2-Days and 1 Night visiting Colonia and Montevideo
Why we love it?
The 2-Days and 1 Night tour offers travelers a chance to explore the historic cities of Colonia and Montevideo, departing from Buenos Aires. This experience is ideal for those interested in cultural immersion, as it includes a guided two-hour city tour in Colonia, highlighting its colonial architecture and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Participants will also enjoy free time in Montevideo, allowing for personal exploration of the capital's vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine. The tour is distinctive for its seamless travel experience, including ferry tickets, hotel pick-up and drop-off, and transportation between the two cities.
Inclusions
- Breakfast
- Ferry Tickets in economy class
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Transport from Colonia to Montevideo
- 2-hour city tour with a local tour guide in Colonia
- 3-hour city tour with a local tour guide in Montevideo
- 1 night accommodation at a 4* Hotel in Montevideo
Exclusions
- Food and Drinks
- Tips for guides, drivers, and other service stuff
Itinerary
Day 1 Departure from Buenos Aires & Arrival to Colonia
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A great adventure awaits you! We will pick you up early, around 7:00 am, our driver picks you up from your hotel/Airbnb and takes you to Buenos Aires ferry station.
After going through customs (note that passports are required) you board the ferry for a comfortable and pleasant 1 hours ride across the “Rio Plata” that separates Argentina from Uruguay.
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City Tour and transfer to Montevideo.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your local guide and embark on a walking tour of the city’s most iconic landmarks for a 2-hour stroll. As you visit each of the city's emblematic sites, your passionate local guide will take you on a journey through time, sharing live commentary full of information you won’t find in any book or travel guide.
You will have free time for lunch (lunch not included). Later your driver will take you to your 4-star hotel in Montevideo.
Day 2 Montevideo Free Time
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In the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast included at your hotel. You will have free time to explore the city on your own and have lunch (lunch not included). Montevideo
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City tour in Montevideo
Around 2:30 PM, your guide will pick you up at the hotel and you embark on a tour of the city’s highlights. In three fun-filled and exciting hours you discover the city’s unique atmosphere that combines Latin American and European cultural influences.
Admire the impressive colonial architecture at the city’s Old District and Independence Square, get in-depth knowledge of Montevideo’s rich theatrical and musical scene at Uruguay’s oldest and most important theater, be blown away by the intricate architecture of Uruguay’s tallest building, drive by the promenade enjoying fantastic views of the city’s sandy beaches, pass by the stadium that hosted the 1st soccer world cup in 1930, and stop at an Agricultural Market to learn about traditional Uruguayan products.
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Return to Buenos Aires.
Next, your guide will take you to the ferry terminal for your return to Buenos Aires. Arrival in Buenos Aires will be around 10:00 PM, where another driver will be waiting to safely take you to your hotel/Airbnb.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats unavailable
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Refunds will not be issued if the tour is missed due to late or non-arrival of your cruise ship
- This package is non-refundable and cannot be modified or canceled
- The return tickets are direct and subject to availability; if they are sold out, the ferry tickets will include a bus transfer to Colonia and a ferry from Colonia to Buenos Aires.
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
- Pick up at centrally located hotels in Buenos Aires.
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
