Tigre Delta boat tour: 50 kilometers through wildlife canals

The delta's second section is a natural reserve most tourists never reach.

A guided boat tour through Tigre Delta that covers 45 to 70 kilometers of streams and canals, departing from a dock 200 metres from Tigre Station. You navigate the first and second sections of the delta with stops at riverside restaurants, swimming spots and quiet banks where you can watch the local flora, fauna and how islanders live. The guide is a professional helmsman with 23 years leading excursions through these waterways.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tigre Delta by boat

• Depart from Keepship nautical nursery
• Navigate along streams in Delta Tigre
• Stop at restaurants for breaks
• Enter Segunda Sección to see flora and fauna
• Observe islander life and local facilities
• Explore Paraná de las Palmas natural reserve
• Return to departure point

The experience

The boat leaves from Keepship nautical nursery, a short walk from Tigre Station on the Mitre Line. From there, you navigate through the delta's hidden canals (some narrow and quiet, others opening into wider streams) covering between 45 and 70 kilometers depending on where you choose to stop. The route takes you past schools, hospital ships and the homes of people who live on the islands, giving you a sense of how the delta community actually works rather than just passing through scenery.

You have free waiting time to get off the boat whenever you want: stop at one of the riverside bars for a meal, swim in the water, sunbathe on a bank, or simply sit and watch the wildlife and vegetation. The tour reaches into the Segunda Sección, where the Paraná de las Palmas splits the delta and a natural reserve protects the flora and fauna. This is the part of the delta most day-trippers don't see, and it's where the Rio de la Plata has its source.

Sergio, the guide, has spent 23 years on these waterways as a fishing and tourism guide, so he knows where to find the quietest stretches and the best stops. He speaks English and Spanish, and the boat carries life jackets for safety. The whole experience runs 4 to 5 hours, which gives you enough time to move through both sections without feeling rushed.

What’s included

• Guided boat tour with a professional helmsman.
• life jacket.
• water skiing.
• free waiting time at stops of your choice.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 74 years) · Senior (75 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years): free · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Spanish, so you can follow the commentary in whichever language you're comfortable with. If you want to move at your own pace (stopping to swim, eat or simply sit and watch), rather than stick to a fixed itinerary, the free waiting time built into this tour lets you do that.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years): free; Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

How far do you actually travel on this boat tour?

The boat covers 45 to 70 kilometers through the delta's streams and canals, depending on where you stop along the way. The exact distance depends on which restaurants or swimming spots you choose to visit.

Can you swim during the tour, or is it just sightseeing from the boat?

You have free waiting time to get off the boat and swim whenever you want. You can also stop to sunbathe on the banks or eat at riverside restaurants. The tour is built around stops, not continuous cruising.

What is the Segunda Sección and why does it matter?

The Segunda Sección is the second section of the delta, where the Paraná de las Palmas splits the waterway and a natural reserve protects the local flora and fauna. This is where the Rio de la Plata has its source, and it's the part of the delta most visitors don't reach on shorter tours.

Is the guide fluent in English, or will I need Spanish?

Sergio speaks both English and Spanish, so you can follow the commentary in whichever language you prefer.

How do you get to the boat from the city?

The boat departs from Keepship nautical nursery, which is 200 metres from Tigre Station on the Mitre Line. You can reach the station by public transportation from Buenos Aires.