Family getaway in Uruguay: 14-day itinerary between nature, culture and ocean
Between authentic estancias and wild beaches, Uruguay reveals its treasures to curious families.
Duration
14 days
From
€1,999/pers.
Ideal seasons
Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
Style
Self-drive tour
Comfort
Charm & Character
Travelers
Family, Couple, senior
The spirit of travel
Explore Uruguay as a family, a small country full of unsuspected treasures!
For 14 days, live unique experiences: feeding animals in authentic estancias, having fun in parks and on beaches, crossing varied landscapes, strolling through colonial towns steeped in history and enjoying the joy of water parks.
This trip was designed especially for families: children are amazed at every step while parents enjoy moments of relaxation. Between preserved nature, living culture and endless ocean, Uruguay offers you the promise of unforgettable memories to share together.
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
✈️ Welcome to Montevideo!
Aéroport International De Carrasco → Montevideo
At Carrasco International Airport, warm welcome by your English-speaking guide and transfer to downtown Montevideo.
Since check-in is only available from 3:00 PM, you set off right away for a guided tour in English, ideal for diving into the local atmosphere from the very first moments.
The first stage of this stay promises to be magical with a visit to the Montevideo Zoo, a fun place where children enjoy games and animal encounters. Laughter, photos and discoveries mark this experience which already illustrates just how much Uruguay is a land of adventures to share as a family.
At the end of the day, you enjoy well-deserved rest at your downtown hotel, perfect for recharging your batteries and dreaming of the next discoveries.
🚲 Montevideo by bike: Rambla of the Río de la Plata & great family parks!
After a good breakfast, time to get moving! The magnificent Montevideo rambla, which runs along the Río de la Plata, and the large green parks are perfect for cycling. Your children have fun riding freely while you enjoy the scenery and fresh air.
With stops to play in the playgrounds, savor artisanal ice cream or simply lie on the grass, this day is ideal for experiencing the sweetness of Uruguayan living.
As evening falls, return to the hotel to rest and prepare for new adventures.
🚗 Montevideo → Colonia del Sacramento: rural road & UNESCO historic center
Montevideo → Colonia del Sacramento
After breakfast, you pick up your rental car (Hyundai Elantra, Renault Fluence or similar, depending on availability) directly at the hotel.
On the way to Colonia del Sacramento! The drive is pleasant, dotted with rural landscapes: country houses, green fields and shared maté by the roadside - a journey that is already part of the experience.
Upon arrival, your English-speaking guide awaits you for a walking tour of the historic center, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your children become little explorers as they wander through the cobbled streets, discover the old fortifications and climb up to the lighthouse, from where the view of the river appears endless.
A day full of discoveries and wonder, which ends in the comfort of a typical Posada.
🐄 Paysandú on a tourist estancia: gaucho life, horse & canoe
Colonia del Sacramento → Paysandú
After breakfast, you head towards Paysandú to experience an authentic stay at a tourist estancia. There, your children will be able to bottle-feed a calf, feed farm animals, go horseback riding or canoeing, and have fun in a unique natural setting.
While the little ones discover the life of gauchos, you enjoy the pure country air and a moment of relaxation.
In the evening, you share a delicious homemade dinner in a friendly and warm atmosphere.
🌾Immersion at the estancia: slow life and authentic moments
It is in the heart of the countryside, lulled by the sounds of nature, that you awaken.
After a delicious breakfast, the day continues at the estancia with multiple activities: approaching and feeding animals, participating in the farm's daily work, running freely in the vast fields or simply enjoying moments of rest in a calm and joyful environment.
This stage invites you to slow down, reconnect with what is essential and savor the simplicity of rural life, transforming each shared moment into a precious memory.
💦 Salto & Aquamanía: Water Slides, Hot Springs and Bursts of Laughter
Today, you're heading to Salto!
After breakfast, head to the city for a day that will delight the whole family. Make your way to Aquamanía, Uruguay's largest water park, where giant slides, swimming pools and water games suited to all ages await you. Laughter, slides and splashes will punctuate this fun break.
While your children enjoy the attractions, you can choose to treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the adjoining thermal pools. A perfect experience to combine family entertainment and well-deserved relaxation.
🎶Tacuarembó: traditions, tango & adventure in Valle Edén
After breakfast, head to Tacuarembó, an authentic region where charm and traditions blend together. Your first stop is Valle Edén, famous for its suspension bridge that crosses the Arroyo La Jabonería. A crossing that will awaken the spirit of adventure and curiosity in children.
On site, you will also discover an old train wagon, a witness to another era, before continuing your visit to the Carlos Gardel Museum. An immersion into the world of the legendary tango singer who marked the country's musical history.
A day filled with culture, exploration and shared moments to treasure together.
🍖From Tacuarembó to Cerro Colorado: Local Flavors & Rural Immersion
Tacuarembó → Cerro Colorado
After breakfast, you head towards Cerro Largo, in the department of Treinta y Tres.
Along the way, a delicious stop in Melo allows you to savor an authentic Uruguayan parrillada, a treat that will delight both adults and children.
Upon arrival at the rural property, a homemade snack awaits you. The owner, a true cooking enthusiast, prepares each dish with produce from her vegetable garden: homemade jams, freshly baked bread, fresh vegetables and fruits picked from the garden, not to mention eggs and meat from her own farm. Everything is homemade, with love and authenticity.
Children can then bottle-feed the lambs, play with the farm animals and even cool off in the stream that runs through the property.
The day ends with a delicious dinner, served in a family-friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
🐎Treinta y Tres: horseback riding, nature and artisanal flavors
After a hearty breakfast, you equip yourself for a day full of adventure: a horseback ride to the mysterious Cañada del Brujo, a preserved corner of nature where your children become true explorers.
Back at the estancia, a homemade lunch awaits you, prepared with fresh farm products: vegetables from the garden, homemade meats and eggs, breads and treats made with care. An ideal gourmet break after a morning in the great outdoors.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy freely: petting the animals, playing by the stream or simply savoring the calm of the countryside. As an option, you can venture to discover the spectacular Quebrada de los Cuervos, an unmissable natural site for bird watching.
Cerro Colorado → Treinta y Tres
🌊Punta del Diablo & Parque Santa Teresa: nature, history and ocean
Treinta y Tres → Punta del Diablo
After breakfast, head to the Atlantic coast for an exceptional stop: the Santa Teresa Park. This vast natural space combines lush forests, historic fortifications and wildlife in freedom. Your children will marvel at the deer, exotic birds and monkeys, before enjoying an afternoon of games and relaxation on the immense beaches of Punta del Diablo.
Exploring the park is done completely independently, giving you the pleasure of discovering it at your own pace. A day where wild nature and the endless ocean come together to create memorable memories.
🏖️Punta del Diablo: Family Relaxation & Beach Pleasure
Today, it's all about freedom: no scheduled activities, just a full day dedicated to the beach. The children can run along the ocean shore, build sandcastles and have fun in the sun, while you enjoy the gentle rhythm of the waves to relax.
A simple and authentic moment, ideal for savoring family life and breathing in the sea air fully.
🌅Punta del Este: undulating bridge, outdoor games & encounter with sea lions
Pointe Du Diablo → Punta del Este
After breakfast, head to Punta del Este, Uruguay's most emblematic seaside resort. Along the way, you stop to cross the famous undulating bridge of La Barra de Maldonado: its amusing ups and downs always trigger bursts of laughter from the children!
The route continues with a stop at El Jagüel Park, a vast play area in the heart of nature, equipped with slides, swings and activities that will delight the little ones.
The afternoon is dedicated to Punta del Este beach: golden sand, refreshing swimming or simply relaxing facing the ocean. The day ends with a stroll to the port, where you may have the chance to spot sea lions enjoying the sun.
🌅Punta del Este: nature, art and unforgettable sunset
After breakfast, you set off on a free outing to the Lussich Arboretum, a true natural treasure. Between forest trails, bird watching and fresh air to breathe, young and old alike make the most of this green haven.
In the afternoon, head to the famous Casapueblo, house-museum with its unique white architecture, clinging to the cliffs above the ocean. Its panoramic terraces fascinate adults, while children marvel at this almost fairytale-like place.
Entrance not included.
As an option, you can embark on a boat excursion to Wolf Island to observe these impressive animals — and, weather permitting, swim alongside them.
💰Additional cost: approximately €80 per person.
The day ends gently with free time at the beach: games in the sand, swimming and an unforgettable sunset to share as a family.
✈️ See you soon in Uruguay!
After a final breakfast in Uruguay, you head back to Montevideo. It's time to say "see you soon" to this warm country, rich in nature, culture and shared adventures.
Montevideo → Aéroport International De Carrasco
At the airport, you return your rental car before boarding your return flight, your heart full of joyful and colorful memories.
Price per person
This trip can be tailored to your preferences
This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.
Not included
- International flights (round-trip from Montevideo)
- Entrance to Aquamanía (≈ 15 € / adult, 13 € / child)
- Entrance to the Quebrada de los Cuervos (≈ 3 € / adult, free for children under 10 years old)
- Admission to Casapueblo (to be paid on site)
- Optional excursion to Wolf Island (≈ 80 € / person)
- Beverages, meals not mentioned and personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Fuel, tolls and parking for the rental car
Included
- Accommodation in hotels, typical posadas and rural estancias (triple or quadruple rooms depending on availability)
- All meals mentioned in the itinerary (daily breakfasts, lunches and dinners specified according to each stage)
- Private transfer airport → hotel on arrival
- Car rental from day 3 to day 14 (return at Montevideo airport)
- English-speaking guided tour of Montevideo
- Guided tour of the historic center of Colonia del Sacramento (UNESCO)
- Rural activities on estancia: feeding the animals, horseback riding, canoeing, swimming in the stream
- Discovery of Valle Edén
- Carlos Gardel Museum Entrance
- Free visit to Santa Teresa Park
- Free visit to the Lussich Arboretum
- Free visit to Casapueblo
- Bike rental service to explore the rambla and parks of Montevideo
Practical Information
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
- Plus de 60 jours avant le départ : 40 % du prix total (acompte retenu)
- Entre 60 et 30 jours avant le départ : 50 % du prix total
- Moins de 30 jours avant le départ : 100 % du prix total
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
Les informations ci-dessous concernent les voyageurs ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen (EEE), de la Suisse et du Canada se rendant en Uruguay dans le cadre d'un séjour touristique. Les règles d'entrée pouvant évoluer, nous vous recommandons de vérifier les informations auprès des autorités officielles avant votre départ.
Passeport
Pour entrer en Uruguay, votre passeport doit être valide pendant toute la durée du séjour. Il est toutefois fortement conseillé qu'il reste valide au moins six mois après la date d'entrée et comporte au moins une page vierge pour les tampons d'immigration.
Le document doit être en bon état (pas de pages détériorées, déchirées ou modifiées).
Séjour touristique sans visa
Les ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen, de la Suisse et du Canada bénéficient d'une exemption de visa pour les séjours touristiques en Uruguay.
Cette exemption permet un séjour pouvant aller jusqu'à 90 jours lors de l'entrée sur le territoire. Une prolongation peut généralement être demandée auprès des services d'immigration uruguayens (Dirección Nacional de Migración).
Les autorités peuvent également demander :
un billet de sortie du territoire (vol retour ou continuation),
une preuve de ressources financières suffisantes pour la durée du séjour,
une adresse d'hébergement sur le territoire uruguayen.
Santé et vaccinations
Aucune vaccination obligatoire n'est exigée pour entrer en Uruguay pour les voyageurs en provenance de pays sans risque de fièvre jaune. Toutefois, si vous arrivez en transit depuis un pays à risque de fièvre jaune, une preuve de vaccination contre la fièvre jaune pourra être demandée à votre arrivée.
Il est par ailleurs recommandé de s'assurer que les vaccinations courantes sont à jour (diphtérie, tétanos, poliomyélite, etc.) et de consulter un médecin ou un centre de vaccination international avant le départ.
Voyage avec des enfants
Les mineurs doivent être titulaires de leur propre passeport valide couvrant la durée du séjour.
Dans certains pays européens, lorsqu'un mineur voyage sans l'un de ses parents, une autorisation de sortie du territoire peut être exigée selon la réglementation du pays de résidence. Les autorités uruguayennes peuvent également demander des documents attestant du lien de parenté ou de l'autorisation parentale.
Autres nationalités
Les conditions d'entrée peuvent varier selon la nationalité. Les voyageurs concernés doivent se renseigner auprès de l'ambassade ou du consulat d'Uruguay de leur pays de résidence.
Pour participer à nos voyages, il est fortement conseillé d'être assuré en assistance-rapatriement et frais médicaux à l’étranger.
Votre agence locale vous encourage à prendre connaissance du contrat spécifique élaboré avec notre partenaire CHAPKA ASSURANCES et AXA ASSISTANCE.
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Travel with peace of mind — I'll handle the insuranceFrequently asked questions
To enter Uruguay, a valid passport is required. Uruguay is one of the easiest countries to access in South America. Before booking, check the entry requirements applicable to your nationality with the Uruguayan consulate or embassy.
Go to the My Trips section to find all your projects.
You can send a message to your host directly from the Tea Lounge.
For a tailor-made quality trip, plan between 170 and 280 euros per day per person, including accommodation, meals, internal transportation and activities. International flights (1,000-1,400 euros return) are additional. Uruguay is often combined with Argentina (Buenos Aires-Colonia by ferry).
Your documents are accessible in the Documents tab of your trip.
Absolutely. We adapt every itinerary to our travelers' profiles. For families, we prioritize relaxed paces, family-friendly accommodations, fun and educational activities, and comfortable private transfers. Our English-speaking local guides know how to capture children's attention with age-appropriate anecdotes.
It's simple. You exchange with our local team to define your wishes, budget and dates. You receive a detailed itinerary proposal within 48 hours. You adjust every detail together until it's perfect. You confirm and travel with peace of mind. Your local agency remains available 7 days a week throughout your trip.
In case of emergency, contact your local agency immediately.
Payment is generally made in two installments.
Our agency is part of the Nomadays network, registered in France. You benefit from APST (Association Professionnelle de Solidarité du Tourisme) guarantee which covers 100% of your funds. Secure payment, repatriation insurance included, and English-speaking assistance 24/7 on the ground throughout your stay.
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Refined Uruguayan Getaway Creator, based in Montevideo
Uruguay doesn't seek to impress. It's a country to discover slowly, through its atmosphere, its encounters and that elegant simplicity that makes it so endearing.
— Pierre
