9 Days • 8 Nights
Uruguay Honeymoon: Colonia, Wine & the Coast
Tour Includes
About the Trip
Trip Highlights
- Romantic, colonial Colonia and river sunsets
- A wine lodge in the Carmelo vineyards
- Bold Tannat tastings and dining under the stars
- Bohemian-chic Jose Ignacio
- Dune-backed beaches and celebrated restaurants
- Uruguay's warm, unhurried charm
Day by Day
A detailed day-by-day plan for this 9-day journey.
Met on arrival (by air or the stylish ferry from Buenos Aires) and settled into a romantic boutique hotel in colonial Colonia del Sacramento. Toast your honeymoon with a candlelit welcome dinner as the sun sets over the river.
A day exploring romantic Colonia's cobbled streets, lighthouse, plazas and riverside at a wonderfully unhurried pace, with a golden sunset and a candlelit dinner.
You travel a short way to the Carmelo wine country, settling into a romantic wine lodge among the vines, with an afternoon tasting and dinner under the stars.
A day touring boutique family wineries, tasting bold Tannat and olive oils, with a long vineyard lunch and time to relax at your lodge's spa and pool.
A free day to relax together at your wine lodge, a couples' spa, a bike ride among the vines, a river outing, or simply the peace of the countryside.
You travel across the country to the bohemian-chic coastal village of Jose Ignacio. Settle into a stylish beach hotel and watch the sunset from the lighthouse.
A day of coastal bliss, dune-backed beaches, a couples' massage, a beach seafood lunch and Jose Ignacio's celebrated low-key restaurants.
A free day to relax on the beach, explore the wild coast and lagoons, or visit a nearby coastal winery, with a romantic farewell dinner.
After breakfast you are transferred to the airport for your onward journey home, hearts full and beautifully relaxed.
Where You Will Travel
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
- 8 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, a romantic welcome dinner, a winery lunch and a beach seafood lunch
- Airport and internal transfers
- Touring, sightseeing and activities as per itinerary with expert English-speaking guides
- Ground transport or ferry as specified
- Entrance and winery fees as per itinerary
- a Colonia tour, guided Carmelo winery tours and a Jose Ignacio and coast tour, plus honeymoon touches
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Visa or tourist card fees where applicable
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
- Drinks unless specifically stated
- Optional excursions and experiences
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
Know when to go.
- Visa & entry: Most nationalities, including UK, US, EU, Canadian and Australian passport holders, do not need a visa for tourism and receive up to 90 days on arrival; a passport valid for at least six months is required. We confirm details for your nationality
- Currency: The currency is the Uruguayan Peso; cards are widely accepted, and helpfully, tourists can often receive a tax refund on card payments for accommodation and restaurant meals. US Dollars are accepted in some tourist areas
- Seasons reversed: Uruguay is in the southern hemisphere, so summer (December to March) is warm and the peak beach season, especially in Punta del Este, while winter (June to August) is mild and quiet, ideal for the cities and wine country
- Getting around: Uruguay is small and easy to travel, with short drives linking Montevideo, Colonia, the wine country and the coast; a stylish ferry from Buenos Aires makes it an easy add-on to Argentina
- Beaches & Punta del Este: The glamorous resort of Punta del Este and the chic village of Jose Ignacio are liveliest and busiest in the December-to-February summer; outside this, the coast is peaceful and prices are lower
- Wine & food: Uruguay is a rising wine star, famous for its Tannat reds, and a land of superb beef and asado barbecue; wineries around Canelones and Carmelo welcome visitors for tastings and long lunches
- Safety & pace: Uruguay is one of South America's safest, most relaxed and progressive countries; the pace is unhurried, the people warm, and normal sensible precautions are all that is needed
- Health & power: No vaccinations are required, and tap water is generally safe in cities. Tipping around ten percent is customary. Power is 220V with type C, F and L plugs, so bring an adapter
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you arrange honeymoon touches?
Yes — we love adding romance, from a decorated room and sparkling wine to private dinners, vineyard spa days and upgrades. Tell us what would make it special and we will arrange it.
Why choose Uruguay for a honeymoon?
It offers romance and relaxation away from the crowds, colonial charm, wine-country indulgence and chic, low-key beaches, all in a warm, safe and unhurried country. It is perfect for couples wanting somewhere beautiful, stylish and refreshingly different, and pairs easily with Buenos Aires.
What meals are included?
Daily breakfast is included, along with any meals named in the itinerary such as a welcome dinner, a winery lunch or an asado barbecue. Uruguay's beef, wine and seafood are a highlight, so most other meals are left free with our recommendations.
Is Uruguay easy to combine with Argentina?
Very — a stylish ferry links Buenos Aires with Colonia and Montevideo in around one to three hours, making Uruguay a wonderful and easy add-on to an Argentina trip. We can seamlessly combine the two.
Do I need a visa for Uruguay?
Most nationalities do not need a visa for tourism and receive up to 90 days on arrival with a passport valid for at least six months. We confirm the requirement for your nationality when you book.
When is the best time to visit Uruguay?
Summer (December to March) is warm and the peak beach season, especially in Punta del Este, while spring and autumn are lovely and quieter for the cities and wine country. Winter is mild and peaceful. We advise on timing for your interests.
Is Uruguay safe?
Uruguay is one of South America's safest, most relaxed and progressive countries, with a warm, welcoming culture and an unhurried pace. Normal sensible precautions are all that is needed, and most visitors find it wonderfully easy and friendly.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. We can adjust the balance of city, colonial towns, wine country and beach, add a Buenos Aires combination, change the pace and tailor hotels to your interests and budget.
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