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Sample itinerary
Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Uruguay, is pleased to help customise itineraries for your group or party. Sample Uruguayan hospitality – barbecue, singing gauchos or perhaps an evening at the casino.
Many visits to Four Seasons Resort Carmelo begin or end in Buenos Aires. Therefore, the following sample group itinerary recommends that your group arrive at Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires and spend some time exploring the city. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
Day 1
Arrival at Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Relax and refresh after your flight or drive.
- Enjoy a jet lag lunch in the garden beside the magnificent Mansion
- Relax poolside
- Work out in the health club or enjoy a spa treatment
- Take a walking or shopping tour of the neighbourhood
Evening
Begin the evening with a tasting of Argentinian wines, including the famous Malbec.
Depart the Hotel for dinner at a typical Argentinian steak house, or experience The Tunnels, unique buildings dating from the mid-18th century. Discover Argentina's past, present and future.
Day 2
Day
Begin the day with a private group buffet breakfast and orientation to the city. Then choose from:
- A tour of the city's cultural and shopping areas
- A guided walk through the Recoleta neighbourhood – visit the tomb of Eva Peron and stop at exclusive boutiques and antique shops
- Treatments at the spa
- Lounging poolside
- Lunch at one of the city's many fine restaurants, such as Le Mistral
Evening
A Celebration of Tango – Experience legendary tango at an evening of authentic Argentinian cuisine and entertainment by celebrated musicians and performers. Enjoy watching and learning the tango in a convivial ambience that celebrates the passion of the Argentinian people. The venue could be a typical tango house or an elegant private house of the 1920s.
Day 3
Day
Begin the day with breakfast at leisure. Then choose from:
- A private shopping spree
- A guided visit to museums and/or antique shops
- A cooking class with a Four Seasons chef
- A backstage tour of the Colon Opera House, one of the top-three opera houses in the world
- A day at leisure
Evening
Evita-Themed Gala Dinner at The Mansion – One of the most touching nights that you can experience in Buenos Aires, this dinner features our chef's excellent cuisine, accompanied by opera selections, and finishes with Evita singing “Don't Cry for Me, Argentina” on the balcony of the Mansion, under the starry sky of Buenos Aires.
Day 4
Day
Transfer by ferry (two hours) to Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Uruguay.
- Enjoy a city tour of historic Colonia, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Lunch in a typical Uruguayan restaurant
- Upon arrival at the Resort, your group will be welcomed with local beverages
Evening
Uruguayan barbecue night at the Estancia – The stars glitter overhead as your group enjoys a casual evening of the famous asado (barbecue). Flickering torches and live musicians add to the atmosphere. Gauchos demonstrate their equestrian skills and entertain, playing guitars and singing South American songs. Experience a real pampas night. Optional: Try your luck at the Casino.
Day 5
Day
Begin the day with breakfast at leisure. Then choose from:
- A morning golf tournament
- Resting and rejuvenating at the spa, with beauty and relaxation treatments
- Afternoon horseback riding with gauchos
- Tennis
- Lunch at Narbona (a restaurant and bakery housed in a converted country store), where you will enjoy a tasting of local wines and cheeses
Evening
Adios South America! – Enjoy an enchanting evening by the pool overlooking the Río de La Plata (weather permitting). Experience a wonderful buffet specially created by our Resort Chef. Optional: Try your luck at the Casino.
Day 6
Day
Enjoy breakfast at leisure followed by a transfer to Colonia. From Colonia, you will transfer to Buenos Aires by ferry. Day-use rooms will be reserved at Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires. Optional afternoon activities include:
- Tours of different neighbourhoods
- Winery and leather factory tours
- Shopping
- A farewell tea with Argentinian pastries in a hospitality room
Evening
Depart the Hotel.
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