Relax and Ride: Experience the Easiest Transfer from Rio to Paraty
Say goodbye to travel hassles and hello to smooth, stress-free journeys with our transfer service from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty.
Whether you prefer the affordability of shared transfers or the exclusivity of private services, we’ve got you covered!
Enjoy the convenience of door-to-door pick-ups from hotels, hostels, and apartments in Rio’s popular tourist hubs.
Travel in air-conditioned vehicles designed for your comfort and peace of mind, making your trip as enjoyable as your destination.
For even more value, choose our discounted return transfer to Rio (city or airports) or continue exploring with effortless onward journeys to Ilha Grande or São Paulo.
Transfer Details
Price
- Adult: $65 USD
- Child (1 to 4 yrs): $30 USD
Available Options During Reservation
- Shared transfer
- Private transfer
- Add-on onward transfer to Ilha Grande or São Paulo
- Add-on return transfer to Rio de Janeiro
Group size
- Min. 02
- Max. 15
Vehicle Change
This service is shared by passengers traveling to both Ilha Grande and Paraty.
At the midway point, the vehicle will stop at a boat to allow Ilha Grande passengers to disembark, while Paraty travelers will switch to another vehicle to complete their journey.
Staff will be present to assist you—simply follow their instructions for changing vehicles.
Baggage Rules:
Included:
- 1 medium suitcase (67 × 48 × 27 cm) OR 1 small carry-on (55 × 40 × 25 cm)
- 1 personal item (e.g. backpack) which will travel on your lap
Extras:
- Oversized or additional luggage: R$100.00 per piece (each way)
- Notify us ahead of time for unusual items like surfboards or strollers
Important Notes:
- You carry and handle your own luggage
- We are not liable for lost items
- If we recover a lost item, return is subject to a ticket fee
Child Policy
- Reservations for children: if your child is between 1 & 4 years old, or you wish to bring a child seat, contact us to make a booking.
- Babies (up to 12 months):
- Can ride free on a parent’s lap
- If they’re in a car seat, the cost is half price
- Kids 1 year and 1 month to 3 years and 11 months old:
- Pay half price with rights to their own seat
- Kids 4 years and older:
- Full ticket price, with rights to their own seat
- Parents must bring car seats if they use one
- Car seats are not needed by law on our vehicles
Pick-Up Rules
- For this service, you will be advised about pick-up times by WhatsApp. Please ensure you provide your correct number during the reservation
- Service may be operated in a car or a van. depending on how many other passengers there are.
- Difficult-access locations or areas outside pick-up locations (see below) will require meeting us at a safe location.
- Hotels/hostels: Be ready at the entrance
- Airbnb/private homes: provide apartment number, wait outside
- If we can’t easily reach your pick-up spot, we’ll arrange a meeting point. Difficult places may include narrow streets, steep hills or long one-way roads which take a long time to traverse
- Delays may occur due to traffic or other passengers
Service Conditions
- Schedules subject to change
- Delays or cancellations due to weather, health, breakdowns, etc. are not our fault
- Replacement vehicle arranged within 4 hours in case of breakdown
- Booking issues notified via email
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Shared & Private Transfer Logistics
Shared & Private Transfer Logistics
Shared Transfer Service
- Convenient pick-up:
- Direct from your accommodation (if within pick-up area)
- Otherwise, designated meeting points
- Upgrade to private for full access
- Pre-notifications via WhatsApp:
- Night before: estimated pick-up time within selected window
- On the day: message when driver is nearby
Shared Departure Windows
- First Departure: 05:45 – 07:15 → Est. arrival ~12:30 pm
- Second Departure: 08:45 – 10:15 → Est. arrival ~15:30
- Third Departure: 12:45 – 14:45 → Est. arrival ~19:30
Note: Exact time depends on passenger locations and traffic conditions. Expect unavoidable delays during Carnival, New Years, and other holidays/events
Private Transfer
Choose your own departure time. Our private transfer will pick you up in your own vehicle and drive you to your accommodation in Paraty.
Average duration: 4.5 hours
Pick-Up Locations
Pick-Up at Accommodation
- Direct pick-up unless the area is difficult to access (narrow streets, steep hills, etc.)
Pick-Up Areas (by neighborhood):
- Arpoador
- Botafogo
- Catete
- Centro (Downtown)
- Copacabana
- Cosme Velho – Joe Joe Hostel Largo do Boticário only
- Flamengo
- Gávea
- Glória
- Humaitá
- Ipanema
- Jardim Botânico
- Lagoa
- Lapa
- Laranjeiras
- Leblon
- Leme – If up the hill, meet at Novotel Leme
- Santa Teresa – Explorer Bar only
- Urca
Airport Pick-Ups
- Santos Dumont (SDU) → Book via designated page (URL not included)
- Galeão (GIG) → Book via designated page (URL not included)
- Linx Hotel Galeao – pick-up is possible
Bus Station Pick-Up
- Rodoviária Novo Rio: Not allowed at door
- Meet at Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico, 750m away
- Address: Av. Prof. Pereira Reis, 49 – Santo Cristo
Special Neighborhood Notes
- Santa Teresa: Explorer Bar only (R. Alm. Alexandrino, 399)
- Leme (hillside): Meet at Novotel Leme (R. Gustavo Sampaio, 320)
- Copacabana / Ipanema: If staying on Rua Saint Roman (or streets accessed by it), you will be given a meeting point.
- Favelas: Vans do not enter areas deemed Favela’s. Choose a safe hotel in the pick-up areas to meet if staying in one.
- Barra da Tijuca or São Conrado: Choose a hotel in Leblon, Ipanema or Copacabana to meet.
Drop-off Locations
Shared Transfers
Drop-offs are available at accessible locations within the town limits of Paraty and Jabaquara.
However, there are some exceptions to consider:
- Historic Center: Certain streets in Paraty’s historic center are restricted to pedestrian access, so vehicles are not permitted to enter these areas. Drop-offs will occur at nearby, designated points.
- Paraty Mirim: Shared transfers do not service this area.
- Difficult or Unsafe Access: Locations that are challenging or unsafe for vehicles, such as steep, narrow roads, will not be accessible.
Private Transfers
- Private services can drop-off at the same locations, plus other nearby neighboring areas around Paraty. If you have a doubt as to whether your area is included, please contact us.
- Some areas of the historic center are off-limits for vehicles. If you are staying in one of these areas, you will be taken to the closest access point.
Refunds, Changes & Credits
- Cancel 78+ hrs before: 75% refund or full credit
- Cancel 48 –78 hrs before: 50% refund or full credit
- Cancel <48 hrs before or no-show: No refund
- Change requests:
- 1 Free change if 24+ hrs before and space available
- R$60 fee <24 hrs before
- R$60 for additional changes
Credit valid for 1 year if same route/people
