapueblo, is on the Menu. We will also see the works of famous Uruguayan sculptor and artist Carlos Pàez Vilaró.

Tuesday, December 8, 2020 

Today is open to any activities available – or can be taken at your leisure.  Optional activities and excursions require additional fees.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020    

Our penultimate day includes a full-day excursion to the Estancia Guardia del Monte; including a guided visit of the historical part of the Estancia, as well as lunch. Horseback riding excursions are also available for an additional fee.

Thursday, December 10, 2020 

Depending on your departure flight, we will transfer you to the Montevideo Airport for you to join the main eclipse tour with our arrival in Santiago transfer to the hotel & Overnight.