From Montevideo: Punta del Este Full-Day Tour Punta del Este Day Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG273357-O-474112
Category:
Country: Uruguay
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Experience “the Hamptons of South America” with a full-day tour of Punta del Este. Marvel at the luxury and natural beauty of this resort city.
Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your hotel in Montevideo. Take a scenic drive down the coast of Montevideo and Canelone. Discover enchanting landscapes composed of mountain ranges, pines, and eucalyptus. As you journey to Punte del Este, your knowledgable guide will share with you the region's history, including its connection to the mysticism of the Templars and alchemy.
Continue across the 10 Road accompanied by the De la Plata River landscape. Arrive in Piriápolis, “the sun’s city.” Visit the Argentino Hotel and take in the spectacular view from the San Antonio Hill. Stop at Punta Ballena and visit Casapueblo, a well-known art museum/workshop/hotel.
Arrive at Punta del Este on the Mansa Beach, crossing Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria Port, where the De la Plata River meets the ocean. From here, you can admire the Lobos Island and its lighthouse. Marvel at Punte del Este’s most emblematic Monument: La Mano. This sculpture of a hand emerges from the sand– seemingly reaching for the skies.
Enjoy some free time in the city. Take photos, shop, and explore the city on your own. Choose the option with lunch included and you can sit down for a meal at a Punte del Este restaurant. After your free time, meet your guide for a tour of the city’s Beverly Hill neighborhood. See the mansions and lush gardens. Explore the Marconi and El Cantegril neighborhoods. Afterward, return to Montevideo.
Highlights
- Visit Hotel Argentino Piriapolis and Cerro San Antonio
- Stop at Punta Ballena and visit Casapueblo, a well-known art museum/workshop/hotel
- Marvel at the Monument La Mano
- Have time to explore downtown Punta del Este during your free time
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
All required protective equipment is provided
Pickup is available for centrally-located accommodation in Montevideo.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.