Top Paraty Half-day Tours

Explore Serra da Bocaina National Park (Bocaino Mountains National Park) on this 6-hour adventure from Paraty. Climb into a Jeep to barrel down rugged roads in search of pristine waterfalls like Tarzan Falls and Toboga Falls. Stop by a cachaça distillery to taste Brazil's national liquor during your trip down the Caminho do Ouro (Gold Trail). Round-trip transportation from most Paraty hotels is included.

BOAT PORTO SEGURO Barco Porto Seguro has been active in Paraty nautical tourism for over 15 years, known as Schooner Porto Seguro, and has been indicated by its visitors as a great option for a ride, as it offers a differentiated onboard service, with high quality in the products served. and always featuring a clean and comfortable boat for shared and private tour for small groups. Porto Seguro has already been positively cited on various websites, traveler profiles on social networks and travel blogs and has entered the Hall of Fame of the famous and respected Tripadvisor review site in 2019. The itinerary is chosen by the crew the day before, thus seeking the best options according to weather conditions, tide, wind, etc. It is also a priority to avoid stopping at the overcrowded points of giant schooners. Early booking is very important as we take the limited number of up to 30 people and can be made through our whatsApp and tripadvisor.

The Jeep Tour departs from Paraty to the Serra da Bocaina National Park. After hiking trails in the middle of the Atlantic forest, we will visit beautiful waterfalls like the one of the most beautiful Pedra Branca in the region. Afterwards we will go towards Vila da Penha where we will visit the waterfalls of Tobogã and Poço do Tarzan. All the waterfalls have pure and crystalline waters, great for bathing. We will also visit the Pedra Branca and Engenho D'Ouro Alembic to know the artisanal method of making cachaça and tasting with various flavors and also the Manioc Flour House where we will be able to know all the steps for its handmade production. The stop for lunch is the Villa Verde Restaurant, a pleasant environment that is flanked by the Pereque-açu River where tourists can bathe in natural pools and enjoy the nature of the place together with excellent cuisine. Vehicles used in the tour: Jeep 4x4 - Land Rover Defender and Toyota Bandeirantes

The best (and tastiest!) way to explore the Rainforest near Paraty is with foraging expert, Jorge, who has unrivalled knowledge of the edible local fruits, flowers and plants. This is a fascinating and fun day out for anyone interested in wild food or just curious about the Rainforest!

Probably you must have heard of TRINDADE, the famous Caiçara village that is very close to Paraty, being a road map practically obligatory to those who are visiting the region. Trindade is a paradisiac cove with 04 beaches and a natural saltwater pool, where the French and English pirates who could not arrive until Paraty by the bay protected by 7 forts were disembarked.

Stunning waterfalls, natural pools and lots of greenery await you on a delightful walk along the ancient Gold Trail. Knowing all that nature offers us in the Atlantic Forest, as well as sampling the region's sweets and cachaças, is an unmissable tour! Two waterfall complexes will be visited. The first is inside the Pedra Branca Farm, where the Usina and Pedra Branca waterfalls are located. After a refreshing bath we head to the Alambique Paratiana or Pedra Branca, where we will have a guided tour to know all the secrets of the production of the famous cachaças in Paraty, including the very famous GABRIELA clove and cinnamon! Then we will go to the second waterfall complex in Bairro do Penha. There are the 2 most famous waterfalls in Paraty: Tarzan and Tobogã. The latter famous for the natural slide of approximately 20 meters. We will have lunch at Tarzan's restaurant and return to the city.

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.

Welcomed by a Bilingual Tourist Guide at your Pousada, we take you to traditional communities and tourist spots in Jeep 4X4 due to terrains that require four-wheel drive. With narratives about the history of Colonial Brazil, a UNESCO Heritage Site in Mixed Site, and the historical importance of Paraty from the 15th century to the present day. For the visits ordered to the Indigenous territories; Caiçaras Villages; and Quilombo do Campinho, we support community-based tourism with knowledge, making the immersions allowed, as a conversation circle in the Indigenous Villages; experiences, arts, way of life and gastronomy in the Caiçaras villages; dances, rites and customs in addition to the restaurant at Quilombo do Campinho.

Set out on a scenic boat ride during this half-day schooner tour to the Paraty Islands. Go swimming and snorkeling in the clear waters during this tour that visits several beaches and islands in the Bay of Paraty. See colorful coral reefs and a wide variety of fish while snorkeling.

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 and round-trip hotel transportation are included in this tour.

Join us on a guided tour through the Sierra da Bocaina National Park on an off-road vehicle, that will allow us to explore the area and get in touch with nature, in an thrilling and full of adrenaline excursion. We will go through paths that takes us further and further into the "Mata Atlantica" to visit wonderful waterfalls and springs, discovering the beauty of nature at its best. The excursion would not be complete without a visit to the D'Ouro Alembic, where the traditional Brazilian drink, Cachaça, is produced. You will learn about its elaboration, to then enjoy a tasting. If you are a nature lover and want to explore Paraty in a different way, our SIERRA DA BOCAINA - JEEP TOUR is ideal for you!

No one imagines that so close from the city center there are so many beauties. Mangroves, islands, solitary beaches, wildlife , and more.... everything at only 30 minutes paddling from Pontal beach. Starting at 10:00 am . We'll begin with a short briefing and paddling instruction for afterwards getting the kayaks and heading towards the mangroves. we'll pass by two solitary islands with lots of wild life, birds, seagulls, some turtle maybe? who knows... our first stop will be at strait beach an isolated beach with spectacular views and then... the mangroves, crossing them through a natural tunnel that gives us a filing of tunnel time crossing, finishing into corumbê bay another solitary & spectacular place.

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).

To know the Caminho do Ouro is to enter the history of the formation of Brazil. There, they began to conquer what the bandeirantes at the time called Sertões, so indigenous people, slaves and colonizers passed through these paths. What we are today went through this trail.

Explore the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa known as the Monmartre carioca with its secrets unknown to tourists and at the end of the day participate in a unique experience totally different from the activities that foreigners have contact in Rio. During the clay workshop you will be in a cozy atmosphere. It is creative that you will learn new techniques and have new artistic skills and will also produce your own souvenir by joining a worldwide DIY trend. Take home a piece that will perpetuate memories and be different from the traditional Chinese souvenirs that most tourists buy on the streets of Rio. * After finishing the clay piece it takes 10 days to finish the art in the studio (drying, burning in oven and enamel). If you are in Rio after this period, delivery to your hotel is free. Shipping to your country will be charged extra fee. * The workshop is available in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian.

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)

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.

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.