Kayak Camping Expedition Highlights
Explore Mamangua, Paraty's 'Tropical Fjord' and get ready for the open sea.
On this 5 day Kayak Camping Expedition, we paddle from Paraty to Camburi in the neighbouring municipality of Ubatuba.
Leaving Pontal Beach in Paraty we paddle the protected waters of the bay of Paraty to the famous Saco do Mamanguá, where we spend 02 nights. On these days we have time to review and practice rescue techniques before venturing out into rougher seas.
Paddling in open sea around the Juatinga Point.
On the third day, following the coast of the Juatinga peninsula, we arrive at Pouso de Cajaiba village. From this point, providing Mother Nature allows us, we will pass the Juatinga point and head into open sea. If everything goes well, we arrive in Ponta Negra village or Sono beach at the end of the day. In the final stretch, we paddle to Camburi Beach where the expedition finishes.
In one of his interviews, the Brazilian adventurer and transatlantic rower, Amyr Klink has commented: “I think Joatinga is more dangerous than the Cape Horn itself”. It may be an exaggeration, but certainly Ponta da Joatinga (or Juatinga) needs to be approached with respect, local knowledge and rigorous planning.
Camp on remote golden sandy beaches and enjoy delicious Caiçara cuisine.
On this roots camping expedition we will spend the nights in tents (or sleeping in hammocks!) on the beautiful beaches of the region. Each day we start very early, preferably at sunrise, to be able to guarantee the day’s mileage in the best possible sea conditions. In the evening, we enjoy the excellent Caiçara cuisine – seafood, rice, beans, manioc flour and salad – while going over the next day’s paddling plans.
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Tour Route
We'll paddle approximately 100km along the one of the most remote and untouched stretches of the beautiful Costa Verde.
Reviews
Exceptional. If you're the kind of traveller who likes to scratch beneath the surface of a place, get a different perspective, and maybe some adventure thrown in, then this is for you. I took a 6 day/5 night sea kayak trip which began in the sheltered bay of Paraty and went on to explore the Mamangua Fjord and the coastline beyond. On shorter paddle days we hiked to the Saco do Mamangua peak and to a wild beach at Martim de Sá. There were changes of pace throughout the trip - one morning we swam in and scrambled up a waterfall and in the afternoon had time to drift quietly and observe wildlife in the mangroves. The guides are flexible, and thanks to the support boat, you can make this trip as challenging or as easy-going as you would like. Accommodation at the overnight stops was excellent, as were the meals provided en route.
United Kingdom
Tour Details
Price
Price on Inquiry. Small Group Tour
Schedule
Departs at 9am from the Paraty Explorer Base on Pontal Beach
Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Difficulty
Challenging. We paddle approximately 4-6 hours a day. Not suitable for Beginners
Group Size
Minimum of 4 people; Maximum 12 people
