Paraty: Private Speedboat Experience in Saco do Mamanguá
🕓 6 Hours 🚤 Private Speedboat Tour 🥾 Pão de Açúcar Peak Trail (optional)
Discover the world's only tropical fjord—Saco do Mamanguá, the highlight of Paraty Bay—on an exclusive private speedboat tour!
✨ Tailor-Made Itinerary: Unlike group tours, here you decide where to spend more time. The skipper is your partner in crafting the perfect day.
✨ Cinematic Scenery: Visit Twilight Waterfall (a *Twilight* Saga filming location) and explore the mystical Saco da Velha Cave.
✨ Adventure or Relaxation: Choose between the physical challenge of conquering Pão de Açúcar Peak or the serenity of admiring the fjord from the water.
✨ Comfort and Privacy: A speedboat dedicated exclusively to your group, ensuring safety and personalized service from start to finish.
Discover the hidden paradise of Paraty aboard a speedboat reserved exclusively for your group. Saco do Mamanguá is a truly unique destination where mountains covered in Atlantic Forest meet the sea, creating a breathtaking landscape.
Step off the beaten path and embark on an exclusive experience in Saco do Mamanguá, one of Brazil’s most stunning and well-preserved destinations. Known as the world’s only tropical fjord, this inlet—which cuts 8 km into the mountains—offers calm, emerald-green waters and lush biodiversity.
Accommodating up to four passengers, we offer a personalized, flexible itinerary centered on your well-being. Whether you want to relax on secluded beaches or hike the region’s most famous trail, the day is yours to shape.
📍 What to Expect (Suggested Itinerary)
Our day starts at 9:30 AM, sailing toward Praia do Engenho, a tranquil cove that serves as a base for those wishing to explore the interior of Mamanguá.
We head to Praia do Cruzeiro, where you’ll have the chance to cool off at the Crepúsculo Waterfall. The next stop is Praia do Saco da Velha, famous for its fascinating cave and waters so still they look like a mirror. Here, we take a break for lunch (optional) at an authentic *caiçara* restaurant—dining with your feet in the sand.
On the way back to Paraty, the day includes three more stops at strategic beaches or islands, carefully selected with the boat captain to make the most of the late-afternoon light and avoid crowds. We return to the dock around 4:00 PM, feeling truly refreshed.
‼️ Important: If you choose to hike the Pão de Açúcar Peak trail, the beach-stop itinerary will be adjusted to ensure the tour stays within the scheduled timeframe.
🥾 Optional Challenge: Pão de Açúcar Peak Trail
For adventure lovers, the climb to the peak offers the most iconic view of Paraty.
- Distance: 1.5 km (moderate intensity).
- Time: Approx. 1 to 1.5 hours for the ascent (depending on fitness level).
- Note: The trail is not guided by default. If you would like a specialized guide, please select this option when booking.
✔ Local Professional Skipper
✔ Snorkel Gear and Pool Noodles
✔ Cooler with Ice & Bottled Water
✔ Freshwater Shower
✔ Bluetooth Speaker❌ Transportation to the departure point
❌ Lunch (Optional: lunch stop based on client preference)
❌ Guided hike to Pão de Açúcar Peak🧑🧑🧒🧒 Capacity: Maximum of 4 passengers (no exceptions, due to safety regulations).
🥾 Hike: Undertaking the hike is the client's sole responsibility. By choosing to hike, the client declares they are in good health and assumes the risks inherent to the activity. We are not liable for accidents occurring during the overland portion of the trip.
⛈️ Weather: The itinerary is subject to change or cancellation in the event of adverse weather conditions that compromise navigation safety.
👟 We recommend wearing sneakers for the hike, as well as using sunscreen and insect repellent.
1. Can I change the itinerary on the day of the trip? Yes! The itinerary is a suggestion. You can arrange changes with the boat captain, provided they fit within the total tour duration and are feasible for navigation.
2. Is the speedboat safe for children? Yes, we provide life jackets in all sizes, and the waters within Mamanguá are usually very calm.
3. What happens if I take a long time at lunch? Since the tour lasts up to 6.5 hours in total, time spent at the restaurant or on the hiking trail will directly affect the number of beaches visited by the end of the day.
⏰ Departure Time: 10:00 AM; Return Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Boarding Point: Flutuante do Pontal
O que dizem os nossos clientes
We had a great time on this boat trip. Thiago was very welcoming, professional, and passionate about what he does. He shared many interesting insights throughout the tour, which made the experience even more enriching. The atmosphere was perfect, with an excellent music selection that helped make the trip even more enjoyable. We recommend this experience 100%!
Juliette, France
Great tour with Thiago, comfortable boat and pleasant stops. We didn't climb to the peak because it was a hot day, but we enjoyed the other stops a lot. Don't miss the waterfall near Praga do Engenho!
Dimitris, United Kingdom