Has anyone taken this tour in the Tigre delta? http://www.delta-unplugged.com.ar
Would you recommend it?
It looks fantastic.

MsLizzy:

I have NOT taken this tour.

Two things worry me:

1) I find it too cheap, assuming the quality is good.

2) All the reviewers I checked (I did NOT check all 20) were one-time posters.

http://www.theargentimes.com/travel/...ng-the-delta-/

Here is something I found, thanks to my friend Mr Google lol..

Thanks for your concern Avrooster,

Thanks Scarlett for the review link. It sounds very positive and just the 'off the beaten track' kind of thing I like. I'll let you know how it is.

one of our nicest days in Bs As was outside the city in the delta. we took the cheap train from retiro to tigre . a friend had mentioned a small resort for lunch but we discovered it was closed for hols. so we got on the first boat going out and got off w/ a bunch of locals at a small place that was very nice. the parilla was extensive and inexpensive . they let me charge my camera on their computer as i recall and we swam in the river, made friends w/ a young couple from Bs As and whiled away a lovely afternoon.

buen ano
AndrewDavid

Buenos ano nuevo a usted

It sounds wonderful AndrewDavid. I am so looking forward to it. Read my GTG B A thread and you will know why. Can you swim in the Tigre?? It is not too polluted? I will wear my bathing suit then. Delta Unplugged gives the option of an overnight stay. If you remember the name of the parilla or identifying marks we could go there on the second day perhaps. Any other tips please let me know or email me at [email protected]

MsLizzy,
I think "Delta Unplugged" looks wonderful. I love traveling the waterways of a country while traveling.(See my trip report on Bangkok.) I couldn't find any info on "Delta Unplugged" overnight stays. Any info you provide would be welcomed.

I plan on spending time, exploring the Delta, San Isidora, Tigre, and more. I am lucky. I have a Porteña (check out the spelling! avrooster)connection that has promised to show my DH & me around the area.

Lucky you, condu.

When I emailed Delta Unplugged they sent me the first and second days itinerary so I emailed back asking if the overnight was included in the 60. They emailed back to say no it would be another 60 each. So in all it would end up being 120 each for the first day's itinerary, sailing breakfast, lunch, snack and an overnight stay. The second day would just have been walking around the island taking a boat taxi back at 5pm.

Thank you, MsLizzy. I will email them for their itinerary. Then,
I will have to decide between them or a night at a B&B on one of the Delta's "islands."

Condu: your spelling of "porteña" is absolutely perfect.

However, since you asked me to check your spelling, I don't recognize the place you call "San Isadora".

It sounds like you could mean a place where I lived between 1975 and 2005, called "San Isidro". LOL!!!

Avrooster, I must learn to proof read my posts!

I can't wait for noon, Jan. 16th!!!! LOL!!!

Happy New Year to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

miss lizzy, we ( and everyone else) swam for hours; the rivers are brown from sediment but clean. have a wonderful time

cheers
AndrewDavid

So I promised to let you all know how my experience was with Delta Unplugged was as a day trip.

You know when you have one of those days that you know this will be remembered forever as a highlight of a trip. I remember being in Lisbon and taking a day trip on a motorcycle with sidecare and guide all through Sintra going from one expresso bar to the next in all the small towns. Well this was kind of like that. There is nothing like Delta Unplugged and you couldn't recreate it because Ana and Ralph, their unique home, boat and their exceptional hospitality are what only begins to make this an experience worth everything. This is not a 'cruise' for someone who wants a bano on board but forthe adventurer whois curious about what is around the next corner. From the delightful greeting at the dock, Ana tells you history of their home, how they got to living there and soon you are treated to desicious homemade breads made by Chef Ralph with special treats. then on to the boatfor a daylong journey through their part of the delta, stipping for a gourmet lunch. Ana is super attentive while ralph navigate the boat through the waterways and we truly felt like we had knwn them all our lives. Once back home we were again invited to partake in a homemade treat and finally, very satisfied, a little tired but very very happy we made our way back on the boat bus to Tigre to take the train back to BA. It is a very full day...bring lots of sunblock, mosquito repellent is advised although I did not see any. I would do this trip again in a second and I hope to and bring friends. the boat is not large so take a maximun so book ahead they are getting more popular allthetime but I can tell they will never loose their graciousness. They have made my trip!

Great! Let's have more reports about the wonderful places you discover for us!

MsLizzy,

can you tell me more about the logistics of how to get to Ana and Ralph? I'm interested in which train from BA and is it OK to turn up at the station and get the ticket yourself - does a guide need to do this?

Which boat do you take to get to Ana and Ralph's?

Sounds an excellent way to spend a day.

Cheers,

Pol

You most certainly don't need a guide for this, Treepol.

Go to the Retiro Mitre railway station, which is located across from the Sheraton and in front of our copy of the Big Ben and buy your ticket for Tigre (about an hour away), which costs all of 2,70 pesos!!!! Round trip! Seventy US cents!

http://www.tbanet.com.ar/servicios/tarifas.asp

Yes, Treepol, just "turn up at the station and get the ticket yourself". OBVIOUSLY, as in any crowded place in the world, be extra careful with your belongings, both at the station and on the train.

Not absolutely sure about the rest, but I'd say that, once in Tigre, you need to board the "lancha colectivo" (the boat bus MsLizzy mentions) which stops at the former Recreo Paglietini, where Delta Unplugged is located.

You can go back to BA via the scenic "Tren de la Costa".

http://www.trendelacosta.com.ar/site/

I'm sure Ana Laura Espinosa [email protected] will be pleased to answer any questions to which I may not have an answer.

http://delta-unplugged.com.ar/index-en.html

A good weather forecast is required to make this day trip enjoyable. A guest house is mentioned, suggesting you can also stay overnight.

Have a great time in our country, Treepol.

Hi treepol. Delta Unplugged likes to send the information of locating them when they make arrangements with them. The reason for this is because it is their home and since you get there by boat they cannot have anyone arrive unannounced. They like to be prepared for their guests. Once you begin to communicate with them they are very clear in their detailed instructions how to reach them. We had absolutely no trouble whatsoever. You do have to take the train to Tigre but again it was no problem and it took less than an hour. From there, a pleasent boat 'bus' ride to their dock where they were waiting for us.

Anything elase you would like to know?

Ana is very good at communicting with you through email and answering any questions you may have.

The day we went it was hot but on the water it was very pleasant. Bring a hat, sunblock however. They did offer to put up a canopy a few times but we were happy with our hats. Then ana took two light weight shawls she happened to have on board and wet them and she and I wrapped ourselves in them. It felt so good. The guys dunked their hats in the river and put them back on there heads. It was a lovely and cool sensation. So I may suggest bringing a light weight shawl/shirt and hat forthat reason. We were lucky to be the only guest that day but the boat holds I believe around 6 guests.

Let us know how your day went. Have fun! !

avrooster,

thanks for your advice, extremely useful as always. I am looking forward to the 4 nights that I have in BA and am now considering how best to spend the time. I may have more questions...

MsLizzy,

thanks for your response, I will email Ana regarding info about transfers. I am quite tempted by an overnight, but I don't think I will have time.

Cheers,


Pol

You are quite welcome, Pol, ask away!