Argentina · Boating

Tigre Delta Boat Ride Half Day Trip with Lunch

6 Hours Round trip from Buenos Aires Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic half-day trip from Buenos Aires to the Tigre Delta
  • 02 Drive through the northern suburbs along the Río de la Plata
  • 03 Visit San Isidro and see its cathedral and historic mansions
  • 04 Enjoy a 40-minute delta cruise past stilt houses and floating markets
  • 05 Learn about daily life in the unique island communities of Tigre
  • 06 See the Sarmiento House-Museum from the boat
  • 07 Have lunch in Puerto Madero at a distinguished restaurant
  • 08 Travel with a professional guide in an air-conditioned vehicle

Discover a different side of Buenos Aires on this half-day trip to the northern suburbs and the Tigre Delta. Travel by comfortable coach along the Río de la Plata, pass through elegant San Isidro, and enjoy a relaxing cruise through Tigre’s waterways, where stilted homes and floating services offer a glimpse into local delta life.

The experience ends with lunch in Puerto Madero, one of the city’s most stylish waterfront districts. It’s a great choice for travellers who want to combine scenic views, local culture, and classic Argentine flavours in a single outing.

Discover a different side of Buenos Aires on this half-day trip to the northern suburbs and the Tigre Delta.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Buenos Aires, Tigre
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Buenos Aires City Center

In the morning, you'll be picked from your hotel in downtown Buenos Aires around 8:30 a.m., then depart for the Northern Suburbs of Buenos Aires.

San Isidro

Ride on a comfortable coach along the Rio de la Plata to the charming northern suburb of San Isidro, home to an impressive cathedral and mansions built by the city’s old aristocratic families. This journey along the water offers beautiful landscapes of the famous river.

Tigre

Continue on to Tigre, where you’ll embark on a 40-minute delta cruise. Float past stilted homes and learn how delta-dwellers access goods and services through a network of floating markets. Some houses built on stilts are observable from the boat, as well as the Sarmiento House-Museum, home to the former president of Argentina, famous for its educational programs and eagerness to travel the world.

Puerto Madero

Once you reach Puerto Madero, have lunch at one of the most distinguished restaurants in the city. You can try different cuts of meat, Argentina's specialty, and taste the variety of starters and dessert.
After your tour, relax on the scenic coach ride back to Buenos Aires.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Buenos Aires 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup (Downtown hotels only)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
  • We suggest you confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Buenos Aires, AR
Tour start
Buenos Aires, AR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Buenos Aires.

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