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A Our tours were specially selected to fulfill your expectations, therefore, besides the traditional trips we offer other options of ecological tours through the National Park of Serra de Bocaina and the Preserved Area (APA) of Cairuçu. We can also arrange special trips, according to the individual interests of each visitor.

ADVENTURE - Land Tours

Rafting - Mambucaba River


Departure: every days with minimum 2 people.
Point of meeting: Gas station of the Perequê.
Duration: 3 hours
Descending: 1 hour it decides of 1 hour for a rapid in inflatable small boat stops up to 8 people. This adventure happens in Rio Mambucaba, one of the best ones of the region for practical of this sport.
It includes: transport in Jeep until the place where they are the small boats.




Rapelling Mambucaba



Cannoyng - Taquari


Mountain Bike


Paraty Adventure has a variety of imported bikes, which are: Gary Fisher, Trek, Schwinn. Tours around Paraty, in the Old Town, in the Atlantic Forest with stops in waterfalls and XVII Séc. Farms.

Per hour or per day with optional bilingual guide.



ADVENTURES - Maritime Tours

Fast Boat


Private tour, visiting Saco do Mamanguá, Cajaiba beach As the most beautiful beaches and islands can be visited just by boat.
Paraty Adventure takes a great pleasure to introduce to you the most beautiful places around Paraty

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Oceaning Kayaks

Excellent for those who like to explore nature. The Paraty Adventure chose this trip for you to stay in perfect harmony with nature. They are visited during the journey historical ruins, fort mangroves, and the practice of snorkelling. Lunch is optional. For those who
like nature and has no hurry, this is an ideal tour!
Departures: 9:00
Duration: 05 hours
Meeting place: Jabaquara's Beach



Diving

Come and discover the bay of Paraty and its calm and clear waters .Our comfortable and fully equipped boats guarantee total safety!
Total Times: 5 hours
Booking in advance
Equipments, 2 dives, sandwiches and drinks are included.

Submarine Baptism (Discovery)
Enjoy the diving experience without a need of doing a special course.
A wide variety of amazing marine species are waiting for you!
Unforgettable “walk on the bottom of the sea”!
Booking in advance.
Equipment, sandwiches and drinks included.
Meeting point: Paraty harbor


Fishery

Discovery Paraty Bay with experience Fisherman's and confortable boats.
Overnigths at Paraty bay or Ilha Grande.


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ADVENTURE
- Mountain Tours

Horse Riding

This is an ecological trip through the Atlantic Rainforest, which includes visiting many waterfalls and their natural swimming pools (excellent for bathing), and passing by specially selected spots with spectacular view of the Paraty Bay.
Our specialized guide and well- treated, friendly horses, make this tour interesting and pleasurable.
A ride for beginners and sport lovers!

Duration: 3/5 hours

Almoço: opcional

Horário: a combinar


Macela Rock's

This is a special trip to the top of the highest mountain of the region, 1850 meters above sea level. It is localized in the district of Cunha, on the border of the state of Sao Paulo. From the top, there is a spectacular four angles view of the bay of Ilha Grande, district of Angra do Reis and the whole of Paraty. This beautiful trip includes a jeep ride from Paraty (through the Atlantic Rainforest and Serra da Bocaina) to the entrance at the bottom of the Pedra da Marcela mountain (altogehter about 32 km), and then about 1 hour climbing on the pavement. As the trail ascends a medium level of difficulty must be acknowledged. This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the cold, and the special microclimate of the mountain in the autumn and in the winter, as well as the beauty and exuberance of the region between the spring and the summer. We are going to stay on the top of the mountain for about 3 hours. (This trip will proceed just under good weather conditions.)
Departure: 8 am
Return: 5 pm
Transportation from the pousadas included.



Cunha

One of the most important centers of Ateliers of Ceramics of South America Every route is beautiful, at the Atlantic Forest and the region, with scenic Cunha. Visit to 7 workshops, even the lunch break at Restaurant Cangalha and stopped at a waterfall.
Transfer of Jeep: 100 km (round trip).
Total time:
9h00
Departure: 08h00


Trekking Corisco - Picinguaba

The tour buses or vans will take you to the starting point, (10 km away from Paraty). There will be 8 /10 hours trek with a guide through the Atlantic Rainforest and Serra da Bocaina.
This is an excellent opportunity to see two exhibits ruin, animals, and to have a breathtaking view of Paraty bay.


ECOTOURISM


Yacht/ Schooner Tours


The yacht and schooner tours are the most traditional in the region.
As the most beautiful beaches and islands can be visited just by boat, these tours are in great demand.
We offer to our visitors unforgettable trips on boards of our comfortable, secure and charming boats.
Our traditional tours, (with 40 minutes stops in beaches and islands of the Paraty bay ) will give you excellent opportunities to practice snorkeling, indulge yourself in sea and sun bathing and to enjoy your lunch on board or in the tropical restaurants located in the islands.

Duration: 5 horas.

Daily Departures: 10:00/11:00/12:00h
Fruit Included



Beaches - Trindade

A village of the local fishermen, surrounded by marvelous beaches. In the colonial times, Trindade was a port, which was used by the pirates to attack the shipping of Paraty. There are many myths and legends of lost treasure and barrels full of gold...
Our tour starts from the Cepilho beach (ideal to practice surfing), and passes by Praias dos Ranchos, Fora, Meio, and Caxadaco. During the whole trip our sympathetic guide will guide you through these incredibly beautiful places, and this adventure will stay forever in your memory.
The trip includes: visits to 4 beaches and and a natural swimming pool, and an optional lunch in one of the kiosks in front of the sea.

Dura
tion: 6 horas
Meeting Point: Agency or pousada
A guide and transfer included

Beaches - Piscinguaba

Nice beach inside of an Environmental Conservation Area called Cairuçu. Visit to local fishermen community with their traditional fishing techniques and the old houses of local production of corn and manioc (a popular Brazilian root) flower.
Included: a guide, mineral water, and transport.
Total time: 6h00
Departure: 10h00/ 11h00


WATERFALLS AND HILLS

Waterfalls and Pinga Distilleries

We start this trip with a walk to the waterfall of Tobogã (“Roller-coaster”- a place famous for being ideal for sliding down on the stone), and then, the same path will lead us to the Tarzan waterfall to enjoy bathing in the natural pool. After that, we’ll visit a distillery of pinga (sugar cane liquor), where we can taste it, and see the traditional method of production of many kinds of cachaça, and the old houses of local production of corn and mandioca (a popular Brazilian root) flower. Our next stop will be at the Fazenda Murycana (Murycana Farm), which was build, in the 17th century. This well preserved, historical farm with the original layout of the farmhouses, is a truly worth seeing place. There will be an optional stop for lunch at the farm (where the typical food of the region is served), and then a visit to Pedra Branca- an amazing waterfall with a big volume of water (great for bathing). Our final destination will be Exposicao de Bromélias (The Bromelia’s Exhibition), where we can admire more than 300 species of plants of Mata Atlantic (ideal for photos).
Duration: 6 horas
Departure: 11h00
Meeting Point: Agency or pousada

Corisco Waterfalls

Tour visiting two waterfalls in Paraty, called Andorinhas e Laje de Pedra, with various levels of falls and natural pools, they create a breathtaking view. This amazing trip also includes a visit to distillery.
Included: guide, transport, farm and waterfalls tickets.
Departure: 10h00/ 11h00
Return: 16h00/ 17h00

COMBINED TOURS

Tour 2 em 1 - Beach, Island and waterfall

If you are one of those travelers, who don’t have much time to spend but also don’t want to go away without seeing the beauties of Paraty, we offer you an excellent tour, which includes the most famous places in the region.
Trindade is a small village (of the local fishermen), which is surrounded by many beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters. Our tour starts from the village; we will walk and stop for sea bathing, followed by a traditional, delicious, home style lunch, in one of the kiosks in front of the sea. Then, we will enjoy bathing in the pools of the waterfall at the bottom of Serra de Bocaina, and to finish the tour, we will visit the Alambiques – one of a few(sugar cane liquor) distilleries of Paraty, which are still functioning.
Departure: 10:00
Duration: 07 horas
Meeting Point: Agency or Pousada




Tour 3 in 1 - Beach, Island and Waterfall

Tour to São Gonçalo beach, from there you can get a boat to Pelado Island (optional) and have lunch at the beach. Returning there is a stop at a beautiful waterfall for a refreshing bath.
Total time: 6h00
Departure: 10h00/ 11h00


Paraty-Mirim and Cotia's Island

Tour to Paraty-Mirim, the site of first chapel built by settlers in the region around Paraty (1686). At the time it was an important commercial center and a thriving village. From there, a boat tour to Cotia Island. Included: a guide, lunch and transfers.
Total time: 6h00
Departure: 10h00/ 11h00
Return: 16h00/ 17h00



CULTURE TOURS

City Tour

Paraty is a small and very charming village declared Historical Heritage in 1958 because of its colonial houses that maintain the characteristics of the city’s foundation in the 16th Century. The original colonial monuments and museums are ideal to be filmed or pictured. Just unforgettable!
Total time:
1h30/ 2h00
Departure: 17h00



Gold Trail

This is a tour that recalls “Ciclo do Ouro”-The Gold Cycle times, when the gold found in Minas Gerais was transported through The Gold Trail (a stone paved, mountain road) to Paraty. The tour buses or vans will take you to the starting point, which is on the way to Cunha (10 km away from Paraty). There will be a 2.5km trek with a guide to the sítio (a farm). Easy climbing (about 2.2 km) and then 800m of walking towards the ruins. This is an excellent opportunity to see two exhibits, ruins, and to have a breathtaking view of the restored 18th century paved road (up to 10 wide) , where the slaves were transporting the gold.
After a lunch (cooked in a hardwood oven) , there will be time to enjoy resting and bathing in the pools of the waterfall.

Departure:
10:00 am
Return :between 16:00 pm/ 17:00 pm
Meeting Point: Agency or pousada


 

Quilombo’s community - Campinho

"Campinho of Indepencence"

The history focuses on Paraty. Visit with us Quilombola, indigenous and caiçaras communities knowing them stories, cooking and diverse forms of cultural event.

HISTORY: It was emerged at the end of the XIX with the decadence of regime of slaves the Quilombola community of Campinho of Independence originates from three blacks former slaves of Casa Grande who received the land by the Lord of slaves, owner of the farm Independence. Over the years the community is socially organized, keeping based on matrilineal system under the leadership of women as grandmother Antonica, aunt Marcelina and aunt Luiza, the first women; besides aunt Zaquina, mother Teodora, aunt Bernarda, aunt Paulina, Xará Camila, among others who wrote the history of this nation, leading the destination socioeconomic, and the preservation of identity.

VISIT: It is Guided to quilombola Community of Campinho of Independence, 1° in the state of Rio de Janeiro to has their land entitled, located 13 km of Paraty. We will know the history of the descendants of slaves, their struggle and resistance, its culture, art and gastronomy, and take a direct contact with the abundant nature. All packages include transport (Paraty - Campinho - Paraty) with accompanying Paraty Tours guide.

PACKAGE 1: We will Visit the family groups / visit to agro forestry / stories told by griôs / visit the house of handicrafts.
Duration: approximately 3 hours.

PACKAGE 2: We will Visit the family groups / visit the house of flour / visit to agro forestry / stories told by griôs/ visit the house of handicrafts / * snack or lunch with food and drinks typical of the region.
Duration: approximately 4 hours.

PACKAGE 3: We will visit the family groups / visit the house of flour / visit to agro forestry / stories told by griôs / visit the house of handicrafts / cultural presentation of jongo or percussion / * snack or lunch with food and drinks typical of the region.
Duration: approximately 5 hours.
Food: lunch with the earth boiled banana, paçoca of banana, coffee of the cane, cooked and fried manioc, biju, açaí juice, peach palm or other fruit of the season, sugar cane and corn cake or lunch with feijoada complete accompanying rice, farofa, cabbage, banana, and orange juice.

Araponga Tribe

Tour starting from Paraty, in 4x4 until the village of Patrimony (17km), ascent of approximately 01h00 until the village of the Araponga tribe. Presentation of dances and track until Forquilha Waterfall, after a cooling bath return the tribe for lunch
Duration: 6h00
Departure: 10h00


PARATY ADVENTURE EXCLUSIVE TOURS

Tour I - Ponta da Joatinga Tour (A trip of 9 hours))

Ponta da Juatinga, sometimes called Joatinga, is a preserved area of the Atlantic Rainforest, which is localized in the extreme south side of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The boat leaves the harbor of Paraty at 8:00am and reaches the destination about 9:00am. The transfer to the shore is done by a caiçara canoe (a local traditional boat). Right after, there will be a walk to the lighthouse, the highest point of the bay. On the way down there will be a stop for diving, and then a practical demonstration of the traditional fishermen techniques will be shown. After the demonstration lunch will be served on the nearby island. Fruit and water included.
Departure: 8 am
Return: 18 pm

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Tour II - Ponta da Juatinga and Sumaca Beach Tour (APA Cairuçu)

Ponta do Juatinga, sometimes called Joatinga, is a preserved area of the Atlantic Rainfrest, which is localized in the extreme south side of the state of Rio de Janeiro . This trip takes about 9 hours. The boat leaves the harbour of Paraty at 8:00 am and reaches the destination about 9:00 am.The transfer to the shore is done by a caicara canoe (a local traditional boat) . Right after, there will be a walk to the lighthouse, the highest point of the bay. On the way down there will be a stop for diving, and then a practical demonstration of the traditional fishermen techniques will be shown . After the demonstration lunch will be served on the nearby island . Fruit and water included . Departure : 8 am Return : 18 pm Tour III - Big beach of Cajaiba This trip takes about 9 hours. The boat leaves the harbour of Paraty at 8:00 am and reaches the destination about 9:00 am.The transfer to the shore is done by a caicara canoe (a local traditional boat) . Right after, there will be a walk to the lighthouse, the highest point of the bay. On the way down there will be a stop for diving, and then a practical demonstration of the traditional fishermen techniques will be shown.
After the demonstration lunch will be served on the nearby island.
Fruit and water included.
Departure : 8 am
Return : 18 pm


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Tour III - Big beach of Cajaiba


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Tour IV - refuge saco do Mamanguá tour

The Mamangua Bay is located in the District of Paraty - southeast of the State of Rio de Janeiro - it´s a unique and tropical FJORD, which the discharge zone of the sea turns into a beautiful and green river with 8 (eight) kilometers of extention. This stretching becomes the most sustaintable mangrove area of Ilha Grande Bay. All this beautiful scenario is surrounded by sheer mountains occupied by the Atlantic Tropical Rain Forest and populated by a local traditional community of fishermen, craftmen, agriculturists, that still maintain their traditional and simple lifestyle, enriching even more, their habits in this tropical paradise. We are specialized in arranging and coordinating environmental surveys for regular schools and sports, health and adventure programs at the Mamangua Bay and Paraty city as well.
We invite you to go for a ride, in which you get to know our proposal and demonstrate our experience and background.
BY BOAT OR TREKKING
Fruit and water included .
Departure : 8 am
Return : 18 pm

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Tour V - Sleepy beach tour

Praia do Sono “Sleepy Beach” (very charming, little village), is one of the most beautiful beaches of the region, with the access only by trail. It is a true sanctuary, surrounded by the Atlantic Rainforest, its clear, transparent waters are a perfect scenario to practice surfing and enjoy bathing. The walk starts from Laranjeras and takes about 1:30 min. There is a stop for bathing and then an (optional) walk to the Antigos and Antiguinhos beach.

 

Total Times: 7 hours

Departure: 9 am

 

Meeting in: Agency: agência.


Tour VI - Ponta Negra

Ponta Negra is a small village (inhabited by fishermen) with a wonderful beach, and an amazing waterfall which flows into the sea. Surrounded by the Atlantic Rainforest, the beach of Ponta Negra with its pure, crystal waters, is an excellent place to enjoy and relax. There will be a walk (with a guide) about 1:30 min towards Condominium Laranjeras, and then to Praia do Sono (an optional boat can be arranged from the Condominium). After a short stop, there will be a trek through the Antigos and Antiguinhos beaches, that leads straight to Ponta Negra .(Depending on the weather conditions a boat can also be used).

Total Times: 8 hours
Departure: 8:30 am
Meeting in: Agency: Ag
ency or Pousada
Incl
udes: Bilingual guide, caiçara lunch and public bus transportation.