Jericoacoara West Coast Tour: 4x4 dunes, mangrove trails & lagoon

Choose your ride and explore hidden trails from lagoons to sandy beaches

A private 4x4 tour of Jericoacoara's west coast covering nine stops in five to six hours: dry mangroves with seahorses, off-road dune trails, a water slide, a zipline, and Tatajuba lagoon, with a mandatory photo stop at Guriú's aerial-root mangroves. You choose the vehicle (buggy, ATV or Toyota Hilux), and a Portuguese-speaking guide leads the route. Pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

West Coast Tour and Photo Stop

• Visit dry mangrove (seahorse)
• Cross ferry
• Explore Guriú mangrove trail
• Off road over dunes
• Enjoy skibunda activity
• Try water slide
• Experience zipline
• Visit Tatajuba lagoon
• Return via the beach
• Stop at Guriú beach for photos

The experience

Guriú's mangrove trail is the anchor, but the route builds around what the west coast actually offers: a ferry crossing, off-road dune runs, and two water features (a toboggan and a zipline) that break up the driving. The nine stops string together in a single afternoon, each one a different kind of terrain or a moment to get out and move. You're not watching the landscape from a window. The tour is built so you stop, walk, climb or slide at most of them.

The vehicle choice matters because the terrain changes. A buggy or ATV handles the dune runs and the tighter mangrove sections. A Toyota Hilux 4x4 carries more people and sits higher on the rougher stretches. Whichever you pick, the driver knows the route and the timing. Five to six hours is what it takes to hit all nine stops and get back before the light goes. The mandatory finish at Guriú is for the photos: the mangrove roots there are exposed and sculptural, the kind of thing that stops people mid-stride.

Pickup from your accommodation is included, and the guide speaks Portuguese. Service animals are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a baby.

What’s included

• Private transportation in your choice of vehicle.
• Toyota Hilux 4x4 available as the tour vehicle.
• Portuguese-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guidePortuguese

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 45 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by JeriTur Oficial

Is this one for you?You choose the vehicle (buggy, ATV or Hilux), so you can match the ride to your group size and how hands-on you want the dune experience to be. The private format means the nine stops and the timing are yours alone, not locked to a group schedule.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Guriú mangrove trail like?

Guriú is a short walk through mangroves where the roots grow above ground in thick, twisted formations: the operator calls them aerial roots. It's the mandatory photo stop at the end of the tour, and it's why the route finishes there instead of elsewhere on the coast.

Can I choose which vehicle I want for the tour?

Yes. You pick between a buggy for up to four people, an ATV for up to two, or a Toyota Hilux 4x4 for up to four. The choice depends on how many are in your group and which terrain you want to experience most directly.

How long does the tour actually take?

Five to six hours total, including all nine stops and the return to your hotel. The time covers the driving, the ferry crossing, and the time you spend at each stop: the water slide, the zipline, the lagoon and the mangrove walk.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not in great shape?

The operator lists it as suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Most of the day is in the vehicle. The walking sections are short stops at each site.