More about: 10 Best Day Trips to Tigre Delta from Buenos Aires
Booking an excursion to the Tigre Delta will allow you to explore and see the countless islands of the delta, enjoy a boat ride, and experience the tranquillity and serenity of the natural environment while admiring the mansions of Buenos Aires, including the presidential palace.
1. Half day excursion to the Tigre Delta
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 Parana River.
Moreover, accompanied by an expert guide you will be able to admire the typical architecture of the area and beautiful trails, while he tells you the history and culture of each place you visit.
Interesting details
- Price: 46 euros.
- Duration: 5 hours.
- Means of transport: Boat.
2. Excursion to San Isidro and Tigre Delta
Booking a tour to San Isidro, you will enjoy the scenery and key sites as you navigate 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 places 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 transport: The trip is partly by private car with all comforts, and partly by boat.
3. Semi-private experience on El Descanso Island in the Tigre Delta
If you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, I recommend you sign 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 on 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 enjoy 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 transport: The experience is completed by private car with all comforts, and by boat.
4. Excursion to Tigre City and the districts of the Paraná Delta
This experience will give you the opportunity to discover the vibrant city of Tigre and its surroundings north of Buenos Aires. On the experience you will 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 the city centre.
Your tour guide will tell you the lesser known secrets of the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, while taking you to the vibrant art scene of the Saénz Peña Boulevard and the colonial Museo de la Reconquista, among other interesting places in Tigre. This will undoubtedly be an out-of-the-ordinary trip that will take you to discover the hidden treasures of Tigre in the middle of a walking and train tour through the coast of Tigre.
Details of interest
- Price: 70 euros.
- Duration: 4 to 6 hours.
- Means of transport: by boat and private car.
5. Private boat excursion to the Tiger Delta
On this four-hour tour from Buenos Aires, you'll get to know the Tigre Delta, where you'll enjoy a self-drive tour of the provincial towns of San Isidro and Tigre, before boarding a private boat for a one-hour cruise along the canals and islands of the Parana River delta.
During the tour, you'll 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 of the busy areas. You'll also be able to enjoy nature at its best. It is definitely a good escape from the city if you have already enjoyed one of the tours in Buenos Aires and now you want to see something more.
Interesting details
- Price: 230 euros.
- Duration: 4 hours.
- Means of transport: The experience is completed by car and boat.
6. Excursion with tango show and dinner at Temaiken Biopark & Tigre Delta
On 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 around 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 doesn't end here, because during the evening you can go straight to 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' cafés.
Interesting details
- Price: 270 euros.
- Duration: 12 hours.
- Means of transport: Car and boat.
7. Private excursion by sailboat to Rio de la Plata and Delta El Tigre
This is a private sailing experience on the Río de la Plata and the Tigre Delta in Buenos Aires. During three hours, you will be able to appreciate the beauty of the Delta with its vegetation and fauna, while enjoying delicious Argentinean 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 Delta of Tigre, you will be able to learn a little more about the Argentinean culture.
Interesting details
- Price: 70 euros .
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Means of transport: By sailboat and private car.
8. Bicycle and kayak tour on the Tigre River with lunch
On this exciting getaway to the north, your guide will take you through the forests of Palermo on one of the best bike tours in and around Buenos Aires, then you will cycle along the Tigre River and into the Tigre Delta. During the bike tour you will get to know huge estates 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 cycling and kayaking, you will have the opportunity to board a train for a ride through the Tigre region.
Interesting details
- Price: 400 euros.
- Duration: 8 hours.
- Means of transport: Private car, bicycle, kayak and train.
9. Sail the Tiger Delta under the moonlight
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 at 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 get to know how the islanders live their nights and how the boats become one of the main means of transport to connect the islands. You will get 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 this activity is undoubtedly one of the best things to do in Buenos Aires at night.
Details of interest
- Price: 185 euros.
- Duration: 4 hours.
- Means of transport: By private car and boat.
10. Four-hour ticketed excursion to the Tiger Delta by delta ferry
This experience will take you to explore all that the enchanting Tigre has to offer. This is a personalised experience, where you will get to know the places you wish to visit on this tour. You will be able to connect with nature as you sail by catamaran through the rivers and admire the islands, residential houses and the mouth of the Río de la Plata.
Your guide will take you to the Puerto de Frutos, where you will be able to taste local flavours and enjoy a wide range of Argentinean gastronomy. When the time is right, you can have lunch. After lunch, you can continue your experience at the Tigre Cultural Centre to learn about the unique architecture of this area, just before visiting the historic centre of San Isidro. At the end, you will be taken back to your hotel or accommodation.
Interesting details
- Price: 125 euros.
- Duration: Between 5 and 6 hours.
- Means of transport: The trip will be carried out by car with all facilities and boat.