Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
Embark on a journey through the historical town of Paraty. Famous for the Gold Path connecting Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro during the Gold Cycle, Paraty has kept its historical buildings almost intact. It feels like we are back to the Colonial Times in Brazil.
Starting with hotel pickup, we take the Green Coast path to Paraty. Beautiful green landscapes prepare you for the city ahead. Take this opportunity to plan the itinerary with the tour guide. It is a private tour, so you may choose what to do in Paraty. You can visit a distillery to see how they produce the cachaça – our national liquor -, you can swim at the waterfalls, you can lay down on the beach, you can visit the historical landmarks or you can do some shopping in town. It is really up to you! After you have enjoyed this tailor-made tour, we hit the road back to Rio.
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Duration: 14 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Embark on a journey through the historical town of Paraty. Famous for the Gold Path connecting Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro during the Gold Cycle, Paraty has kept its historical buildings almost intact. It feels like we are back to the Colonial Times in Brazil.
Starting with hotel pickup, we take the Green Coast path to Paraty. Beautiful green landscapes prepare you for the city ahead. Take this opportunity to plan the itinerary with the tour guide. It is a private tour, so you may choose what to do in Paraty. You can visit a distillery to see how they produce the cachaça – our national liquor -, you can swim at the waterfalls, you can lay down on the beach, you can visit the historical landmarks or you can do some shopping in town. It is really up to you! After you have enjoyed this tailor-made tour, we hit the road back to Rio.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Costa Verde, Costa Verde, State of Rio de Janeiro
Green Coast path from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty. Enjoy the ride, admire the landscapes and relax. Transfer time: approx. 3.5 hours.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Forte Defensor Perpetuo Museum, Rua Vila da Penha s/n Pontal, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil
The fortress was built to defend the city from invaders. You can see the entire city from up there (wed-sun).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cachoeira do Toboga, Estrada RJ 165 – Km 8 Igreja da Penha, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil
Enjoy the fresh water. If you are brave enough, you can have fun at the natural water slide.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Centro Historico de Paraty, Centro Historico Paraty, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil
No vehicles are allowed in the historical town. Streets surrounded by historical buildings, small shops and local restaurants. Walk around and buy as many souvenirs as you can.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Costa Verde, Costa Verde, State of Rio de Janeiro
Green Coast path back from Paraty to Rio de Janeiro. Transfer time: approx. 3.5 hours.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
Welcome home.
Duration: 30 minutes
