Private 4x4 Jeep Tour: Waterfalls, Jungle & Cachaça Experience

Discover the green heart of Paraty on a private 4x4 Jeep tour through the Atlantic Rainforest. In just three hours, you’ll swim in crystal-clear water, taste Paraty’s famous cachaça and learn the history of the Royal Road (Estrada Real), all at a relaxed pace with a guide and vehicle just for your group.

The adventure begins at the Penha waterfall complex, home to the two best-known waterfalls in Paraty: Tarzan and Tobogã. Tobogã is famous for its natural rock water slide of about 20 meters, a favorite for fun photos and a refreshing swim. You’ll spend around two hours here, with plenty of time to slide, swim and relax in the clear water.

Next, you’ll visit the Engenho D’Ouro distillery for a guided tour of how Paraty’s celebrated cachaça is made. You’ll taste local cachaças and sweets, including the well-known Gabriela, infused with clove and cinnamon. Along the way, you’ll stop at the historic Penha Church for photos and a quiet moment in the countryside. At the Royal Road information totem, your guide will use a map to tell the story of the Gold Route, which once carried gold from the mines of Minas Gerais through Paraty to the sea.

With a private 4x4 Jeep and a short three-hour format, this tour fits easily into a day in Paraty. It combines nature, local flavors and history, and suits couples, friends and small groups of active travelers.