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Kayaking to the mangroves

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Paraty, Brazil
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

New to kayaking? No problem. This guided kayaking tour of coastal areas and islands around Paraty, Brazil is designed for beginners. After brief instructions, hit the calm waters to visit Bexiga Island, Pontal Beach, Pigeon Island, the last mangrove within the city, and more. As you paddle, look for birds and other wildlife in coastal areas and forested slopes.
  • Try a new activity and explore nature from the water
  • Hassle-free adventure with instruction and gear included
  • Create trip memories with ample photo stops
  • Eliminate language-barriers with an English-speaking guide

What's Included

  • Practical instruction + Nautical and Safety Material. Professional guide/instructor ​

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Praca Macedo Soares, 26 - Pontal, Paraty - RJ, 23970-000, Brazil

      Praca Macedo Soares, 26 - Pontal, Paraty - RJ, 23970-000, Brazil Entre quiosque Tardezinha e Instituto náutico ( escola de vela ) carretas com caiaques emfrente do rio Pereque Azul.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Adam_J
    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

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 89 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Amazing. Good mix or sea,...

    Gareth_M, Feb 2026
    Amazing. Good mix or sea, mangroves/nature and the canals. A great way to see Paraty from a different angle. The kids and I loved it and felt very safe. Our guide spoke good English

    This was a brilliant...

    Adam_J, Oct 2025
    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

    Pricier than most other...

    Louise_F, May 2025
    Pricier than most other activities we did in Brazil but well worth it! It is run by a husband and wife who are super friendly. We had a fabulous time with our fantastic tour guide who spoke English, Spanish, and Portuguese and was great fun! We paddled around the bay and then up the canals at a lovely leisurely pace, with time to chat, learn about the region, and she stopped regularly to point out wildlife including birds, crabs and capybaras! The equipment was in good condition, we were provided lifejackets and a choice between single or double kayaks. They also had secure storage for our belongings to be kept while we were out on the water.

    The guide Brenda was very...

    Xiaoliang_W, Apr 2025
    The guide Brenda was very experienced and sharing us the local knowledge on animals, plants and fruits.

    Great experience in Paraty!

    David_J, Apr 2025
    This was a wonderful experience and a great way to explore the beautiful areas around Paraty with an excellent guide!

    Easy going

    Vittorio_M, Mar 2025
    It's an easy ride, not too difficult, with a few breaks. Enjoyable nonetheless. Mateo was fun to talk too.

    Kayaking Paraty

    Yolande_C, Mar 2025
    Beautiful tour which includes kayaking on both the sea and in freshwater down Paraty’s canals. Were able to see lots of birds and even a capybara in the mangroves!

    It was a very nice two...

    Ivaylo_G, Feb 2025
    It was a very nice two and half hour tour with Brenda who explained a lot about the local flora and fauna. We even manages to see capibara. The kayaking was very pleasant and easy for everyone.

    Great Tour!

    Thomas_K, Nov 2024
    I enjoyed the tour with Brenda a lot! She explained the area, helped seeing animals and was a great accompany. Definitely recommended.

    Fun Experience!

    Nathan_R, Oct 2024
    Very fun kayaking trip! The guide was great. We got to see a bunch of wildlife in a very chill setting.

    Relaxed kayaking trip

    Charis_W, Sep 2024
    A nice, tranquil way to start the day and see Paraty from a different viewpoint. I have not kayaked much, and not a lot of upper body strength, and was OK!

    Leisure on the Water

    Morgan_S, Mar 2024
    A nice leisurely way to spend the morning exploring Paraty from a different view. Definitely suitable for beginners to Kayaking.

    Great kayaking tour in Paraty

    Sarah_C, Nov 2023
    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 tour it felt very personal. We are not pro-kayakers and found the distance/time on the water ideal for us. We were disappointed not to see any cabybaras in the mangroves, but you can’t plan that! On the whole we would recommend this trip :)

    Muy recomendable!

    IrisK, Mar 2026
    Muy recomendable! Buen paseo para ver unas vistas bonitas y conocer un poco más de cerca Paraty y su fauna y flora.

    Kayak a Parati (Sea + River/Mangrove)

    MICHEL_K, Feb 2026
    Very nice. Beautiful discovery, beautiful landscape. A little pollution in the waterways. A little rainy but pleasant weather and the sea was warm.
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    Brenda is adorable and a very good guide

    Sabine_H, May 2025
    Very nice outing with Brenda. A bit sporty but still easy to access. Very nice way to discover the islands
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    Iskustvo ture kajakom je...

    Branko_B, Mar 2025
    Iskustvo ture kajakom je bilo apsolutno predivno. Naš vodić Brenda je učinila to iskustvo još boljim uz pružanje informacija o atrakcijama koje smo obilazili. Toplo preporučujem svima koji dolaze u Paraty da isprobaju laganu aktivnost popraćenu pogledom na predivne ptice, razne vrste biljaka te životinje kao što su kapibare. 100/10

    Herrliche Tour um den Tag zu starten

    Tatjana_H, Nov 2024
    Die Tour ist schön am Morgen, man umrundet eine Insel und paddeln anschließend länger durch den Magrovenwald. Dabei haben wir einiges an Flora und Fauna sehen können. Die Tour erfordert keine besondere Fitness.

    Genial es muy divertido ver animales y pasar por los manglares

    Stephanie_D, Sep 2024
    Genial! Me encanto este tour, muy tranquilo y vimos muchos animales como capybaras y aves. Tranquilo el paseo y también solo éramos 3 y brenda es muy linda y paciente si eres nuevo en kayaking. Recomendaría 100% para una actividad por la tarde! Todo súper bien organisado 😊 gracias Brenda

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