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Paraty: Melancia Waterfall Trail Guided Hike

Moderate

Private

German, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Experience a guided hike through Paraty’s Atlantic Forest to Melancia Waterfall, featuring swimming in natural pools, wildlife observation, and bilingual guide services.

Explore one of the most immersive hiking trails in the Paraty region on a guided trek through the Atlantic Forest to Melancia Waterfall.

Your day begins with a pickup from your accommodation in Paraty if you have booked the optional round-trip transfer. Otherwise, meet your guide at the trailhead in Taquari. After a safety briefing, set off through dense, humid rainforest, following a forest trail surrounded by towering trees, lush vegetation and the sounds of nature.

This is a long hike that takes you deep into one of the region’s well-preserved forest areas. Along the way, your bilingual guide will share insights into the local environment and help you look for wildlife. With luck, you may spot sloths, squirrel monkeys and tropical birds such as toucans and hummingbirds. Sightings are never guaranteed.

After approximately two to two and a half hours of hiking, reach Melancia Waterfall, where three cascades of up to 15 metres feed natural pools. Take a break, enjoy the surroundings and cool off with a swim before beginning the return hike along the same trail.

The hike involves several hours of walking in a humid forest environment, so a reasonable level of fitness is important, even though the elevation gain is moderate. Your guide will adjust the pace to the group.

If you wish, you can also arrange an optional stop at a local restaurant on the way back, where you can enjoy regional food and panoramic views over Paraty Bay.

What's included?

✓Bilingual guide with wilderness first-aid certification

✓Safety briefing and guidance throughout the hike

✓Photos taken during the tour

✓Fruit and snacks along the trail

Exclusions

✗Round-trip transfer between Paraty and Taquari (available as an extra per person)

✗Meals and drinks beyond the provided fruit and snacks

✗Optional restaurant stop and any food or drinks purchased there

✗Personal expenses and tips

✗Hotel Pick-up

✗Hotel Drop-off

Please note

This is a long hike with approximately 4.5 to 5.5 hours of walking in total, depending on pace.
Moderate elevation gain, but good general fitness and stamina are recommended.
No previous hiking experience is required.
The trail passes through a humid rainforest environment and may be muddy or slippery.
Swimming at the waterfalls depends on weather, water levels and safety conditions.
Wildlife sightings are possible but cannot be guaranteed.
The guide may adjust the schedule to the group’s pace and trail conditions.

What do I need to bring?

Reusable water bottle with enough water for the full hike
Hiking shoes with good grip
Swimwear
Towel
Change of clothes
Hat or cap
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Insect repellent

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day before the start of the experience.

More information

Experience type

Day tour / activity

Booking in advance

Cut off: 1 day

Duration

Difficulty

Moderate

Know before you go

Suitable for all ages

Tour ID

1339406

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