Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience Paraty´s unique combination of history, culture and nature on this fascinating tour in the forest on the mountainside behind the town. With your expert local guide, 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 to Portugal. After walking on the trail through the rainforest you will stop at freshwater pools and waterfalls for a refreshing swim. You´ll also visit the thrilling Toboggan waterfall, a natural rock waterslide that you can slide down and the locals ´surf´down standing up! The tour finishes in a cachaça distillery where, before tasting the vario...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Alcoholic Beverages
Cachaça tasting at local distillery
English speaking state accredited tour guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Paraty
Paraty Bus Station, Colitur bus company counter
Return
Itinerary
1
Cachoeira do Toboga
At the end of the walk the accredited guide will take you for a refreshing swim in waterfalls and freshwater pools. The highlight for many is the Toboggan, a large natural rock waterslide.
30 minutes
2
The Gold Path
Our state accredited tour guide will take you on the Gold Trail, the paved road built by African slaves in the 18th century to transport gold out of the Brazilian interior and onto ships bound for Portugal.
In addition to providing a fascinating scenario for guiding you through Brazil's history, the trail is also surrounded by Atlantic Forest. The guide will also talk you about this 'forgotten' forest and point out many trees and plants, some of which are edible!
Please note that the Gold Trail is only accessible when accompanied by local state registered tour guide.
3 hours
3
Poco do Tarzan
Great place to stop for a refreshing swim in the Tarzan freshwater pool
Experience Paraty´s unique combination of history, culture and nature on this fascinating tour in the forest on the mountainside behind the town. With your expert local guide, 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 to Portugal. After walking on the trail through the rainforest you will stop at freshwater pools and waterfalls for a refreshing swim. You´ll also visit the thrilling Toboggan waterfall, a natural rock waterslide that you can slide down and the locals ´surf´down standing up! The tour finishes in a cachaça distillery where, before tasting the vario...
