Walking the Gold Trail tour

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Cachoeira do Toboga, Estrada RJ 165 - Km 8 Igreja da Penha, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro 23970-000 Brazil

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Gold Path, Parque Nacional da Serra da Bocaina 27 Km from Sao Jose do Barreiro, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Poco do Tarzan, Estrada Paraty - Cunha, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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

Duration: 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Wear shoes that you are comfortable walking in (no high heels, no flipflops)"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Horário de Início: 09:00 AM
Duração: 5 Hours
Ponto de partida: Paraty, Paraty, State of Rio de Janeiro
Traveler pickup is offered

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• English speaking state accredited tour guide
• Cachaça tasting at local distillery
• Small-group walking tour
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Private transportation
• Entry/Admission - The Gold Path

Não Incluído

• Lunch
• Gratuities

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