Top Paraty Tours by Duration

Venture into the lush forests of Serra da Bocaina National Park for hours of waterfall hunting in a Jeep. Join a small group and follow rugged paths taking in the beauty of the Atlantic Forest. After enjoying the waterfalls, head to D’Ouro Alembic and see how the traditional Brazilian cachaça, a sugar cane liquor, is made.

Explore Trindade, a charming fishing village on this 6-hour tour from Paraty. Follow your local guide on a trek through the lush rainforest to a naturally-formed swimming pool called Caixa d’Aço (Steel Box). Swim, snorkel, relax and explore Bocaino Mountains National Park on foot, then enjoy a seafood lunch (own expense) at one of Trindade's local restaurants. Snorkeling equipment is included in this tour.

Step outside the colonial streets of Paraty and embark on a kayak tour. Join a small group and gently paddle through the mangrove forests searching for local wildlife such as wild birds and turtles. Stop at isolated beaches for a break and take in the scenery of Brazil’s wilderness before heading back to town.

Trindade is a paradisiacal cove with four beaches and a natural saltwater pool. This tour is run with van or minibus, with guides specialized in history, ecology, and the "Culture Caiçara" of the region. Enjoy your ride to Trindade village after a 40-minute drive in an executive vehicle. Visit Praia do Cepilho and Praia dos Ranchos, where you will stop for lunch at a fishermen's bar. Then, enjoy a swim at Praia do Meio and walk the trail to Caixa D'aço beach. Take an optional 30-minute walk along the trail in the preserved Atlantic Forest to the Caixa D'aço Natural Pool, where rocks form a swimming pool in the middle of the sea. Swim, relax, snorkel, and discover the various species of colorful fish and varied marine fauna. You can hire a boat in Praia do Meio to take you to the pool round-trip. This must be paid in local currency directly to the operator. When returning from the natural pool, stop for an optional lunch in a typical fishermen's restaurant facing the sea.  

Take a historic hike through Paraty’s Gold Trail and discover its rich history. Learn how African slaves paved this path to bring the precious metals of the region to Portuguese ships. Observe the local wildlife and stop at natural pools and waterfalls to unwind a bit. End the tour at a cachaça distillery and sample various types of the Brazilian rum.

This is a project of human development and appreciation of ancestral indigenous culture. The provides visitors to recharge their energies and return to their life, motivated and inspired energies to follow their own life with more meaning and connection with their own essences, creativity and purpose. The Guarani indigenous have the opportunity to share their own culture and their own reality. In this way, non-indigenous people return to their own reality with a much broader view of what it means to be indigenous and with a more systemic view of the world. This project demonstrates that Paraty also offers an opportunity for unique anthropological experiences and contact with nature and the forest.

Enjoy a private and exclusive tour for your group through the incredible rainforest, swim in refreshing waterfalls and learn about native wildlife on this tropical adventure. Discover the history of the emblematic Caminho Do Ouro and Estrada Real, and visit unique cachaça distilleries to observe the making of one of the most famous drinks in Brazil. Choose your own departure time and place and define with our professionals the best itinerary to do with your group.

The rainforest is home to many secrets, including plenty of edible and medicinal plants. This wild food walk is a great way to learn more about these incredible plants while discovering more about the fascinating rainforest ecosystem. You’ll also have the chance to go for a refreshing swim in a secret freshwater swimming hole and enjoy a delicious light lunch made from foraged plants including fruits, flowers, mushrooms, and leaves.

ILHA DO CEDRO - On the tour we will spend 5 to 6 hours together, Approximately 3 hours on one of the most beautiful islands in Paraty. The famous cedar island. We left Paraty by van towards Aldeia Pataxó, approximately 1 hour there. From there we will make a super calm and safe crossing to Ilha do Cedro. We will visit the beach in front of the island and after lunch at Bar do Nelson, under the remains of an almond tree, we will visit the secret beach behind the island. Through an easily accessible trail. Then the boat will pick us up so we can return to the mainland and return to the village Arriving at Praia do Iriri, already inside the indigenous reserve. There we will take a walk inside the indigenous reserve, take a post-beach bath at the Iriri waterfall, and see indigenous crafts. After a beautiful island, beach and a freshwater swim in the waterfall, we returned to the city.

The Barco Porto Seguro, the Barco Atlântico and the Oceano are from the agency Barcos em Paraty that have been operating in the nautical tourism of Paraty for over 18 years. We will offer a differentiated onboard service, always presenting a clean and structured boat for a private tour in Paraty - RJ for one person, couples, families and group get-togethers of up to 30 people on each boat. In the Private tour, the preference of each client in relation to itineraries, duration, soundtrack are customized and the boat is exclusive for a Top tour. Important to confirm availability and rental values that may change according to the date, number of people who will rent the boat and navigation region. The rented boat can be one of the 03 of the agency according to availability. Route to Mamanguá R$250.00 more to be paid on board. Information by our whatsapp, instagram and website. Shall we sail?

Join our trip to discover the best beaches of Paraty, in the region of Trindade. It is part of Serra da Bocaina National Park, so you will find more than fifty well-preserved beaches, some which remain almost untouched by the hand of man. In this heavenly landscape, our tour TRINIDADE COVE will take to tour beaches like: Praia do Meio, Praia do Cachadaço, natural pool Cachadaço, Praia do Cepilho and Praia dos Ranchos, where we will hike through the "Mata Atlantica" or dive ourselves into its waters, to discover the life that lives beneath the surface.

Adventure travelers and nature lovers get both on this full-day guided hike to the summit of Pedra da Macela from Paraty, Brazil. At 6,037 feet (1,840 meters), this is one of the highest peaks in the region. A 1.5-mile (2.5 km) trail, through a distinct landscape where forested slopes and coastal areas transition, takes hikers to the summit in time to watch the sunrise over surrounding peaks. In clear weather, expect views of Paraty, Cunha, Angra, and Grand Island.

The walk’s route has 3.6 km length, where a tour guide will be waiting for you to take the public transportation and start the hike surrounded by natural attractions and also leading you to an ecotourism environment. Firstly, you’ll see one of the most beautiful places located in Serra da Bocaina National Park with stunning views and great beauty. We’ll enjoy a variety of landscapes, different fauna species, and representative flora in Mata Atlântica. The tour guide during the excursion will provide information on the type of pavement, type of material found in the excavations, and characteristics of Mata Atlântica’s surroundings, as well as life and history related to that period of time. The tour experience is located close to Paraty-Cunha in the Vila do Penha community, where it is also possible after going down the paths, to visit the Cachoeira do Tobogã or the Alembic, Engenho do D’ouro (Optional)

Trek through the rainforest to Praia do Sono (Sono Beach) on this full-day guided tour from Paraty. Set out from Laranjeiras Village through the leafy jungle filled with native plant and animal life, learning about the area's history and natural resources from your experienced hiking guide along the way. After about an hour, reach Praia do Sono to relax and swim during several hours' free time before hiking back to your starting point. Round-trip transportation from Paraty hotels is included.

By bike is a great way to get to know a new place! Paraty has lot´s to offer to the bikkers, bike lanes, trails, dirt roads, waterfalls... The local guide tour has interesting information that you will not find on the travel book. By bike is eco friendly, fun and the best way to go to the waterfalls in the Serra da Bocaina Mountains.

Surf is a sport to interact with the nature. According to the swell, wind and experience of the participants, we choose our destination with spots for begginers, intermediates and advenced. The best waves near Paraty are: Laranjeiras, Cepilho and Sono; and the ones near the border of Ubatuba, Camburi, Vila do Cambury, Praia da Fazenda e Brava da Almada. The access to the spots are drive (30 minutes) plus hike (30 minutes).