The 15 Best Tours in Paraty

Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour - From Paraty into Serra da Bocaina National Park

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

Review of Paraty’s six-hour jeep tour to jungle waterfalls, Tobogã’s natural slide, Poço do Tarzan, and a cachaça distillery.

“A trip really well worth the money that you pay, lots of variety throughout the day! English speaking guide which was really important for us, it was quite difficult to find English speaking guides in Paraty so this was a great bonus! Definitely recommend!”

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Beach Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Paraty Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

Explore Paraty Bay by boat, stopping at four beaches and islands for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, fruit, coffee, and a caipirinha option.

“Lovely day out with 4 stops of 20-40 minutes each. Food and drinks available to purchase (main courses cost 60 BRL and were big enough to share between two if you don’t have a huge appetite). The crew spoke limited English, but a couple of crew members went out of their way to translate into English for us which was much appreciated! N.B. Our ticket included a free caipirinha but the crew weren’t aware so make sure to ask for it.”

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Paraty: Saco do Mamanguá Speedboat Tour

3.Paraty: Saco do Mamanguá Speedboat Tour

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

Explore Paraty’s Saco do Mamanguá by speedboat, snorkel at Ilha dos Cocos, hike Pico do Pão de Açúcar, and visit quiet beaches.

“The activity was great - definitively a positive having a speedboat to get around (no travel sickness). The day was enjoyable.. I decided to do the hike and it was worth it for the views. Everyone was friendly. Captain spoke little English but other guests on hand to translate which wasn’t a problem at all. Good value for money”

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Food & Drink, Historical Tours, Paraty Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Paraty: Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting

4.Paraty: Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting

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

Explore Paraty’s UNESCO-listed center, learn its colonial and Masonic secrets, and taste local Cachaça Gabriela on a 90-minute tour.

“Absolute must for understanding the history of this town. The tour was incredibly informative and well done!”

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Canoes & Kayaks, Paraty Tours, Tour Reviews

Kayaking to the mangroves

5.Kayaking to the mangroves

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

Paddle Paraty Bay, mangroves, and historic canals with an English-speaking guide, spotting birds, crabs, capybaras, and sunset views.

“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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Hiking & Trekking, Paraty Tours, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Tours

Small Group Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall

6.Small Group Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $81

Hike through Paraty’s Atlantic Forest to Saco Bravo, where a waterfall pours into an ocean-facing natural pool on Brazil’s Costa Verde.

“Our experience with Evgenia was amazing! We met her in the morning and spent the day together hiking to the waterfall and also spent a couple of hours at the waterfall! It was absolutely amazing, she explained a lot to us about the area and Read more”

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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

Explore Trindade from Paraty, with four beaches, Atlantic Forest trails, a saltwater pool, local seafood, and guide-led coastal views.

“La marche devait être modérée. Mais ça allait beaucoup trop vite. Nous sommes donc restés à la première plage, au point de départ sans pouvoir accomplir le programme de l'excursion.”

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Historical Tours, Paraty Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

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.)

Explore Paraty’s colonial churches, Masonic symbols, and cobbled streets on a private two-hour walk with an English-speaking guide.

“This was a tale of two cities. We enjoyed touring the historic part of Paraty, and we appreciated how well Viator and Paraty Tours company communicated with us. However, we have never worked with a tour guide who is so negative (e.g. "Brazilians are unorganized, the French are complicated, religions are not good"). We would work with Paraty Tours again, but not with this tour guide.”

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Paraty Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Tours

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

Hike through rainforest to Saco Bravo Waterfall, a sea-edge pool near Paraty, with transport, insurance, and a bilingual guide.

“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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Cycling Tours, Paraty Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Bike Tour in Paraty

10.Private Bike Tour in Paraty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $63

Cycle Paraty’s historic center, fort, beaches, and waterfalls on a private five-hour tour with flexible routes and local guides.

“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

11.Historical Tour with Cachaça Tasting – BY PARATY TOURS

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

Explore Paraty’s colonial center, four historic churches, cultural landmarks, and a traditional cachaça tasting on a two-hour guided walk.

“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

12.Sunset Kayaking

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

Paddle Paraty’s calm waters at sunset, visit its last urban mangrove, spot capybaras and birds, and enjoy an easy guided outing.

“Great trip! We saw a whole family of capybaras as well as several different vird species. The water was very calm and our tour guide Brenda was very kind. It is sad to think that this is the last mangrove forest in paraty. I hope everyone can try out some eco-friendly tourism!”

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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

Paddle Paraty’s calm bay and mangroves, spot capybaras and birds, and learn about the local ecosystem on a beginner-friendly small-group tour.

“What a cool experience! Brenda was an amazing guide, who has a great sense of humour and clearly has a passion for doing this tour! I may not have been the best kayaker, but she was patient and made sure it was an unforgettable experience! We kayaked around a beautiful island inhabited by all sorts of exotic birds and then kayaked through a mangrove seeing capybaras. I highly recommend this tour! Thanks Brenda and Paulo!”

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