Paraty Hiking Adventure
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Day 1: Paraty – colonial town on Brazil’s Green Coast Arrival in Paraty. Tour of the picturesque colonial town of Paraty, a UNESCO nominated World Heritage Site for 19th Century Colonial Architecture. Walking around the Old Town is like stepping back in time. Overnight accommodation in Paraty (D) 
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Day 2:GREEN COAST BEACHES TOUR
Breakfast, then enjoy a day of contrasts. On this guided walk through the Atlantic Rainforest we take in a local fishing village, some of the most beautiful beaches in the region and finish up at a gated community for the super-rich.
Guided hiking trip to Beaches; Swimming at beaches and islands; Stop for optional lunch; Departs 09.15 Returns 17hs (B)
Breakfast, then enjoy a day of contrasts. On this guided walk through the Atlantic Rainforest we take in a local fishing village, some of the most beautiful beaches in the region and finish up at a gated community for the super-rich.
Guided hiking trip to Beaches; Swimming at beaches and islands; Stop for optional lunch; Departs 09.15 Returns 17hs (B)
Day 3: MAMANGUÁ SUGARLOAF PEAK
Located on the nearby Juatinga Peninsular Eco-reserve, Brazil’s only tropical fjord, the Saco do Mamanguá, is a unique marine ecosystem and tropical paradise. On this day trip we set out from Paraty by bus to Paraty Mirim where we catch a boat into the fjord. We hike up Mamanguá Sugarloaf Peak (500m) for incredible views of the whole region. On the way back we stop for optional lunch at a restaurant in the Bay of Paraty and swim at islands and beaches. There is no better tour in Paraty!
Breakfast, Boat trip to Mamanguá tropical fjord; Guided uphill hike through Preserved Rainforest Area to top of Mamanguá Sugarloaf Peak (walking time 2½ to 3 hours with breaks – level of difficulty medium); Island or beach restaurant stop for optional lunch; Stops at beaches and islands in the Bay of Paraty. (B)
Located on the nearby Juatinga Peninsular Eco-reserve, Brazil’s only tropical fjord, the Saco do Mamanguá, is a unique marine ecosystem and tropical paradise. On this day trip we set out from Paraty by bus to Paraty Mirim where we catch a boat into the fjord. We hike up Mamanguá Sugarloaf Peak (500m) for incredible views of the whole region. On the way back we stop for optional lunch at a restaurant in the Bay of Paraty and swim at islands and beaches. There is no better tour in Paraty!
Breakfast, Boat trip to Mamanguá tropical fjord; Guided uphill hike through Preserved Rainforest Area to top of Mamanguá Sugarloaf Peak (walking time 2½ to 3 hours with breaks – level of difficulty medium); Island or beach restaurant stop for optional lunch; Stops at beaches and islands in the Bay of Paraty. (B)
Day 4: GOLD TRAIL
Breakfast. Then step back in time on the Gold Trail, the paved road built by African slaves in the 18th Century to bring gold and precious stones out of the Brazilian interior and onto ships bound for Portugal. After walking on the trail through the rainforest we stop at waterfalls for swimming and finish up at a cachaça distillery where the rum is still made the traditional way. Morning departure: 08.30 Tour duration: 3 hours Level of Difficulty: easy/ moderate Total walking time: up to 1½ hours (plenty of breaks) Transport: regular bus (B)
Breakfast. Then step back in time on the Gold Trail, the paved road built by African slaves in the 18th Century to bring gold and precious stones out of the Brazilian interior and onto ships bound for Portugal. After walking on the trail through the rainforest we stop at waterfalls for swimming and finish up at a cachaça distillery where the rum is still made the traditional way. Morning departure: 08.30 Tour duration: 3 hours Level of Difficulty: easy/ moderate Total walking time: up to 1½ hours (plenty of breaks) Transport: regular bus (B)
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Price per person, based on 2 people sharing: (subject to currency exchange fluctuations) US$482 Add $172 per person for roundtrip group transfers from Rio, or you can take buses Group size: minimum 2 people, maximum 10 Guaranteed departure: 2 people We provide (included in price):
All lodge or hotel based accommodation (3 nights), based on 02 people sharing at Pousada do Principe (price will change if we use another pousada) 3 breakfasts All guided activities as described. English speaking guides throughout (2 guides from 5 clients) All land transport in Paraty (trailhead transport in Paraty) Not included in price:
Air fares Transport to/ from Paraty Personal expenses Drinks Tips and gratuities |
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When to come & Weather conditions
We work all year round. However, the best time for this trip is Brazilian autumn/ fall and winter (March to September) when it is cooler, drier and sunnier. During these months temperatures are around mid 20s Celsius (mid 80s Fahrenheit) during the day, not humid, and cooler at night.
December, January and February are the tropical summer months which are very hot, very humid and very wet. These months are best avoided if you are not used to the heat.
April, May, June and September are the quietest low tourist season months.
It’s best to avoid Easter and national holidays as the town and the bay get busier and prices go up.
Guides
Experienced in leading adventure tour groups in the region.
Speak English and Portuguese.
Trained and certified in Wilderness First Aid (NOLS).
We work all year round. However, the best time for this trip is Brazilian autumn/ fall and winter (March to September) when it is cooler, drier and sunnier. During these months temperatures are around mid 20s Celsius (mid 80s Fahrenheit) during the day, not humid, and cooler at night.
December, January and February are the tropical summer months which are very hot, very humid and very wet. These months are best avoided if you are not used to the heat.
April, May, June and September are the quietest low tourist season months.
It’s best to avoid Easter and national holidays as the town and the bay get busier and prices go up.
Guides
Experienced in leading adventure tour groups in the region.
Speak English and Portuguese.
Trained and certified in Wilderness First Aid (NOLS).
