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Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

1. Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

The tour departs from Paraty and heads out towards the vibrant Serra da Bocaina National Park, a vast area of protected Atlantic rainforest. Arrive at the park and hike through the tropical forest until you reach the stunning Pedra Branca waterfall, one of the most beautiful in the region. Take advantage of the breathtaking location and snap unforgettable photos for your holiday album. Continue through the forest and learn about the rich biodiversity of the park, watching out for native species of bird along the way. With your guide, discover the park’s unique flora and fauna including the Jequitibá, one of the largest trees in the region. Afterwards travel to the village of Penha to visit the nearby Tobogã waterfall, where locals and tourists practice surfing on the rock. Admire this one-of-a-kind location as well as the natural pools of Poço do Tarzan and cool off from the humid weather with a refreshing dip in the water. Stop for lunch at the nearby Villa Verda, cozy restaurant that sits beside the Pereque-açu River, and taste a selection of authentic delicacies to the region. Finally, visit Engenho D'Ouro Alembic to observe the process of cachaça making at a unique distillery to learn about and taste this beloved Brazilian beverage.

Paraty: Shared Transport to/from Rio de Janeiro

2. Paraty: Shared Transport to/from Rio de Janeiro

Enjoy a safe, comfortable, and convenient shared transfer to your accommodation in Paraty from Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (otherwise known as Galeão), Santos Dumont Airport, or from hotels in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Choose 1-way in either or both directions according to your needs. Book your shared transfer in advance and arrive safely at Paraty without the inconvenience of the public transport network or the expense of a last-minute taxi ride. Relax in the safety and comfort of a licensed, air-conditioned vehicle driven by a professional driver. From Rio Airports to Paraty, the service runs 365 days a year and the departures are available from 8 AM-9 PM. Your driver will be holding a sign with your name on it at the meeting point in the international arrivals hall. From Rio South Zone Hotels to Paraty, the service runs 365 days a year and the departures are available at 8:30 AM, 12:30 PM or 5 PM. From Paraty to Rio, the service runs 365 days a year and the departures are available at 830 AM or 1230 PM. This service is shared with other passengers and therefore there is waiting time at additional stops.

Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Board your vessel and enjoy a pleasant trip around Paraty Bay. Your crew will be waiting to welcome you and make your trip as fun and relaxing as possible. Your boat offers a bar, restaurant service, restrooms, floaties to use at the stops, snorkels, and masks for rental, a motorized backup boat, music aboard, fruit, and complimentary coffee at the end of your journey. Travel through the wonderful bay of Paraty making four stops along the way. You can also enjoy an optional lunch inside the boat.   During this 5-hour tour, you will visit two beaches and two islands, making stops for around 30 to 40 minutes. Enjoy stops ideal for bathing and snorkeling, and you can even have a swim in a natural pool. Join this unforgettable tour for a fun and relaxing day of sea and sun.  

From Paraty: Shuttle To/From Abrãao Village on Ilha Grande

4. From Paraty: Shuttle To/From Abrãao Village on Ilha Grande

Enjoy a safe, comfortable, and convenient shared transfer to the fantastic Ilha Grande from your accommodation in Paraty or from Ilha Grande to Paraty. Choose 1-way in either direction according to your needs. From Paraty to Ilha Grande, get picked up at your hotel then head to Santa Luzia Pier in Angra dos Reis. From there, use your flex boat ticket to cross the water to Abraão Village on Ilha Grande. From Ilha Grande to Paraty, depart Abraão Village on Ilha Grande by boat and cruise to Santa Luzia Pier in Angra dos Reis. Your driver will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation in Paraty.

From Paraty: Full Day to Trindade - One Day in Paradise

5. From Paraty: Full Day to Trindade - One Day in Paradise

Trindade is a paradisiacal cove with four beaches and a natural saltwater pool. This tour is run with vans or micro-buses, 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.  

From Paraty: Shared Transfer to Rio de Janeiro

6. From Paraty: Shared Transfer to Rio de Janeiro

- Transfer Door to Door - The fastest and safest transfer service from Paraty to Rio de Janeiro. The vehicles are new and equipped with air conditioning, security camera, satellite tracker and include insurance for the passenger. - Shared Transfer door-to-door from Paraty to Rio de Janeiro. Shared transfer means you’re booking a seat on a vehicle, and will likely be sharing with others. - Daily departures - You will be picked up from your address in Paraty and after all the passengers have been collected, will be driven 2 hours to Angra dos Reis, where there will be a change of car in which you will head to Rio. From Angra dos Reis, you will be driven 2 hours and a half to Rio de Janeiro. In Rio de Janeiro, you will be dropped off at your hotel or accommodation.

From Paraty: One-Way Shared Transfer to Angra dos Reis

7. From Paraty: One-Way Shared Transfer to Angra dos Reis

Enjoy a safe, comfortable, and convenient shared transfer to the beautiful Angra Dos Reis from your accommodation in Paraty or from Angra to Paraty. Choose 1-way in either directions according to your needs. From Paraty to Angra , you'll depart at 8:30 AM. From Angra to Paraty, departures are available from 10:30 AM from Santa Luzia Pier in Angra dos Reis or from your hotel reception at urban zone.

Paraty: Walking Tour in english

8. Paraty: Walking Tour in english

Feel the atmosphere of the colonial period as you walk through the charming streets of the historic center. Take a relaxing walk on this city tour accompanied by a specialized guide, who will take you back in time. Walk through the historic center and hear legends and stories from past centuries, passing by churches, the House of Culture, old houses and more. Discover the city of Paraty, a National Historic Monument today and a World Heritage Site candidate. The beauty of the Serra da Bocaina park makes this a stunning natural site, as well. As you make your way through your tour, the irregular sidewalks, decorated walls, colonial houses with elaborate iron balconies, and Masonic culture will take you back to colonial times. Join this tour and experience an incredible day discovering the history, culture, nature, and architecture of this beautiful and unique place.    

Shared Transfer From Rio de Janeiro to Paraty

9. Shared Transfer From Rio de Janeiro to Paraty

Keep cool and entertained during this beautiful trip as you drive along the scenic Green Coast. Enjoy a shared or private transfer, with door-to-door service from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty. Get convenient service, with daily departures, and choose a shared, private or VIP transfer, depending on your comfort. Feel safe, knowing all vehicles are tracked via satellite and high-security cameras. Get picked up from your hotel, accommodation, or airport and dropped off at your final destination in Paraty. After all the passengers have been collected and the shuttle exits the city, you will be driven 2 hours and a half to Angra dos Reis, where there will be a change of car in which you will head to paraty for another 2 hours.

Paraty: Gold Trail Rainforest Hiking Tour

10. Paraty: Gold Trail Rainforest Hiking Tour

Spend a day hiking and learning about the very important role Paraty played in Brazil's history. Discover how the area was home to the most important gold export port in Brazil during the colonial period. Gold and diamonds used to come from Ouro Preto and Diamantina, cities with names thanks to the volume of diamonds and gold found there, both World Heritage listed sites by UNESCO. Start the tour by meeting your guide at the meeting point. Take a short walk up to the bus station to catch a regular public bus from Paraty to the beginning of the trail. The trail runs for about 3.6 km and takes part of the Gold Trail, that used to link Paraty and Diamantina. It is through this ancient trail that you will learn about the history of Gold with the tour guide, returning to the time when the tropeiros (horse drivers), gold diggers, and slaves went up and down the mountain on donkeys. These riches led to the widening of Brazil's borders. Because the trail is located inside Serra da Bocaina National Park, you will also find several landscapes and species of fauna and flora characteristic of the Atlantic Forest. At the end, take an optional visit to the Tobogã Waterfall and the Engenho do D'Ouro distillery near the Paraty-Cunha road in the community of Vila do Penha (not included). Finally, return by regular bus to the meeting point in Paraty.

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based on 123 reviews

What a beautiful day! I was very happy with the tour, Trindade is breathtaking, and we visited the natural pools as well. There’s the option to hike to the pools or take a boat. The hike is fairly easy, but can be a bit muddy depending on forecast. The guide was very helpful & friendly, offering to take lots of pictures. We also had a good amount of time to relax on the beach at the end. This was the highlight of my trip in Paraty :)

Driver was at my Pousada promptly to collect me at 7.30am as arranged... smartly dressed. As there were only two passengers... the transport was in a comfortable car and the journey was very quick including a 20 min stop at a service station/restaurant en route. Great, comfortable, easy way to travel at reasonable cost. Thank you!

The experience was great, we went to a total of 4 locations, there was a photographer on board who took amazing pictures. The food was great! I do wish we went to some of the more famous locations, but it was all around great.

Beautiful tour, between beaches and forest. The guide was really nice.

Trip to Trindade was excellent. I recomended it. You will enjoy.