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Activities in Montevideo

Buenos Aires 2-Day Trip

On this 2-day trip to Buenos Aires, you'll travel on a direct Buquebus ferry or, if you prefer, you can go by bus to Colonia del Sacramento and continue by ferry to the Argentinian capital. In both cases, you'll enjoy the Buenos Aires sightseeing bus and one night of accommodation with breakfast.

On this 2-day trip to Buenos Aires, you'll travel on a direct Buquebus ferry or, if you prefer, you can go by bus to Colonia del Sacramento and continue by ferry to the Argentinian capital. In both cases, you'll enjoy the Buenos Aires sightseeing bus and one night of accommodation with breakfast.

Tour Options

When booking, you can choose one of the following tour options.

Bus to Colonia + Ferry to Buenos Aires + Sightseeing Bus

Day 1:

On the first day, you'll have to arrive at 6:15 am at the Tres Cruces bus terminal. From this point in Montevideo, you'll take a bus to Colonia del Sacramento, a beautiful Uruguayan city located about 3 hours away.

At 9:30 am, you'll arrive at the port of Colonia del Sacramento, where you'll take the Buquebus ferry to Buenos Aires. After a crossing of approximately 1 hour, you'll arrive at the dock of Puerto Madero.

Once you disembark in the Argentinian capital, we'll take you from the port to a hotel in Buenos Aires. You'll have the rest of the day to spend as you please.

Day 2:

In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, you can enjoy the Buenos Aires sightseeing bus at the time that suits you best. The tour starts in Recoleta, at number 535 of avenida Presidente Manuel Quintana.

This convertible vehicle includes an audio guide in English and makes 22 stops in a route of 3 hours and 20 minutes. It runs every day from 9 am to 8 pm (last service at 5 pm), every 15 minutes.

You can see a map with the route and stops of the Buenos Aires sightseeing bus here.

Please note that at around 4:30 pm, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Buenos Aires and take you to the Puerto Madero dock, where at 6:45 pm, you'll have to take the ferry to Colonia del Sacramento. 60 minutes later, you'll arrive at the port of this Uruguayan city, where you'll take the bus to Montevideo.

Arrival at the bus station at Terminal Tres Cruces, in the Uruguayan capital, is scheduled for 10 pm.

Days of operation: this activity runs from Monday to Sunday

Direct Ferry to Buenos Aires + Sightseeing Bus

Day 1:

At 9:30 am, you'll have to go to the Buquebus counter located at the Terminal Tres Cruces. From this bus station in Montevideo, we'll take you to the port of the Uruguayan capital, where you'll take a direct ferry to Buenos Aires.

After a crossing of the Río de la Plata of approximately 2.5-hours, the Buquebus ferry will drop you off at the Puerto Madero dock. Arrival in this area of the port of Buenos Aires is scheduled for 1:45 pm.

Once you disembark at Puerto Madero, a vehicle will be waiting for you at the pier to take you to a hotel in Buenos Aires. Then, you'll have the rest of the day to spend as you please.

Day 2:

After breakfast at the hotel, you can enjoy the Buenos Aires sightseeing bus tour described above.

Please note that at 1:30 pm, we'll pick you up at the hotel in Buenos Aires to take you to the pier of Puerto Madero. At 4 pm, the direct Buquebus ferry to Montevideo will depart. Arrival at the port of the Uruguayan capital is scheduled for 6:30 pm.

Days of operation and timetables: this activity runs on Monday, Thursday and Saturday

Accommodation

Regardless of the option you choose, this activity includes 1 night of accommodation with breakfast at the NH Florida Hotel (4 stars) or one of a similar category. Please note that the prices indicated are per person staying in a double room. In each room, there can only be 2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child.

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Duration

2 days.

Language The activity takes place with an audioguide in English and Spanish.

The activity takes place with an audioguide in English and Spanish.

Included

Return ticket for the Buquebus ferry between Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento (depending on selection)

Return bus ticket between Colonia del Sacramento and Montevideo (depending on selection)

Return ticket for the Buquebus ferry between Buenos Aires and Montevideo (depending on selection)

Transfer by car or minibus to the hotel in Buenos Aires

1 night of accommodation with breakfast in a 4–star hotel

24–hour ticket for the Buenos Aires sightseeing bus

Audio guide in English on the sightseeing bus

Not included

Lunches and dinners

When to book?

You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Varies according to the attraction included.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.

Provider

Buquebus Show more

  • Buquebus

    Corporate name: LOS CIPRESES S.A.

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Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

Terminal Tres Cruces

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