Why choose this Paraty tour ?
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 various types of cachaça, you will see at first hand how the Brazilian rum is still made the traditional way.
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What makes Walking the Gold Trail tour a unique experience ?
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.
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.
Great place to stop for a refreshing swim in the Tarzan freshwater pool
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wear shoes that you are comfortable walking in (no high heels, no flipflops)
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Walking the Gold Trail tour
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Pickup included
- Cachaça tasting at local distillery
- English speaking state accredited tour guide
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- Lunch
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Paraty Explorer.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Sao_Paulo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 19 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Comfortable walking shoes are required
