Top Paraty Private Sightseeing Tours

Enjoy a relaxing day in nature on this small-group tour through forests and farmland. Visit four spectacular waterfalls throughout the day, some of which you can swim in. If you're in an adventurous spirit, you can even slide down the natural toboggan at Toboga Waterfalls. See also how local sugar-based drinks, cachaças, are made in a distillery.

Get a more intimate glimpse of Paraty's historic center during a walking tour that provides a great introduction for first-time visitors. Ideal for history buffs, this tour lets you delve deeper into the colonial history of Paraty by focusing on landmarks such as the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict. For travelers that have just arrived in Paraty, this tour provides a great way to kickstart your stay.

Stunning waterfalls, natural pools and lots of greenery await you on a delightful walk along the ancient Gold Trail. Knowing all that nature offers us in the Atlantic Forest, as well as sampling the region's sweets and cachaças, is an unmissable tour! Two waterfall complexes will be visited. The first is inside the Pedra Branca Farm, where the Usina and Pedra Branca waterfalls are located. After a refreshing bath we head to the Alambique Paratiana or Pedra Branca, where we will have a guided tour to know all the secrets of the production of the famous cachaças in Paraty, including the very famous GABRIELA clove and cinnamon! Then we will go to the second waterfall complex in Bairro do Penha. There are the 2 most famous waterfalls in Paraty: Tarzan and Tobogã. The latter famous for the natural slide of approximately 20 meters. We will have lunch at Tarzan's restaurant and return to the city.

Take a historic hike through Paraty’s Gold Trail and discover its rich history on this private tour. Learn how African slaves paved this path to bring the precious metals of the region to Portuguese ships. Observe the local wildlife and stop at natural pools and waterfalls to unwind a bit. End the tour at a cachaça distillery and sample various types of the Brazilian rum.

The 4-day Juatinga Travessia is a complete immersion experience in one of the most preserved areas of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Over the course of four days, travellers walk through paradisiacal beaches, crystal clear waterfalls, and trails surrounded by lush nature, while learning about the way of life of the cascade communities. Unlike a conventional trekking, the overnight stay is held in homes of local families, with homemade meals prepared on time, providing an authentic community-based tourism experience. With small groups and accredited and local Guide, the crossing offers a unique combination of adventure, culture, hospitality and unforgettable landscapes.