Tigre Delta Day Trips from Buenos Aires

The excursions from Buenos Aires to the Tigre Delta offer you a unique experience to enjoy the nature and tranquility of the region.

Andressa García

Andressa García

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Tigre Delta Day Trips from Buenos Aires

In the Tigre Delta | ©Matt Kieffer

Booking an excursion to the Tigre Delta will allow you to explore and get to know the countless islands of the delta, enjoy a boat ride, and experience the tranquility and serenity of the natural environment while admiring the mansions of Buenos Aires, including the presidential house.

Half-day excursion to the Tigre Delta

Day in the Delta| ©Jolanta Kucharska
Day in the Delta| ©Jolanta Kucharska

On this excursion you will have the opportunity to get to know the Tigre Delta in depth. Booking an excursion to the Tigre Delta you will enjoy a comfortable boat ride of about 5 hours.

During the tour you will be able to take many memorable pictures, to remember your trip while sailing on the Paraná River.

In addition, accompanied by an expert guide you will admire the typical architecture of the area and beautiful trails, while he tells you the history and culture of each place you visit.

Details of interest

  • Price: 46 euros.
  • Duration: 5 hours.
  • Means of transportation: Boat.
  • Advantages of this option: Pick up from downtown hotels is included. You will be accompanied by a guide.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Tips are not included.

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Excursion to San Isidro and Tigre Delta

In Tigre Delta| ©Paopao's
In Tigre Delta| ©Paopao's

Booking an excursion to San Isidro, you will enjoy the scenery and key sites while navigating the islands of the Tigre Delta, where, instead of roads, there are waterways. Your guide will show you the unique architecture of these communities. At the same time you will be able to sample some traditional snacks and enjoy the panoramic views of these sites of interest.

During the trip you will notice that this is definitely a different way to see the whole region. An unforgettable experience that will make you connect with the nature and culture of Argentina.

Details of interest

  • Price: 81 euros.
  • Duration: 5 hours and a half.
  • Means of transportation: The trip is partly by private car with all the comforts, and partly by boat.
  • Advantages of this option: Professional guide, transfer to and from the hotel, snacks, boat trip.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Tips are not included.

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Semi-private experience at El Descanso Island in the Tigre Delta

Tigre Delta| ©Barbieri2
Tigre Delta| ©Barbieri2

If you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, I recommend signing up for a day trip from Buenos Aires to Isla El Descanso in Delta del Tigre. Your trip will begin with a boat trip from the port of Buenos Aires to sail across the Paraná River to the private island.

Once at Isla El Descanso, you will enjoy a guided tour of its gardens, where you can see its botanical and art collection that is located outdoors. After this tour you will taste a delicious three-course traditional Argentinean meal, accompanied by wine. You will finish with some free time to explore the island at your leisure.

Details of interest

  • Price: 380 euros.
  • Duration: 10 hours.
  • Means of transportation: The experience is completed by private car with all the comforts, and by boat.
  • Advantages of this option: Lunch and snacks, coffee or tea, air-conditioned vehicle, guided tour around the island. and entrance to all the places you are going to visit is included.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Tips are not included.

Book a Tiger Delta tour

City of Tigre and the districts of the Paraná Delta

In Tigre| ©Marcelo Bischoff
In Tigre| ©Marcelo Bischoff

This experience will give you the opportunity to discover the vibrant city of Tigre and its surroundings north of Buenos Aires. In the experience you will get to see the exotic nature and also visit the popular open air market, which has a rich cultural scene and elegant architecture, so it will be an all-in-one experience, which I recommend you do right after transferring between Buenos Aires Airport and downtown.

Your tour guide will tell you the lesser known secrets of the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, while taking you to see the vibrant art scene of Saénz Peña Boulevard and the colonial Museo de la Reconquista, among other interesting places in Tigre. This will undoubtedly be a trip out of the ordinary that will take you to discover the hidden treasures of Tigre in the middle of a walking and train tour through the Tigre coastline.

Details of interest

  • Price: 70 euros.
  • Duration: 4 to 6 hours.
  • Means of transportation: by boat and private car.
  • Advantages of this option: Hot or cold drinks, pick up and return to the hotel, sweets and fruits during the trip, lunch, boat ride and entrance to all the places you visit are included.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Tips and personal expenses are not included.

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Private boat tour to the Tiger Delta

Boat Tour| ©Mark Melzi
Boat Tour| ©Mark Melzi

On this four-hour tour from Buenos Aires, you will get to know the Tigre Delta, where you will enjoy a self-guided tour of the provincial cities of San Isidro and Tigre, before boarding a private boat for a one-hour cruise through the canals and islands of the Parana River delta.

During the tour, you will discover more about the life of the locals, which will help you get to know much better what life is like on the banks of these quiet rivers outside the busiest areas. In addition, you will be able to enjoy nature at its best. It is certainly a good escape from the city if you have already enjoyed one of the tours in Buenos Aires and now you want to know something more.

Details of interest

  • Price: 230 euros.
  • Duration: 4 hours.
  • Means of transportation: The experience is completed by car with all the comforts and by boat.
  • Advantages of this option: You will be accompanied by a tour guide throughout the trip. The transfer to and from the hotel is included. This is a private tour, with private transportation.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Food and beverages are not included.

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Tango show and dinner at Temaiken Biopark and Tigre Delta

Tango Show| ©deepfoto
Tango Show| ©deepfoto

In this combined tour from Buenos Aires to the Tigre Delta, you will have the opportunity to get to know the cultural life and natural attractions of Tigre. You will get to know San Isidro and Tigre accompanied by a tour guide who will tell you all the details you want to know about these Argentinean towns.

After a relaxing cruise through the islands of the Paraná River delta, you can visit the Temaiken Biopark to learn about the ecology and fauna of Argentina.

But this tour does not end here, because during the night you can go straight to enjoy a live tango show in Buenos Aires. In addition, your guide will take you to taste some Argentinean gastronomy in the middle of a dinner in one of Buenos Aires' cafes.

Interesting details

  • Price: 270 euros.
  • Duration: 12 hours.
  • Means of transportation: Car and boat.
  • Advantages of this option: Sailing from Puerto Madero to the city of Tigre, bus transfer service from Temaiken to Buenos Aires, dinner, drinks, entrance to the tango show, Temaiken Biopark and Café de los Angelitos are included.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Tips are not included.

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Private sailing boat tour to Rio de la Plata and Delta El Tigre

Río de la Plata| ©lizmendez1
Río de la Plata| ©lizmendez1

This is a private sailing experience on a sailboat on the Rio de la Plata and the Tigre Delta in Buenos Aires. For three hours, you will be able to appreciate the beauty of the Delta with its vegetation and fauna, while enjoying delicious Argentine empanadas accompanied by red wine, which makes it one of the best gastronomic tours in Buenos Aires.

During this tour you will experience sailing without an engine, which consists of connecting with the force of the wind so that the sailboat can operate. During the tour you will be able to enjoy an incredible natural environment, in which besides discovering the charms of the Tigre Delta, you will be able to learn a little more about the Argentine culture.

Details of interest

  • Price: 70 euros .
  • Duration: 3 hours.
  • Means of transportation: By sailboat and private car.
  • Advantages of this option: Empanadas, soft drinks, red wine, coffee and tea and the entrance fee to the sites you are going to visit are included.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Tips are not included.

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Bicycle and kayak excursion on the Tigre River with lunch

Boating in the Port| ©Germán De Stéfano
Boating in the Port| ©Germán De Stéfano

In this exciting getaway to the north, your guide will take you through the forests of Palermo in the middle of one of the best bike tours in Buenos Aires and its surroundings, and then ride along the Tigre River and into the Delta. During the bike ride you will be able to visit huge farms and summer houses.

After the bike tour, you can go paddling in narrow and calm waterways. All this accompanied by a good Argentinean style lunch. In addition to biking and kayaking, you will have the opportunity to board a train for a ride through the Tigre region.

Details of interest

  • Price: 400 euros.
  • Duration: 8 hours.
  • Means of transportation: Private car, bicycle, kayak and train.
  • Advantages of this option: Bamboo bike tour and helmet rental, filtered water, kayak and train ride are included.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Hotel pick-up is not included. Not suitable for children under 12 years old. Not recommended for pregnant women.

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Sail the Tigre Delta under the moonlight

Tigre by Night| ©Nicolas Mac Mahon
Tigre by Night| ©Nicolas Mac Mahon

This will be an exciting adventure through the third largest Delta in the world and one of the most important wetlands in South America. In this experience you will be able to immerse yourself in the immensity of the Paraná Delta during the night, to discover these places from a unique perspective. Of course, during the whole trip, you will be guided by a professional experienced in these areas.

You will have the opportunity to learn how the islanders live their nights and how the boats become one of the main means of transportation to connect the islands. You will be able to know the small rivers and canals of the Delta, to appreciate the natural beauty of the region and of course, its remarkable architecture; so without a doubt this activity is one of the best things to do in Buenos Aires at night.

Details of interest

  • Price: 185 euros.
  • Duration: 4 hours.
  • Means of transportation: By private car and boat.
  • Advantages of this option: You will be accompanied by a professional guide. The tour will be done aboard an air-conditioned vehicle. Private transportation will be included.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Meals and drinks are not included. Tips are not included.

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Four-hour ticketed tour of the Tigre delta by ferry

Tigre Ferry| ©Jasmine Halki
Tigre Ferry| ©Jasmine Halki

This experience will take you to explore all that charming Tigre has to offer. Moreover, this is a personalized experience, in which you will get to know the places you wish to visit on this tour. You will be able to connect with nature while sailing on a catamaran through the rivers and admiring the islands, residential houses and the mouth of the Río de la Plata.

Your guide will take you to Puerto de Frutos, where you will be able to taste local flavors and enjoy a wide range of Argentine cuisine. When the time is right, you can have lunch. After lunch, you can continue your experience at the Tigre Cultural Center to learn about the unique architecture of this area, just before visiting the historic center of San Isidro. At the end, you will be taken back to your hotel or accommodation.

Details of interest

  • Price: 125 euros.
  • Duration: Between 5 and 6 hours.
  • Means of transportation: The trip will be carried out by car with all the comforts and boat.
  • Advantages of this option: Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with all amenities is included. Entrance to all places to visit is included.
  • Disadvantages of this option: Tips are not included.

Book a Tigre Delta tour