Mangrove Exploration: Wildlife Rich Kayak Tour to Secluded Beaches and Tropical Islands

Embark on an adventurous kayak tour through the mangrove, discovering wildlife-rich areas and hidden tropical islands. Escape the crowds and explore secluded beaches. No experience necessary!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Av. Jabaquara, 777 - Embark on a guided kayak adventure through the warm, sheltered waters of Paraty’s bay, visiting tropical islands and secluded sandy shores. The journey concludes with an unforgettable paddle through the mangrove, an area inaccessible by boat.
    An experienced English-speaking guide will provide paddling and safety instructions…
What's Included
  • All essential paddling gear supplied, including life jackets, paddles, sea kayaks, and dry bags for your electronics
  • Expert guidance from a professional tour leader
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Paddle your way through unique wildlife-filled mangroves not reachable by traditional boats.
Discover secluded tropical islands and unoccupied sandy shores away from bustling boat tour groups.
This is a lively, enjoyable excursion designed for individuals keen to uncover the secrets of Paraty’s bay. No prior experience is necessary, as we furnish…

Location
Av. Jabaquara, 777
Avenida Jabaquara
Directions: Meeting point at the Paraty Explorer Base on Pontal beach, next to Lapinha Beach kiosk, the last one on the beach coming from the old town Dates: Daily 9am-1pm Return point: Tour ends at departure location
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Germainedc
Apr 9, 2025
Unforgettable discovery Paraty Bay and mangrove kayaking - Excellent guide Juliano very kind, clear in his explanations, speaking in almost perfect English and with whom we enjoyed discovering the beautiful bay of Paraty and the secrets of the mangrove in kayak Only downside: TripAdvisor error on the “meeting point” which is not up to date for 2 years and located on another beach nearly a km away!! And no one answers the contact call on the booking voucher Luckily Juliano waited for us 🤗 Thank you Juliano for this wonderful time
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Culture03433272085
Feb 25, 2025
thanks to paraty explorer for the quality services and special mention to Pipo - a big thank you to Pipo for his great professionalism. He introduced us to nature , and set a lot of fun. He took the time to explain to our teens how to kayak properly so as not to get tired too quickly ... and a pirate technique to water the parents 😂 it was really nice!!
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Charlotte
Dec 25, 2024
Great half day tour - fascinating and fun! - This was a lovely trip and suitable for teens and adults . We went in double canoes that were very safe. We mainly paddled hugging the coast and then travelled though a mangrove. It was surreal and fascinating later we paddled to a restaurant for drinks and then back a different way. We all enjoyed it very much and our guide Juliano was very knowledgeable and fun. He spoke perfect English.
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Paradise20471615687
Dec 13, 2024
Great experience - A great excursion that. It was well organized, guides were very knowledgeable and overall a great time. Would highly recommend for your time in Paraty.
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D1958cbdaniels
Nov 4, 2024
Excellent Kayaking Tour - We really enjoyed our kayaking experience with Michael. We kayaked in the bay stopping off at a lovely beach, an island where we had a light bite, and on our way back, via a mangrove. Michael was a great guide who gave technique tips for paddling and was knowledgeable about the local area and wildlife. 100% recommend.
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Sparkc73
Oct 31, 2024
Excellent experience - Great fun and Paulo our guide was excellent. The kayaking was exerting but not overly challenging. We always felt safe and in good hands and Paulo gave us useful info during the experience. I’d highly recommend these guys if you are staying in Paraty - it’s a great way to see some of the mangroves and beaches.
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Mateusc1818
Sep 8, 2024
Caiaque tour pela baia de Paraty - The experience was amazing. We made the Kayak tour of the bay of Paraty with Guide Michael. It was super attentive and even me and my fiancée being beginners, he instructed us in the best way possible, making the tour was 100% ⁇
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C9237cupedrog
May 24, 2024
Connection! - Lots of connection with nature, the sea, birds and marine life. It was the best tour in Paraty, without a doubt! Therapeutic and transformative! Thanks, Michael!
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Trip22813878670
Mar 27, 2024
Great kayak tour in Paraty - Michael was a great guide who took us as a small group to a beautiful beach in Paraty and then showed us the mangrove forests. It was great!
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Adrianth6011rs
Oct 20, 2024
Faulty Kayak, Otherwise Good Experience - It was our first time kayaking. It would have been a great trip because both the tour and the tour guide were otherwise excellent, but our kayak had a small hole near the right steering pedal that no one knew about. The result was that my area in the kayak gradually took on a lot of water that needed to be pumped out several times during the tour. Not knowing of the hole, the tour guide initially blamed my rowing technique for causing water to come into the kayak, which was VERY stressful as I tried to overcompensate even as I didn't know what I had done wrong. Eventually, as the kayak continued to take on water, the tour guide watched my technique and concluded that it wasn't me. So, when an opportunity came up, he examined the kayak, found the hole and improvised a plug (pieces from a styrofoam cup, I think) to plug the hole, significantly slowing the intake of water. As if that wasn't bad enough, the left steering pedal broke off during a max left turn while returning back to the beach. I didn't even get any pics. I tipped the tour guide because I didn't really blame him for what happened and he was great, including towing us for quite a bit of the way. Although incidences are probably rare, it seems that a good practice for tour operators would be to inspect each kayak before each use (at least for holes).
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From $55
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).