Fernando de Noronha island tour: Certified ICMBio guide in 4x4

You descend a natural staircase carved into the cliff to reach Praia do Sancho, then swim in waters where sea turtles glide past.

A 7-hour island tour of Fernando de Noronha in a shared 4x4 with a certified guide, visiting four beaches and historical viewpoints including the Fortinho do Boldró overlook of Dois Irmãos rock formation. The tour includes round-trip transport and a professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. The National Marine Park entry ticket (R$ 373 for visitors, R$ 186.50 for Brazilians) is paid separately at the gate. Groups stay under ten people. If seas are rough, the operator substitutes a land-based tour of the island's main attractions and viewpoints.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Fernando de Noronha's iconic sites

• Visit Praia do Sancho beach
• Explore Praia do Leão beach
• Discover Praia do Sueste beach
• Relax at Praia do Cacimba do Padre
• Admire Morro dos Irmãos hill
• Enjoy Baía dos Porcos bay
• Tour Fortinho do Boldró fort

The experience

The tour runs seven hours and moves through the island in a specially adapted 4x4 truck, stopping at four distinct beaches across Fernando de Noronha's coastline. Praia do Sancho sits at the base of towering cliffs, reached by descending a natural staircase. The water is clear enough to snorkel or free dive if conditions allow. Praia do Leão is known for sea turtles that bask on the sand and swim in the shallows. Praia do Sueste and Praia do Cacimba do Padre both offer snorkeling among coral reefs and tropical fish, with sea turtles present year-round.

The Fortinho do Boldró viewpoint is the centerpiece stop: a historical fort overlooking the Dois Irmãos (Two Brothers) rock formation, a pair of stone peaks rising from the ocean. The guide leads you through the fort's passages and explains its role in the island's history, then positions you for views across the coastline and open Atlantic. This is where the tour spends time on land history rather than water.

A certified ICMBio guide accompanies the group throughout, speaking English, Spanish or Portuguese depending on the booking. Round-trip transport from your hotel or a central pickup point is included. The National Marine Park ticket is not included and must be purchased on arrival. Children under 12 and Brazilian citizens over 60 get free entry with valid ID. Snorkeling gear rental is optional and arranged separately. If swell or rough seas make water access unsafe, the operator runs an alternate land tour covering the same viewpoints and main attractions by vehicle instead.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport in a 4x4 vehicle from your hotel or central pickup point.
• certified professional guide for the full seven hours.
• access to four beaches and the Fortinho do Boldró viewpoint with Dois Irmãos views.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Child (under 3)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MOVE TOUR NORONHA

Is this one for you?At seven hours, the tour fills most of a day but leaves room for breakfast before pickup or a late lunch after return. If you want to visit multiple beaches and a historical site without renting a car or arranging separate transport, the shared 4x4 and included guide handle both.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the four beaches on this tour and what makes each one different?

Praia do Sancho is reached by descending a natural cliff staircase and is best for snorkeling in clear water; Praia do Leão is a sea turtle sanctuary where they rest on the beach; Praia do Sueste and Praia do Cacimba do Padre both have coral reefs and tropical fish visible from the surface, also with sea turtles present. All four are included in the single seven-hour route.

Do I need to pay for the National Marine Park ticket separately?

Yes, the park entry ticket is not included in the tour price and must be paid directly at the gate when you arrive. The cost is R$ 373 for international visitors and R$ 186.50 for Brazilian citizens. Children under 12 and Brazilian citizens over 60 enter free with valid documentation. The ticket is valid for ten days.

What happens if the ocean is too rough to visit the beaches?

On days with heavy swell or rough seas, the operator runs an alternate land-based tour instead, visiting the island's main viewpoints and attractions by 4x4 vehicle so you still see the key sites and scenery without water access.

Is snorkeling gear included, and can I free dive at any of the beaches?

Snorkeling equipment rental is optional and arranged separately at your own cost. Free diving is permitted weather permitting at the beaches where conditions are safe. The guide will advise on the day.

How many people travel together on this tour?

The 4x4 holds up to ten passengers plus the guide, so you travel in a small group rather than a large coach tour.