Brazil · PARATY

The 15 Best Tours in Paraty

31 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Cobbles the tide floods on purpose, a bay full of islands, and cachaça distilleries up the valley behind. The 15 below split boat days from jeep days, with prices and how much walking each involves.

Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour - Into Serra da Bocaina by 4x4 jeep
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Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

1.Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 491 reviews · 6 hours · from $37Our pick

Ride a 4x4 jeep from Paraty into Serra da Bocaina National Park, stopping at Pedra Branca, Tobogã, and Poço do Tarzan. Swim, watch locals slide down the rock, eat lunch by the river, and visit Engenho D’Ouro for a cachaça tasting. English and Portuguese guides, including Everton, Luis, and Gilberto, lead the day.

“The tour was amazing, the waterfalls looked spectacular and it was interesting to learn about the making of cachaça. We were able to swim in a few places, but sliding down the rocks was definitely the highlight of the tour. Definitely recommend it!”

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Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Four stops, with swimming built into the day
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Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

2.Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $22

Spend five hours aboard a comfortable boat in Paraty Bay, with four planned stops at beaches and islands. Swim, snorkel, use floaties, and add lunch, a caipirinha, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard. The Portuguese-speaking crew serves fruit and coffee, with a backup boat available at every stop.

“it was an amazing experience! The beaches were beautiful, it was cool that they had stand up paddel boards and more equipment we could use. At one beach we could snorkel and see beautiful fish. The food served for lunch was nice. And all (Tour itself and food and drinks on board) were good value for money. Also we booked the night before and even that worked out smooth. Just one info. They say the meeting point is in the City. Bit there is just the office. You then still have to get to the boat in the harbour until the given time. So better be half an hour early.”

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Paraty: Saco do Mamanguá Speedboat Tour - Ilha dos Cocos and the clear-water stop
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Paraty: Saco do Mamanguá Speedboat Tour

3.Saco do Mamanguá Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 182 reviews · 6 hours · from $49

Join a shared six-hour speedboat trip from Paraty to Saco do Mamanguá, often called the world’s only tropical fjord. You’ll visit Ilha dos Cocos, Engenho Beach, Cruzeiro Beach, and a surprise final stop. Choose between lunch at the beach restaurant or the steep Pico do Pão de Açúcar trail. Portuguese and English support is available.

“Fun day out in beautiful, remote beaches and islands around Paraty. No sea sickness, if that's a concern.”

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Paraty: Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting - Colonial streets, original peoples, and trade cycles
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Paraty: Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting

4.Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 1h 30m · from $19

Walk Paraty’s cobbled historic centre for 90 minutes with a local guide such as Thiago, covering colonial history, Indigenous peoples, Freemasonry, and the town’s gold, sugar, coffee, and pau-brasil cycles. Finish at a local bar with a free taste of Gabriela, a sweet cachaça flavored with honey, clove, and cinnamon.

“Thiago provided a very informative tour and he answered all questions that were asked. It was a very enjoyable tour and I learnt a lot. thanks”

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Kayaking to the mangroves - Paddling through the Perequê Açu River
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Kayaking to the mangroves

5.Kayaking to the mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Paddle from Pontal beach around Ilha dos Pombos and into Paraty’s mangroves with guides such as Brenda or Mateo. Expect about 90 minutes on the water, a relaxed pace, wildlife sightings, a canal route past the historic center, and single or double kayaks. Instruction, life jackets, and gear are included.

“Very fun kayaking trip! The guide was great. We got to see a bunch of wildlife in a very chill setting.”

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Small Group Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall - The boat to Ponta Negra
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Small Group Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall

6.Small Group Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $81

Join guide Eugênia for an eight-hour, small-group hike from Paraty to Saco Bravo Waterfall in the Juatinga Reserve. A boat ride reaches Ponta Negra, followed by an 8.4-kilometer forest trail with streams, steep sections, and a spectacular sea-facing natural pool. The group is limited to seven, and good fitness is needed.

“This is a really authentic and stunning hike through the Mata Atlantica. Our guide Eugenia was knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Day Tour to Trindade: Nature and Sea Adventure from Paraty - Praia do Cepilho and the first look at Trindade
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Day Tour to Trindade: Nature and Sea Adventure from Paraty

7.Day Tour to Trindade: Nature and Sea Adventure from Paraty

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 6 hours · from $37

Travel 40 minutes from Paraty by air-conditioned van or minibus to Trindade, then visit Cepilho, Ranchos, Meio, and Caixa D’aço. Swim with provided mask and snorkel gear, eat at a local fishermen’s bar, and learn about Caiçara culture from an English or Portuguese-speaking guide such as Luis, Louis, or Everton.

“Nice to see these well preserved beaches. Van from Paraty is spacious and comfortable. The guide Louis is kind and thoughtful. Also it was interesting to climb through the jungles between beaches. But for rainy days it is quite slippery and dangerous to climb 30 mins to the natural pool. All the way is narrow path aside clif. Suggest to wear good trekking shoes. Do not follow the guide to be barefooted or climb with flipflop. Also better to take the boat ride back to the beginning of the beach. For our group it was a rainy day, the guard helped ladies at several dangerous places on the track. The…”

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Private walk tour of Paraty's historical center - BY PARATY TOURS - Starting at Santa Rita and the first churches
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Private walk tour of Paraty’s historical center – BY PARATY TOURS

8.Private walk tour of Paraty’s historical center – BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk Paraty’s cobbled historic center with a CADASTUR-registered bilingual guide, either from your hotel or the Paraty Tours office. Over two hours, you’ll see colonial churches, the Religious Arts Museum, Casa da Cultura, and Masonic symbols. Guides such as Christiano, Ramon, and Chris have led this tour, with departure set for 9:00 am.

“Christ was a great guide made the trip fun and very informative, learnt a lot about the history of Brazil as well as Paraty. Would recommend the tour with Chris.”

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Adventure Experience to Saco Bravo Waterfall - BY PARATY TOURS - A steep rainforest trail to Saco Bravo
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Adventure Experience to Saco Bravo Waterfall – BY PARATY TOURS

9.Adventure Experience to Saco Bravo Waterfall – BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Join Paraty Tours for a 6 to 7 hour trip from Paraty to Saco Bravo Waterfall. You’ll ride to Laranjeiras and Ponta Negra, then tackle a steep rainforest trail to a clear natural pool beside the ocean. A bilingual guide, transport, fees, and insurance are included. Bring food, drinks, sturdy shoes, and plenty of water.

“This was the hardest hike I've ever experienced. I would suggest you do your research before embarking on this hike. Bring plenty of water! Hiking shoes/boots and walking sticks are a must. Please don't try this hike if you're not physically fit.”

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Private Bike Tour in Paraty - The historic center and Morro do Forte
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Private Bike Tour in Paraty

10.Private Bike Tour in Paraty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $63

Start at Jabaquara Beach and ride with Alison or Beatriz through Paraty’s historic center, Morro do Forte, beaches, and waterfalls. Your private group sets the pace, and the route can be tailored from an easy city ride to a longer outing of about 25 to 28 kilometers. Bikes, helmets, water, and a guide are included.

“We had a great canoa Tour with Alison in Paraty. He is well equipped with top modern canoes and prepared everything on the beach. We started our tour from the Praia Jabaquara and visited several small Islands and beaches. Alison guided Read more”

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Historical Tour with Cachaça Tasting - BY PARATY TOURS - The four churches and what they add
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Historical Tour with Cachaça Tasting – BY PARATY TOURS

11.Historical Tour with Cachaça Tasting – BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $11Best value

Meet Paraty Tours at 5:30 pm for a guided walk through Paraty’s UNESCO-listed historic center. Visit colonial churches, the Religious Arts Museum, and Casa da Cultura, then learn about regional cachaça and taste it at an authentic cachaçaria. The tour lasts about two hours and accepts up to 20 people.

“Foi td muito bom, pois o guia conhecia muito bem todo centro histórico. Farei novos roteiros qdo eu voltar.”

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Sunset Kayaking - Getting comfortable in the kayak
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Sunset Kayaking

12.Sunset Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Meet at 4 pm in Pontal for a gentle two-hour kayak trip toward Jabaquara Beach, Paraty’s remaining urban mangrove, and Ilha dos Pombos. After basic instruction, you’ll paddle about 60 minutes with a guide such as Brenda or Mateo, looking for capybaras, birds, bromeliads, and sunset views. Equipment is provided.

“This was such a great tour! Brenda was a wonderful guide and showed us so many cool things. Highly recommend.”

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Kayaking Mangroves tour ( Natural Reserve ) - The two-hour route and its capybara possibility
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Kayaking Mangroves tour ( Natural Reserve )

13.Kayaking Mangroves tour ( Natural Reserve )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

From Pontal Beach, local guides such as Brenda, Paulo, Lumila, and Sergio lead a calm kayak route toward Paradise Beach, Jabaquara, Itú Island, and Várzea do Corumbê. Choose a two-hour outing with possible capybara sightings or a three-hour route focused on extra paddling and secluded beaches. Equipment is provided.

“the beautiful nature in its purity the beautiful nature in its purity the beautiful nature in its purity”

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Private Jeep Tour with All Prices Included by PARATY TOURS - Inside Engenho D’Ouro Alembic
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Private Jeep Tour with All Prices Included by PARATY TOURS

14.Private Jeep Tour with All Prices Included by PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about six hours in a private Jeep with a bilingual Cadastur guide, visiting two cachaça distilleries, Pedra Branca Waterfall, the Gold Path, Tobogã Waterfall, and Poço de Tarzán. Tastings, admission, taxes, and return transport are included. Lunch is optional and paid separately.

“We had an awesome time. Fantastic guide great information and fabulous time had by all. Waterfalls were stunning and lunch was really good.”

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Jipe 4x4 Private 3hr Waterfalls and Waterfall Paraty by Jango Tour - Tobogan Waterfall and its 20-meter rock slide
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Jipe 4×4 Private 3hr Waterfalls and Waterfall Paraty by Jango Tour

15.Jipe 4×4 Private 3hr Waterfalls and Waterfall Paraty by Jango Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews

Take a private 3-hour Jipe 4x4 trip from Paraty to Tobogan and Tarzan waterfalls, with time for swimming and the famous natural slide. Visit Engenho D’Ouro for cachaça and sweet tastings, then see Penha Church and the Royal Road totem. The guide speaks Portuguese; an English-speaking guide costs $50 extra.

“Very nice tour and our guide Teresa was very friendly and knowledgeable. She knew all the good spots”

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New in Tours in Paraty

★ 4.1Paraty Historical City Walking TourFrom $728 reviews
★ 4.6Trindade Day Trip: Nature and Sea Adventure from ParatyFrom $1075 reviews
★ 4.6Pão de Açucar Peak Trekking and Hiking TourFrom $1156 reviews
★ 5.0Idyllic Islands Private Speedboat Tour in Paraty3 reviews
★ 4.9Gold Trail Rainforest Hiking TourFrom $757 reviews
★ 3.6Half-Day Bike RentalFrom $223 reviews
★ 3.9Fast Boat Expedition to Saco do MamanguaFrom $557 reviews
★ 4.7Discovery Scuba Diving Experience for BeginnersFrom $1506 reviews
★ 3.2Half-Day Schooner Cruise and Snorkeling in Paraty BayFrom $365 reviews
★ 5.0A Private Speedboat Experience in Mamangua5 reviews

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