Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Montevideo, Uruguay
Ends
Asuncion, Paraguay
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Highlights
Wander through the cobblestone streets of Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Savor the exquisite Tannat wines in the lush vineyards of Canelones, Uruguay
Experience the passion of the Argentine tango in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Discover the rich heritage of Asuncion and the mesmerizing Golden Circuit
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10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners3 Nights in Montevideo2 Nights in Colonia Del Sacramento3 Nights in Buenos Aires3 Nights in AsuncionTransfers & Meals mentioned in the itinerary.Tours described in the itinerary.Bilingual guides (English/Spanish) when mentioned in the itinerary.
Trace the pulse of South America on this vivid Buenos Aires, Uruguay and Asunción Exploration. Designed with young adults and experienced travelers in mind, this 12-day tour weaves through Montevideo’s historic heart, the rolling vineyards of Canelones, and the UNESCO-listed streets of Colonia del Sacramento. Savor Uruguay’s Tannat wine, experience Buenos Aires’s tango scene, and venture into Argentina’s Pampas for a taste of gaucho tradition. The journey concludes in Paraguay’s capital, Asunción, where colonial charm and bustling markets await. The USP: an expertly guided adventure blending vibrant urban culture, regional cuisine, and historical depth across three captivating nations.
day 1 - Montevideo Arrival
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Montevideo.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
day 2 - Half-Day City Tour & Tango Show at Primuseum
Today, we will pick you up at your hotel to visit Montevideo's most important attractions such as the historic center with its pedestrian streets, the town hall building and the cathedral, the Independence Square, the Legislative Palace, the traditional Prado neighborhood, the riverside drive “Rambla” and different residential areas.
Then, the drive will take us to the residential area of Carrasco with a previous stop at Plaza Virgilio, which has a monument dedicated to the fallen Navy soldiers. From there, we will enjoy excellent views of the city, as it is a great spot for photographers.
At the end of this tour, we will return to your hotel driving along the coastal road and beaches.
In the afternoon, a transfer will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the historic Primuseum restaurant, located in an old mansion in Montevideo that dates back to 1870. It is considered a museum since it houses more than 3,000 antiquities from the Rio de la Plata culture.
You will taste a menu of typical local food, paired with the best Uruguayan wines, including Tannat, the flagship variety. You will also enjoy a tango show with live music, where the bandeon, double bass, piano and singer will perfectly transmit Uruguayan culture to you.
After the show, the transfer will take you back to the hotel.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
day 3 - Half-Day Trails Of Tannat & Wine Tasting
In the morning, a transfer will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the Canelones area, 30 miles from Montevideo, a region that has 70% of the wineries in Uruguay.
Upon your arrival, you will visit a typical family establishment and classic artisanal winery of the country. The homeowners will warmly welcome you to partake in their daily labor and savor the fruits of their dedicated work.
Immerse yourself in an exceptional environment as you explore their facilities, vineyards, and gain insight into the meticulous process of winemaking. Notably, Uruguay's emblematic varietal is the Tannat grape, celebrated for its quality surpassing even its French origins in various contests and exhibitions.
At the end of the tour, a delightful wine tasting experience with a three-step lunch awaits. Among the wines served, you will have the privilege of savoring Uruguay's flagship Tannat grape, truly embodying the essence of the country's winemaking prowess.
Finally, the transfer will take you back to the hotel.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 4 - Transfer to Colonia
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Montevideo bus station where you will board a bus to Colonia city. Upon arrival in Colonia, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 5 - Half-Day Colonia Walking Tour
Today, you will be met at your hotel, and will walk the old historic district of Colonia del Sacramento, founded by the Portuguese in 1680. On this tour, we will visit important landmarks such as the City Gates, the Street of Sighs, the Main Square, the San Francisco Church ruins, the Lighthouse, the Governor’s House, the Sacramento Basilica, etc.
This tour will certainly give you an insight into this fascinating place that was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1995.
At the end of this walking visit, we will take you back to your departing point.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 6 - Ferry Transfer to Buenos Aires
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel in Colonia to the port for your onward ferry journey to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 7 - Buenos Aires City Tour & Dinner Tango Show
Today we will explore the vibrant heart of Buenos Aires on our captivating half-day city tour, starting with convenient pickups in the stylish Palermo Soho district. This journey offers a direct and immersive encounter with the city's essence.
Our initial destination is Plaza de Mayo, a historic epicentre enveloped by iconic landmarks such as the Casa Rosada (Government House), the awe-inspiring Metropolitan Cathedral, and the storied Cabildo, a relic of Spanish colonial rule. At the opposite end of Avenida de Mayo stands the imposing Congress building, a testament to Argentina's rich political history.
The journey southward takes us to San Telmo Market, where the city's vibrant energy comes to life. From there, we venture into the birthplace of Tango, La Boca, a kaleidoscope of colors and culture. Along Caminito Street, you will encounter talented artists showcasing their mesmerizing Tango-inspired artworks.
Continuing our exploration, we briefly pause at Puerto Madero, a once-abandoned port district now transformed into a sleek, modern enclave. The contrasts in Buenos Aires landscape are both striking and intriguing.
Our path then leads us to Palermo, a neighboorhood adorned with lush parks, including the old City Zoo, the Botanical Garden, the Argentine Horsetrack, the esteemed National Polo Field, and the Planetarium. Here, nature and leisure converge harmoniously.
To culminate this remarkable journey, we visit Recoleta, one of Buenos Aires most glamorous neighborhoods, known for its elegant charm and rich history and its Cementery, where Eva Perón rests in peace.
At the end of the tour, we will take you back to your hotel.
In the evening you will be picked up from your hotel to be driven to a mythical place where you will discover one of our most ancient traditions.
Enjoy a memorable night out in Buenos Aires and experience the passion of the Argentine tango. Tango is much more than our national dance. It symbolizes our immigrant origins, the talent of our local artists, the sensuality of the Argentine woman and our way of dealing with a broken heart, dancing through tragic but eternal love stories.
Tonight, you will enjoy a professional display of tango and music with a group of local artists onstage immersed in an elegant and alluring place. The manners, ambience, clothes and dance steps which tango lovers used to practice 100 years ago will come to life again and you will travel in time for a night.
This spectacular demonstration of the finest local dancing will be accompanied by delicious Argentine and international cuisine. Dinner will be à la carte, with drinks included so you can lose yourself in the taste of Malbec wine.
At the end of the night, we will take you back to your hotel, completely in love with the bohemian spirit of our beloved Buenos Aires.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
day 8 - Full-Day in Countryside — Fiesta Gaucha
Today you will be picked up from your hotel to explore the countryside of Buenos Aires and learn all about the gauchos and ranch life on the Pampas in an exciting full-day tour that includes visits to a historical rural town and silversmith museum, visits to a ranch, loads of food and wine, dancing, horseback-riding and gaucho horse skills display.
You will dive into a completely different world on the way to San Antonio de Areco, a small town dating back to 1730 known as “the cradle of culture and tradition” in Argentina, located approx. 62 miles (100 km) from Buenos Aires.
Once in Areco, you will get off the vehicle and visit the Draghi museum, which is family-run and operated, featuring some of the best silversmiths in the world.
Upon arrival at El Ombú ranch, you will be greeted with joy by the gauchos and served with welcome drinks and some of the best ’empanadas’ (local pasties) in the entire world. We strongly suggest to “come to this tour hungry” as for lunch you will be treated to a real Argentinean meat feast featuring the national dish: asado (barbecue).
To wrap up such a wonderful and authentic Argentine experience, one of the gauchos will delight you with a demonstration of how he tames his horse and the confidence they have in each other in an unconventional horse whispering demonstration.
At the end of the day, we will take you back to your hotel in Buenos Aires.
(Note: For this tour, you need to bring your original passport. In summer, as the pool is available, we recommend that you also bring also a towel and a swimsuit. Does not operate on 25th December or 1st January)
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 9 - Fly to Asunción
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the international airport Ministro Pistarini (EZE) for your flight to Asunción, the capital of Paraguay. Upon arrival at Asuncion, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 10 - Half Day Panoramic City Tour
Today we will pick you up from your hotel for a tour of the city of Asunción. The capital of Paraguay was founded on August 15, 1537, the day of the Assumption of the Virgin. The city has a rich colonial heritage, with peaceful avenues and gardens by the bay on the Paraguay River. With a population of approximately 1.5 million people, Asunción is a modern and cosmopolitan city that still maintains its natural colonial flavor.
We will visit the Cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, patroness of the city. It is one of the oldest buildings, built during the government of Don Carlos Antonio López, the first Paraguayan President, and inaugurated in 1845. We will also see the Government Palace, which dates back to the mid-19th century and is currently the seat of the Presidency, the oldest palace in South America.
With several museums, the Independence House is one of the most important, with pieces of history that date back to the independence of the country. On the evening of May 14, 1811, a group of brave Paraguayans came out of this house to declare the independence of Paraguay. It is a national monument which has a great historical significance.
The National Heroes’ Mausoleum was built in 1863 as an oratory for the Virgin and holds the remains of the countries’ forefathers. This is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.
The Railway Station - Over 100 years of history and traditions; Ferrocarril Paraguayo was one of the first ones in South America. A museum with remains of the old locomotive and its machines now rests next to old colonial-style railway stations.
Leaving the central part of downtown, visitors can explore long avenues bordered with trees, such as Avenida Mariscal López, which is surrounded by beautiful and luxurious residential areas. Calle Palma and its surrounding areas are excellent for shopping, and just outside the downtown area, visitors can find several malls like Shopping del Sol, Paseo La Galería, and Mariscal Shopping.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 11 - Full Day Golden Circuit Tour
The combination of handicrafts, culture, history, and nature, will make this trip an unforgettable and pleasant experience.
We will depart from your hotel in the morning and drive to the artisan city of Itá, traditionally known for making the “Gallinita de la Suerte”; a small chicken made of clay, used as a lucky charm. Then we will visit the Church of Yaguaron, a Franciscan temple from the 18th Century.
We will continue to the mountain ranges of Paraguari and towards the historic city of Piribebuy; then move on to the Church of Caacupe, home to the Patroness of all Paraguayans, the Virgin of Caacupe. Later we will arrive at San Bernardino, the country’s main summer resort, located right by the famous lake Ypacarai. Here we will have lunch.
In the afternoon, we will head back to Asunción, visiting the City of Itauguá, famous for its fabric handicraft, where the imitation of the spider web (ñanduti) stands out.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 12 - Asunción Departure
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to Asuncion airport for your departure home.
Meals:Breakfast
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