Forte Beach and Guarajuba tour: North Coast beaches with guide

Two North Coast beaches in one day: coral reefs and a turtle conservation project

A full-day tour of two beaches on Bahia's North Coast (Guarajuba and Forte Beach) with a Portuguese-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup. Guarajuba offers natural pools and calm waters. Forte Beach combines a charming village with access to Project Tamar, a major marine turtle conservation site. The tour suits travelers who want to see both beaches without arranging their own transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Guarajuba and Forte Beaches

• Arrive at Guarajuba Beach
• Relax and swim in natural pools
• Enjoy the peaceful environment
• Travel to Praia do Forte
• Visit Project Tamar (optional entry)
• Explore Praia do Forte village

The experience

Eight to ten hours takes you through two distinct stretches of the North Coast. Guarajuba comes first: a Blue Flag beach known for natural pools and coral reefs set among coconut palms. The water stays calm here, which is why it draws swimmers and people looking for a quiet morning. Forte Beach, called the "Brazilian Polynesia," shifts the mood: it has a working village with shops, restaurants and local craft markets built around a protected cove. The two beaches sit roughly an hour apart by road, so the day moves between them rather than lingering in one place.

Your guide speaks Portuguese and travels with you in an air-conditioned vehicle, which matters on a full day in the Bahian sun. The guide handles the route and the stops. You move through each beach at the pace the group sets. Forte Beach includes the option to visit Project Tamar, one of the world's largest sea turtle conservation programs: entry costs extra and is not part of the tour price, but the village itself and the beach are included. Guarajuba needs no add-ons: the natural pools and the reef are the draw, and the calm water is what makes it different from the open Atlantic beaches closer to Salvador.

Hotel pickup is included, so the day starts from where you're staying. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller if you bring one. The tour works for any fitness level because the beaches themselves require no hiking or swimming. You're free to wade, walk the sand or sit and watch.

What’s included

• Portuguese-speaking guide for the full day.
• air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup.
• access to Guarajuba Beach with its natural pools and coral reefs.
• access to Forte Beach and its village with shops and restaurants.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to Sunday

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendly

Operated by Luck Receptivo Salvador

Is this one for you?The guide speaks Portuguese only, so this tour suits travelers who speak Portuguese or travel with someone who does. The eight- to ten-hour day and the mix of beach time and village walking work for any fitness level, and families with infants can bring a stroller.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 makes Guarajuba different from other beaches on the North Coast?

Guarajuba holds a Blue Flag seal for environmental quality and is famous for its natural pools and coral reefs in shallow, crystal-clear water. The calm conditions and coconut-lined shore make it a place to relax and swim rather than a surf or activity beach.

Is there anything to do in the village at Forte Beach besides the beach itself?

Forte Beach has a working village with shops, restaurants and a craft market (Feira de Artesanato) where you can walk, eat and browse. Project Tamar, the turtle conservation center, is also there but requires a separate entry fee not included in the tour.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks Portuguese throughout the tour, so you'll hear commentary and explanations in Portuguese. This works best if you speak the language or travel with someone who does.

How much time do you spend at each beach?

The itinerary doesn't fix exact hours at each stop, but the full day is eight to ten hours including travel between the two beaches, roughly an hour apart. Your guide sets the pace based on the group's interests.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

The tour includes the guide, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and access to both beaches. Entry to Project Tamar at Forte Beach is not included and costs separately if you choose to visit. Food and drinks are your own expense.