Jeep Tour to Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery in Paraty
Rock surfing and cachaça tasting in the mountains above Paraty
A five to six hour jeep tour from Paraty into Serra da Bocaina National Park, stopping at White Stone Waterfall and Tobogã waterfall for swimming, then visiting a working cachaça distillery to learn the production method and taste aged varieties. The tour includes a bilingual guide, round-trip 4x4 transport, and entrance to both waterfalls and the distillery. Lunch is available for separate purchase at the restaurant on the route.
Step-by-step itinerary
Jeep tour to waterfalls and distillery
- Travel to Serra da Bocaina National Park
- Visit White Stone Waterfall
- Learn about park flora and fauna
- Stop at Tobogã waterfall and swim
- Have lunch at traditional restaurant
- Visit cachaça distillery and taste cachaça
- Cachoeira Toboga Entry included 30m
- Gold Path Entry included 30m
What’s included
- Round-trip transportation by 4x4 jeep.
- accompaniment by a bilingual guide certified by Cadastur.
- entrance to White Stone Waterfall and Tobogã waterfall.
- access to the cachaça distillery with tastings of various aged and flavored varieties.
- a visit to the Cassava Flour House to observe artisanal production.
- and the Gold Path walk with panoramic views of the mountains and historic Paraty.
Times
- Every day 10:30
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Operated by Paraty Tours
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The experience
The tour departs Paraty in a 4x4 jeep heading toward Serra da Bocaina National Park, climbing into the mountains where the guide points out the flora and fauna along the way, including the Jequitibá, one of the largest trees in the region. The first major stop is White Stone Waterfall, where the water runs clear enough to swim in. From there the route continues to Tobogã, a waterfall where locals practice what the source calls rock surfing, sliding down smooth stone channels into natural pools. You get time to cool off in the water before the jeep moves on.
After the waterfalls, the tour reaches an alambic, a traditional cachaça distillery, where the guide walks you through the artisanal production process and you taste several varieties, including aged cachaças and flavored versions. The itinerary also includes a stop at a Cassava Flour House to see how cassava is processed by hand. Lunch is served at a traditional restaurant along the route, though it is not included in the tour price and must be ordered separately. The final leg takes you up the Gold Path, a walking trail with panoramic views of the mountains and the historic city of Paraty below, where you observe different plant species including bamboo and bromeliads.
The tour runs five to six hours total and requires a moderate level of physical fitness due to the jeep roads and waterfall access. A certified bilingual guide in English and Portuguese leads the group, and all entrance fees to the waterfalls and distillery are included in the price.
Is this one for you?The jeep roads and waterfall swimming require a moderate level of physical fitness and comfort with mountain terrain, not a strenuous hike, but active enough that travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns or pregnancy should choose a different tour. The five to six hour commitment fits a full morning or afternoon, leaving time to explore Paraty's colonial center before or after.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Portuguese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the White Stone Waterfall like when we get there?
White Stone Waterfall is one of the most impressive in the region, with pure and crystal clear water suitable for swimming. The waterfall is the first major stop on the tour after the drive into Serra da Bocaina National Park.
Can I actually swim at Tobogã, or is it just for looking?
Tobogã is popular with both locals and tourists specifically for swimming and rock surfing: sliding down the smooth stone channels into the natural pools. The tour includes time to cool off with a dive in the water.
What happens at the cachaça distillery?
At the alambic, the guide explains the artisanal method of making cachaça and you taste several varieties, including flavored versions and aged cachaças. The tour also includes a stop at a Cassava Flour House to see the traditional production process for cassava flour.
Is lunch included in the tour price?
Lunch is not included in the tour price but is available for optional purchase at Engenho Do Ouro Restaurant, a traditional establishment along the route where you can order typical local dishes.
How long does the whole tour take?
The tour runs five to six hours total, including the drive to Serra da Bocaina National Park, time at both waterfalls, the distillery visit, and the Gold Path walk with views of Paraty and the mountains.
Jeep Tour to Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery in Paraty
5h–6h · EN · PT
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