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The 15 Best Paraty Tours & Boat Trips

31 tours  ·  from $11

A colonial grid that floods at spring tide, a bay of islands, and a valley of distilleries behind it. These 15 sort the schooners from the speedboats and the jeep runs, on price, hours afloat and lunch.

Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour - Pedra Branca Waterfall and the Serra da Bocaina forest
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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

From Paraty, ride into Serra da Bocaina National Park with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide. Hike to Pedra Branca, swim at Poço do Tarzan, watch the Tobogã rock slide, and visit Engenho D’Ouro for a cachaça tasting. Guides such as Everton and Gilberto are known for adding local plant and wildlife details.

“The experience was absolutely amazing—waterfalls, distilleries, history, nature, and everything that made for a perfect day. The guides were exceptional, attentive to everyone’s needs, friendly, and always willing to help. It was truly one of the best experiences of my life. The restaurant in the jungle is also fantastic. If you’re booking this experience, I highly recommend the 6-hour tour for a truly complete experience.”

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Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling - The meeting point requires two steps
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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 cruising Paraty Bay with Paraty Tours, stopping at two beaches and two islands for swimming and snorkeling. The Portuguese-speaking crew provides floaties, music, fruit, coffee, and a backup boat. Lunch, drinks, kayaks, and paddleboards cost extra.

“Great boat trip - for the price we were pleasantly surprised & really enjoyed our day! The stops were great for swimming - beautiful water & scenery!!! Also lots of room on the boat to get comfy!”

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Paraty: Saco do Mamanguá Speedboat Tour - Setting out from Paraty at 11:00 a.m.
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Paraty: Saco do Mamanguá Speedboat Tour

3.Saco do Mamanguá Speedboat Tour

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

Spend six hours by speedboat exploring Saco do Mamanguá, often called the world’s only tropical fjord. Stop at Ilha dos Cocos, Engenho Beach, Cruzeiro Beach, and a surprise location. You can snorkel, swim, eat lunch, or tackle the steep Pico do Pão de Açúcar trail.

“it was a great tour and a special experience. We were glad to watch dolphins. Great nature and perfect weather. The stop at the beach was awesome.”

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Paraty: Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting - Reading Paraty through its trading 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

Join a local guide such as Thiago for a 90-minute walk through Paraty’s UNESCO-listed historic center. Hear about Indigenous peoples, colonial trade, Freemasonry, and the town’s sugar, gold, coffee, and pau-brasil eras, then sample sweet cachaça Gabriela with honey, clove, and cinnamon.

“The tour of Paraty was absolutely wonderful. Thiago is incredibly knowledgeable, bringing the town’s history to life and helping you truly understand its roots. A journey through the past, expertly guided and deeply engaging. The cachaça tasting is also a must! Daniela”

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Kayaking to the mangroves - Ilha dos Pombos and the open-water views
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Kayaking to the mangroves

5.Kayaking to the mangroves

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

Kayak from Pontal Beach around Ilha dos Pombos, through Paraty’s last urban mangrove, and along the Perequê Açu River. Guides Brenda and Mateo provide instruction, gear, wildlife help, and English support. Expect about 90 minutes of paddling, one stop, and a relaxed pace.

“We had a great morning out kayaking around Paraty bay & in the mangroves with Mateo. The views of the surrounding mountains were amazing! We enjoyed the chance to have a quick swim & the beach stop for a drink, and it was fun to kayak along the canal through town on the way back. Our guide was a bit late arriving, which was a little worrying as we didn’t know if we were at the correct meeting point, but after that it all went smoothly. Mateo gave us some useful instruction on kayaking at the start which we enjoyed, and as there were only 3 of us on the…”

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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 Eugenia on an 8-hour small-group hike from Paraty to Saco Bravo Waterfall in the Juatinga Reserve. A boat reaches Ponta Negra, then you walk about two hours through Atlantic Forest to a natural pool above the sea. The group has no more than seven people.

“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 - The 40-minute ride from Paraty
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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 to Trindade in an air-conditioned van or minibus. With guides such as Luis or Everton, visit four beaches, eat at a fishermen’s bar, and walk or take a local boat to Caixa D’aço Natural Pool. Bring local currency and sturdy shoes.

“Belles plages visitées surtout la plage de Cepilho magnifique avec ses rochers. Les piscines naturelles sont vite surbookées car les rochers pour se poser ne sont pas nombreux. Le sable et l’eau sont un peu affectés par les traces d’hydrocarbures laissées par le canot à moteur qui fait les aller-retour avec la plage et qui rentre dans la principale piscine naturelle. Pas d’intérêt pour le snorkeling. Bon repas du midi même si le cadre d’arrivée pour le restaurant n’inspire pas forcément confiance de prime abord.”

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Private walk tour of Paraty's historical center - BY PARATY TOURS - The First Church of Our Lady of the Remedies
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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 colonial center with a private bilingual CADASTUR guide, meeting at your historic-center hotel or Paraty Tours. Expect churches, the Religious Arts Museum, Casa da Cultura, Masonic symbols, local history, and practical tips, with past guides including Christiano, Christ, and Ramon.

“My tour was excellent. I learned so much and really enjoyed understanding the history and present of Paraty. Highly recommend.”

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Adventure Experience to Saco Bravo Waterfall - BY PARATY TOURS - The rainforest hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall
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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 central Paraty to Saco Bravo Waterfall. You’ll ride to Laranjeiras and Ponta Negra, then tackle a steep rainforest trail to a clear natural pool perched beside the ocean. A bilingual guide, transport, fees, and insurance are included.

“Wonderful experience and travel with family and friends. I would definitely recommend to others and our travel guide.”

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Private Bike Tour in Paraty - Jabaquara Beach to Paraty’s coastal side
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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 for a private bicycle outing with Alison and Beatriz’s team. You may ride to waterfalls, beaches, Morro do Forte, the Fisherman’s Wharf, and Paraty’s historic center. Bikes, safety gear, water, and a guide are included, with the route adjusted to your group.

“This was a wonderful day out - a private bike tour of the beautiful waterfalls surrounding Paraty! A great way to see another side of Paraty. Friendly and knowledgeable hosts, beautiful scenery and an extra bonus of good exercise cycling up the Paraty hills.”

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Historical Tour with Cachaça Tasting - BY PARATY TOURS - Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict
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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

Walk Paraty’s stone streets with an Embratur-accredited guide, visiting four historic churches, the Sacred Arts Museum, and Casa da Cultura before learning about regional cachaça at an authentic cachaçaria. The two-hour tour begins at 5:30 pm and returns to the Paraty Tours office.

“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 - Ilha dos Pombos and the open bay view
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Sunset Kayaking

12.Sunset Kayaking

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

Meet guide Brenda or Mateo in central Paraty for a calm, beginner-friendly paddle toward Jabaquara Beach, the city’s last urban mangrove, then Ilha dos Pombos. Expect capybaras, birds, sunset views, equipment, safety instruction, and about 60 minutes of paddling.

“Fine kayak tour - as expected all the way through. No real sunset, but that cannot be blamed on them ;)”

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Kayaking Mangroves tour ( Natural Reserve ) - Entering the mangroves near Itú Island
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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

Set out from Pontal Beach for a two or three-hour kayak route through Paraty Bay, islands, quiet beaches, and the mangroves near Itú Island and Várzea do Corumbê. Local guides such as Brenda, Paulo, Lumila, and Sergio lead beginners through calm water, with capybaras possible on the shorter route.

“It was a great experience. We explored the beautiful nature and had a nice tour guide. 100% recommended!”

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Private Jeep Tour with All Prices Included by PARATY TOURS - Engenho D’Ouro explains how the spirit is made
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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.)

Ride into Paraty’s countryside with a bilingual Cadastur guide, stopping at Pedra Branca and Engenho D’Ouro distilleries, the Gold Path, Tobogã Waterfall, and Poço de Tarzán. Taste cachaça, swim in clear pools, and add lunch at the Engenho D’Ouro restaurant.

“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 - Tarzan Waterfall and its clear pool
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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

Spend about three hours in a private 4x4 from Paraty, with time for Tobogan’s 20-meter natural slide, Tarzan Waterfall, Penha Church, and the Estrada Real. A Portuguese guide leads the outing, and Teresa may guide your group. Add $50 for an English-speaking guide.

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

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New in Paraty Tours

★ 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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