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Arrival at Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) - Meet with your guide and private transfer to hotel. Welcome amenities included on board. Includes: leather clutch, premium snacks, mineral water, Buenos Aires city guide, postcards with stamps & printed program According to flight schedule, transfer can be arranged directly to hotel, or straight to the activity for the day. > Suggested Optional (Not included - In addition): VIP International Arrivals Service | EZE Airport Guests are met as soon as they leave the aircraft in the boarding bridge and they are escorted to the VIP lounge where they can have something to drink or just relax for a few minutes. Once the luggage porters have their baggage ready, guests are escorted through immigration and customs without doing the line to their guide or driver. Service includes: •VIP waiting lounge services (reading material, Wi-Fi, refreshments and bar services) - 1.30 hs to spend. •Fast and personal migration process (no lines, no wait). •Luggage assistance (passengers don't need to pick up their own luggage; they have it brought to them while they lay back in the lounge). > Service provided for International arrivals only, as described above. Check for VIP Departures service and Arrival + Departure rates. The name, Buenos Aires, literally means "good airs" in Spanish. It is one of the largest cities in Latin America, with a wide range of cultural offers and stunning sights. Being the capital of the country makes it the starting point for most of the Argentinean Experiences. Let yourself be seduced by its busy and beautiful streets full of Tango aromas and football passion, a unique mixture that turns your stay into an exceptional urban adventure. 3 overnights accommodations at Park Hyatt Buenos Aires - Duhau Palace – Deluxe King room (Posadas’s building). Right in the heart of the French heritage district of Recoleta, Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires hotel is located on Alvear Avenue, close to MALBA (The Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires) and Puerto Madero. Palacio Duhau integrates into the eclectic Buenos Aires by combining stylish architecture with innovative design, comfort with technology and the renowned Park Hyatt luxury service. Check In: 03:00 p.m. Check Out: 12:00 p.m. Buenos Aires’ South Area Sightseeing Experience with Food tour in San Telmo Private Experience | Lunch in Shared venues | Full Day experience (8 hs) | Vehicle and English speaking guide at disposal | 6 stops at traditional Bars & Markets in the area, with tapas, main course and dessert (with soft drinks, beer or vermouth, and wine) considered | Food tour not available on Monday & Sunday | Mineral water on board | The itineraries are liable to updates in order to provide a better service according to the day, and inclusions agreed for your tour. Visit Plaza de Mayo, the city’s foundational site and witness of our country’s political history. There we’ll visit the Pink House, our Presidential Palace, the Cabildo, our primitive town hall, and the Neoclassical-styled Metropolitan Cathedral, the final home of Argentina’s founding father, José de San Martín. We’ll then head for San Telmo, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires. It used to be the residential district favoured by the upper class until late 19th century when a yellow fever epidemic caused the wealthier families to leave northwards. The area was marginalized until the 1970s when many artists and artisans came to San Telmo to install their workshops. Nowadays, thanks to its amazing architecture and hip atmosphere, this ancient neighbourhood is really blooming. Eat like a local experience! In this tour we will make 6 informal gastronomic stops, to some spots that can´t be missed! San Telmo is a very traditional part of the city, with courtyards and side-streets you will walk and explore! Eat like a local experience! In this tour, we will make 5 informal gastronomic stops, to some spots that can´t be missed! > Enjoy a choripan or sandwich with a beer or vermouth in one of San Telmo´s traditional Pulpería or a traditional local bar in the San Telmo Market > After the Market, we will head to one of the more traditional steak houses in the area, to enjoy some tasty meat cuts directly from the grill. The best partner for this, would be a glass of Malbec Wine, Why not? > Moving to desserts, we will visit an ice cream shop for a fresh dessert. > Afterwards, we will probably don´t want a miss a typical "cubanito" with dulce de leche, back in the market. > We can´t end this culinary experience without a coffee in some enchanting corner in San Telmo! Leaving San Telmo behind, we’ll continue southwards to La Boca, one of the city’s most authentic and charming neighbourhoods. It is a working class district, heavily shaped by Italian immigrants who came to our country in large numbers during the last quarter of the 19th century. Here, we’ll make a visit to the mythical Caminito Street, which sums up everything that gives La Boca its distinctive spirit: the strong passion for soccer, the heavy presence of art and colour, and the Tango-esque atmosphere. At last, we`ll pass through Puerto Madero, the latest addition to the city’s barrios. In 1991, its huge warehouses and silos were remodelled and redesigned, to finally integrate the river to the city and to create a new corporative, residential, hotel and gastronomically district, which has become the playground for the pretty Porteños and the international jet-set. Observations: Daily Departures to be agreed. This tour can be customized upon request, according to guest´s interest (Art, F&B, Shopping, etc.). After tour, transfer back to the hotel. Enjoy Dinner and Tango show at Rojo Tango Private Transfers, 3 course dinner & live Tango Show with drinks included. Rojo Passion - A cabaret designed by Philippe Starck, created to bring back nostalgic times that already passed, with the strength of a new show full of fantasy and sensuality. Rojo Tango is love, passion, madness and glamour in a history that ends transforming itself into a legend. Located inside the exclusive Faena Hotel, Rojo Tango is a fascinating proposal that seduces all the senses combining sounds, fragrances, colours, movements and flavours. Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Buenos Aires North Area Sightseeing Experience with Lunch at Premium Restaurant Private Experience | Full Day (6 hs) | Vehicle and English speaking guide at disposal | Mineral water on board | Lunch at Casa Cavia - 3-course menu with one glass of wine or one mineral water person | The itineraries are liable to updates in order to provide better service according to the day, and inclusions agreed for your tour. Buenos Aires is one of the most fascinating cities in both Latin America and the world. Be it for its splendid and varied architecture, with its old Colonial buildings, French palaces and state-of-the-art skyscrapers; for its vibrant nightlife and endless cultural options; or maybe just for the rich identity of the Porteños, who proudly bear the European heritage of their ancestors, more and more visitors are coming to visit. In Retiro and Recoleta, we will learn about the dream of our local aristocrats in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when they sought to build a small-scale Paris in the heart of Buenos Aires. After visiting the impressive Plaza San Martín, where Jorge Luis Borges used to take his walks, we’ll stroll down Avenida Alvear, chosen by the world’s most distinguished brands to install their exclusive boutiques, looking up to see the many wonderful French-style palaces which nowadays house a number of embassies. Then we’ll visit the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, one of the city’s oldest churches, which dates to the Colonial era. Finally, we’ll admire the celebrated Recoleta Cemetery, a true labyrinth of ornate mausoleums. We’ll make a stop at Eva Peron’s grave, one of the country’s most recognizable icons. We’ll come across sumptuous French palaces again in Palermo Chico, the area of Palermo best known for its large parks designed by celebrated landscape architects, such as the illustrious Frenchman Charles Thays. Finally, we will enjoy a nice lunch at Casa Cavia. Entering Casa Cavia is embarking upon a remarkable space, a world blending the past, present, and future to delight the senses. The prestigious London firm Kallos Turin has recreated the historical manor house with a modern air. Among the weekly offerings is an exquisite tea table adorned with a sophisticated floral arrangement, a lunch inspired by selected authors, a sampling of drinks that seem to conspire with the scents of perfumes. After tour, transfer back to the hotel. Free night at leisure. > Suggested Dinner plans (Not included - In addition): Dinner at Marti Restaurant 3-course menu | Half a bottle of wine with 1 soft drink person | Transfers and tips are not included | Wine pairing option upon request. With a certain speakeasy spirit, Marti's front door opens onto a long, winding, lighted corridor to the main dining room, the new gastronomic project of renowned chef Germán Martitegui, whose previous restaurants have achieved international rankings. In the space previously occupied by a courtyard, there is a winter garden with glass walls and a ceiling that houses a bright and spectacular lounge, where light colours predominate. In the centre, the big star is a large rectangular bar, in which beats the heart of the kitchen that works in full rhythm. Conceptually, Marti is a restaurant that proposes a direct exchange between diners and chefs, where you can see the work of all professionals from any seat at the bar. The wine list is a great synthesis of the best of modern Argentine wine, which is authored by sommelier Martín Bruno. Location: Palermo Cuisine: Contemporary Argentinean. Experience Underground Buenos Aires - Speakeasy Cocktail Adventure Private Experience (Personalized) | Duration: 4 hours | Vehicle and English speaking Bartender host at disposal | Visit 3 of the best cocktail bars in town and enjoy 1 cocktail per bar (food is not included) | Speakeasy personalized book with notes and cocktails recipes and Hangover Kit | Preferable, from Wednesday to Saturdays. Imagine for a moment that you travel back in time... It is 1930, New York City, during the days of prohibition. You have an envelope with a clue and if you are smart enough to guess the correct answer, you will join the mystery of the secret speakeasy bars… Even to this day, Buenos Aires boasts a wide variety of close-door bars that recreate the atmosphere and style of those old times. Since they are usually above, below, or behind something else that makes them less-than-easy to locate, we offer our travellers a different and unique experience: an expert bartender guides them through the city's intriguing prohibition-style cocktail dens. Observations: Guests can decide to have a bite during the experience, or preferably schedule it after dinner. Overnight at Park Hyatt Buenos Aires. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Polo Day at La Carona Polo Club Private Service (Personalized) - Shared Venue & Activities | Vehicle & English speaking guide at disposal + Polo Experience in the countryside, at La Carona Polo Club | Duration: Full Day (9 hours) | Includes: Polo introduction with empanadas and welcome drink, Full BBQ Lunch with soft drinks and wine, Professional Polo Match plus Polo Lesson with equipment and instruction - all along with Spanish & English speaking Polo Club hosts | Horses, equipment, and instruction to riders of all levels, provided (prior horseback riding skills are not required) | Other activities available on the property: Pool, horseback riding, walks in the pampas, etc. Situated in a picturesque neighbourhood, close to Capilla del Señor and only 78 km from the city of Buenos Aires, La Carona Polo Club is an exclusive venue where one will encounter a blend of the country’s best polo, unique Argentine countryside and a friendly and inviting atmosphere. La Carona Polo Club offers guests the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of its vast grounds, a swimming pool, picnic and country areas, unique scenery for horseback riding or walks, and top polo fields ideal for learning and practicing. The farm has two excellent quality approved polo fields, with paddocks for more than 100 horses, and the entire necessary infrastructure for polo competitions at a high level. The swimming pool with a large deck, the club’s forest comprising more than 3.500 trees and plants, a lake and its private rivers make La Carona Polo Club an easily accessible paradise for anyone who wishes to join. Be a Polo Player for the Day - Polo Day is an ideal program for those interested in learning the secrets of one of the most unique sports our country has to offer. We start the day with an explanatory talk about the sport and the polo pony. While tasting empanadas and wine, a horse trainer will explain how the polo ponies are chosen for the sport, their bloodlines, and how they are trained. Visitors can also watch practice drills and learn about what it takes to train a great polo pony. Afterward, professional players will play a real polo match. With more than 30 horses used and a fast-paced game happening right there, this experience is the only event that features a live and full polo game. We have bilingual commentators that do a great job of explaining the fundamentals of the match. At around lunchtime, an unforgettable BBQ will be served. With selected argentine sausages, Asado and beef accompanied by argentine wine, visitors will have the chance to taste exquisite local food (Vegetarian option is also available). After spending some time relaxing at the swimming pool or walking around the countryside, an initial polo lesson will make anyone feel as a polo player! Observations: Location: Capilla del Señor - 87 km (1 hour, 30 minutes of land transfer from Buenos Aires downtown). Round trip transfers can be organized on a private basis upon request. This ranch can also lodge guests, check for possible stays at the Polo Club House. Overnight at Park Hyatt Buenos Aires. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Private transfer from hotel to Domestic Airport (AEP) with English speaking guide in order to take flight to Mendoza. Mineral water on board. Flight from Buenos Aires to Mendoza - Not included. Arrival at Mendoza (MDZ) Airport - Meet with your guide and private transfer to hotel in Uco Valley (2 hours approx.). Mineral water on board. Mendoza is the capital city of the homonymous Province, in Argentina. It is located 1,037 kilometres away from Buenos Aires, in a region of foothills and high plains, on the eastern side of the Andes. This beautiful city is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the country and it is surrounded by the largest wine producing area in Latin America. As one of nine cities worldwide in the network of Great Capitals of Wine, Mendoza offers you the perfect destination to enjoy the best Argentinean wine while exploring a few of the hundred wineries and dazzling landscapes of this region. Uco Valley is a fertile valley at 100 kilometres from Mendoza city and around 1,100 kilometres from Buenos Aires city. This beautiful and picturesque valley counts with a privileged altitude and a unique climate which makes of this place one of the top regions for winemaking in Argentina. In Valle de Uco you find elegant architecture that harmoniously blends with the breath-taking landscape of the Andean Mountains. The wineries in the region produce world class wine is the new chosen spot for wine lovers when visiting Mendoza. Note: Please note that the wineries selection can be updated according trip date, schedule, availability, and in order to guarantee the program best conditions. Wineries visits, tastings and lunch are shared, unless are specifically informed as private. 2 overnights accommodations at The Vines Resort & Spa - One Bedroom Villa. The Vines Resort & Spa offers laid-back luxury at the base of the majestic Andes Mountains and is the ultimate retreat for wine lovers and outdoor adventurers. This hotel welcomes its guests like close friends, creating unique, uncommon adventures to enrich their Argentine experiences. In its winery, guests may harvest grapes or give it a try to their own Malbec at winemaking. The property offers 21 spacious villas which are luxurious spots to watch the sun rise and set, and take in the majesty of the Uco Valley. Check-in: 03:00 p.m. Check-out: 12:00 p.m. Dinner at Siete Fuegos Restaurant - Francis Mallmann Regular Service (Shared Venue) | 3-course menu a "la carte" including soft drinks (Lunch or Dinner) | Duration: Half day (3 hours approx.) | Alcoholic drinks are not included. Internationally acclaimed chef Francis Mallmann creates inspired regional dishes, showcasing Argentina's famous beef. From our gardens and the surrounding land, we proudly bring you a natural bounty of local, seasonal ingredients paired with exceptional Argentine wines. From here, the culinary magic begins! Siete Fuegos, or “Seven Fires,” describes Francis Mallmann’s honed collection of open-flame cooking techniques, inspired by Argentine gauchos and European migrations, and refined through hundreds of years of history. Savour the rustic, fiery flavours of specialties like 9-hour slow-grilled rib eye, cast-iron baked salt-encrusted salmon, grilled seasonal fruits, and more, and paired with award-winning boutique wines. We also have fabulous options for kosher guests (reserve in advance) as well as vegetarians and vegans. Dine indoors or out, or enjoy a front-row seat in the open kitchen where you can watch our artisans of fire create impassioned Argentine fare. * Francis Mallmann's Siete Fuegos, Chef own words: "I wanted to cook with Argentine ingredients and wood fires, the way I had seen gauchos and Indians cook when I was growing up in Patagonia." -Francis Mallmann Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Cooking Class at Andeluna Winery Private Service (Personalized) | Vehicle and English speaking guide at disposal | Duration: Full day (8 hours approx.) | Visit and tasting, plus empanadas cooking lesson at Andeluna Winery, with house wine pairing lunch including soft drinks and wine | Mineral water on board. Our cooking lessons are about much more than a list of ingredients and how to cook them. Everyone who enjoys quality time with fine wines and food should enjoy these tours. Step off the beaten path and discover Mendoza through its food! Eating like a local is an important aspect of getting an accurate look at a culture. What is perhaps even more rewarding than eating like a local is understanding the ingredients and care that goes into the preparation of our traditional cuisine. We are going to enjoy a really hands-on cooking class at Andeluna Winery. Their cuisine philosophy is of constant change. It combines the freshness of the products of each season and the delights typical of our country, inviting you to savour the flavours of Argentina’s seven regions. Today, learn with their chef how to prepare traditional recipes like “empanadas mendocinas” in the clay oven, meat and vegetables on the open fire with fresh chimichurri sauce, among other specialties, which then, we’ll taste during the lunch along with a selection of premium wines that complement each course. Return to the hotel by 5.30 PM. Overnight at The Vines Resort & Spa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Private transfer from The Vines Hotel (Valle de Uco) to Cavas Wine Lodge (Lujan de Cuyo) with English Speaking Guide. Lujan del Cuyo is a beautiful region located on the outskirts of Mendoza City, only at 30-minute drive from Mendoza’s city centre, with a landscape dominated by vineyards and framed by the Beautiful Andean Mountains. Is one of the most important destinations when talking about Ecotourism? It has privileged conditions to grow Malbec grapes that have been the key ingredient to world class wine, with dozens of wineries that open their doors not only to wine tastings but also the opportunity to spend the night in this stunning valley and live unique experiences. 2 overnights accommodations at Cavas Wine Lodge - Standard room with breakfast included. Cavas Wine Lodge is the first Lodge of its kind in South America, blessed by the natural beauty of Mendoza, an idyllic wine growing region at the foot of the Andes. Nestled in a 55-acre vineyard, Cavas Wine Lodge is an 18-room boutique property strategically located at only half hour drive south of Mendoza city, between the best-known wineries and the magnificent Andes Mountain range. Check-in: 03:00 p.m. Check-out: 11:00 a.m. Welcome Sunset Dinner in the property vineyard Private Service (Shared venues) | Vehicle and English speaking guide at disposal | Duration: Full day (5 hours approx.) | Welcome drink and 3-course dinner with wine included | Mineral water on board. Watching the sunset in a winery, with the unique landscape of Mendoza combining the vineyards and the imposing Andes mountain range in the background, is one of the most popular activities in the province. The Andes becomes covered in colours and forms at the sunset hour and the wineries with the most advantageous views are the ideal place to enjoy this special moment. Mendoza’s seasons are all quite different from each other and during the summer, the sunset over the mountain range alleviates the heat. A hint of fresh air, fantastic red skies, and the loveliest wineries in Mendoza: an elemental combination of pleasures. Menu offered GRAN SOMBRERO Chardonnay. Marinated silverside fish. The cucumbers and the trout. Avocado, basil & lemon. SOMBRERO Malbec. Black sausage, green onions, and pears on cornbread. GRAN SOMBRERO Malbec. Mud oven baby goat, with Andean potatoes and jarilla syrup. Orange, beetroot, radish, and walnut dust. GRAN SOMBRERO Cabernet Franc. Wild board with piquillín reduction, carrots mousseline, and yucca crunch. Grilled zucchinis with olive oil and mint. SOMBRERO Extra Brut Rosé. Confit seasonal fruit, citric coulis, nuts ricotta and thyme. Café Lavazza & Petit four. Observations: Available from Tuesday to Sunday. This special program is only offered on determined dates, subject to climatic conditions. Consult for availability. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Horseback Riding at Lunlunta Valley and Create your own Blend & Enjoy Gourmet Lunch at Susana Balbo Wines Private Service (Personalized) | Duration: Full day (6 hours) | Horseback riding, 1-hour duration at Lunlunta Valley | Blending game & Gourmet lunch, 5-course lunch paired with premium wines at Susana Balbo Wines | Mineral water on board. This is the ideal tour when you're looking for an experience that goes beyond the ordinary. The wide dirt roads between the vineyards make for easy riding and the pace is easy-going and fun. Stunning landscapes provide visitors with innumerable opportunities to enjoy the scenery while also getting a great workout. We saddle up for a gentle ride through the vineyards with an experienced local gaucho (cowboy). All skill levels are welcome and trotting is allowed. The land in this district (Lunlunta Valley) is a wonderful mix of rocky terrain, hills, and some narrow paths as well as wide-open fields. To the west, we will contemplate the impressive foothills of the highest mountain range in the Americas and the frontal mountain ranges to the south. During the horseback ride, we will be able to get to know more about the customs of the Argentinian gauchos while riding through a landscape of vineyards and gentle hills. We continue to the wonderful winery Dominio del Plata where you will enjoy an experience based on interaction and entertainment. The activity invites you to play around, discovering the challenge of a winemaker: to create his own work of art by combining different grape varieties... This modern, expansive, the winery produces rich, concentrated Malbec’s and it is owned by one of Argentina's most famous winemakers, Susana Balbo. You will be welcomed by one of the tour guides and start the activity. To make the blend, you will be presented with 3 bottles of different varieties, along with a description of its characteristics and what they would add to define a style. Then, you name your creation and create a label. You receive a bottle of high-end wine as a gift. Once you finish this interesting activity, you will enjoy a delicious lunch consisting of five courses of regional cuisine, paired with five of their Premium wines and the arresting view of the Andes in the back. Overnight at Cavas Wine Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Private transfer from Cavas Wine Lodge to Mendoza (MDZ) Airport with your English-speaking guide in order to take flight to Buenos Aires to then connect to Uruguay. Mineral water included on board. Flight from Mendoza to Punta del Este via Buenos Aires - Not included Arrival at Punta del Este (PDP) Airport and private transfer to hotel in Jose Ignacio (Provided by Vik Retreats) The point of José Ignacio, is the paradisiac place located almost 30kms from the peninsula of Punta del Este. and it has 2km length. It faces the Atlantic Ocean and has a rustic and peaceful aspect. Being far from the tall buildings, offers the peace and tranquillity you need to enjoy an unforgettable vacation. The noises of the waves and the wind are the ones you will find there. No disco clubs, either casinos or pubs, but fantastic restaurants make this place the exclusive resort where you will find the international and traditional seafood cooked. 2 overnights accommodations at Estancia Vik – Suite Just a few minutes from the seaside towns of Punta del Este in Uruguay, Estancia Vik José Ignacio hotel sits on a stunning landscape of plains that seem to go on forever. The building – a sprawling, low-level, white-walled, South American ranch-style compound. Soaking up the sun, polo matches and expertly grilled meats are all on the agenda. Check in: 03:00 p.m. check out: 12:00 p.m. Program includes: - Accommodation. - Outdoor activities: rustic golf course, two tennis courts, kayaks, horseback riding, paint ball, biking, lake activities. Access to outdoor swimming pool, sauna and gym. Other activities: ping pong, darts, board games. All our guests at Estancia Vik are invited to enjoy the unique beach service at Bahia Vik José Ignacio with exclusive access to our four outdoor swimming pools, game room, mountain bikes, and kayaks. All our guests have access to The Shack Yoga & Wellness, located at Bahia Vik. Meals: Breakfast
Bike tour to the Atchugarry Foundation Private Service (Personalized) | Vehicle and English Speaking guide at disposal | Duration: Full day (4-6 hours approx.) | Transfers, specialized guide, support vehicle throughout the ride, snacks, water, bike with helmet, handle bag, and picnic lunch are included. Enjoy a cycling tour to the Atchugarry Foundation, a non-profit institution created in 2007, by the sculptor Pablo Atchugarry with the intention of encouraging the arts and to create a meeting place for artists of all disciplines, an ideal area for the union between nature and art. You will have insider access to the artist and his work. After enjoying a typical picnic lunch in the forest, transfer back to your hotel. Observations: Available all year round. If riding, the average distance rode will be 12 km. If cycling, the average distance cycled would be 30 km (This may be adapted to clients’ interests). > Suggested Alternative Tour: Pueblo Eden: Wines & Olives Private Service (Personalized) | Vehicle and English Speaking guide at disposal | Duration: Full day (6-8 hours approx.) | Transfers from La Barra, specialized guide, support vehicle throughout the ride, snacks, water, bikes with helmet, handle bag, olive oil tasting at Viña Eden and picnic lunch are included | Any Transfers from Punta del Este or José Ignacio to the starting point are not included. The experience begins at Lote 8 Olive oil plantations where we will learn about the Olive oil production in Uruguay and enjoy an olive oil tasting. We will then continue onto Viña Eden located on the rocky outcrops of Pueblo Eden and the panoramic Route 12, an exceptional place where wines combine the climate of the hills and freshness of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a tasting of the Eden Wines including a Chardonnay, a typical Tannat Reserva and the Cerro Negro wine. Hectares of olive trees and vineyards surround the village, making this region known as the "Uruguayan Tuscany". Continue onto Altos de la Ballena Winery where we will enjoy a lovely picnic lunch overlooking the vineyards. Observations: Available all year round. This tour can also be organized as a bike ride with no extra cost. > Suggested Alternative Tour: Cycle the Uruguayan Tuscany: Garzon Bike Ride Private Service (Personalized) | Vehicle and English Speaking guide at disposal | Duration: Full day (4-6 hours approx.) | Transfers to/from hotel in La Barra or Jose Ignacio, specialized guide, support vehicle throughout the ride, tasting at Garzon Winery, snacks, water, bikes with helmet and handle bag are included | Transfers to/from Punta del Este and lunch are not included. The tour begins with a visit to the amazing Garzon Winery with tasting included. Built atop a rocky outcrop, the winery offers amazing views of the vineyards located within rocky hillsides with mineral-intense, well-draining soils that create high-quality grapes. After the visit, enjoy a cycling tour along lost trails within the hills of Garzon that will take us to the sleepy town where we will visit the main square, chapel and train station. Suggested lunch (not included) at “El Garzon” restaurant (owned by the renowned Argentinean chef, Francis Mallmann). After lunch, transfer back to the Hotel. Observations: Available all year round. The average distance ridden is 12 km but this may be adapted to clients’ skills and interests Overnight at Estancia Vik. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Private transfer from Estancia Vik to Bahia Vik (Service provided by Vik Retreats). 2 overnights accommodations at Bahia VIK Jose Ignacio - Garden View Suite. Featuring an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre, Bahia Vik offers accommodations with free WiFi access in José Ignacio. The stylish accommodation features air conditioning and a private bathroom with free toiletries. The bungalows are also fitted with a seating area. A daily breakfast is included. At Bahia Vik guests will find a restaurant, and a private beach area. Other facilities offered at the property include a games room, a tour desk and a children's playground. The property offers free parking. This lodge is 41 km from Capitán Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport. Check in: 03:00 p.m. Check out: 12:00 p.m. Horseback Ride to the Protected Area of El Caracol & Dinner in the Forest Private Service (Personalized) | English Speaking guide at disposal | Duration: Full day (4-6 hours approx.) | Specialized guide, refreshments, water, horses, saddlebags, dinner with flavoured waters and wine are included. | Transfers to/from the starting point are not included. Enjoy a horseback riding tour along the countryside, ocean and unspoiled coastal lagoons. We will ride cross-country along private trails bordering the coastal strip of the natural reserve of Laguna Garzón and reach the last corner of the Province of Maldonado, where the territory becomes the Province of Rocha. We will cross the sand dunes and gallop to the rhythm of the waves bordering the west arm of the lagoon known as "La Lengüeta". On arrival to the protected area of "El Caracol", we will enter the forest by a trail of “acacias”, cactus and local native plants before arriving to our destination where the fire pits will be burning under the stars. Enjoy an unforgettable dinner under the moonlight within the middle of the forest and with the noise of the waves, which reminds us that the sea is only a few meters away. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Kayak along the Maldonado Stream (Or Paddleboard) Private Service (Personalized) | Vehicle and English Speaking guide at disposal | Duration: Half day (3-4 hours approx.) | Specialized guide, necessary equipment for the activity, water, snacks, and picnic lunch are included | Transfers to/from the starting point are not included. The tour begins at “La Barra Bay”, next to the undulated crazy bridge! We will paddle the Maldonado Stream in between wetlands and private estancias, which are populated with a great variety of birds. You will have the opportunity to experience the serenity of the stream and enjoy La Barra and Maldonado from the water, a very different perspective! On arrival at the River beach of Fasano, we will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch! > Suggested Alternative Tour: Trekking to Cabo Polonio Private Service (Personalized) | Vehicle and English Speaking guide at disposal | Duration: Full day (9 hours approx.) | Transfers from/to hotels in La Barra and Jose Ignacio, guide, snacks, water, boat crossing of the Valizas Stream, 4x4 monster trucks out of the town and visit to the lighthouse & sea lions reserve are included | Lunch is not included. Morning drive to the small Village of Valizas (1, 5 hours’ drive) where you’re trekking to Cabo Polonio will start! Enjoy a barefoot trek across the amazing sand dunes to this small Village where one of the largest colonies of sea lions of South America can be found. Completely isolated from the nearby towns by a big strip of Sand dunes, Cabo Polonio remains loyal to its charm and spirit! This marvellous 4-hour trekking will take you from the middle of the dessert to experiencing breath-taking view of the Atlantic Ocean. A life time experience that you cannot miss! > Suggested Alternative Tour: Private Yacht Tour to Gorritti Island & Punta del Este Bay Private Service (Personalized) | Yacht, Crew, and English speaking guide at disposal | Duration: Half day (4 hours approx.) | Stand up Paddleboards and picnic lunch are included | Transfers from/to the starting point are not included. Step aboard a private yacht and enjoy a great day along the Punta del Este Bay. Visit the rocky cliff of Punta Ballena, where steep rocks plunge into the Atlantic Ocean of Uruguay, and enjoy the best view of the intriguing “Casapueblo”, a spectacular property on the hillside which was designed and built by the renowned Uruguayan artist Carlos Paez Vilaró. If climate allows, you can choose to pay an extra fee to reach the “Sea Lions Island”, a natural reserve located only 6 miles from the Peninsula of Punta del Este and which constitutes one of the largest populations of sea lions in South America. Disembarkation at this island is not authorized due to preservation issues but you can swim into the water and have the unique opportunity to swim with the sea lions. Stop any time to go paddle boarding or simply jump into the green sea for a swim. On your way back to the port, stop at the Gorritti Island and discover the secret tales and legends of the area! Overnight at Bahia VIK Jose Ignacio. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Private transfer from hotel to Punta del Este (PDP) Airport (Service provided by Vik Retreats). Meals: Breakfast. **End of services**
Inclusion
- All mentioned activities with bilingual guide services (English/Spanish or Portuguese) or as above specifications.
- All taxes and reservations expenses.
Exclusion
- International and Domestic airfare.
- National Park tickets, museums or Natural reserves entrances in case not mentioned as included in itinerary.
- Airport arrival/departure taxes (if any).
- Meals and beverages not mentioned in itinerary.
- Gratuities, tips for guides, drivers, porters, waiters, etc.
- Expenses of personal nature (laundry, beverages, telephone calls, etc.).
Note
Please note that the wineries selection can be updated according trip date, schedule, availability, and in order to guarantee the program best conditions. Wineries visits, tastings and lunch are shared, unless are specifically informed as private.
- Rates liable to changes and availability.
Passport and Visa Requirements
You should clarify visa requirements with the Embassies of the countries that you plan to visit as certain countries may require you to take out a visa. It is the passenger's responsibility to have all the proper and valid documentation to enter the countries involved in the trip. Prior to confirming your travel arrangements, you should check your Passport and establish that it will remain current for the entire period of your travel. Please be aware that the name on your airline ticket must be identical to that on your Passport.
Vaccinations
Certain countries require that travelers be vaccinated against specific diseases. Check with your doctor and the Embassies of countries to which you are traveling to satisfy yourself as to whether your destination has any requirements in this respect.
**Not valid for Holidays or Festive Season**
+ International Bank Wire Fee – AUD 69,00
All prices are indicative and starting from prices. Final price will be available based on availability and dates of travel.
Hotel
Private Touring
- Flexible Dates
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Flexible Itinerary
- Upgrade Accommodation
- Local Guide Service
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
Tour Category
Tour Vehicle
Car or Small Van AC
Tour Guide
Local Multi Lingual only guide