Paraty Wilderness Trekking (04 Or 08 Days) - The Brazilian Fjord Experience

Itinerary

Day 1: From Rio de Janeiro to Paraty's jungle

Pass By: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
Our transfer will take you to the city of Paraty, which is located aproximately 3 hours away from Rio de Janeiro. Once the road reaches the shore, the views are fantastic and you won't even notice the time passing.

Stop At: Paraty, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro
When in Paraty, we move further to the indigenous village of Paraty-Mirim, where we start our hike to Saco do Mamanguá, the jungle covered fjord. It's a steep hike until we reach the top and start the descent to the fjord's shore. Strange as it may sound, dinner will be in an ecolodge that is in the jungle but has a private beach.
Hiking distance: ~6 km
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: During the journey, overnights will be in the fishermen villages, on their house-lodging facilities.

Day 2: The Brazilian Fjord

Stop At: Paraty Mirim, Paraty Mirim, State of Rio de Janeiro
After the overnight in the ecolodge, it's time to paddle. Jump into the kayaks so we can visit the waterfall and move on to the other side of the fjord to a fisherman's lodge where we'll stay for the night. Then, have lunch and hit the trail. We are going to the top of the highest hill, so we can admire the fjord from above.
Hiking distance: ~6km
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: During the journey, overnights will be in the fishermen villages, on their house-lodging facilities.

Day 3: To the secluded beaches we go

Stop At: Pouso da Cajaiba Beach, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
After breakfast, it's time to overcome another steep mountain so we can reach the secluded beaches facing the open sea. We'll visit and pass by many fishermen villages during this day like Itaoca, Calhaus and Panema. It's a long but very interesting hike. Our base for the night will be at Pouso da Cajaíba beach, where we'll have a local cocktail and maybe some dancing!
Hiking distance: ~7 km
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: During the journey, overnights will be in the fishermen villages, on their house-lodging facilities.

Day 4: Yet another paradise

Stop At: Martim de Sa Beach, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
This day reserves a lot of surprises. We'll visit two of the most secluded beaches in the region. First one is the famous Martins de Sá, the surfers paradise, just around one hour and half hike from Pouso da Cajaíba. Enjoy the beach and have lunch, so we can move on to the waterfall and Cairuçu beach, our night base. Cairuçu is a totally isolated beach, yet very charming. We'll be received by the fishermen's community and have dinner with them.
Hiking distance: ~10 km
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: During the journey, overnights will be in the fishermen villages, on their house-lodging facilities.

Day 5: From Cairuçu to Ponta Negra beach

Stop At: Ponta Negra, From Laranjeiras through Sono Beach and Antigos Beach, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Spend the day enjoying the Cairuçu beach jacuzzi fueled with fresh river water. After lunch, this is the day we hike up the steep hill to reach Ponta Negra beach, a very famous fishermen village with many houses. That's our base for the night!
Hiking distance: ~6 km
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: During the journey, overnights will be in the fishermen villages, on their house-lodging facilities.

Day 6: The ocean waterfall

Stop At: Cachoeira do Saco Bravo, Ponta Negra Praia de Ponta Negra, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil
A unique rock formation combined with a singular water stream forms a stunning waterfall pool. By the ocean, on the rocky coast, lies the Saco Bravo waterfall. A couple of hours hiking from Ponta Negra beach and we'll be able to spend the day on this lost piece of paradise. Then we'll return to Ponta Negra and have a Caiçara lunch, pack up and hit the trail to visit the paradisiacal beaches of Antigos e Antiguinhos before reaching our final destination Praia do Sono village. Praia do Sono is the main village of the region and also the most famous one. It consists of a long beautiful beach and a village built above the sand and conserves the spirit of the caiçara people, influenced by the surf culture.
Hiking distance: ~11 km
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: During the journey, overnights will be in the fishermen villages, on their house-lodging facilities.

Day 7: Praia do Sono beach

Stop At: Sono Beach, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil
This place is magical! The good energy produced by the coexistence of Caiçaras, Indigenous, Surfers and so many other easy going people is concentrated in this place. Praia do Sono means sleepy beach, due to the feeling that it invites you for a nap on the sand. Feel free to try that, but consider hiking half an hour to the village's waterfall and jump into its fresh clear water! On the end of the day we'll make our way to Laranjeiras village to board the transfer and go back to Paraty.
Hiking distance: ~4 km
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: During the journey, overnights will be in the fishermen villages, on their house-lodging facilities.

Day 8: Free day in Paraty and return to Rio de Janeiro

Stop At: Paraty, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro
This is the chillin' day in the cozy village of Paraty. Take a walk around the uneven cobblestone streets and admire the 18th century architecture. It feels like you're going back in time. Try the local drink Cachaça, a very strong drink distilled from sugar cane. Visit the art galleries and have luch in internationally renowned restaurants.
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
In the end of the day, we'll board the transfer back to Rio de Janeiro.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.