Buenos Aires Day Trip + Sightseeing Bus

On this day excursion to Buenos Aires, travel  from Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento via the Buquebus ferry and explore the delightful attractions of the Argentine capital!

Tour Overview

At the designated hour, make your way to the Tres Cruces bus terminal in Montevideo. From this point, you will embark on a bus journey to Colonia del Sacramento. Sit back, unwind, and relish the scenic ride!

After a 2.5-hour journey, you'll arrive at the Colonia port. Upon reaching the port, the personnel from Buquebus will guide you to the dock from where the ferry to Buenos Aires departs.

Enjoy a one-hour sail across the Río de la Plata to the Puerto Madero dock, situated to the east of the Argentine capital. Once you disembark, you have the chance to explore the city using its tourist bus at your convenience. You can refer to the map provided with the route and stops of the Buenos Aires tourist bus.

This bus service features an audio guide and covers must-see landmarks in the capital, including the Colón Theatre, the Bombonera stadium, the 9 de Julio Avenue, and the Congress Square. Feel free to hop on and off at any stops to maximize your experience.

You can use your free time in the capital to savor the local gastronomy. Traditional dishes such as asados, milanesas, and empanadillas will surely tantalize your taste buds! A stroll down Alvear Avenue, known for being one of Buenos Aires' main shopping thoroughfares, is also highly recommended.

Later in the afternoon, remember to return to the Puerto Madero dock to board the Buquebus ferry back to Colonia del Sacramento. At the port of this Uruguayan city, a bus will be ready to transport you back to the Tres Cruces terminal in Montevideo, concluding this 16.5-hour excursion.

Timetable Details

Here are the key timings to keep in mind for this excursion:

• 6:30 am: check-in at Tres Cruces terminal in Montevideo
• 7 am: bus departs from Tres Cruces
• 9:30 am: bus arrives at the port of Colonia del Sacramento
• 10 am: Buquebus ferry departs for Argentina
• 11 am: ferry arrives at Puerto Madero terminal in Buenos Aires
• 11 am-5:30 pm: free time to discover Buenos Aires and utilize the tourist bus
• 5:30 pm: meet at Puerto Madero dock for security and immigration checks
• 6:45 pm: boarding of the Buquebus ferry returning to Uruguay
• 7:45 pm: arrival at Colonia del Sacramento port
• 8:15 pm: bus departs from the port of Colonia
• 10:45 pm: bus reaches Tres Cruces terminal

Extended Trip Option

If you would like to extend your stay in the Argentine capital, consider opting for a 2-day tour to Buenos Aires.