Gold Trail Atlantic Forest Walk

5.0 (20 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Exploring the Atlantic Forest — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Gold Trail — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience Paraty´s unique combination of history, culture and nature on this fascinating tour in the forest on the mountainside behind the town. With your expert local guide, step back in time on the Gold Trail, the paved road built by African slaves in the 18th Century to bring gold and precious stones out of the Brazilian interior and onto ships to Portugal. After walking on the trail through the rainforest you will stop at freshwater pools and waterfalls for a refreshing swim. You´ll also visit the thrilling Toboggan waterfall, a natural rock waterslide that you can slide down and the locals ´surf´down standing up! The tour finishes in a cachaça distillery where, before tasting the various types of cachaça, you will see at first hand how the Brazilian rum is still made the traditional way.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English
Operated by: Paraty Explorer

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: Cachaça tasting at local distillery
Included: English speaking state accredited tour guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Cachoeira do Toboga

30 min

At the end of the walk the accredited guide will take you for a refreshing swim in waterfalls and freshwater pools. The highlight for many is the Toboggan, a large natural rock waterslide.
The Gold Path

3 hours Admission included

Our state accredited tour guide will take you on the Gold Trail, the paved road built by African slaves in the 18th century to transport gold out of the Brazilian interior and onto ships bound for Portugal.

In addition to providing a fascinating scenario for guiding you through Brazil's history, the trail is also surrounded by Atlantic Forest. The guide will also talk you about this 'forgotten' forest and point out many trees and plants, some of which are edible!

Please note that the Gold Trail is only accessible when accompanied by local state registered tour guide.
Poco do Tarzan

20 min

Great place to stop for a refreshing swim in the Tarzan freshwater pool

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Paraty Paraty, Brazil See on map

Paraty Bus Station, Colitur bus company counter

End point

Paraty Paraty, Brazil See on map

Paraty Bus Station, Colitur bus company counter

Pickup points

Pousada dos Contos
Pousada Literaria de Paraty
Pousada Caminho Do Mar
Pousada Valhacouto
Pousada Recanto Jota Ge
Pousada Cheiro de Mar
Selina Paraty
Pousada das Canoas
Magias de Paraty Eco Pousada
Sandi Hotel
Pousada Porto Imperial
Pousada Mare Mansa

and 19 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Comfortable walking shoes are required

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.