* Packages available for Punta's "Season" between 12/26 and 2/1 of every year. ** We can provide air from any city in the world ot Punta del Este *** If you are in Punta de Este during New Years Eve, we can provide you with access to the best New Year's Eve Party in the city!
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart on your overnight flight to South America
Day 2: Arrival/pickup from airport and check into your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy Punta Del Este's beautiful beaches. Steak Dinner with guide followed by VIP night out at a chic venue with bottle service.
Day 3: Tour of Beaches in Punta. Beach party during the day at exclusive lounge. Evening at leisure. Club night out (optional or relaxing night at a lounge for drinks).
Days 4 & 5: Day at leisure. Optional excursions available (anything from yachting, fishing to windsurfing and other water sports or shopping or wine tasting.). Party night out at exclusive club or private party with guides. Bottle service included.
Day 6 or Day 7: Departure back to Buenos Aires or continuing on back home.
In late December, Punta del Este, Uruguay transforms from a sleepy coastal city to one of the most elite summer resorts in South America. Punta del Este has been called "St Tropez South", "Hamptons of South America", and "Rio's Successor". This resort town is characterized by beautiful white-sand beaches (perfect for swimming), world-class hotels, great restaurants, and one of the most vibrant nightlife scenes in all of South America during this time of the year.
From late December to mid February, Punta del Este is mostly frequented by people from Argentina, Brasil, and Chile, but as of late has seen an increase in the number of Europeans and Americans. Expensive by local standards, Punta del Este is attractively priced compared to European and American or Caribbean resorts.
During this time there are also a ton of events happenning in Punta del Este - jazz, music festivals, film festivals, rodeos, fashion shows on the beach and various tournaments, including golf, rugby and polo. Last year, the Miss Playboy TV Latin America beauty contest completed the roster of events.
Flight Time: 9 1/2 Hours from Miami, 11 Hours from London, 18 Hours from Sydney
Airports ; Punta del Este Airport (PDP)
Language: Spanish
When to go: Late December to mid-February (booking early in the year at least 6 months ahead is an absolute must!!)
Weather: 80's in the Summer. Extremely long days. Cool evening in the 60's.
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (currently 1 USD = about 20 Uruguayan pesos), One Euro = about 30 pesos.
Tourist Attractions: Pristine beaches such as la Barra, boating, yachting, shopping, nightlife.
Punta del Este Pictures:
More About Punta del Este:
Beaches - Playa Brava on the Atlantic and Playa Mansa on the Río de la Plata are the two main beaches, but all the beaches are terrifically crowded during the summer season.
Daily Activities -B each activities, plus golf, tennis, horseback riding, biking, bird-watching, and numerous water-sports, such as para-sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing and snorkeling on both Playa Mansa and Playa Brava.
Shopping - Punta del Este offers world-class shopping. From Uruguayan Shops to European Boutiques on Calle Gorlero to a huge shopping mall on Avenida Roosevelt, you will find what you are looking for.
Nightlife - Casinos, bars, nightclubs, discos start late and continue through the night. The Conrad Resort and Casino holds Las Vegas-style reviews and other music, dance, and magic shows. A lot of the clubs and restaurants are found in "La Barra".
All of the accommodations offered on our site have been personally inspected by Tours Gone Wild to uphold the utmost quality standards of our travelers. We base our selection on Service, Cleanliness, and Location. Tours Gone Wild offers 5 star, 4 star, & 3 star accommodations.
Nestled in private woodlands on a hilltop, Mantra Punta del Este Resort is a Mediterranean-styled resort in La Barra just steps from the beach and a 5 minute drive from Punta Del Este. Facilities include the world-class Balance Spa with comprehensive programs for each moment of your life, the Casino which features exciting gaming in a luxurious environment....
Stay in your very own condo! This prime real estate seventeen story building features light-filled, comfortable condos that were built quite recently. All rooms are beautifully furnished, each with a breath-taking view. You can choose from 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments.
Star Level:4 | Location: San Rafael | Popularity: 2
Unique location, 200 meters away from the beach between pines in a residential area called "San Rafael". Just five minutes from downtown. La Capilla takes pride in creating a friendly and informal atmosphere, providing excellent value for money for both business and leisure stays.
Punta del Este is one of the world's most vibrant party places, with a huge variety of bars, discos and clubs to choose from, in the open, on the beach and indoors. Punta at night is very safe and the locals and fellow visitors are all very friendly. However, the nightlife is known internationally for its exclusivity and if travelers are not on a list or not ‘in the know' or not incredibly naturally endowed with beauty, they might find it difficult to get past the red-ropes or grand gates to the hottest night spots. Some of Buenos Aires's most exclusive clubs (ie. Pacha, Mint, Crobar) close up shop in Buenos Aires and open their doors in Punta del Este during the summer season.
What's Included in the VIP Service:
Access into the hottest clubs/parties
Front of Line Access into clubs
Covers into clubs
Transportation to clubs
Access to VIP Section of Clubs
Private VIP Host
Why Do you Need TGW in Punta del Este?
The nightlife in Punta del Este can change from one season to the next - There are some mainstay clubs/lounges that are staples of Punta nightlife year after year, but these aren't the hottest venues in town. The clubs from Buenos Aires open up shop in Punta del Este during high season. They throw exclusive parties and if you are not on the list, there is no way you are joining the party.
Punta del Este is Extremely Exclusive - A-list celebrities, soccer players and South America's jet-set travel to Punta del Este year after year. To be invited to some of the parties there, you have to be one of these people or know someone to get in. With our exclusive contacts in Punta, you will be at some of the hottest parties.
Private Parties - Not only are the clubs hot during this time, but as of late private parties have become the spots to hit in Punta del Este. Now that Punta is littered with million dollar homes, parties thrown during its high seasons are the stuff that dreams are made of. Fashion magazine and publicity firms spend thousands upon thousands to jet in the best djs, serve the best cocktails, and guarantee the hottest people in their homes.
We have On-Location Staff – You will be hosted into the clubs each of your party nights. If you have any questions or need to contact someone in case of any emergency, you can give your VIP Host in Punta del Este a call.
No Waiting in Line! – The hottest clubs in Punta del Este will have huge lines, especially during high-season. You are there on vacation, so why wait in line for hours when you can go in without a problem with us.
How’s The Nightlife?
Music – The nightlife scene in Punta del Este is dominated by Electronic Music.
Dress Code – The dress code in Punta del Este is chic casual meaning that you can get away with a cool t-shirt, jeans and nice kicks. No suit or slacks are required.
Times – The big clubs do not get going until after 2am. Locals will either nap until this hour or have dinner and hit some bars before getting to the clubs.
We offer these additional services & products to make your stay in Buenos Aires a vacation of a lifetime!
Travel Insurance (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) Price: As low as $80.00
Travel Insurance is highly recommended for all of our clients. You never know what can happen before or during your vacation. Whether it's your trip, your possessions, your luggage, or your health, travel insurance has become an essential item to pack for smart travelers. Whether your flight has been cancelled, you can't travel because of sickness or work, or even if you have been laid off and can't afford to go on vacation, travel insurance will cover it.
Bottle Service Price: Available upon request If you want a table at the hottest clubs in Punta del Este, you will have to pre-reserve it. Most weekends will have a special DJ and tables tend to sell out. Before your trip ask a TGW Rep to send you your bottle service options.
Private Security Price: Available upon request We provide professional, experienced, confidential and personal service to all of our clients. Although Punta del Este does not impose a many direct threats to tourists, it can pose some hazards for Celebrity and High Net Worth Individuals.
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With a population of 13 million people, Buenos Aires is Latin America's third largest city and is one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. Buenos Aires blends arts, fashion, sports, and nightlife to achieve the perfect combination of sophistication and fun. The city has also been described as the "Paris" of South America for its European style and architecture.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is one of if not the most amazing city in the world. It has everything you want and need for a vacation of a lifetime. La cidade de Maravilha (the Marvellous city) is famous for being the party capital of the world and draws more tourism than just about anywhere. From mind-blowing scenery and incredible beaches to wild nightlife and beautiful people, this city will never disappoint.
Known as the most charming beach resort in Brazil. Buzios is the ideal add-on trip to your Rio de Janeiro Package because of its proximity to the city (2 hr drive), incredible beaches, restaurants, nightlife & bohemian lifestyle. The package includes round-trip transfers from Rio de Janeiro & hotel accommodations. 
Nestled between the Argentine and Brazilian borders (and a stone's throw from Paraguay), Iguazu Falls are among the worlds biggest waterfalls. Twice as wide and much higher than Niagra falls and only second in size to Africa's Victoria Falls, Iguazu is a breathtaking place to visit. Whether you want to relax between a party tour of Rio or Buenos Aires or do some Eco-tourism, Iguazu is a great add-on for any package to Brazil or Argentina and a once in a lifetime destination.
Amazon Packages can be purchased on their own or as "add ons" to your South America vacation with us. The Amazon Adventure packages include one night in the city of Manaus plus your choice of either a jungle lodge stay or a cruise down the Amazon.
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