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LUXURY GETAWAY IN THE DELTA

Leave Buenos Aires for a couple of days to relax and enjoy nature. Only 45 minutes north of the city and a boat ride after, recruit yourself in a bungalow surrounded by lush vegetation, be delighted with an all-inclusive gourmet proposal and benefit from a laid-back schedule hiking on the island, kayaking or swimming.

La Becasina Delta Lodge is an exclusive hotel located on the Tigre river delta. The complex consists of a main lodge, pool and outdoor bar, living areas, and guest cabins connected by catwalks. It was specially designed for rest and privacy, and feels like a remote sophisticated treehouse. It’s all about leisure and luxury here, ideal for couples.

There are 15 individual wooden bungalows; elevated, surrounded by water and hidden among the lush vegetation. They all have a private deck overlooking the water and chaises lounges to rest. The bungalows are simple but luxurious; with white patinated walls, cane furniture and paintings that reflect the harmony of the place and converge with each other to ensure maximum well-being.

Bathrooms are constructed with quebracho wood, with an oversized bathtub and a shower box also. Large windows offer reading light and a king-sized bed topped with elegant linens provides the best rest. There‘s no TV and all bungalows have central heating and air conditioning to ensure greater comfort according to the different temperatures of the year.

The lodge operates according to an all-inclusive structure that provides meals and a twice–daily open bar. Before lunch and dinner, guests are welcome to the indoor or outdoor bar for happy hour and hors d’oeuvres. The varied cocktails prepared by an expert bartender are perfect to enjoy the sunset.

Lunch is usually served outdoors and dinner is in the more formal dining room. The daily menu for each meal includes an entree, a main course, dessert, drinks (mineral water, wine and soda) and tea or coffee.

If the stillness is too much for you, there’s a varied program of activities perfect for nature lovers and to explore the island: pedal boats are a great and easy option to go through the streams, swimming, fishing or simply enjoying the natural surroundings. Kayaks will allow you to explore the Delta area and you may hire an instructor to join you if you don’t have previous experience. There are also several open hiking paths into the interior of the island.

If you visit Buenos Aires, this lodge is perfect to rest and relax for a couple of days after the agitated life of the city. This will certainly be one of the most relaxing weekends of your life!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Min. 2 nights stay.
Rates include: Open bar of non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day. / Happy hour with free drinks and hors d’oeuvres before each lunch and dinner. / Buffet breakfast. Daily menu for lunch and dinner. / Wine in the main meals. / Internet service. / Use of all sports and entertainment facilities (pedal boats, kayaks, swimming pool, guided walks on the island). / IN / OUT River Transportation to the Hotel.
Not included: Telephone use. / Room service (available for breakfast only). / Tips. / Snacks. / Guides or instructors for any activity. / Massage service. / Alcoholic beverages outside the hours of Happy Hour, lunch and dinner.

Bike Tour & Kayak in Tigre

An adventure day: riding a train, biking and kayaking in Tigre and the Delta.

32 kilometers to the northwest of Buenos Aires we find Tigre town and the Delta of the Paraná river, a special place where nature invites to a unique experience. A cycling tour of Tigre and kayak rowing into the Delta offer a wide range of possibilities to combine both sport and culture in a beautiful setting.

You can pick the kind of bike and maybe choose a bamboo one!

This tour starts at the meeting point at the Botanic Garden in Palermo, where after picking up our bikes and helmets from the shop we have a technical and safety briefing. Then we start pedaling towards the green parks of Palermo until Lisandro de la Torre train station. Here we take the public train and soon we are out of the city of Buenos Aires and into the northern suburbs. The change of scenery is very noticeable along the way!

We get off in La Lucila and ride our bikes to Tigre. On the way we make a few stops to learn about the surroundings such as San Isidro, San Fernando and the Río de la Plata itself.

According to tradition, a jaguar (yaguareté, popularly called tigre) used to live nearby a stream, which later was named Tigre after the local people killed the animal to preserve their homes and lives. This zone used to be inhabited by jaguars but with the forward move of human population they became extinct. Nowadays just a few remain only in the Misiones’ jungle.

The Tigre Delta is one of the largest in the world and also one that doesn’t flows into the ocean but into the Río de la Plata, which separates Argentina and Uruguay. With its islands and canals, Tigre is usually called the “Venice of South America”. Also, during colonial times, this area was used as a smuggling port, where the portuguese passed through their merchandise.

Going over Tigre town, we pass by two classic spots. First, the Puerto de Frutos, which used to be a fruit market in the old days but nowadays is a place where the traditional values and new design concept coexist. This is one of the main attractions in Tigre and can be visited every day. An open air colorful market and shopping mall with diverse and eclectic shops such as antiques, furniture and decoration, artisanal products in leather and wicker, candles, garden centers, fruit shops, pickles and cold cuts.

Then we ride along the Paseo Victorica, a picturesque short street along the edge of the Luján river that provides different gastronomic options, museums and rowing clubs. At one of these clubs we leave our bikes and get into the kayaks for the paddling adventure. After a short briefing and instructions, we get into the Delta waters and row slowly, enjoying the drift, towards an island.

At the island, a tasty asado is waiting for us. We share this Argentine ritual by excellence within a natural environment, at a table by the river. We try different meat cuts, have a drink, relax and enjoy the quietness of the Delta while we rest for a while.

Before getting too comfy, we grab our oars again and return to the kayaks to row back to the club where we left our bikes. With the sun going down, we ride again towards the Tigre train station, where we take the train again towards Lisandro de la Torre station. The bike tour is not over yet! We have a last stretch back to the meeting point in Palermo.

Biking and kayaking are two sporting activities that complement each other perfectly for an active tourism trip. The town of Tigre and the islands of the Paraná river are an oasis of natural landscapes and beautiful scenery unparalleled by other Buenos Aires sightseeing tours.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Full day regular excursion (9 hs).
Departs Monday to Friday at 9 am from meeting point in Palermo.
Roundtrip Transfers to/from the meeting point not included.
Difficulty: Low / Medium, but the activities are done at a peaceful and relaxing pace.
Total biking time: 2-3 hs
Total paddling time: 1.5 hs
Private service available upon request.
Weather: Only in the event of pouring rain will biking trips be cancelled or delayed
Minimum Age Requirement: 12 years and older. Ages 18 and under accompanied by an adult.