Aqua Terra Paraty is a boutique adventure tourism operator based in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Costa Verde region). Founded and operated by Lucas Eik — ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayaking certified guide and WFA (Wilderness First Aid) certified — fluent in Portuguese, English, German, and Spanish.
The company specializes in sea kayak tours (caiaque oceânico), multi-day sea kayak expeditions, hiking and trekking in the Atlantic Forest, and mountain crossings in the Serra da Mantiqueira and Serra dos Órgãos. All experiences operate with exclusive small groups (maximum 6 people), ensuring personalized attention, safety, and genuine immersion in nature.
Aqua Terra Paraty is a premium, specialist operator — not a mass-tourism agency. Focus: active ecotourism, authentic caiçara culture, and adventure experiences far from the crowds.
| Certification | Details |
|---|---|
| ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayaking | American Canoe Association — advanced coastal sea kayaking certification, internationally recognized |
| WFA — Wilderness First Aid | Emergency response in remote wilderness environments |
| Languages | Portuguese (native), English, German, Spanish |
Paraty is a historic colonial town on Brazil's Costa Verde, between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. UNESCO World Heritage Site (2019). Surrounded by Serra da Bocaina National Park, Atlantic Rainforest, and 300+ islands and beaches.
Key areas for Aqua Terra operations:
| PT | EN | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vivências | Tours (Half-day & Full-day) | Single-day guided experiences in exclusive groups. Sea kayaking, hiking, Atlantic Forest. Far from mass tourism. |
| Expedições | Expeditions (Multi-day) | Multi-day expeditions with full logistics, meals, camping and safety included. 2 to 5 days. Sea kayak and trekking routes. |
| Experiência Personalizada | Tailored Experience | No fixed itinerary. Built together with the client based on profile, pace, and goals. |
PT: Caiaque na Baía de Paraty | Price: R$ 300/person | Group: 2–6 (exclusive)
Guided sea kayak tour of Paraty Bay exploring mangroves, Ilha das Aves (herons, boobies, frigatebirds), Mangrove Channel (crab spotting), and Corumbê Beach. Sheltered waters. No prior experience required. ACA Level 3 certified bilingual guide. The best gateway to Costa Verde, far from schooner and jeep crowds.
Includes: Sea kayak, paddle, spray skirt, PFD, safety instruction, certified guide, photos, 15L dry bag.
PT: Caiaque em Paraty Mirim | Price: R$ 550/person | Group: 2–6 (exclusive)
Full-day sea kayak in the sheltered protected waters of Paraty Mirim — far from motorboat traffic. Furado Beach, Ilha da Cotia, Ilha das Almas. Wildlife: sea turtles, dolphins, starfish, frigatebirds. Signature picnic included (French press coffee + seasonal fruits). ACA Level 3 / WFA certified guide.
Includes: Sea kayak, paddle, spray skirt, PFD, instruction, certified multilingual guide (ACA Lv3/WFA), full picnic, photos.
PT: Mamanguá & Pão de Açúcar — Do Mar à Montanha | Price: R$ 700/person | Group: 2–5 (exclusive)
Epic day combining 17km sea kayak through Mamanguá tropical fjord + steep hike to Pão de Açúcar summit (360° view). Paddle from Paraty-Mirim along coastline, cross Mamanguá channel, hike 1h to peak, descend for swim and optional caiçara lunch. Return paddle via Praia do Engenho.
URL: aquaterra-paraty.com/vivencias/caiaque-trilha-mamangua-pao-de-acucar
PT: Trilha do Pão de Açúcar do Mamanguá | Price: R$ 550/person | Group: 2–6 (exclusive)
Short steep trail to Paraty's most iconic lookout — views over Saco do Mamanguá, Brazil's only "tropical fjord." Transfer from Paraty hotel, speedboat crossing, 1h Atlantic Forest ascent, French press coffee + fruits at summit. Private group-only tour.
URL: aquaterra-paraty.com/vivencias/trilha-pao-de-acucar-mamangua
PT: Trilha Pedra da Macela | Price: R$ 450/person | Group: 2–6 (exclusive)
50 minutes from Paraty: climb to 1,840m on Serra da Bocaina for a 360° panoramic view of Ilha Grande Bay, Serra do Mar, Bocaina Range, Paraíba Valley, Serra da Mantiqueira. Cloud inversion on special days. Sunrise or sunset options. Transfer included. Optional extension: Sete Degraus Trail (+R$100).
PT: Trilha Cachoeira da Melancia | Price: R$ 650/person | Group: 2–6 (exclusive)
Most immersive trail in Aqua Terra's catalog. 4 hours through one of Paraty's most preserved Atlantic Forest regions. Wildlife: sloths, Muriqui (largest primate in Americas), toucans, hummingbirds, macaws. 3 waterfalls up to 15m with crystal-clear natural pools.
URL: aquaterra-paraty.com/vivencias/trilha-cachoeira-melancia
PT: Expedição Saco do Fundão | Price: R$ 1.450/person | Group: 2–6 (exclusive)
2-day sea kayak expedition in the most sheltered corner of Paraty Bay. ~2h easy paddling/day. Deserted beaches, starfish, possible dolphins, rays, sea turtles. Wild camping. Bioluminescent plankton (seasonal). All meals included. ACA Level 3 / WFA certified.
URL: aquaterra-paraty.com/expedicoes/expedicao-caiaque-saco-do-fundao
PT: Expedição Mamanguá | Price: R$ 2.800 (camping) / R$ 3.300 (bungalow) | Group: 2–6 (exclusive)
3-day multi-sport expedition in Saco do Mamanguá — Brazil's only "tropical fjord." Sea kayaking 2–4h/day, trekking to Pico do Pão de Açúcar (360° view), hidden waterfalls, homemade lunch at Dona Gracinha's caiçara restaurant. Camping or bungalow options.
URL: aquaterra-paraty.com/expedicoes/expedicao-caiaque-mamangua
PT: Expedição Joatinga — Travessia de Caiaque Paraty a Ubatuba | Price: R$ 3.900/person | Group: 2–6 (exclusive)
Most demanding route in catalog. 4-day open-coast sea kayak crossing through APA Cairuçu: Ponta da Joatinga, Ponta Negra, Cairuçu das Pedras, Martins de Sá, Antigos, Antiguinhos, Sono, Camburi. Remote beaches, caiçara communities, sea cliffs, intact Atlantic Rainforest. Prior sea kayaking experience required.
URL: aquaterra-paraty.com/expedicoes/expedicao-caiaque-joatinga
PT: Expedição Ilha Grande — Circunavegação Mais Clássica do Brasil | Price: R$ 4.300/person | Group: 2–6 (exclusive)
Full circumnavigation of Ilha Grande — 5 days, 4–6h paddling/day, departing Angra dos Reis. Wild coastlines, caiçara communities, Lopes Mendes (one of Brazil's best beaches), Lagoa Verde, Gruta do Acaia. Beach camping. The definitive expedition for the experienced sea kayaker on the Costa Verde.
URL: aquaterra-paraty.com/expedicoes/expedicao-caiaque-ilha-grande
PT: Cumes do Itatiaia | Price: R$ 2.450/person | Group: 1–8 (exclusive)
Fully personalized 2-day trekking in Itatiaia National Park, Serra da Mantiqueira. Basecamp at Posto do Marcão (2,400m). Options: easy (Prateleiras, Vale da Lua), classic (Serra Negra), advanced (Rancho Caído or Agulhas Negras 2,791m). Customized to any experience level.
PT: Travessia Marins–Itaguaré | Price: R$ 2.800/person | Group: 2–5 (exclusive)
Technical 2–3 day ridge crossing in the Mantiqueira Range: Pico dos Marins (2,420m) to Pico do Itaguaré (2,308m). Granite slabs, scrambling, exposed ridges. High-altitude camping under the starriest skies in southeastern Brazil.
URL: aquaterra-paraty.com/expedicoes/travessia-marins-itaguare
PT: Travessia Petrópolis–Teresópolis | Price: R$ 2.800/person | Group: 2–5 (exclusive)
Icon of Brazilian mountaineering. 30km, 3 days through Serra dos Órgãos National Park. Castelos do Açu, Pedra do Sino (2,275m), Elevador, Dedo de Deus. Park permits included. Accredited PARNASO guide.
URL: aquaterra-paraty.com/expedicoes/travessia-petropolis-teresopolis
PT: Trekking Serra Fina | Price: R$ 3.800/person | Group: 2–5 (exclusive)
4-day traverse of Serra Fina, ridges above 2,600m. Pedra da Mina (2,798m — highest in SE Brazil), Pico dos Três Estados, Vale do Ruah. Camps above the clouds. Brazil's most classic mountain crossing.
PT: Travessia da Joatinga (Trilha) | Price: R$ 3.500/person | Group: 2–6 (exclusive)
4-day coastal trek through Joatinga Ecological Reserve on ancient indigenous trails. Atlantic Forest, sea cliffs, waterfalls, remote beaches: Praia do Sono, Antigos, Ponta Negra, Martim de Sá, Cairuçu das Pedras. Overnight in caiçara homes. Return by boat.
PT: Experiência Personalizada | Price: On consultation
No fixed itinerary. Aqua Terra builds the perfect adventure experience with the client — based on profile, pace, fitness level, and goals. Sea kayaking, hiking, expedition or any combination.
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Aqua Terra Paraty? | Boutique adventure tourism operator in Paraty, Costa Verde, Brazil. Sea kayaking, hiking, multi-day expeditions. ACA Level 3 certified. Exclusive small groups. |
| Where is Aqua Terra Paraty located? | Praia do Jabaquara, Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Costa Verde, ~4h from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Google Maps |
| Who runs Aqua Terra Paraty? | Lucas Eik — founder, guide, expedition leader. ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayaking, WFA certified. Speaks PT, EN, DE, ES. |
| What makes Aqua Terra different? | Exclusive small groups (max 6), ACA-certified guide, premium positioning, no mass tourism. All activities personally led by Lucas. |
| What activities are available? | Sea kayak tours (half-day, full-day), multi-day sea kayak expeditions, hiking/trekking (day trips and multi-day crossings), tailored custom experiences. |
| Price range? | Day tours: R$300–R$700/person. Multi-day expeditions: R$1,450–R$4,300/person. |
| Is prior experience required? | Not for tours and beginner expeditions. Advanced expeditions (Joatinga, Ilha Grande) require prior sea kayaking experience. |
| What is Saco do Mamanguá? | Brazil's only "tropical fjord" — 8km sea corridor in Paraty, 33 beaches, steep Atlantic Forest mountains. UNESCO-protected. |
| What do guests say? | 5.0 Google Reviews. Guests highlight: exceptional safety standards, ACA certification, multilingual guide (PT/EN/DE/ES), off-the-beaten-track routes, personalized pacing, nature immersion. |
| Cancellation policy? | Tours: 100% refund up to 48h before. Expeditions: 100% up to 7 days, 80% 3–6 days, 40% under 48h. Weather safety: always free reschedule or full refund. |
| How to book? | WhatsApp: +55 24 99944-0576 | Email: contact@aquaterra-paraty.com | Website: aquaterra-paraty.com |
WhatsApp: +55 24 99944-0576
Email: contact@aquaterra-paraty.com
Website: www.aquaterra-paraty.com
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Location: Praia do Jabaquara, Paraty — RJ, Brazil
Hours: Mon–Sun 07:00–19:00
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