Replace the bustle of Buenos Aires with the green countryside of the Tigre Delta! A popular weekend getaway for Buenos Aires locals, the delta offers lush scenery, a relaxing atmosphere, boat rides and a chance to see another way of Argentine life. You can choose between a full-day and half-day tour, both of which include a cruise on the delta. The full-day tour also includes a ride on the much-loved Tren de la Costa.
Highlights
- Full-day or half-day tour from Buenos Aires to the Tigre Delta
- Discover what lies outside of Buenos Aires and see another way of local life
- Visit the affluent town of San Isidro, home to the Gothic-style San Isidro Cathedral
- Take a boat ride on the delta to see its waterfront sights, including homes on stilts
- Enjoy a ride on the Tren de la Costa (if option selected)
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Tigre Delta Day Trip from Buenos Aires
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Delta 06-04-12Foto desde el catamaran.Photo by: Silvia G O04 2012 -
View from the El Tigre ...View from the stern of the El Tigre boat tourPhoto by: Vincent BCanada, 04 2013 -
Nice building in El TigreNice building in El TigrePhoto by: Diana Mihaela I03 2013 -
IMG_6568Aguirre Bishop SquarePhoto by: NeilCAustralia, 08 2012 -
IMG_6555Cathedral of San IsidroPhoto by: NeilCAustralia, 08 2012 -
Delta 06-04-12Mi marido contento con el tour! Despues de otros 3 que no le gustaron! Gracias Aviator!Photo by: Silvia G O04 2012 -
Delta 06-04-12Una de las tantas fotos sacadas desde el catamaran.Photo by: Silvia G O04 2012 -
Delta 06-04-12A bordo para el paseo en bote.Photo by: Silvia G O04 2012 -
P1040093Shopping in Tigre's marketPhoto by: kerry L05 2011 -
P1040092We enjoyed a lovely lunch outdoors on the lawn of the Villa Julia in TigrePhoto by: kerry L05 2011 -
P1040087The beautiful architecture of the church in TigrePhoto by: kerry L05 2011 -
San Isidro train stationThe old train station buildingPhoto by: Angelika GGermany, 02 2010 -
San Isidro train station...as it saysPhoto by: Angelika GGermany, 02 2010 -
Tigre Delta day trip - public ...The boats on the delta are really busy and fastPhoto by: Angelika GGermany, 02 2010 -
Tigre Delta: history along ...Old boats that stimulate imagination on the Tigre DeltaPhoto by: Angelika GGermany, 02 2010 -
Tigre Delta - BoatThe boat we took on the Rio de la Plata.Photo by: Anonymous03 2008 -
Tigre Delta - The RiverbankMeandering down the scenic Rio de la Plata in the Tigre Delta.Photo by: Anonymous03 2008 -
Tigre DeltaOn the bus, heading to the Tigre Delta.Photo by: Anonymous03 2008 -
Useful Information
San Isidro Cathedral
Full-Day Tour (8 hours)
Meet your guide in central Buenos Aires, and start your Delta adventure by listening to a little history about the development and expansion of Buenos Aires through the years. With your guide, board the Mitre train, which will take you to the town of San Isidro, one of the wealthiest communities in greater Buenos Aires since 1871, when affluent families went into exile here to escape the yellow fever epidemic.
Walk around San Isidro for a bit to see the town’s old quarter and its eponymous chapel, dating back to 1706 and known for its Gothic architecture, before boarding another train – the Tren de la Costa (Train of the Coast) – for the trip to Tigre, the gateway to the delta. When you arrive, follow your guide to the Puerto de Frutos, the port that connects life on the islands with the mainland. It’s a lively and popular spot where you’ll have some time to take photos and walk around. You can also grab a bite to eat (own expense).
Next, hop on a boat for your cruise through the canals of the delta, one of the largest in the world. Discover how the inhabitants of the delta turned it from a swampy area into a developed region with grass paths and canals of fresh water. Pass yacht clubs, waterfront houses on stilts, a market, and the house and museum of former Argentina president Sarmiento, who encouraged people to make their homes here.
Your boat will then leave the delta, heading out onto the Rio de la Plata, one of the widest rivers in the world. Cruise along the Costanera Navigation Canal, parallel to the Buenos Aires shoreline, passing the River Plate Stadium, the University of Buenos Aires and the city's port and cruise terminal. You’ll arrive at Puerto Madero, where you tour ends.
Half-Day Tour (3 hours)
You’ll be picked up from your hotel in either the morning or afternoon (depending on option selected) or, if your hotel is out of the pickup area, meet your guide in central Buenos Aires. On board a comfortable coach, ride along Costanera Avenue, parallel to the Rio de la Plata, and head out of the city center to San Isidro.
See its cathedral and the many mansions inhabited by old aristocratic families before continuing on to Tigre. Here, board a catamaran for a 40-minute cruise through the delta. See how people live on the islands and interact with floating services: the supermarket boat, water taxi and more. See the homes built on stilts and President Sarmiento’s home/museum.
At the end of the boat ride, return to port to re-board your coach for the drive back to Buenos Aires, where you tour ends downtown at either 2pm or 5pm (approx.).
Meet your guide in central Buenos Aires, and start your Delta adventure by listening to a little history about the development and expansion of Buenos Aires through the years. With your guide, board the Mitre train, which will take you to the town of San Isidro, one of the wealthiest communities in greater Buenos Aires since 1871, when affluent families went into exile here to escape the yellow fever epidemic.
Walk around San Isidro for a bit to see the town’s old quarter and its eponymous chapel, dating back to 1706 and known for its Gothic architecture, before boarding another train – the Tren de la Costa (Train of the Coast) – for the trip to Tigre, the gateway to the delta. When you arrive, follow your guide to the Puerto de Frutos, the port that connects life on the islands with the mainland. It’s a lively and popular spot where you’ll have some time to take photos and walk around. You can also grab a bite to eat (own expense).
Next, hop on a boat for your cruise through the canals of the delta, one of the largest in the world. Discover how the inhabitants of the delta turned it from a swampy area into a developed region with grass paths and canals of fresh water. Pass yacht clubs, waterfront houses on stilts, a market, and the house and museum of former Argentina president Sarmiento, who encouraged people to make their homes here.
Your boat will then leave the delta, heading out onto the Rio de la Plata, one of the widest rivers in the world. Cruise along the Costanera Navigation Canal, parallel to the Buenos Aires shoreline, passing the River Plate Stadium, the University of Buenos Aires and the city's port and cruise terminal. You’ll arrive at Puerto Madero, where you tour ends.
Half-Day Tour (3 hours)
You’ll be picked up from your hotel in either the morning or afternoon (depending on option selected) or, if your hotel is out of the pickup area, meet your guide in central Buenos Aires. On board a comfortable coach, ride along Costanera Avenue, parallel to the Rio de la Plata, and head out of the city center to San Isidro.
See its cathedral and the many mansions inhabited by old aristocratic families before continuing on to Tigre. Here, board a catamaran for a 40-minute cruise through the delta. See how people live on the islands and interact with floating services: the supermarket boat, water taxi and more. See the homes built on stilts and President Sarmiento’s home/museum.
At the end of the boat ride, return to port to re-board your coach for the drive back to Buenos Aires, where you tour ends downtown at either 2pm or 5pm (approx.).
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by jennifer c, April 2013
The minibus was 20 minutes late due to traffic and road closure, but we had a wonderful time. The guide was excellent and knowledgeable. The one hour boat trip along the tigre delta was pleasant and enjoyable. We visited San Isidro, a lovely suburb on the way back. The whole trip lasted almost 5 hours
Reviewed by STEPHEN W, April 2013
This was a very interesting and enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend it!
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