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We compared all 55 experiences in Paraty so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 55 experiences from US$ 4.68 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Paraty Bay: Boat Tour with Snorkel Mask & Island Beaches
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Most booked
Paraty Bay: Boat Tour with Snorkel Mask & Island BeachesSwim, snorkel, and relax on untouched beaches in Paraty Bay. Includes fastboat transfers, snorkel gear, tropical fruits, and a local crew for a laid-back day.
1,455 reviews
4.91★
Duration
5h
Every day
10:30
Live guide PTFree cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Paraty: Private Boat Tour with Custom Route & Snorkeling
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★Top rated
Paraty: Private Boat Tour with Custom Route & SnorkelingStep aboard a private boat in Paraty Bay, swim at hidden beaches, try fresh fruit, and relax with your own group. Flexible itinerary and local crew included.
472 reviews
4.99★
Duration
5h–6h
Every day except Saturday
10:00
Live guide EN · PTFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Jeep Tour to Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery in Paraty
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Best value
Jeep Tour to Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery in ParatyJeep tour from Paraty through Serra da Bocaina National Park to White Stone Waterfall and a working cachaça distillery, with a bilingual guide.
320 reviews
4.77★
Duration
5h–6h
Every day
10:30
Live guide EN · PTFree cancellationfromUS$ 37per person

Recommended (7)

Paraty Jeep Tour: Waterfalls, Cachaça Distillery & Gold Road
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Travelers' pick
Paraty Jeep Tour: Waterfalls, Cachaça Distillery & Gold Road
310 reviews
4.93★
Duration
4h–5h
fromUS$ 26per person
Paraty Waterfalls & Cachaça Tour: Private Jeep & Slide
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Paraty Waterfalls & Cachaça Tour: Private Jeep & Slide
292 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–6h
fromUS$ 279per group
Paraty Bay: Schooner Tour with Swim Stops & Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Paraty Bay: Schooner Tour with Swim Stops & Lunch
292 reviews
4.85★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 41per person
Paraty: Mangrove Kayak Tour with Beaches & Islands
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Travelers' pick
Paraty: Mangrove Kayak Tour with Beaches & Islands
257 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 60per person
Paraty: Private Horseback Riding & Serra da Bocaina Ranch
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Travelers' pick
Paraty: Private Horseback Riding & Serra da Bocaina Ranch
145 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 115per person
Trindade Beaches & Natural Pool from Paraty: Guided Day Trip
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Travelers' pick
Trindade Beaches & Natural Pool from Paraty: Guided Day Trip
114 reviews
4.88★
Duration
5h–6h
fromUS$ 38per person
Paraty: Kayaking Mangroves & Capybaras with River Views
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Travelers' pick
Paraty: Kayaking Mangroves & Capybaras with River Views
100 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 35per person

Lowest price (10)

Paraty tour with cachaça tasting: Colonial craft spirits
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Paraty tour with cachaça tasting: Colonial craft spiritsWalk through Paraty's UNESCO-listed Historic Center with a guide, visit four centuries-old churches and the House of Culture.
45 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
Every day
17:30
Live guide PTFree cancellationfromUS$ 10per person
Sunset Kayaking in Paraty: Birds' Island and Mangrove
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Sunset Kayaking in Paraty: Birds' Island and MangroveKayak from Pontal beach in Paraty at sunset toward Birds' Island and the last urban mangrove, with instruction, guide and safety gear included. Meet at 3:45 pm.
39 reviews
4.69★
Duration
2h
Every day
14:30
Live guide EN · PT · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Kayaking Paraty: Paddle among 65 islands
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Kayaking Paraty: Paddle among 65 islandsPaddle among Paraty's closest islands (Ilha da Bexiga, Ilhas Duas Irmãs and Ilha dos Pombos) with a local guide, life vest and kayak equipment included.
17 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · PT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 36per person
Kayaking Paraty Mangroves: Paddle islands & natural tunnel
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Likely to sell out
Kayaking Paraty Mangroves: Paddle islands & natural tunnelPaddle through Paraty's mangrove tunnel and past two wildlife islands on a guided 3-hour kayaking adventure with all equipment provided.
38 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · IT · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Paraty Waterfalls & Cachaça Tour: Jeep into the Atlantic Forest
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Likely to sell out
Paraty Waterfalls & Cachaça Tour: Jeep into the Atlantic ForestSmall-group Jeep tour from Paraty through Serra da Bocaina to three waterfalls and two traditional cachaça distilleries, with lunch and tastings included. 6 hours round-trip.
15 reviews
4.73★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:30
Live guide EN · PTFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Paraty Jeep Tour: Waterfalls and Cachaça Distilleries
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Likely to sell out
Paraty Jeep Tour: Waterfalls and Cachaça DistilleriesJeep tour from Paraty through Bocaina Mountains to Toboga Falls and two cachaça distilleries with tastings and a guide in English or Portuguese, six.
17 reviews
4.35★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:30
Live guide EN · PTFree cancellationfromUS$ 56per person
Paraty to Rio de Janeiro shared transfer: 5 hours, hotel pickup
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Travelers' pick
Paraty to Rio de Janeiro shared transfer: 5 hours, hotel pickupFive-hour shared transfer from Paraty to Rio de Janeiro hotels with professional driver, satellite-tracked vehicle and travel insurance.
14 reviews
4.71★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Paraty to Rio de Janeiro: Shared transfer, 4–5 hours
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Travelers' pick
Paraty to Rio de Janeiro: Shared transfer, 4–5 hoursTravel from Paraty to Rio de Janeiro airports or hotels in a shared van with experienced drivers, satellite-tracked vehicles, and trilingual support.
33 reviews
4.73★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Cedro Island Iriri Waterfall Tour: Paraty Indigenous Crafts
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Cedro Island Iriri Waterfall Tour: Paraty Indigenous CraftsTour from Paraty to Cedro Island with private van pickup, boat crossing, and a walk through an indigenous reserve to the Iriri waterfall and local crafts.
26 reviews
4.96★
Duration
5h–6h
Every day
11:00
Live guide PTHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 58per person
Paraty to São Paulo shuttle: Shared van with hotel pickup
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Travelers' pick
Paraty to São Paulo shuttle: Shared van with hotel pickupShared shuttle from Paraty to São Paulo or Guarulhos Airport with hotel pickup, air-conditioned van, professional driver and travel insurance included.
18 reviews
4.61★
Duration
5h–6h
start times · Every day
2
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
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Paraty at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Paraty Bay: Boat Tour with Snorkel Mask & Island Beaches, US$ 23 (5h, 4.91★ · 1,455).
  • Top rated: Paraty: Private Boat Tour with Custom Route & Snorkeling, US$ 140 (5h–6h, 4.99★ · 472).
  • Best value: Jeep Tour to Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery in Paraty, US$ 37 (5h–6h, 4.77★ · 320).

Of the 55 experiences: 55 with free cancellation, 40 with instant confirmation, 17 with hotel pickup and 25 bookable last-minute.

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