The 9 Best Tours in Paraty

1.Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★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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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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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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4.Paraty: Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting

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

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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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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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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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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8.Paraty: Schooner Boat Tour with Beaches and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $34

Spend five hours aboard a Paraty schooner, swimming at four bay stops, snorkeling, and buying lunch on board for $34.

“Demasiado comercial. Barco con mucha gente, paro en playas muy pobladas y comida cara abordo. Lo de la parte de snorkel un chiste. No lo recomiendo”

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9.Half-Day Schooner Cruise and Snorkeling in Paraty Bay

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $36

Cruise Paraty Bay by schooner, snorkel four clear-water stops, enjoy tropical fruit, and relax on beaches for five hours.

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