Uruguay Bike Tour

Your guides will greet you in Colonia de Sacramento following a ferry transfer from Buenos Aires, then it’s off to the Historic Quarter. Meet our local guide who leads us through the narrow cobblestoned streets and recounts how this World Heritage Site kept changing hands from crown to crown. We’ll make our way towards the Portón de Campo to enjoy a light lunch by the Rio de la Plata, followed by a bike fitting and safety briefing. Our first ride heads towards Anchorena Park, and we’ll enjoy panoramic views of the broad Uruguayan countryside as we pedal our mountain bikes along quiet country roads. This afternoon, transfer by van to the hotel and spend the rest of your day relaxing by the pool or exploring the beautiful grounds. Dinner is served at the hotel’s restaurant as the brilliant sun sets over the Río de la Plata.

Meals: Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Colonia del Sacramento, Carmelo
Accomplished: 19 miles / 31 km, elevation gain: 430 feet / 131 meters
Accommodation: Carmelo Resort & Spa

Today’s ride takes us through the streets of Carmelo to Playa Sere. Our first destination is our friend’s boutique winery, El Legado, where we’re treated to a tasting of their varietals and a tour of the property. Continue riding towards Bodega Cordano, one of the oldest vineyards in Uruguay where we’ll sample the flavors of a typical Uruguayan asado, including various meats and savory dishes. After lunch, pedal through the quaint settlement of Punta Gorda and loop back to our hotel via an easy tree-lined road, then rest up for an elegant evening. Tonight, transfer to Puerto Camacho for a private cruise on the Río de la Plata. Sip a glass of wine at sunset as we sail towards Punta Gorda, then return to the secluded marina where we’ll dock and enjoy an intimate dinner.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Carmelo, Punta Gorda
Accomplished: 28 miles / 45 km, elevation gain: 499 feet / 152 meters
Accommodation: Carmelo Resort & Spa

This morning our transfer brings us to the capital city of Montevideo: we’re bound for the Barrio Sur, a neighborhood known for hosting Carnival. Here, we’ll meet Lobo Nuñez, a renowned Afro-Uruguayan drum luthier and legendary percussionist within the Uruguayan Candombe music scene. After feeling the beat, head to the city’s vibrant Mercado del Puerto—the waterfront market full of energy, sights, and smells—for a typical parrilla lunch. After, walk the historic Ciudad Vieja, the oldest part of Montevideo, to La Rambla, an avenue that separates the city from the shores of the Atlantic. Then we’ll return to our bikes and ride the rest of the way to our hotel along the coastline. Tonight, join us for dinner at one of the trendiest restaurants in Montevideo.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Montevideo
Accomplished: 12 miles / 18 km, elevation gain: 171 feet / 52 meters
Accommodation: Sofitel Montevideo

Our day starts with a drive to the amazing Casapueblo museum, a bright-white, honeycomb-shaped structure perched on a cliff over the Atlantic. The museum is the starting point for our ride through Punta del Este, which leads us by small seaside villages and arrives to the Fundación Pablo Atchugarry Sculpture Park. Your guides will prepare a picnic lunch beneath the trees and in the midst of the outdoor sculptures and art installations. Our afternoon ride follows the shimmering shoreline past unspoiled beaches, colorful chacras maritimas beach shacks, and the raw landscape of the campo. Tonight we dine beneath the stars at the estancia’s own restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: José Ignacio, Manantiales, Punta del Este
Accomplished: 37 miles / 59 km, elevation gain: 656 feet / 200 meters
Accommodation: Estancia Vik or Bahia Vik

Today we’ll bike on local trails known only to the villagers of Pueblo Garzón, founded in 1892 by Fermin de León. Visit the main square and old train station of this charming town where time seems to have stopped centuries ago, then take a break in the van as we transfer to Bodega Garzón. After a tour of the property’s vineyards, sit down to an indulgent wine tasting that leads into a lunch overlooking the rolling vine-covered hills. Spend the afternoon back at our beachfront hotel before we reconvene for a memorable meal at one of José Ignacio’s signature restaurants.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: José Ignacio, Garzón
Accomplished: 20 miles / 32 km, elevation gain: 482 feet / 147 meters
Accommodation: Estancia Vik or Bahia Vik

Get ready to be awed by the protected area of Laguna Garzón, where the departments of Maldonado and Rocha converge. We will ride between the ocean and the west arm of the lagoon to reach to a natural reserve and discover a secluded spot within the forest. For lunch, try your hand at cooking regional dishes the traditional way. The afternoon’s golden hour will find us pedaling along the coast with the crashing waves of the Atlantic at our side all the way back to the hotel. Tonight is a very special farewell dinner that celebrates our week.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: José Ignacio
Accomplished: 17 miles / 27 km, elevation gain: 407 feet / 124 meters
Accommodation: Estancia Vik or Bahia Vik

After breakfast on the terrace, wake up with a morning dip in the pool, play a game of tennis, or pay a final visit to the lagoon. Your guide will then transfer you to the Montevideo Carrasco Airport as you head on to your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast