Silversea Luxury Cruises To PUNTA DEL ESTE

Discover Punta del Este by bicycle on this half-day tour. Enjoy a guided ride along flat and safe paths to appreciate the beauty and nature of this region. Experience all the charm this resort town offers combining well-kept gardens of explosive colourful flowers, and the Atlantic Ocean's inviting sandy beaches; making it a perfect location for a smooth bike ride.

Mansa Beach

This beautiful Uruguayan resort area has become a place to see and be seen. Depart the port area along Mansa Beach where you may have the chance to observe sea lions. You will also see the city's symbolic lighthouse, dating back to the year 1860. The lighthouse is 147 feet tall, and the crystal panels which are part of its illuminations system were brought from France and its tower built with volcanic ashes brought from Italy.

English, Emir & Brava Beaches

Other highlights of the tour include Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, the Four Seas Point, English Beach, Emir Beach, Punta Vapor, Punta Salina and the famous monument known as 'The Hand'.

San Rafael & Beverly Hills

Make stops along the way at every attraction to allow for photo opportunities. Punta del Este's charm, well-kept gardens adorned with colourful flowers and beautiful sandy beaches with its clear Atlantic Ocean makes it a perfect location for a relaxing bike ride. Make a stop on the way back at a local venue for a coffee or refreshment and typical pastry.

Following an approximately 2.5-hour ride return to the pier to re-board the ship

At Club del Lago Golf Club, with its typical American lay-out, you will find the grounds are long with narrow fairways and many bunkers. Fast greens are due to the slopes and pastures and its five artificial lakes contribute to enhance its beauty.

Club del Lago

A short transfer from the pier will take you to Club del Lago, Lake Golf Club. This challenging course features long, narrow fairways and fast elevated greens surrounded by deep bunkers with a total course length of 6,300 yds. With a Par of 73, there are five artificial lakes and the course meets the criteria of the standard ISO 14001 for the preservation of the environment. Blue herons can sometimes be spotted fishing in the lake between holes 12 to 15. Our Board of Directors has as one of its highest priorities conserving nature, creating and protecting an area away from pollution, which contributes to the spread of animal and plant life.

After playing your round of golf return to the ship on an approximate 30-minute ride.

Board your Van/Minibus and depart the port for the scenic, approximately 75 minutes drive through the residential areas: Cantegril, San Rafael, Parque Golf and Portezuelo venture along the coastal road and through the countryside, taking Route 12 to Lote 8, located in Eden Valley, a spot of rugged beauty, strategically located at the foot of Dos Hermanos hill, northwest of Punta del Este.

Its numerous natural streams with very good water, further contribute an advantage to grow olive trees on the slopes, which has allowed adding up an excellent production to the beauty of the rolling land. The estate has enough water, key element in plant development to ensure a growing speed similar to that of the Mediterranean basin, main area of olive production in the world. Its climate is very much like the Mediterranean, with mild winters, rainy falls and springs, dry and warm summers.

The Extra Virgin olive oils are produced from estate own olives, harvested by hand. They undergo a cold extraction system with Pieralisi technology. Upon extraction, they are stored in stainless steel tanks under controlled atmosphere. All our oils have an acidity lower than 0.2 %. Your visit of Lote 8 is highlighted by a taste of 3 different olive oils, cheeses and homemade breads.

After your approximately 3 hours experience re-board your transportation vehicle, drive along La Mansa beaches and transfer back to pier.

Embrace the artistic beauty of Punta del Este during a scenic orientation tour of this world-class summer resort, and visits to the Ralli Museum and Atchugarry Foundation. Punta del Este is one of those places in the world where everybody wants to return, maybe because its beautiful beaches are the perfect destination for those who are in search of sunshine, white sand, woodlands and clear waters.

Punta del Este Tour

After tendering ashore, depart the pier for the approximate 45-minute sightseeing drive through Punta del Este. Along the way, see the Peninsula, Bravo Beach and the open-air collection of sculptures at the Square of the Americas. 'The Hand', a sculpture created in 1981 by Mario Yrarrázabal of Chile, has become a city icon. From here, drive through the residential areas San Rafael and Golf Park en route to the Beverly Hills District, home of the Ralli Museum of Contemporary Art.

Ralli Museum of Contemporary Art

This attractive, modern museum features a fine collection of paintings and sculptures by noted Latin American artists, along with works by European master, Dalí. Next, drive past Rincon del Indio neighbourhood, Indian Corner and stop for photos at La Barra de Maldonado, known for its hanging bridge, before continuing on to the Pablo Atchugarry Foundation.

Pablo Atchugarry Foundation

This non-profit institution promotes the arts, and features buildings housing an artist's workshop, three exhibition halls, an auditorium for concerts and lectures, and a permanent collection of works by the artist. All of these buildings are surrounded by the approximately 37-acre (about 15-hectare) Park of Sculptures, which features large works made from steel, concrete, wood, iron, and marble by Uruguayan and foreign artists.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Discover the highlights of fashionable Punta del Este and embrace the artistic beauty of this world-class summer resort with visits to the Ralli Museum and Casapueblo. Known as the St. Tropez of Uruguay, Punta del Este is complete with beautiful beaches, upscale resorts and swanky nightclubs.

Punta del Este

After tendering ashore, depart the pier for the approximate 45-minute sightseeing drive through Punta del Este. Along the way, see the Peninsula, Brava Beach and the open-air collection of sculptures at the Square of the Americas. 'The Hand', a sculpture created in 1981 by Mario Yrarrázabal of Chile, has become a city icon. From here, drive through the residential areas of San Rafael and Golf Park en route to the Beverly Hills District, home of the Ralli Museum of Contemporary Art.

Ralli Museum of Contemporary Art

The Ralli Museum of Contemporary Art is an attractive, modern museum featuring a fine collection of paintings and sculptures by noted Latin American artists, along with works by European master Dalí. Next, drive past the Rincon del Indio neighborhood, Indian Corner and stop for photos at La Barra de Maldonado, known for its hanging bridge, before continuing on to the Pablo Atchugarry Foundation.

Casapueblo Private Atelier

Your tour concludes with a visit to Casapueblo, the home and atelier of late internationally-renowned artist, Carlos Paez Vilaró. This dazzling white complex is situated on a rocky bluff overlooking the ocean, and features a maze of rooms that are located on different levels and filled with the artist's work. Narrow steps lead to a maze of rooms distributed on different levels and filled with the artist's art work. Visit to Carlos Paez Vilaró's private atelier, located in the highest dome of Casapueblo, its maximum architectural creation, on the rocky cliffs of Punta Ballena. For the first time, it opens only for special groups, the atelier of the Uruguayan artist. This tour is not available to the general public. On the private terrace facing the sea, named "Terraza de Plácido Domingo" - in honor of the Spanish tenor who was in the place next to Páez Vilaró - you can enjoy a glass of wine or champagne, accompanied by selected cheeses and cold cuts.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximate 30-minute return drive to the pier.

Nature lovers will relish the opportunity to watch seals and sea lions in their natural habitat. Experience the coastal beauty and marine life of Punta del Este during this scenic cruise to Sea Wolves Island via local boat. The island measures 41 hectares (just over 100 miles) of rocky surface and is home to the biggest colony of sea wolves in South America.

Sea Wolves Island

After tendering ashore, board a small local boat for the approximately 45-minute ride to the edge of Sea Wolves Island, or 'Isla de Lobos', an amazing sea wolves habitat and government reserve located less than six miles (9.6 kilometres) off the coast of Punta del Este.

Sea Lions and Seals

This tiny island is home to a huge colony of endangered sea lions and seals. The colony is unique in that the animals never migrate throughout the whole year. Since Sea Wolves Island is a natural preserve, no landing is permitted; the boat will stay around the island for approximately 45 minutes to provide you with unrestricted views of the animals.

Afterward, commence the approximate 45-minute ride back to the pier.

Explore Punta del Este at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Punta del Este at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Punta del Este at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Punta del Este at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Discover the secrets to preparing a traditional 'Parrillada' barbecue during this interactive, half-day cooking demonstration with lunch.

Countryside and Viña Eden Winery

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive through the beautiful countryside and Eden Valley before reaching the Viña Eden Winery, located in a lovely natural setting. En route, drive along panoramic Route 12, which stretches from the Atlantic Ocean through the majestic hills.

Parrillada Cooking Class with Lunch

Upon arrival at the Viña Eden Winery, discover how to prepare a traditional 'Parrillada' barbecue with Uruguayan meat during an interactive cooking demonstration. Learn about the different types of wood used for grilling, and how to select the most suitable cuts of meat, start the fire and prepare the grill for cooking.

Lunch with Viña Eden Wines

Next, assist in the preparation of the three-course barbecue meal. Your cooking class is followed by the meal you have helped to prepare, along with a pairing of Viña Eden wines. Following your meal, receive a copy of the recipes to take with you. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 45-minute drive back to the pier via the coastal road.