'A sea kayaker's dream' - National Geographic Traveler selects Paraty's Costa Verde for 50 Tours of a Lifetime
Sea Kayaking Multi-day Paddling Trips
We run 4 and 6 day Lodge-based trips (no camping!) on Brazil's Green Coast with support boat for carrying bags and tired paddlers. You paddle as much or as little as you want!
Perfect for beginners and experienced paddlers. Email Paraty Explorer for more detailed itineraries.
Perfect for beginners and experienced paddlers. Email Paraty Explorer for more detailed itineraries.
Brazilian Beach Hopper (4 Days/ 3 Nights)
Sea Kayaking in Brazil
- NEXT SCHEDULED TRIPS with spaces in 2013: 24-27 March, 26-29 May, 21-24 July
- Email for extra dates -
Setting out from the picturesque colonial town of Paraty we spend 3 days kayaking the warm waters of Brazil's only tropical fjord, paddling across naturally protected bays and through mangrove forests with stops at islands and beaches.
Highlights of this lodge-based trip 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.
This leisurely paddling trip is suitable for beginners and intermediate level paddlers
Price 2013: US$825 per person based on 2 people sharing
Price includes 3 nights accommodation (lodge/inn/guesthouse), daily activities as described, meals (3 breakfasts, 3 evening meals, 3 lunches)
The Brazilian Beach Hopper paddling trip starts on Sundays and Thursdays, and is available all year round.
Tour starts and finishes in Paraty, Brazil, about 4 hours south of Rio de Janeiro by road.
Email info@paratyexplorer.com for more info including detailed daily itinerary and gear list
For more photos click here.
- Email for extra dates -
Setting out from the picturesque colonial town of Paraty we spend 3 days kayaking the warm waters of Brazil's only tropical fjord, paddling across naturally protected bays and through mangrove forests with stops at islands and beaches.
Highlights of this lodge-based trip 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.
This leisurely paddling trip is suitable for beginners and intermediate level paddlers
Price 2013: US$825 per person based on 2 people sharing
Price includes 3 nights accommodation (lodge/inn/guesthouse), daily activities as described, meals (3 breakfasts, 3 evening meals, 3 lunches)
The Brazilian Beach Hopper paddling trip starts on Sundays and Thursdays, and is available all year round.
Tour starts and finishes in Paraty, Brazil, about 4 hours south of Rio de Janeiro by road.
Email info@paratyexplorer.com for more info including detailed daily itinerary and gear list
For more photos click here.
'Beach-hop in Brazil' as recommended by the Guardian Newspaper, UK, click here
Brazil Kayak Adventure (6 Days/ 5 Nights)
View from Lodge in Mamangua Tropical Fjord
- NEXT SCHEDULED TRIPS with spaces: 3-8 March, 7-12 April, 4-9 August
- Email for extra dates -
On this exceptional paddling trip we spend 5 days kayaking the warm waters of Brazil. With more paddling days we get to go further along the Green Coast visiting the more remote fishing villages of the Juatinage Peninsular Eco-reserve.
Highlights of this lodge-based trip include (6 Days/ 5 Nights)
- Island hopping by kayak in the bays around Paraty
- The best beaches on Brazil’s tropical Green Coast.
- Brazil’s only tropical fjord seen from the Mamangua Sugarloaf peak
- Mangrove exploration
- Experiencing the Caiçara Culture of the remote, local fishing communities.
- Flora and fauna of Brazil’s Forgotten Forest, the Atlantic Rainforest
- The 19th Century colonial town of Paraty
Recommended for people with some previous paddling experience.
Price 2013: US$1,320 per person based on 02 people sharing
Price includes 5 nights accommodation (lodge/inn/guesthouse), daily activities as described, meals (5 breakfasts, 5 evening meals, 5 lunches)
Email info@paratyexplorer.com for more detailed daily itineraryLonger/ shorter trips also available on request. Discounts for groups.
Contact info@paratyexplorer.com for more info on dates, prices, paddling skill level required and availability.
- Email for extra dates -
On this exceptional paddling trip we spend 5 days kayaking the warm waters of Brazil. With more paddling days we get to go further along the Green Coast visiting the more remote fishing villages of the Juatinage Peninsular Eco-reserve.
Highlights of this lodge-based trip include (6 Days/ 5 Nights)
- Island hopping by kayak in the bays around Paraty
- The best beaches on Brazil’s tropical Green Coast.
- Brazil’s only tropical fjord seen from the Mamangua Sugarloaf peak
- Mangrove exploration
- Experiencing the Caiçara Culture of the remote, local fishing communities.
- Flora and fauna of Brazil’s Forgotten Forest, the Atlantic Rainforest
- The 19th Century colonial town of Paraty
Recommended for people with some previous paddling experience.
Price 2013: US$1,320 per person based on 02 people sharing
Price includes 5 nights accommodation (lodge/inn/guesthouse), daily activities as described, meals (5 breakfasts, 5 evening meals, 5 lunches)
Email info@paratyexplorer.com for more detailed daily itineraryLonger/ shorter trips also available on request. Discounts for groups.
Contact info@paratyexplorer.com for more info on dates, prices, paddling skill level required and availability.
 Calm waters of Paraty Bay |
 Golden Lion Tamarin in Paraty, with a bit of luck seen on our paddling routes. |
Kayak Boats and Equipment
We use fully equipped fibre-glass sea kayaks (with drop down rudders) made to international standards by Brazil’s leading sea kayak manufacturer, Opium Caiaque.
Single and Double kayaks available.
Personal Flotation Devices, Paddles and Dry Bags supplied on all trips.
Single and Double kayaks available.
Personal Flotation Devices, Paddles and Dry Bags supplied on all trips.
Bilingual Guides
All groups are led by experienced, English-speaking guides with Wilderness First Aid training (NOLS) who live locally. Guides with American Canoe Associaton (ACA) training in advanced skills and rescue.
For tours with 5 or more people we use 02 guides.
For tours with 5 or more people we use 02 guides.
 Cajaiba Bay - part of our paddling route |
 Lunchtime |
