Fortaleza - Jericoacoara: Round Trip Transfer with Local Guide

Summary

Travel between Fortaleza & Jericoacoara in comfort with local support

You’ll travel from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara with easy hotel pickup, comfy seats, air-conditioning, and a local guide who shares tips along the way. Expect roadside stops for snacks and stories before rolling straight up to your guesthouse in town. It’s simple but somehow memorable — especially when you catch that first salty breeze off the dunes.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the quiet shuffle of bags at dawn in Fortaleza — everyone half awake, blinking at the soft blue light. Our driver was already waiting outside the hotel, leaning against the van with this easy smile, like he’s done this a thousand times. The seats were more comfortable than I expected (I’m picky about that), and honestly, I dozed off before we even left the city. Somewhere outside Sobral, I woke up to someone’s playlist humming quietly — bossa nova, maybe? — and the windows fogged just enough to blur out the endless sand and scrub.

We stopped for coffee at this roadside place where the air smelled like fried dough and strong sugar. Our guide, Pedro, pointed out some weird-looking cacti (he called them “mandacaru,” which I definitely pronounced wrong). He kept sharing little stories about life in Jericoacoara — how people still ride horses on Sundays or how you can spot kitesurfers from miles away if you know what to look for. It made me want to listen instead of scroll my phone. The drive into Jericoacoara itself felt almost unreal; sand everywhere, no real roads, just these sandy tracks twisting through dunes. The van rocked a bit as we crossed into town — someone laughed about it feeling like a boat ride.

Getting dropped right at my pousada was a relief because dragging bags through sand is no joke. There was this salty wind coming off the sea and kids running barefoot past us while we unloaded. Pedro handed out some last tips (“don’t miss sunset at the dune!”) before heading off with a wave. On the way back to Fortaleza days later, it hit me how much quieter I felt after all that sun and wind — not sure if it was the trip or just Jericoacoara working its magic.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Daily transfer to Jericoacoara

• Depart from Fortaleza
• Travel to Jericoacoara

Top questions

Is there hotel pickup included in Fortaleza?

Yes, pickup from your hotel or guesthouse in Fortaleza is included.

Does the transfer drop me off at my accommodation in Jericoacoara?

Yes, drop-off at your guesthouse or hotel in Jericoacoara is included.

What type of vehicle is used for this round trip transfer?

The transfer uses an air-conditioned bus, minibus or van depending on group size.

Is there a local guide during the journey?

Yes, a local guide accompanies you for support and tips about Jericoacoara.

Are infants allowed on this transfer?

Yes, infants can join but must sit on an adult’s lap or use a pram/stroller.

How often do departures run from Fortaleza?

The transfer departs daily from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara.

Is this suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, all physical fitness levels are welcome on this transfer.

What’s included

Your journey includes round-trip transportation between Fortaleza and Jericoacoara in an air-conditioned vehicle with reclining chairs, hotel pickup and drop-off at both ends, guidance from a local expert throughout the trip for support and recommendations about Jericoacoara, plus access through protected areas thanks to an onboard gardener assisting entry into town.