Brazil Kayak Adventure (trip)
Brazil Kayak Adventure
- Paraty, Brazil
- Active & Adventure
| from $1,095* per person | 6 Days | Year-round |
| Simple accommodations | Exertion level: 5 | |
| Operator: Paraty Explorer | 10 people max | |
On our 6 Day/ 5 Night Brazil Kayak Adventure we kayak the warm waters of Brazil's only tropical fjord, paddling across naturally protected bays, through mangroves with stops at islands and beaches before finishing up in the colonial town of Paraty, a UNESCO nominated World Heritage Site.
Trip Itinerary highlights include:
- The best beaches on Brazil's Green Coast
- Brazil's only tropical fjord with outstanding views from the 500m Sugarloaf Peak
- Paddling through mangrove teeming with wildlife
- The Caiçara culture of the local fishing communities
- Island hopping in the Bay of Paraty
The exact kayaking route taken will vary depending on local weather conditions. We paddle for approximately 2 to 4 hours per day, with plenty of time for relaxation and other activities like hiking, swimming, snorkelling and observing the local flora and fauna of the Atlantic Rainforest.
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3 testimonials about the provider, Paraty Explorer:
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Reviewer: Simon
located in
Bristol,
UK
'Original and off the beaten track'
3 of the very best days I could imagine in Paraty were two day hikes with Paddy to Sitio Sao Jose, up the Pau de Azucar in Saco de Manangua, and kayaking in the stunning Paraty bay. Really superb! Sincere congrats not only the original and off-the-beaten-track content of the trips (for example the Sitio which was fascinating, fantastic vision to work with this unique place) but also on achieving a rare guiding mix of great fun, humour, exercise, knowledge and professionalism.
Would highly recommend to anyone to take a trip with Paraty Explorer! -
Reviewer: Roland
located in
London,
UK
'A superb day out'
'Added to the pristine scenery and challenge of pulling yourself up the slopes on ropes, was the fun company of our guide, Mike aka Paddy from Paraty Explorer (google them, they don`t have an office), who gave us a good explanation of the local geography and flora and fauna, while also ensuring we make it safely up .... and down from the peak. All in all a superb day out and you can certainly reward yourself with a few caiprinias after returning home.' -
Reviewer: Sean and Angela
located in
Chicago,
USA
'An amazing insight into sustainable living'
'We had a fantastic day exploring the rainforest and the agro-forestry of the eco-farm. Michael was a great guide and made us feel really welcomed. He is fluent in Portuguese and is a native English speaker so was a great interpreter for us to get the most out of our visit with the family who run and own the farm. The family were lovely hosts and served us the tastiest lunch. The sons were very knowledgeable and could explain so much about the rainforest. It was truly amazing to see the family living in harmony with the rainforest. I totally recommended this tour to get a true insight into life in the rainforests in the region.'
Itinerary
Day 1: Paraty – colonial town on Brazil’s Green CoastArrival in Paraty
Tour of the picturesque colonial town of Paraty, a UNESCO nominated World Heritage Site for 19th Century Colonial Architecture.
Evening: meet the guides at dinner.
Overnight accommodation in Paraty
(D)
Days 2 to 6: Sea Kayaking on Brazil’s Green Coast
The exact kayaking route will vary depending on local weather conditions. We paddle for approximately 3 to 4 hours per day, with plenty of time for relaxation and other activities.
Day 2: The Bay of Paraty
The Gold Trail was built by African slaves in the 17th and 18th Centuries to transport gold and precious stones out of the Brazilian interior to the port of Paraty for onward shipment to Portugal. The Bay of Paraty offered the Portuguese a safe anchorage and was well-defended against pirate attacks. On this first day, after paddling and safety instruction, we learn a bit about the history of Paraty as we paddle the beaches and islands of the protected bay visiting fortifications, viewpoints and mangrove.
After lunch on what is widely regarded as the prettiest island in Paraty we also call in at the privately owned Mantimento Island where, with a bit of good fortune, we get to see the endangered Golden Lion Tamarins,
Overnight accommodation
(B, L, D)
Day 3: The Costa Verde (Green Coast)
Today we paddle along some of the finest scenery the Green Coast (Costa Verde) has to offer before finishing up in Brazil’s only Tropical Fjord, the Saco do Mamangua, which is only accessible by trail or sea. We pass stunning rainforest covered coastline, islands and beaches with plenty of opportunity for snorkelling and swimming on this day’s kayaking.
Overnight accommodation in Mamanguá
(B, L, D)
Day 4: Marine Life Sanctuary and Brazil’s only Tropical Fjord
In addition to its sandy beaches and clear waters the fjord, with its protected waters and mangrove, is a natural sanctuary for marine life with over 100 species of fish. Today we paddle to the mangrove at the back of the bay and see at first hand how the three ecosystems in the fjord support marine life.
Optional activity:
- Hike up Mamanguá Sugarloaf Peak which, at 500m, offers fantastic views of the fjord and the bay of Paraty in the distance.
Overnight accommodation in Mamangua
(B, L, D)
Day 5: Caiçara Fishing Village
Today we paddle to Pouso da Cajaiba, a remote fishing village on the edge of the Atlantic Rainforest in the Juatinga Peninsular Eco-reserve. On the way we stop at a beautiful sandy beach for swimming and lunch and afterwards freshen up at a waterfall. At Pouso da Cajaiba we experience the local Caiçara culture – their way of life and their simple, yet delicious, cooking.
Overnight accommodation in Pouso da Cajaiba
(B, L, D)
Day 6: Paraty Mirim
Our Green Coast Sea Kayaking adventure ends in Little Paraty, or Paraty Mirim as it is known in the local Tupi Indian language. This was the disembarkation point for slaves being transported from the west coast of Africa in the 18th and 19th Centuries.
Return to Paraty for onward travel
(B, L)
Accommodation info:
Paraty: Charming hotel/ guesthouse located just outside the Old Town. Hotel with swimming pool and air conditioned rooms.
On paddling route: Clean, basic accommodation in mix of simple guest houses, lodges and local houses
Meals
Food is an important part of any travelling experience and on this trip you will try a variety of the very best local Brazilian dishes. Seafood features heavily – the fresh fish, shrimp and squid from the coastal communities with the rice, bean and manioc flour that are the staple ingredients of Brazilian eating. Dining can be a real pleasure in Brazil…as long as you know where to go and what to ask for! Fortunately our guides know all the best places – some well known, others hidden away.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner/ Evening Meal
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