Catamaran Adventure to Montevideo
2-Day Extension

Itinerary

Cross the Rio de la Plata on a high-speed catamaran and arrive about one hour later in Colonia

Day 1: Morning transfer to the pier in Buenos Aires to board the catamaran* to Uruguay. You will cross the Rio de la Plata and arrive about one hour later in Colonia, for a tour of this antique town. Colonia was founded by the Portuguese as the very first settlement on the Rio de la Plata and is beautifully preserved in its colonial style. Lunch on your own and then enjoy a comfortable three- to four-hour motorcoach ride to Montevideo. Overnight in Montevideo.
Day 2: Morning private car tour of Montevideo, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio, Buenos Aires or home. (Airfare is NOT included) (B)

NOTE: The 3-Day tour includes an overnight in Colonia at the Posada del Angel or Hotel Plaza Mayor. This tour may be reversed starting in Montevideo and ending in Buenos Aires.

Dine at one of the charming outdoor cafes while staying in Colonia!	Rates Per Person	2-Day Tour			3-Day Tour
	Hotel	Dbl	Sgl	Tpl	Dbl	Sgl	Tpl
	Ermitage with Posada del Angel	$350	579	325	$399	655	370
	Melia Confort with Plaza Mayor (Standard)	$385	615	339	$425	725	n/a
	Sheraton with Plaza Mayor (Jr. Suite)	$410	695	369	$505	869	n/a
	*Upgrade to First Class on catamaran: $15 per person
	Extra Nights Montevideo (3-Day Tour)
	Hotel				Dbl	Sgl	Tpl
	Ermitage				$39	59	39
	Melia Confort				50	90	40
	Sheraton				95	175	80

Estancia San Pedro de Timote

Estancia San Pedro de Timote was founded in 1854 by Pedro Jose Jackson on the lands of a cattle farm belonging to the Jesuit Fathers. Through the years, it has remained an important cattle ranch of Uruguay. In 1997, it was declared a historical national monument because of its architectural style, the design of its outdoor sites, the natural scenery that surrounds it, and the values that it represents. San Pedro de Timote has been totally refurbished as a country hotel with all the services and amenities needed for a pleasant stay. There is an indoor pool and two outdoor pools, a playroom, two TV rooms, a tennis court and other recreational facilities. The main house has multiple sitting areas, many with fireplaces lit in the evening. Meals are served in a separate building, which houses a restaurant with an open barbecue pit and a smaller bar/lounge, each with a fireplace for those cool evenings.

Rooms are divided between the historic main house and the family's guest house. All rooms are decorated in the country style and have private bathrooms, central air-conditioning, heating and cable TV. The rooms in the main house all open onto verandas and most have fireplaces.

Catamaran Adventure & Estancia San Pedro de Timote
4-Day Extension

Itinerary

Day 1: Morning transfer to the pier in Buenos Aires to board the catamaran* to Uruguay. You cross the Rio de la Plata and arrive about one hour later in Colonia, for a tour of this antique town. Colonia was founded by the Portuguese as the very first settlement on the Rio de la Plata and is beautifully preserved in its colonial style. Lunch on your own and then overnight in the picturesque Posada del Gobernador or Plaza Mayor, right on the main square of the old town.
Day 2: Morning private car transfer to San Pedro de Timote. The drive through the rolling countryside (below, left) takes about four hours. Arrive at the ranch in time for lunch and afternoon activities. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Days at the estancia begin with breakfast, followed by a horseback ride, or a buggy ride behind a matched pair of ponies. You can accompany the gauchos, or cowboys, as they go about their country tasks, such as milking at the dairy farm. Nature walks and hikes in the forest are also planned, based on the guests' schedules. Of course, there is always time enough to swim, practice some sports, or just relax. After dinner, take a night safari, where the gauchos use flashlights instead of rifles to hunt the wild animals. Usually, guests come very close to them, since these animals have become accustomed to people. Fox, armadillo, boar and a small rodent similar to a capybara are very common. Another popular evening activity is viewing the immense, star-studded sky. On a clear night in this unspoiled place, one can see deep into the center of the Milky Way! (B, L, D)
Day 4: Enjoy a final country breakfast at the estancia before your driver arrives to transfer you to Montevideo, either to the airport for your flight out or to your selected hotel. (B)