Uruguay's Wine Country to the Ocean Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

7 days

6 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between. See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

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Uruguay's Wine Country to the Ocean Bike Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

7 days

6 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between. See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2027: Feb-Apr, Oct-Nov

From $6,599 - $7,399 /person

Vibrant Buenos Aires to Wine Country and the Coast

Vineyards? Check. Cobblestoned towns? Check. Beach dunes, friendly capybaras, Afro-Creole rhythms and olive oil tasting? Maybe those weren’t on your bingo card for undiscovered South American cycling paradise. 

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Highlights

  • Combine blissful traffic-free countryside riding with a stay in Montevideo, Uruguay’s breezy and livable seaside capital
  • Ride through rolling hills covered with vineyards and stop for tastings, picnics and soaring views  
  • Art takes center stage at an eclectic sculpture park, a meeting with an Afro-Uruguayan instrument maker and more
  • Relax into the natural world’s rhythms as you explore coastal pine forests and shimmering lagoons teeming with birds
  • Sample the flavors of this small South American nation at every turn, from a cookout under the stars to a bustling urban market visit 
Uruguay's Wine Country to the Ocean Bike Tour map

Uruguay and Argentina

Start Buenos Aires

End Montevideo

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Alleyway with a stone pathway and stone buildings on either side

Days 1-2

Description

After meeting in sensational Buenos Aires, hop a boat across the vast Río de la Plata to enter Uruguay • Wander the colorful cobblestone streets of waterside Colonia del Sacramento, known for its World Heritage old town • Dine among the vineyards at Uruguay’s oldest winery • Ride along the Río de la Plata’s edge, where sky and river stretch into infinity • Get out on the water on a sunset cruise • Sit down to a candlelight dinner at a refined wine lodge.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Casa-Chic Carmelo Hotel
Carmelo
Premiere Hotel

Sprawl out in the infinity pool with a view of the sea-like Río de la Plata or wander the forest paths surrounding this elegant woodland hideaway. (pool, spa) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Road with large, European-style apartment buildings on either side

Day 3

Description

Enter Montevideo, Uruguay’s vibrant capital, by bike • Sample sizzling dishes at bustling Mercado del Puerto, tucked into a vintage wrought-iron structure reminiscent of a Victorian railway station • Meet a Candombe drum maker to get in sync with Uruguay’s Afro-Latin heartbeat • Pedal the city’s iconic seaside boulevard, the Rambla • Spend the evening exploring Montevideo’s charming neighborhoods and nightlife. 

Accommodations

Night 3

Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco & Spa
Montevideo
Premiere Hotel

Montevideo’s finest address, built into a historic 1920s casino facing the beachfront Rambla. (pool, spa) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Beach with a wooden staircase and a lighthouse in the background

Days 4-5

Description

Explore vintage beach towns and windswept dunes by bike, then ascend coastal foothills with 360-degree views • Arrive at our remarkable hilltop getaway, where you’re treated to a tour of the property’s private art collection • Take a break from the bike to stroll the grounds of a contemporary sculpture park • Try yerba maté, the caffeinated national obsession that Uruguay shares with its neighbors • Sit down to a traditional asado cookout in the forest • Spin through hills covered with century-old olive groves and blend your own signature oil in a hands-on experience. 

Accommodations
Estancia Vik

(2 nights)

Nights 4-5

Estancia Vik
José Ignacio
Premiere Hotel

Art takes center stage at this boho-chic estancia, or dude ranch, perched on the soaring pampas. Every guest room in the historic building is unique, decorated with quirky pieces. (pool) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Two large capybaras with the sun hitting their fur

Days 6-7

Description

Spin through reedy wetlands teeming with native birds and stoic, adorable capybaras • Check out the galleries in a sleepy artists’ village • Give your trip a proper send-off with a farewell feast on the beach • Stretch your legs before your onward travels with one last spin to an iconic lighthouse. 

Accommodations
Bahía Vik

(1 night)

Night 6

Bahía Vik
José Ignacio
Premiere Hotel

An ultra-modern yet cozy resort with beach-house sensibilities, surrounded by dune grass and expansive views of the ocean. (pool) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Casa-Chic Carmelo Hotel
Carmelo

Premiere Hotel

Sprawl out in the infinity pool with a view of the sea-like Río de la Plata or wander the forest paths surrounding this elegant woodland hideaway. (pool, spa) 

Night 3

Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco & Spa
Montevideo

Premiere Hotel

Montevideo’s finest address, built into a historic 1920s casino facing the beachfront Rambla. (pool, spa) 

Nights 4-5

Estancia Vik
José Ignacio

Premiere Hotel

Art takes center stage at this boho-chic estancia, or dude ranch, perched on the soaring pampas. Every guest room in the historic building is unique, decorated with quirky pieces. (pool) 

Night 6

Bahía Vik
José Ignacio

Premiere Hotel

An ultra-modern yet cozy resort with beach-house sensibilities, surrounded by dune grass and expansive views of the ocean. (pool) 

From $6,599 /person

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Performance Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Hybrid Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Hybrid E-Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

From $6,599 /person

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Unplugged

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

Solo Room Savings

We’ve made it even easier to go solo or enjoy your own space on select dates with reduced private room fees.

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