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Lighthouse in Punta del Este

Uruguay self-drive tour

15 days from £4,655pp
Lighthouse in Punta del Este
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Tour highlights

  • Explore the vibrant capital city of Montevideo.

  • Wander the streets of Colonia del Sacramento after the day-trippers from Argentina have left.

  • Discover Uruguay's up and coming winelands.

  • Relax on José Ignacio's beaches.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • Fully insured vehicle hire
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Montevideo.

  • On arrival this morning you will be met and assisted with the collection of your hire car. You will then hit the road to head to José Ignacio.

    • Lighthouse, José Ignacio, Uruguay
      Lighthouse, José Ignacio, Uruguay
    • Montevideo, Uruguay
      Montevideo, Uruguay
    • José Ignacio, Uruguay
      José Ignacio, Uruguay

  • Explore José Ignacio and the Atlantic coast at leisure with your hire car.

    • José Ignacio, Uruguay
      José Ignacio, Uruguay
    • José Ignacio, Uruguay
      José Ignacio, Uruguay
    • Jose Ignacio, Uruguay
      Jose Ignacio, Uruguay

  • Explore José Ignacio and the Atlantic coast at leisure with your hire car.

    • José Ignacio, Uruguay
      José Ignacio, Uruguay

  • You will drive further north into Rocha arriving into your estancia.

  • Activities or relaxation from your estancia.

  • Activities or relaxation from your estancia.

  • You will drive back to the capital city today, arriving in Montevideo and your stylish hotel in the trendy Pocitos neighbourhood. Enjoy the complimentary evening wine tastings in the hotel bar.

    • Montevideo, Uruguay
      Montevideo, Uruguay
    • Montevideo, Uruguay
      Montevideo, Uruguay
    • Montevideo
      Montevideo

  • Your guide will meet you in the morning for a half-day tour of Montevideo.

    • Montevideo, Uruguay
      Montevideo, Uruguay
    • The government building, Montevideo, Uruguay
      The government building, Montevideo, Uruguay
    • La Carreta monument, Montevideo, Uruguay
      La Carreta monument, Montevideo, Uruguay

  • Back on the road today and you journey west to Uruguay's wine country.

    • Four Seasons Carmelo, Carmelo
      Four Seasons Carmelo, Carmelo
    • Uruguayan wine store
      Uruguayan wine store
    • Montevideo, Uruguay
      Montevideo, Uruguay

  • Explore the wineries in your hire car.

  • A short drive south today as you journey to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Colonia del Sacramento.

    • Street in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
      Street in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
      Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
      Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

  • Explore Colonia with your guide.

    • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
      Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
      Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
      Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

  • Return your car to Montevideo Airport and take your night flight home.

    • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
      Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
      Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
    • Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
      Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Montevideo
 
José Ignacio
 
Carmelo
 
Colonia del Sacramento
 

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