Uruguay Trips with Village Visits

Join a 10-day culinary exploration through Uruguay. Sip wine, taste artisan cheeses, and sample olive oils as you make your way through the countryside.

Join a whole day hike from Pueblo Eden to Viña Eden and explore the countryside. Follow the local trails, take in the stunning scenery, and visit the Viña Eden winery for delicious lunch (optional). The excursion includes transfers, a knowledgeable guide, snack, and water. The hike will start and end at your choice of three locations: Hotel Punta del Este, La Barra, or Jose Ignacio.

Cycle to Playa Sere, then visit El Legado Boutique Winery, known for its unique Vertical Shoot Positioning system that enhances grape quality. Enjoy a homemade lunch paired with wines at Almacen de la Capilla, one of Uruguay's oldest vineyards.

Discover Uruguay's history and flavors on the Jesuit Ruins and Carmelos Wineries full-day tour. Begin at "Calera de las Huerfanas," a Jesuit-managed archaeological site dating back to 1741. Then, visit Bodega El Legado for a guided vineyard tour and unique wine tasting experience. Continue to Bodega Cordano for a family-run winery tour, including a tasting and homemade lunch.

Explore Colonia with a half-day scenic bike ride to the "Real de San Carlos" bullring. Enjoy a tour, rural trails, and an olive oil tasting. Lunch is not included. Includes guide, snacks, bike, helmet, support vehicle, and transfer back. Daily with booking.

Explore Colonia's cheese and wine scene with visits to La Vigna Cheese Farm and El Quinton Winery. Begin with a tour and tastings at El Quinton, then head to La Vigna for cheese tasting guided by the owners. Optional cheese-tasting lunch is available.

Experience a bike excursion in rural Jose Ignacio, leading to Laguna Garzon and its iconic circular bridge. Explore the town, lighthouse, and Main Square, then venture along Route 10 to "La Lengüeta" of Laguna Garzon. Explore the roads through private ranches, and uncover hidden trails that only the locals know about.

This 13-day Uruguay self-drive tour offers plenty of chances to savor the wine and relax on the beaches. Visit Colonia and Montevideo before heading northeast into the hilly region for two nights to visit wineries and olive oil plantations. The trip ends with two days in the coastal village of Jose Ignacio to relax and enjoy the beach.

On this 3-day extension tour of Uruguay, discover the alpine landscape of northern Maldonado, Uruguay, that once intrigued Charles Darwin. Explore rolling hills, picturesque valleys, and western sunrises. Take the scenic Route 12 for spectacular hill vistas. Uncover the charm of Pueblo Eden and the "Caracoles" and "Carape" Hills on this trip.

Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, exploring Brazil and Uruguay's coastlines. Join chefs Tom Götter and Luciana Berry for an exclusive culinary adventure featuring pop-up restaurants and cooking demos.

Join a hiking tour from Valizas to Cabo Polonio and explore South America's largest sea lion colony. Enjoy a scenic 3-hour desert trek with ocean views and return to your starting point via a 4x4 truck. The excursion starts and ends at hotels located in Punta, La Barra, or Jose Ignacio.