Top Paraty Outdoor Activities

Paddle a kayak through the bay of Paraty during this 4-hour eco-adventure. After a safety briefing and orientation on dry land at Jabaquara Beach, follow an expert kayaking guide to pristine beaches, uninhabited islands and mangrove swamps. Swim and snorkel at Rosa Beach and Sapeca Island. Enjoy snacks, fresh fruit and personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Jeep Tour to Waterfalls and Cachaça Stills with Cultural Tourism Guide registered by the Ministry of Tourism, will have information from the Brazilian colonial period to the present day. Focusing on the history of Paraty and its economic cycles, Ouro; Sugarcane liquor; Coffee; Historical Isolation and; Tourism.

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.

Explore the rugged Brazilian countryside on horseback during this door-to-door tour from Partay, suitable for all abilities. This hassle-free tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, meaning you won't have to worry about finding a meeting point. Plus, letting someone drive you through Serra da Bocaina National Park means you'll have more time to focus on the scenery before riding on horseback throughout the country. 

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.

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.

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

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.

Make the most of the kayaking opportunities of Mamangua, Brazil’s only tropical fjord—all without worrying about equipment, accommodation, or navigation—on this 3-day small-group paddling trip from Paraty. Paddle green waters and mangroves; visit beaches, and kayak as much or as little as you wish thanks to having a support boat at hand. Suitable for experienced kayakers, the trip includes meals, plus two nights’ accommodation at a fisherman’s house.

NETUNO EXPEDITION is the best option to explore the best of Paraty Bay and Saco do Mamanguá in a speedboat. Tour with 4 stops for bathing and snorkeling: * Engenho Beach * Paca Beach * Praia Grande do Mamanguá * Cruzeiro Beach

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!

There are 5 hectares of preserved Atlantic Forest, where are distributed tree climbing routes, zip lines, rappelling and kayaking.

Buying this package you have access to the most classical and traditional tours in Paraty. You will discover the best attractions in the city world heritage of Unesco. You will enjoy the most beautiful beaches and islands and the mountain range with its beautiful waterfalls, a must see! The most better tours with and very special price with a great discount just for you!

To make your trip more comfortable, our schooner offers a bar and restaurant on board with different snacks and a varied lunch for all tastes besides cocktails, made with the famous cachaça of Paraty. Some of our options: • Tropical moqueca • Vegetarian Moqueca • Fish Caiçara • Breaded fish • Grilled chicken . All our boats are accredited with total comfort and safety and approved by the port's captaincy and have an excellent infrastructure to make your trip even more comfortable and unforgettable.

Practiced on Rio Mambucaba, crossing the Serra da Bocaina National Park is a special attraction for adventurers who want to explore the region of the Green Coastline. Near the coast, the river has good rapids class II and III, ideal for beginners, with crystal clear waters, lush pristine forest, surrounded by historic ruins, beautiful peaks, rock walls and waterfalls.

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.

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!

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.

Spend the night in a cabin in the remote fishing village of Ponta Negra, only accessible by sea or walking trail. Your guide will take you hiking on trails through wild and unspoilt Atlantic Rainforest to the beautiful sandy beaches of Sono and Antigos on the way to Ponta Negra. From Ponta Negra you will explore the remote waterfalls and pools in the Rainforest, including Saco Bravo Waterfall, perched on the rocks overlooking the rough seas.  The natural beauty of the surroundings plus the fresh seafood served on the beaches make this an unforgettable trip. The perfect escape from big city living!

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.

Learn the ins and outs of scuba diving in a safe environment during a 5-hour tour. Offering diverse sea life, kaleidoscopic reefs, and mysterious shipwrecks, Paratay Bay is the perfect location to experience scuba diving for the first time. Get a thorough rundown of equipment and safety essentials, then take a 40-minute dive accompanied by a certified instructor.

Paraty Bay has 65 islands, it is a very special place to boat ride. It is protectec from the ocean waves by a peninsula named Juatinga, an ecologiacal reserve that preserves the rain forest and also traditional fishermen´s villages.  The tour goes to the most beautiful islands and coves. Places to see wildlife such as Mantimento Island where the boats give banana to marmots, iguanas and agutis. Other stop to spot the tourtles at Jurumirim Bay. If you want to see fish, the stop is at Comprida Island.  The ride and the stops can change according to you interest. If you want just to lay on the sand and relax, having a drink, we will take you there.

Venture into the beautiful Pico do Pão de Açúcar located in Saco do Mamanguá, a breathtaking viewpoint with a 360º view, between forests and mountains. It is a tour that stays in memory, with adventure from beginning to end.

Tour Paraty Bay in ocean kayaks, lasting 4 hours, visiting mangroves, white sand beach and desert island with a stop for rest and snorkeling. During the tour you can explore the fauna and flora of the region, without giving up the adventure.