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Cross the legendary Rio de la Plata and spend two days exploring the two most popular cities of Uruguay!
There’s more to Uruguay than you (might) think!
Staying in Buenos Aires and having some spare time? Why not going for a trip to Colonia del Sacramento and Montevideo in Uruguay?
Located just a one-hour ferry ride from Buenos Aires across the “de la Plata” River, it is really easy to squeeze in a two day visit from neighbouring Argentina.
This 2-Days and 1 night trip to Colonia and Montevideo from Buenos Aires is the perfect activity to escape for a while from Argentina’s bustling megapolis and explore Uruguay’s shining star.
The tour starts early in the morning as the driver picks you up from your hotel/airbnb and takes you to Buenos Aires’ ferry station. After going through customs (note that passports are required) you board the ferry for a comfortable and pleasant 1 1/2 hours ride across the widest river in the world crossing the international border between Argentina and Uruguay.
Upon arrival you meet your guide, and a driver takes you all to the gateway to the historic quarter where your walking tour around Colonia’s old town begins. During the 2 hours walk, as you get to visit each of the city’s landmarks, your very passionate, attentive, informative, knowledgeable, and helpful local expert with outstanding English skills takes you on a journey back in time, bringing what you see to life with their live commentary full of background information, facts and insights that you will not be able to find in any book or travel guide.
Along the way, several places are offered for you to have a traditional lunch (not included). At the chosen place you are given 1 ½ hours to enjoy your meal.
After finishing the tour, you will have spare time for lunch (not included) or walking by your own the historic helmet. By the afternoon you will have a transfer to Montevideo and, after the hotel check in, you will have a free night.
On the next day, after spending the night and having breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up at the hotel for a 3 hour tour through the Montevideo main attractions. Once you finish the tour, you will have spare time to lunch (not included) or walk by the city places of your interest.
In the afternoon, you will be picked up by your selected hotel heading to board the ferry from Montevideo back to Buenos Aires and, upon arrival, a driver will receive you and take you to a selected location.
At Signature Tours, we highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to explore one of South America’s capital cities in a single day but is not willing to deal with the planning themself. Leave the organization up to us so that everything you have to worry about is enjoying your getaway to Montevideo.
Book your 2-Days and 1 night trip to Colonia and Montevideo from Buenos Aires online now and save your spot!
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- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Ferry tickets.
- City tour in Colonia
- City tour in Montevideo
- English/Spanish -speaking professional tour guide.
- One night lodging in a 4 starts Hotel double base in Montevideo
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- Lunch/Drinks.
- Gratuities
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- Pick-up: Meet your driver at the Hotel Lobby at the designated time. Pick-up times slightly vary depending on your hotel’s location. More precise information about the exact pick-up time will be given after proceeding with the booking. Pickup time may be subject to change based on the Buquebus ferry schedule for the day. (In some cases there may not be direct ferries to Montevideo and in that situation, the pickup changes to a later pickup time and a shorter ferry ride from Colonia with a bus ride included from Colonia to Montevideo)
- Drop-off: choose to stay somewhere along the way to keep exploring on your own or to be driven back to your hotel.
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Can I cancel my tour/activity?
Yes! In case you need, you can either cancel your tour/activity or reschedule it.
How far in advance do I have to let you know in order to reschedule?
Rescheduling is possible as long as you let us know one week before the starting time of your tour/activity (on-site tours).
What is your refund policy?
Tours/activities MUST be canceled one week before the starting time in order to get a full refund.
Are tours/activities canceled in the event of rain?
Unless there is a natural disaster, tours/activities take place even if it rains.
Do you pick me up at my Hotel/Airbnb?
Yes! Pick up at Hotel/Airbnb is included for all guests staying in downtown (Palermo, Recoleta, Puerto Madero,Retiriro, Monserrat and San Telmo). We also offer to pick guests up at further places for a small extra charge.
Do you drop me off at my Hotel/Airbnb?
That is correct! Signature Tours is the only tour operator that offers shared services that include Hotel/Airbnb drop-off. You can also choose to stay somewhere else on the way, but you need to let us know in advance (by the time you book your tour/activity).
What are the available means of payment?
We take credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
Is this tour handicapped accessible?
It really depends on each person’s particular needs. We do our best to make our tours accessible and enjoyable for anyone. If you have any further concerns on this topic, please get in touch with us and we will be able to give you a customized answer.
What is your cancelation policy regarding Covid-19?
We understand these are difficult times and in general terms, we do offer free-of-charge rescheduling. However, depending on which type of service was booked, some fees may apply.
What safety measures are you taking to prevent the spreading of Covid-19 during your tours/activities?
All vehicles are disinfected daily before and after services. In addition, both guide and driver must have their temperature measured before service begins and must wear face masks during the whole tour. Last but not least, a plastic curtain is placed between passengers and the driver’s seat.