Brazil · BEACH TOURS IN PARATY & COSTA VERDE
Every trip has one free day too few. These 12 beach tours in Paraty & Costa Verde justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Explore Paraty Bay by boat, stopping at four beaches and islands for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, fruit, coffee, and a relaxed lunch option.
“It was a great day out and activities were well paced. The office was extremely helpful with sorting out some issues we had with getting to the meeting point on time. We are very grateful and happy.”
Paddle Paraty Bay to quiet beaches, islands, and a red-crab mangrove with a guide on this active four-hour kayak tour.
“Unnecessary long puddling which doesn’t worth the effort. finally we visited only one mediocre beach easily accessible by land. Mangrove was interesting, but could be quicker reached from the starting point. Be ready to strangle on the way back as the current takes you away from the land. Not smth very difficult, but we preferred to be warned about it and given better tecnics to cope. PS we are pretty physically fit couple 😜 conclusion: don’t lose you time unless you are a big fun of puddling PS positive side: our guide juliano was a nice and very friendly person, speaking fluent English although we booked the trip in Portuguese…”
Explore Trindade’s beaches from Paraty, with forest trails, a natural sea pool, snorkeling, lunch, and practical guidance on fitness.
“Fantastic beaches and friendly guide, who made great efforts to make the trip a success, despite very limited English. Trip is totally unsuitable for those with poor mobility or limited fitness, since much of the walking is up steep, rocky tracks.”
Review of Ilha Grande’s private 12 km forest hike to Feiticeira Waterfall, historic ruins, quiet beaches, wildlife, and a beachside drink.
“Wonderful to hear — we’re glad you loved the hike! 🌴”
Paddle Paraty Bay through islands, beaches, and tide-dependent mangroves on a safe, small-group kayak tour with bilingual guides.
“guide was really great , unfortunately due to low tide we couldn't enter the mangrove. I would argue they shouldn't offer mangrove tours during the low tide if they cannot accommodate it . however our guide made the most of it and showed us some beautiful islands and beaches around Paraty.”
Review of Paraty’s 5-hour schooner tour, with calm-water swims, snorkeling stops, optional onboard lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“I joined the boat tour today and the weather was very bad - raining and cold. I was drenched and extremely upset at times because small things could have made the process easier. The only reason I give 3 stars instead of 1 is the boat staff: they were friendly, cheerful, and tried their best to assist me despite the language barrier. Improvement: 1. Cancellations: In such weather, guests should have the option to cancel with at least a 50% refund or offered to do another activity of more or less same amount as original booking suitable with the weather 2. Meeting point clarity: The booking and pre-tour message said…”
Trek four beaches from Paraty to Trindade, swim at Caixa d’Aço, snorkel in Atlantic Forest, and enjoy free time in a fishing village.
“Wonderfull expérience, accompanied by à very involved guide who shared is knowledge of diversity of the rainforest and all local specificities.”
Review of Ilha Grande’s Lopes Mendes tour from Abraão, with boat ride, forest trek, beach tips, pricing, logistics, and booking advice.
“I made the reservation here to enjoy my trip without too many worries, but when I arrived at the Equipe Athos agency to collect the voucher for the tour, the team just didn't know what to do, they told me I had to go straight to the pier and there they demanded a voucher, I had to return to the agency to collect it; i.e. an unnecessary waste of time on my tour. The voucher states that I had paid R$40.00 (normal price from what I saw on the island), here I was charged R$120.00 - in my opinion, a total lack of respect with the tourist. Fiz a reserva…”
Hike to Feiticeira Waterfall, visit Ilha Grande beaches and aqueduct ruins, then return by boat on a flexible private tour.
“Bruno was a great guide. He worked with us to customize the experience to be what we wanted. We were able to hike to the waterfall and then to the beaches of Enseada das Estrelas and return to Abrao village by taxi boat. The trails were well marked, Bruno was prepared and knowledgable and later in the evening, he sent us a number of photos and videos from our day. We will recommend Bruno and this hike to our friends.”
Paddle Paraty Bay, swim at a quiet beach, and enter mangroves with red crabs on this friendly four-hour kayak tour.
“Absolutely fabulous few hours kayaking on the sea into the Mangroves, seeing the capybara’s up close and personal was the highlight, and our tour guides Juliano & Pepo were fantastic, fun, full of knowledge and experience. Really, really enjoyed the whole experience and you don’t need to be an experienced kayaker, they give an excellent briefing safety included. Thank you Juliano & Pepo 🙏🏾”
Review of Ilha Grande’s 8-hour speedboat tour, with five secluded beaches, snorkeling, practical tips, costs, and honest advice.
“A mi y a mi compañera nos pareció Ilha Grande lo mejor de lo mejor!”
Review of Paraty Tours’ Sono Beach adventure, including the forest trail, swimming, transport, price, fitness needs, lunch, and booking tips.
“The beach is quiet and great for swimming. We had lunch at the Por Do Sol restaurant, delicious food and clean bathrooms.”
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