The 13 Most Booked Paraty Tours

1.Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

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

Ride a 4x4 from central Paraty into Serra da Bocaina National Park for Pedra Branca, Tobogã, and Poço do Tarzan. You’ll swim, watch the famous rock slide, stop for a regional lunch, and taste cachaça at Engenho D’Ouro. English and Portuguese guides include friendly standouts such as Everton and Gilberto.

“Wonderful adventure into the jungle. Guides were great and thr activities were lots of fun!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $22

Join Paraty Tours for a five-hour cruise through Paraty Bay, with four stops at beaches and islands for swimming and snorkeling. The boat has restrooms, bar service, music, floaties, and optional lunch. Snorkel masks are included, while kayaks and stand-up paddleboards depend on the booking option. Portuguese is the main language onboard.

“Nothing to improve it was a fabulous day. The group on the boat all mixed in and we had a great day. Lorraine & The Irish Spice Girls”

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3.Saco do Mamanguá Speedboat Tour

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

Spend six hours on a shared speedboat from Paraty, visiting Ilha dos Cocos, Engenho Beach, Cruzeiro Beach, and a surprise stop. Snorkel in clear water, bring drinks for the onboard cooler, or take the steep 1.5-kilometer Pico do Pão de Açúcar trail. Portuguese and English service is available, though the captain may speak little English.

“Fun day out in beautiful, remote beaches and islands around Paraty. No sea sickness, if that's a concern.”

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4.Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting

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

Meet your English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide at Santa Rita Church for a 90-minute walk through Paraty’s old center. Learn about Indigenous peoples, colonization, Freemasonry, and the town’s sugar, gold, coffee, and pau-brasil eras. The tour ends at a local bar with a taste of Cachaça Gabriela, a sweet blend of cachaça, 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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5.Kayaking to the mangroves

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

Paddle from Pontal Beach around Ilha dos Pombos, through Paraty’s final urban mangrove, and along the Perequê Açu River. English-speaking guides such as Brenda and Mateo provide instruction, gear, wildlife help, and photos. The relaxed 2-hour outing suits beginners and includes single or double kayaks.

“This was a brilliant experience in Paraty despite the overcast weather. I can only imagine how amazing it would have been with some sunshine. Our guide was extremely friendly, patient and knowledgable, and provided us with pictures afterwards. We saw all sorts of birds and even a bright blue crab. Would fully recommend”

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6.Small Group Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $81

Join a small group of up to seven for an 8.4-kilometer hike from Ponta Negra to Cachoeira do Saco Bravo. Guide Eugênia leads the forest trail, with boat transport included between Laranjeiras and the trailhead. Expect streams, steep sections, a sea-facing natural pool, and a full day outdoors.

“This is a really authentic and stunning hike through the Mata Atlantica. Our guide Eugenia was knowledgeable and friendly.”

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7.Day Tour to Trindade: Nature and Sea Adventure from Paraty

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 6 hours · from $37

Travel from Paraty to Trindade in an air-conditioned van or minibus with a guide such as Luis or Everton. Visit Cepilho, Ranchos, Meio, and Caixa D’aço beaches, enjoy optional snorkeling, and walk through Atlantic Forest to a saltwater pool. Lunch and the optional boat ride cost extra.

“Nice to see these well preserved beaches. Van from Paraty is spacious and comfortable. The guide Louis is kind and thoughtful. Also it was interesting to climb through the jungles between beaches. But for rainy days it is quite slippery and dangerous to climb 30 mins to the natural pool. All the way is narrow path aside clif. Suggest to wear good trekking shoes. Do not follow the guide to be barefooted or climb with flipflop. Also better to take the boat ride back to the beginning of the beach. For our group it was a rainy day, the guard helped ladies at several dangerous places on the track. The…”

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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 hotel or Paraty Tours. In about two hours, you’ll visit historic churches, the Religious Arts Museum, Casa da Cultura, and streets marked by Freemasonry symbols. Guides such as Christiano, Chris, and Ramon add different stories and local tips.

“Christ was a great guide made the trip fun and very informative, learnt a lot about the history of Brazil as well as Paraty. Would recommend the tour with Chris.”

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9.Adventure Experience to Saco Bravo Waterfall – BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel from Paraty to Laranjeiras and Ponta Negra, then tackle a steep rainforest trail to Saco Bravo Waterfall. A bilingual guide leads this demanding 6 to 7-hour outing, capped at 10 people. The reward is a clear natural pool perched beside the ocean, with time for a swim if conditions allow.

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

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10.Private Bike Tour in Paraty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $63

Start at Jabaquara Beach for a private, approximately five-hour bike ride with Alison or Beatriz. Your route may link Paraty’s historic center and Forte do Defensor Perpétuo with a beach, waterfall, or even a cachaça distillery visit. Bikes, safety gear, water, and a guide are included, and the pace is 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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11.Historical Tour with Cachaça Tasting – BY PARATY TOURS

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

Meet Paraty Tours at 5:30 pm for a guided walk through Paraty’s UNESCO-listed historic center. You’ll see four churches, the Religious Arts Museum, Casa da Cultura, colonial houses, art studios, and an authentic cachaçaria. The guide explains local architecture, legends, and cachaça production. Admission fees are extra.

“Foi td muito bom, pois o guia conhecia muito bem todo centro histórico. Farei novos roteiros qdo eu voltar.”

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12.Sunset Kayaking

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

Join a professional guide for an easy two-hour sunset kayak from Pontal, Paraty. After basic instruction, paddle toward Jabaquara Beach, enter the city’s last remaining urban mangrove, and continue to Ilha dos Pombos for birds, plants, bay views, and possible capybara sightings. No kayaking experience is needed.

“This was such a great tour! Brenda was a wonderful guide and showed us so many cool things. Highly recommend.”

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13.Kayaking Mangroves tour ( Natural Reserve )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Start at Pontal Beach with a short safety briefing, then paddle toward Paradise Beach, Jabaquara, nearby islands, and Paraty’s remaining mangroves. The two-hour route may include capybaras, while the three-hour route explores farther without a capybara stop. Local guides such as Brenda, Paulo, Lumila, and Sergio lead the outing.

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

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