Once at Paraty, you'll have the freedom to explore the colonial old town and cobblestone streets at your leisure. Meanwhile, your driver will wait for you nearby, ensuring a stress-free return trip.
Paraty became a booming port after gold was discovered in the mountains of Minas Gerais in the late 17th century. However, pirates preyed on the gold-laden ships leaving for Rio de Janeiro, and Paraty was left by the wayside after a safer overland route was established. Fortunately, the wealth of colonial buildings funded by the gold rush have been well-preserved. Wander the cobbled streets of the historic center, where the white-washed buildings are punctuated by pops of color on their doors and latticed windows. While exploring, be sure to stop for some local cachaça! If you’re curious about Brazil’s national liquor, you can even tour one of the cachaça distilleries. But the charming old town is just half of why Paraty is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The beautiful surroundings are actually endangered “Atlantic Rainforest”, and the nearby Parque Nacional da Serra da Bocaina offers some fantastic hiking opportunities.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.