The 9 Waterfall Tours in Paraty & Costa Verde That Earn Their Price

1.Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 491 reviews · 6 hours · from $37Our pick

Review of Paraty’s 6-hour jeep tour to Pedra Branca, Tobogã, Poço do Tarzan, and a cachaça distillery, with practical tips.

“the activity was very fun. The guides were very friendly, organised and talkative. The waterfalls were wonderfull also the restaurant picked for lunch was very good and the portions were huge. We were a big group (of four cara in total travelling) so in some places we had to wait a little bit longer for everybody to enter the jeeps but that's okay.”

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2.Jeep Tour to waterfalls and stills BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $37Top rated

Review of Paraty’s $37 jeep tour to Toboga waterfall, cachaça stills, cassava flour making, and the historic Gold Path.

“This tour was a 10/10. We had a great day. The tour guide spoke every language, which was really nice. He was funny. Nicely organized, it was lovely. Would do it again.”

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3.Adventure Experience to Saco Bravo Waterfall – BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Review of Paraty Tours’ Saco Bravo Waterfall hike, including the steep rainforest trail, ocean pool, price, transport, and fitness advice.

“This was the hardest hike I've ever experienced. I would suggest you do your research before embarking on this hike. Bring plenty of water! Hiking shoes/boots and walking sticks are a must. Please don't try this hike if you're not physically fit.”

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4.Private Hiking with Forest, Beaches & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $269

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! 🌴”

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5.Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $57

Explore Paraty’s waterfalls by jeep, slide at Toboga, taste Brazilian cachaça, and enjoy a local lunch on this six-hour nature tour.

“So pleased we included this on our visit to the area . Booked with Green Tours day in advance. Left punctually in the open jeep which although full was very comfortable ,despite the outside heat ,with the air flowing through . The six hours went very quickly , the Tarzan ‘waterfall’ slide down the rocks was definitely an experience to remember , along with the walking across the bridge. Although 3 distilleries visited , all interesting in their own way . Visited some wonderful locations , enjoyed the scenery , lucky to see some monkeys up a tree as we were walking through one of the trails . Our driver…”

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6.Full-Day Jungle Jeep Waterfall and Cachaça Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 14 reviews · 6 hours · from $60

Ride through Paraty’s jungle, swim at waterfalls, trace the Gold Trail, and taste cachaça on this practical six-hour jeep tour.

“it was fun swimming at the waterfalls. there was very little to nil information on the plants of the forest and the tour did not follow the itinerary and some items were left out completely (ie seeing the bromeliads and the big tree and learning about the history of the gold road”

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7.Waterfall Jungle Jeep Adventure and Cachaca Tour from Paraty

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $58

Ride into Paraty’s jungle, swim beneath waterfalls, visit the Gold Trail, and taste cachaça on this practical six-hour adventure.

“A great tour with an attentive guide. A must do tour in Paraty”

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8.Saco Bravo Waterfall hike (2 days)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $310

Hike from Paraty through Atlantic Forest to Saco Bravo Waterfall, stay in Ponta Negra, and swim in a sea-facing natural pool.

“We had an amazing time. Rodrigo is a friendly and knowledgeable guide with a ton of energy. The tour was perfect. Remember to bring a small towel for the first couple of beaches”

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9.Feiticeira’s Waterfall + Beaches of Enseada das Estrelas – Full day Private Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $99

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.”

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