Spend a day sailing from Buenos Aires into the Paraná Delta: panoramic Río de la Plata views, a guided river passage through five delta channels, and a three-course lunch at Tigre. Ideal for travelers who want a relaxed nature-and-culture river experience.
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You push off from a teak-finished dock as the Buenos Aires skyline slips into the river haze — the Río de la Plata broad and low, daring you to lean toward the bow. The boat hums forward, city façades giving way to reed-lined channels and the stitchwork of wooden houses on stilts. Water moves here with intent: currents that guided early trade, and narrow fingers of the Paraná Delta that thread inland like green veins.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels — mostly seated boat time with brief onshore walks.
Wildlife
History
Tigre became an export hub for delta fruit in the 19th–20th centuries; its riverways shaped trade and recreational rowing culture across Greater Buenos Aires.
Conservation
The delta is ecologically fragile — avoid littering, keep to marked channels and respect private isla (island) properties to reduce erosion and disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the Tigre and Delta Full Day Tour with lunch in Buenos Aires today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring sun protection
Open-deck stretches on the Río de la Plata are exposed; wide-brim hat and SPF 30+ recommended.
Motion sensitivity
The trip involves long periods on water—take anti-nausea meds if you’re prone to seasickness.
Cash for markets
If you plan to stroll El Puerto de Frutos, bring small bills for purchases at stalls and crafts vendors.
Layer for wind
Morning and late-afternoon winds on the river can be cool; a light windbreaker improves comfort.
Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Protects against prolonged UV exposure on open water.
summer
Light windbreaker
Blocks river breeze during early-morning or late-afternoon legs.
spring
Motion-sickness tablets
Helpful for anyone sensitive to boat movement on choppy sections.
Small daypack with water bottle
Holds personal items during onshore stops and keeps hydration accessible.