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Pre- and post-excursion: Charming Colonia del Sacramento

Let us take you out of Montevideo and through the scenic Uruguayan countryside on a full day tour to the country´s oldest city.

  • Enhance your South American adventure with Hurtigruten
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour in Colonia del Sacramento
  • Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Feel the history of a city founded in 1680
Destinations
South America
Season
Winter
Duration
9 hours
Min. passengers
4
From
113 €
We are pleased to offer additional hotel nights as well as Hurtigruten Land Adventures to complete your holiday experience with us. Choose between excursions of several hours or multi-day tours which include hotels. Call us on +44 208 846 2666 to assist you with your booking.

Leave Montevideo in the morning on a journey through the Uruguayan countryside to Colonia del Sacramento, located on the east bank of the Rio de la Plata, some 180 km west of Montevideo. The trip is approximately 2–2.5 hours each way.

Colonia was founded in 1680 by the Portuguese. The historical centre, situated on a small peninsula jutting into the river, is rich with reminders of its colonial past. The picturesque streets of Colonia del Sacramento have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy some free time for lunch and to explore this charming town on your own after our guided walking tour (approx. one hour), before our return coach ride back to Montevideo.

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Practical information 

  • Booking code: CENMVD05
  • Included:  The price includes a full day tour to Colonia del Sacramento, operated by coach/minibus and on foot, English-speaking guide, starting and ending at the hotel in Montevideo (approx. 08:00–17:00). Lunch and drinks are not included. This tour operates one day before embarkation or one day after disembarkation and might not be exclusive to Hurtigruten guests. Please plan additional overnights in Montevideo in order to be able to join this tour.
  • Remarks: This excursion involves some walking, mainly over cobblestones. 
  • Available as pre- and post-excursion from Montevideo
  • Tour dates: 26.10.2019, 31.03.2020

 

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