A slow journey through Uruguay’s heritage towns, family vineyards, working countryside, contemporary culture, and Atlantic coast.
From Colonia and Carmelo to Montevideo, Pueblo Edén, Garzón, and José Ignacio, this route favors personal encounters and local rhythm: shared tables, small producers, art, horseback riding, and landscapes best experienced without hurry.
Transfer privately from the port into Colonia’s Old Town, then walk its cobblestone streets with a local guide. Visit the Portón de Campo, Calle de los Suspiros, intimate squares, and Iglesia Matriz before a guided mate tasting.
Accommodation in Colonia del Sacramento
Visit Bodega El Quinton for boutique wine and olive-oil tastings, then continue to the family-run La Vigna Cheese Farm to learn about sustainable production and taste its handcrafted cheeses.
Accommodation in Colonia del Sacramento
Meet the families behind Bodega El Legado and Bodega Cordano. Walk their vineyards and cellars, taste distinctive wines, and enjoy a homemade lunch beside the historic Almacén de la Capilla.
Accommodation in Carmelo
After a leisurely morning, board a classic boat at Puerto Camacho for a sunset navigation through the delta, where the Río de la Plata and Río Uruguay meet.
Accommodation in Carmelo
Travel into Uruguay’s rural heart and settle into Estancia La Bendición, a working cattle ranch on the Río Negro. Choose among horseback riding, birdwatching, fishing, and river activities before an open-fire asado.
Accommodation in Estancia La Bendición
A day at leisure to enjoy the estancia, its gardens and orchards, pristine river beaches, and the unhurried rhythm of the countryside.
Accommodation in Estancia La Bendición
Transfer to Montevideo and explore the Old Town, Plaza Independencia, Sarandí, Plaza Matriz, the Cathedral, and Cabildo. Enjoy a traditional lunch at Mercado del Puerto and select two museums for the afternoon.
Accommodation in Montevideo
Discover the city beyond its historic center, then visit the studio of Afro-Uruguayan luthier Lobo Núñez for an introduction to candombe. End at the home of winemaker Manuel Filgueira for a tasting and family dinner.
Accommodation in Montevideo
Leave Montevideo for Olivos de las Ánimas, where the owners share their craft from grove to bottle over a tasting and home-hosted lunch. Continue through the countryside to Sacromonte.
Accommodation in Sacromonte
Walk approximately eight kilometers along local country trails, through native woodland, open prairie, and grazing land. Finish at Viña Edén, set on the hills above its vineyards.
Accommodation in Sacromonte
Explore La Barra, Playa Brava, Avenida Gorlero, and the harbor before visiting Casapueblo and the MACA contemporary-art museum. Continue along the coast to José Ignacio.
Accommodation in José Ignacio
Enjoy lunch at La Huella, then ride on horseback toward a lagoon as the sun sets. Return to a fire-lit setting to learn the ritual of Uruguayan asado, share stories, and dine under the stars.
Accommodation in José Ignacio
Cycle from a traditional pulpería through the village of Garzón and onward to Bodega Garzón for a tasting and vineyard lunch. A Francis Mallmann-style cooking experience can be arranged as an alternative.
Accommodation in José Ignacio
Cycle through José Ignacio and along Route 10 to Laguna Garzón, then kayak toward the lagoon through an ecosystem rich in birdlife. Pause for a country picnic before returning.
Accommodation in José Ignacio
At the scheduled time, meet your private driver for the transfer to the airport and your onward flight.
