Genipabu beach tour from Natal: Buggy and camel rides

Ride buggies through massive dunes, then cross lagoons on camelback

A full-day tour from Natal to Genipabu, one of Brazil's most famous beaches, includes hotel pickup, transport by air-conditioned bus and a guide in Spanish or Portuguese. The tour stops at Natal Aquarium (optional), then moves to Genipabu where buggy rides across the dunes and camel rides through lagoons are available as optional add-ons. The beach itself has calm, warm waters and stretches of sand for swimming and rest.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day tour to Genipabu beach

• Stop at Natal Aquarium (optional)
• Visit Genipabu beach and dunes
• Enjoy optional buggy rides on dunes

The Experience

Seven hours from pickup to drop-off means you leave your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide and travel to Genipabu, a beach defined by its massive dune landscape and shallow lagoons. The first stop is Natal Aquarium, which you can skip if you prefer to save time for the beach itself. Once at Genipabu, the day splits between what you choose to do: the buggy rides are optional and take you through the dunes with their sharp turns and speed, or you can opt for a camel ride that moves through the lagoons at a slower pace, or simply stay on the beach where the water stays calm and warm year-round.

If you book the buggy rides, you'll experience the maneuvers between the dunes that made Genipabu famous—the operator describes these as the main draw for visitors who want the adrenaline. The camel rides are a separate optional choice and pass through the oasis-like lagoons scattered across the dune park. Neither is forced into the itinerary, so if you'd rather spend the afternoon swimming, wading or lying on the sand, that's entirely your call. The guide stays with the group throughout and speaks Spanish or Portuguese.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is the transport itself and the guide's time. Lunch is not part of the package, so bring money or eat before you leave. Casual clothes and a swimsuit are what you'll want; the beach is wheelchair accessible and all surfaces and vehicles are too, and infants can ride on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• transport by air-conditioned bus.
• a professional guide in Spanish or Portuguese.
• access to Genipabu beach with its dunes and lagoons.
• optional entry to Natal Aquarium.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Luck Receptivo Natal

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the dunes and the beach without arranging transport or a guide yourself—the pickup, the vehicle and the guide's knowledge of where to go are what free up your day to choose between the rides, the water or just the sand.

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Top questions

What is the Genipabu beach actually like when I get there?

Genipabu is a wide beach famous for its massive dune park and shallow, warm lagoons. The water stays calm and the sand is the main feature—it's the setting for the optional buggy and camel rides, but you can also just swim and relax without booking either one.

Are the buggy rides and camel rides included in the tour price?

Buggy rides and camel rides are both optional add-ons you can choose at checkout or skip entirely. The tour includes transport, the guide and access to the beach; the rides cost extra if you want them.

How long do I actually spend at Genipabu itself?

The full tour is seven hours total from hotel pickup to drop-off. That includes the drive there, the optional Natal Aquarium stop, and your time at the beach—the exact hours at Genipabu depend on whether you book rides and how long you spend in the water.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks Spanish and Portuguese, so the tour runs in one of those two languages depending on the group.

Is lunch provided, or do I need to bring food?

Lunch is not included in the tour, so bring money to buy food at the beach or eat before you leave your hotel.

Can I do this tour if I use a wheelchair?

Yes—the beach, all surfaces and the air-conditioned vehicle are wheelchair accessible, and the guide can help you navigate the tour to match what you want to do.