Kayaking Rio Vermelho State Park: Lagoon & Forest Tour

You navigate the kayak yourself, not just ride along watching.

Kayaking on Floripa's Lagoa da Conceição and Rio Vermelho State Park with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, where you paddle semi-oceanic kayaks through mangroves, Atlantic Forest and Restinga Forest, with equipment, safety gear, guide and return transport to the base included. The route adapts to your skill level and weather. You can paddle a circular loop or a crossing route, and the guide makes strategic stops to explore local culture and natural sites. Children from age 3 are welcome.

The experience

Two hours on the water starts with equipment setup and paddling technique training at the base before you head out. The guide walks you through how to handle a single or double kayak with a rudder, then you agree on the day's route together: circular if you want to return to the same spot, or a crossing that ends at another point and brings you back by car. Either way, the itinerary shifts based on wind and your group's comfort level, so no two paddles are quite the same.

The water route itself passes through mangroves, Atlantic Forest, Restinga Forest, beaches and streams that border the Lagoa da Conceição and the Rio Vermelho Basin. Along the way you'll see traditional communities and spots that are difficult or impossible to reach on foot. The guide stops at strategic points to let you step out, explore and absorb the local culture and natural features. You're doing the paddling, not watching someone else do it. That's what makes the angle different from the shore.

The group stays small enough that the guide can adapt the pace and stops to what you need. Service animals are welcome, and children from age 3 can paddle (infants sit with an adult). The guide handles safety, carries a communication kit and first aid, and manages the return transport so you're not figuring out logistics after you're tired.

What’s included

• Kayak, canoe or stand-up paddle board.
• floating vest and oars.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• private transport to Rio Vermelho State Park and return to base.
• safety management and first aid kit.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese09:00

Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese09:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Altino Manoel Claudino Street has a corner with João Gualberto Soares Highway, at km 7941, on this corner there is Don Victor Cheese Shop as a reference.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Adrenailha Aventuras

Is this one for you?Book the standard two-hour paddle if you want to learn the basics and explore the lagoon without a long time commitment. Choose the three-hour special itinerary or the five-hour Lagoon Coast with Picnic if you're comfortable paddling longer and want more time at cultural stops or a meal break along the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years); Child (3 to 7 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between the 2-hour paddle and the longer options?

The standard kayaking is two hours of paddling and training. A special itinerary runs three hours, and the Lagoon Coast with Picnic option stretches to five hours and adds a meal stop along the route.

Do I need kayaking experience to book this?

No. The guide teaches paddling technique before you leave the base and adapts the route to your skill level, so beginners and experienced paddlers both paddle the same trip.

What happens if the wind picks up or the weather changes?

The guide adjusts the itinerary based on wind and conditions on the day. You might paddle a different route or make different stops, but the route always adapts to what's safe and manageable for your group.

How does the return to the base work if we paddle a crossing route?

If you end at a different point instead of paddling a circle back, the guide arranges a car pickup to bring you and the group back to the base.

What's included in the kayaking, and what do I need to bring?

Kayak or canoe, floating vest, oars, guide, transport to Rio Vermelho State Park and return to base are all included. Bring sun protection and a towel. The operator does not provide water or snacks.