Your Local Experts in Paraty
Locally based. Guiding in Paraty since 2009.
Paraty Explorer is a locally owned tour operator founded by guides who have lived and worked in Paraty for more than 20 years. Our state-registered multilingual guides have first-hand knowledge of the trails, beaches, islands, mangroves, rainforest and waterways around Paraty.
We don't just sell tours in Paraty. We live here, guide here and continually explore the region, so our destination advice is based on first-hand experience.
From choosing the right hike for your ability to understanding tides and sea conditions for kayaking, our guides can help you decide what is worth doing, when to go and how to make the most of your time in Paraty.
Operating since 2009
High quality sea kayaks & equipment
Sustainable & Responsible Tourism
Activities for everyone
Fully licensed guides who know the area
Recommended Day Tours
Experience the history, culture and nature which make Paraty such an amazing place to visit.
Multiday Green Coast Expeditions
Multiday hiking & kayaking trips take you beyond the regular tourism experience!
Top rated since 2009
Our Kayak Tour to the Mangrove, Beaches & Islands was voted as one of the top 1% tours in the world by TripAdvisor in 2021!
"It was one of the most exciting experiences I've had, and challenging for being someone who doesn't practice physical activity very regularly. Entering the mangrove and the connection I felt with life unraveling and remaking itself there was an immense emotion."
Check out our Blog!
For loads of tips on the best things to see and do and background information on Paraty!
