Wine Lovers - Visit a Hidden Vineyard off the beaten track
Overview
The Wine Experience stands as a trailblazer of Wine Tourism in Uruguay - a reputation that has earned us the coveted Trip Advisor Number 1 spot for 12 consecutive years. At the heart of our passion lies an endless eagerness to uncover unique and hidden locations that are often overlooked.
Thus, we are thrilled to have discovered this sublime property - featured on Time magazine's cover - that fully embodies the essence of what we seek. Located 1 hour away from Punta del este, this gem is tucked away in a secluded pocket of paradise.
Upon your arrival, you will hop onto a golf cart and be whisked away for a guided tour of the vineyards, followed by a countryside luncheon atop the hill, surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views. These fruit-forward wines showcase their unique terroir, a divine combination of soil, topography, and climate - Uruguay's hottest new spot and a bucket list experience not to be missed!
Thus, we are thrilled to have discovered this sublime property - featured on Time magazine's cover - that fully embodies the essence of what we seek. Located 1 hour away from Punta del este, this gem is tucked away in a secluded pocket of paradise.
Upon your arrival, you will hop onto a golf cart and be whisked away for a guided tour of the vineyards, followed by a countryside luncheon atop the hill, surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views. These fruit-forward wines showcase their unique terroir, a divine combination of soil, topography, and climate - Uruguay's hottest new spot and a bucket list experience not to be missed!
Inclusions
- Private Transfer from Punta del Este
- Beautiful drive to a secluded location near Pueblo Eden
- Tour of the vineyards and chapel with an electric golf cart
- Welcome glass of rose before lunch
- Gourmet Countryside Lunch paired with wine
- Number 1 on Trip Advisor for 12 years running!
What to expect
This is Uruguay's hottest property right now. It's located 1 hour from Punta del Este near Pueblo Eden on the way to Minas. It's a great opportunity to take a day trip outside Punta del Este, where you will see beautiful scenery, taste delicious food and wines off the beaten track in a secluded location in the countryside. If you book on a Saturday or Sunday you will experience a Traditional Uruguayan Asado with terroir driven wines. During the week there will be 3 courses paired with 2 wines including a welcome glass of rose. You will get to visit the vineyards with an electric golf cart and visit the chapel. The highlight will be lunch at the top of the hill with epic views. Sacromonte is part of the World's Best Secret Hotels and been on the cover of Time magazine. This is one experience not to be missed!
Stop At:
• Punta Ballena, Punta Ballena, Maldonado, Maldonado Department
• Pueblo Eden, El Eden Uruguay
Sample Menu
• Seasonal Starter - Served with a glass of rose
• Seasonal Main - Note that there will be an Uruguay Asado (BBQ) on Saturdays and Sundays. You will taste 2 red wines with lunch.
• Dessert of the day
Stop At:
• Punta Ballena, Punta Ballena, Maldonado, Maldonado Department
• Pueblo Eden, El Eden Uruguay
Sample Menu
• Seasonal Starter - Served with a glass of rose
• Seasonal Main - Note that there will be an Uruguay Asado (BBQ) on Saturdays and Sundays. You will taste 2 red wines with lunch.
• Dessert of the day
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- We avoid large crowds!
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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December 2022
We visited Sacromonte with Ryan guiding us. It was an absolutely amazing experience. Lunch time was perfect.
We visited Sacromonte with Ryan guiding us. It was an absolutely amazing experience. Lunch time was perfect.ericbJ5109OY
October 2023
What a great day. Ryan was super helpful in organizing and Nicolas spent the day with me. Both a pleasure. Sacromonte is a great spot to go to. About an hour from Punta del Este. Beautiful drive and then amazing location once there. Good wine. Good lunch. And Nicolas added a stop at Casap...
What a great day. Ryan was super helpful in organizing and Nicolas spent the day with me. Both a pleasure. Sacromonte is a great spot to go to. About an hour from Punta del Este. Beautiful drive and then amazing location once there. Good wine. Good lunch. And Nicolas added a stop at Casapueblos on the way back. Thank you for a memorable day. Highly recommended.JUERGEN_E
January 2023
Great site and excellent guidance. Delicious food in a unique ambiente. Wines were delicious and service was very attentive
Great site and excellent guidance. Delicious food in a unique ambiente. Wines were delicious and service was very attentivedanhp123
November 2018
This was our second wine tour which we had taken with The Wine Experience. We just returned from taking the Gourmet Wine Experience in Punta del Este. Everything was planned so easily and efficiently with Ryan, after our initial contact through his website. We were actually staying in Montevid...
This was our second wine tour which we had taken with The Wine Experience. We just returned from taking the Gourmet Wine Experience in Punta del Este. Everything was planned so easily and efficiently with Ryan, after our initial contact through his website. We were actually staying in Montevideo, but Ryan suggested coming to Punta del Este for the day. We took the bus from Montevideo and Ryan met us at the bus station in Punta as planned. The tour began visiting a boutique winery where we literally had the entire winery to ourselves. Ryan had arranged for an incredible wine tasting with meats and cheese to accompany the wines. The winery itself was truly beautiful but in a very rustic way. It almost felt like we were on a movie set. We just enjoyed the wines and the experience itself so very much! It’s very hard to explain what an incredible experience this was, we felt like VIPs. If that part of the tour wasn’t spectacular enough, the best was yet to come. We left the winery and drove to Playa Vik, which is a beautiful resort right along the ocean. We had a gourmet lunch, family style overlooking the infinity pool in the near ground and the ocean just beyond that. Family style dining may not sound gourmet, but believe me, it was a fantastic absolutely gourmet dining experience. We were served a delicious appetizer along with a local white wine and then for our main course, we had platters of beef, fish, shrimp risotto, yams and more along with Vik’s world renowned red wine. Enjoying this meal with the beautiful scenery in front of us and in an exclusive resort, it’s as amazing as it sounds. The day was so much more than we could every have imagined. Thank you Ryan for everything you did to make our day so memorable.Gene T
December 2017
Booking was easy; I just provided a date and group number (4 of us in town for a conference) via e-mail and Ryan responded that day. Ryan quickly switched us to communicating via WhatsApp and suggested/adjusted our Saturday itinerary. Ryan picked us up and kept me updated as to his arrival. We...
Booking was easy; I just provided a date and group number (4 of us in town for a conference) via e-mail and Ryan responded that day. Ryan quickly switched us to communicating via WhatsApp and suggested/adjusted our Saturday itinerary. Ryan picked us up and kept me updated as to his arrival. We visited Narbona vineyard, where Ryan introduced us to local Uruguay wines: white, rose, and several reds in an extensive tasting accompanied by local cheeses. Ryan explained the wine-making process, how to distinguish various grapes through the leaves, and the history of wine-making in the country. We walked leisurely through the vines and grounds. Totally relaxing. Beautiful venue, personable and knowledgeable host, and comfortable drive. We ended the afternoon on our own at a local restaurant on the beach, Parador La Huella. If I went back, I would definitely book this again. Great value for the experience. Bravo, Ryan!Drieleroscia
February 2018
Cada segundo deste passeio foi incrível. Ryan foi muito atencioso, divertido, fez questão de nos levar à vinícola onde pudéssemos nos sentir bem a vontade e foi o que aconteceu. Lugar lindo, vinhos deliciosos, gastronomia deliciosa e os pães e queijos produzidos por eles também, sensacionais. Vol...
Cada segundo deste passeio foi incrível. Ryan foi muito atencioso, divertido, fez questão de nos levar à vinícola onde pudéssemos nos sentir bem a vontade e foi o que aconteceu. Lugar lindo, vinhos deliciosos, gastronomia deliciosa e os pães e queijos produzidos por eles também, sensacionais. Volto e recomendo quantas vezes for possível.