Exciting Drive Alongside Many Waterfalls, Learn the History of Paraty's Gold Trail, Taste of Brazil's "Cachaca" During a Distillery Tour, Get Up Close and Personal With Over 300 Species of Plants...
Guests will be picked up from their hotels in Paraty to begin this tour. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations. We will drive down rugged roads in a jeep as we seek out the beautiful cascading waterfalls of Serra da Bocaina National Park. Our first stop will be an exhibit about the history of Brazil's Gold Trail. Then, we will pass Toboga Falls and Tarza Falls on our way to Engenho D'ouro, a cachaça distillery. We will have the chance to taste the many different varieties of cachaca. After this, we will hop back in the jeep for a short ride to a great local restaurant. After lunch we can take a refreshing dip to cool off in these pristine waters. Among the beautiful flora of Paraty we'll see trees like the Jequitiba, one of the largest trees in the region, the Brazillian Bamboo, Bromeliads, and much more! Our next stop will be the Murycana Farm, also a cachaca distillery. Our final stop will be the Bromeliad Exhibition where we will see more than 300 species of beautiful plants. Upon leaving the exhibition, our tour will finish by driving back to town.
Paraty is a preserved Portuguese colonial and Brazilian Imperial municipality with a population of about 36,000. Paraty has become a popular tourist destination in recent years, renowned for the historic town and the coast and mountains in the region.
This beautiful national park is composed of Atlantic rainforests, and is famous for its breathtaking waterfalls. It is situated along the border between the Brazilian states of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Departure & Return
Free hotel pick up is available from all major Paraty hotels at 10:30am (aprox.). Please put hotel name in the "Hotel Info" area when booking. Exact pick up time and location will confirm later.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Round-trip transfer to most hotels in Paraty
Tour guide
Exclusions
Food and beverages
Gratuities
Parking Information
Additional Notes
We recommend guests bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and hiking boots or sneakers.
Policies
Confirmation
All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book the airline tickets until you received the confirmation.
Redemption
Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print and bring e-ticket(s) on your trip, as they serve as proof of purchase.
Prices may vary and are subject to availability by season, weekend, and/or holiday.
While we will make every effort to maintain a regular operation, we reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and issue a full refund to affected customers under special circumstances.