Buenos Aires: Rio de La Plata Sailing to Tigre Delta & Market

The boat pushes off from Puerto Madero into open water, and the city starts to dissolve behind you.

You get picked up at your hotel, sail 90 minutes through the Paraná Delta on a modern ferry with a bilingual guide, explore the subtropical landscape and island channels, spend 40 minutes browsing Puerto de Frutos market in Tigre, and return to central Buenos Aires by early afternoon. Hotel pickup and the ferry ride are both included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sailing from Buenos Aires to Tigre Delta

• Pickup at hotel lobby around 9am
• Transfer to Puerto Madero port
• Board modern ferry to Tigre Delta
• Enjoy 1.5-hour city and river views
• Travel through Paraná River Delta landscapes
• Observe islands and local wildlife
• Panoramic tour of Tigre and gardens
• Free time at Puerto de Frutos market
• Return to Buenos Aires
• Drop off at Galerías Pacífico or Obelisk

The experience

You're picked up around 9am at your hotel lobby and driven to a small port in Puerto Madero, where a modern, air-conditioned ferry is waiting. The boat leaves and for the next 90 minutes you're watching Buenos Aires shrink: the skyline flattens, the noise of the city fades, and what opens up is something most visitors never see. The Rio de La Plata widens, and the boat cuts through channels named Rio San Antonio, Tres Bocas, Rio Capitán Sarmiento, Rio Luján, and Rio Tigre, each one narrower and greener than the last. Your bilingual guide is there the whole time, pointing out how the landscape shifts from urban waterfront to subtropical delta: small streams, inhabited islands, and animal life you'd miss if you were just reading about it.

The Paraná River Delta isn't what you'd expect if you've only seen Buenos Aires from the street. It's subtropical, dense with vegetation, and genuinely quiet in a way the city isn't. The boat moves slowly enough that you can actually see the landscape change. The water gets darker, the islands get smaller, and the sense of being somewhere completely separate from the metropolis behind you becomes real. This is the part that sticks with you. The tour includes time to move around the boat and take photos, and the ferry itself is comfortable enough that you're not fighting the motion or the heat.

When you reach Tigre, the boat docks at the fluvial ferry terminal and you get about 40 minutes of free time to walk through Puerto de Frutos, a market that's been there for generations. It's not a tourist trap: locals actually shop here, and you can pick up fresh fruit, local crafts, or just sit and watch the water. After that, the boat heads back to Buenos Aires, and you're dropped off at either Galerías Pacífico or the Obelisk, depending on where makes sense for your day. The whole thing, including the drive to and from the port, takes most of your morning and early afternoon.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup around 9am, transfer to Puerto Madero, the 90-minute ferry ride through the Paraná River Delta with a bilingual guide, a panoramic tour of Tigre including Paseo Victorica and views of the Tigre Art Museum gardens, approximately 40 minutes of free time at Puerto de Frutos market, and return transport to central Buenos Aires (Galerías Pacífico or the Obelisk). The air-conditioned vehicle and ferry are both included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by 01Argentina Travel Agency

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see the natural side of Buenos Aires without arranging your own boat or transport: the pickup and ferry handle the logistics, and the 90-minute sail is what lets you actually feel the delta shift from city to subtropical landscape.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

How long is the boat ride from Puerto Madero to Tigre?

The sailing takes approximately 90 minutes each way, with travel time included in the total tour duration.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup, the ferry ride, an air-conditioned vehicle, a bilingual guide, and 40 minutes of free time at Puerto de Frutos market. Museum entrance in Tigre is not included.

What time does the tour start?

Pickup is around 9am at your hotel lobby.

Where does the tour end?

You're dropped off at either Galerías Pacífico or the Obelisk in central Buenos Aires.

Is the boat comfortable?

Yes, it's a modern, small ferry with air conditioning and lots of comfort inside.

Can I bring children?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What's Puerto de Frutos?

It's a traditional market in Tigre where you can shop for fresh fruit, local crafts, and souvenirs. You have about 40 minutes of free time to explore it.

What wildlife might I see?

The Paraná Delta has diverse animal life typical of subtropical river environments, though sightings depend on the time of day and season.