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Fortaleza to Jericoacoara: Private 4x4 Transfer
Fortaleza to Jericoacoara: Private 4x4 Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (500)4h–4h 40mYou ride in a private 4x4 with a professional driver for four hours from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara on a paved highway. The vehicle accommodates up to six passengers, includes a dedicated chauffeur, and is fully wheelchair accessible with infant car seats available. No stops, no negotiation—you arrive at your destination ready to go.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with a group or family and want to reach Jericoacoara without driving yourself or splitting between multiple taxis—the fixed price and single vehicle mean one pickup, one arrival, and no coordination on the road.Free cancellationMost bookedfrom · per groupUS$ 419View ›
Fortaleza to Cumbuco Beach: Full-Day Transfer & Lunch
Fortaleza to Cumbuco Beach: Full-Day Transfer & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (496)6h–7hYou get picked up from your Fortaleza hotel before 8am and driven to Cumbuco Beach with a guide and driver. Spend the morning and early afternoon on the sand and dunes, then eat lunch at Chico do Caranguejo tent-restaurant before returning to the city by 4pm. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, driver and meal are all included in the day.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Fortaleza who want a full beach day without arranging transport or a restaurant — the guide and driver handle the route and timing, leaving you free to swim and rest.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 7.97View ›
João Pessoa: City Tour with Historic Center & Cabo Branco
João Pessoa: City Tour with Historic Center & Cabo Branco★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (492)9hYou’ll walk João Pessoa’s oldest streets with a local guide, stand at Ponta do Seixas where Brazil meets the Atlantic wind, step inside centuries-old baroque churches and pause beneath imperial palms at Lagoa park. There’s time for laughter, quiet moments in cool stone chapels, and glimpses of daily life you might not expect—if you let yourself feel it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −49%fromUS$ 8.89View ›
Natal city tour with sunset boat trip on Potengi River
Natal city tour with sunset boat trip on Potengi River★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (396)7hThis seven-hour city tour in Natal starts with the Fortaleza dos Reis Magos and the Natal Tourism Center, then moves to the Yacht Club do Natal for a sunset boat trip on the Potengi River. A Portuguese-speaking guide leads the route, hotel pickup is included, and the boat ride comes with live music, a bar, and sparkling wine for the sunset toast. Departures run Tuesday to Sunday; the boat ride is optional and arranged at checkout.Is it for me?This tour suits couples and families who want to see the city without building an itinerary themselves—the guide handles the route and timing, and the boat ride is the payoff, not an add-on you have to negotiate. The afternoon pace works for a first visit to Natal or a free afternoon during a longer stay.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 43View ›
Recife to Porto de Galinhas: Private Transfer & Coral Map Stop
Recife to Porto de Galinhas: Private Transfer & Coral Map Stop★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (376)50mYou’ll ride from Recife Airport to Porto de Galinhas in a private car with WiFi and AC, stopping at tide pools shaped like Brazil’s map and visiting a quiet seahorse reserve along the way. Flexible pickup makes things easy. Expect friendly local company and small surprises that linger after you arrive.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 90View ›
Cumbuco Beach Day Trip from Fortaleza: Dunes and Lagoon
Cumbuco Beach Day Trip from Fortaleza: Dunes and Lagoon★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (358)8hA full-day tour from Fortaleza to Cumbuco Beach combines transport, a guide and access to one of Northeast Brazil's most varied beach landscapes. The day moves through white sand dunes shaped by constant wind, stops at Lagoa de Parnamirim where you swim in crystalline water, and includes time at a beachfront restaurant serving fish and seafood while you watch traditional rafts come and go. The tour runs 8 hours with pickup from your hotel and an accredited guide who speaks Portuguese.Is it for me?Hotel pickup from Fortaleza means you don't need a car or a rental to reach Cumbuco—the transport is arranged, and the guide handles the route and the timing, so a full day of dunes and lagoons works even if you're staying in the city without wheels.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 12.96View ›
Fortaleza - Jericoacoara: Round Trip Transfer with Local Drivers
Fortaleza - Jericoacoara: Round Trip Transfer with Local Drivers★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (356)4hYou’ll move from Fortaleza’s city streets to Jericoacoara’s sandy calm without worrying about logistics. Expect hotel pickup, friendly local drivers who know every turn, snack stops (don’t miss the pão de queijo), and help navigating vehicle changes or taxes along the way. It’s more than just getting there—it’s feeling each shift in landscape and mood.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −33%fromUS$ 24View ›
Natal City Tour: Historic Landmarks, Potengi River & Craft Market
Natal City Tour: Historic Landmarks, Potengi River & Craft Market★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (351)7hYou’ll wander Natal’s historic streets, float quietly down the Potengi River past old colonial facades, step inside the city’s striking cathedral, and browse local crafts in Ponta Negra—all with an easygoing guide who shares stories you won’t find in guidebooks. Expect salty breezes, unexpected silences, and plenty of real-life color along the way.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 22View ›
Fortaleza - Jericoacoara: Round Trip Transfer with Local Guide
Fortaleza - Jericoacoara: Round Trip Transfer with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (350)5m–6mYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 66View ›
Salvador Pelourinho: Private Walking Tour & Lacerda Elevator
Salvador Pelourinho: Private Walking Tour & Lacerda Elevator★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (336)2h–3hYou’ll join a bilingual local guide for a private walking tour through Salvador’s Pelourinho district—riding the historic Lacerda Elevator, exploring Cidade Alta’s colonial streets, visiting Sao Francisco Church and Convent, and hearing real stories behind monuments like Praça da Cruz Caída. Expect sensory surprises and moments that linger long after you’ve left Bahia.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −55%fromUS$ 60View ›
Praia dos Carneiros Catamaran Tour: Beach, Mangroves, Clay Bath
Praia dos Carneiros Catamaran Tour: Beach, Mangroves, Clay Bath★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (330)8hA full-day catamaran tour from Praia dos Carneiros takes you by van to the beach, then by boat along the Arikindá River through mangroves to one of Brazil's largest sandbanks where three rivers meet. You get free time on the 6 km beach itself, access to natural pools, a clay bath at the river mouth, and loungers and parasols at the Bora Bora reception point. The guide speaks Portuguese and pickup is included; meals and facility fees are paid separately.Is it for me?Small groups and families work well here because the beach stays practically empty and the catamaran holds everyone together; the eight-hour structure with free time on the sand plus the boat ride suits people who want both swimming and exploration without building the day themselves.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 32View ›
Fernando de Noronha Canoe Tour: Paddle past dolphins & hidden beaches
Fernando de Noronha Canoe Tour: Paddle past dolphins & hidden beaches★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (321)1h 30mYou’ll paddle a Hawaiian canoe with locals from Praia do Porto along Fernando de Noronha’s wild coast, passing secret beaches and pausing for a swim or dive in clear water. Expect laughter with your guide, possible dolphin sightings if you’re lucky, and that satisfying ache of muscles well used by day’s end.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 56View ›
João Pessoa: Praia do Jacaré Sunset & Boardwalk Tour
João Pessoa: Praia do Jacaré Sunset & Boardwalk Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (320)6hYou get hotel pickup, a professional guide, and two hours at Praia do Jacaré during the sunset, with Bolero de Ravel playing as the light changes. Walk the boardwalk, browse local crafts, and choose whether to add a catamaran tour from the beach. Return to your hotel as evening settles in.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see João Pessoa's most famous sunset without arranging transport or timing it yourself — the guide and pickup handle both, leaving you free to stand on the boardwalk and actually watch the light change.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 9.95View ›
Paraíba North Coast: Sunset at Jacaré Beach & Fortaleza Tour
Paraíba North Coast: Sunset at Jacaré Beach & Fortaleza Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (282)10hYou’ll feel history under your fingertips at Fortaleza de Santa Catarina before swimming in warm ocean waters near Cabedelo. As dusk falls on Jacaré Beach, listen to Ravel’s Bolero live from a saxophone drifting over the river—plus time for local crafts and maybe even dancing forró if you’re up for it.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 30View ›
Águas Belas & Rendeiras: Beach Day, Cane Mill & Buggy Ride
Águas Belas & Rendeiras: Beach Day, Cane Mill & Buggy Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (282)9hYou’ll feel ocean air on your skin at Águas Belas beach, dip into gentle tide pools, watch local women weave lace at Rendeiras Center, and sip fresh cane juice at Engenho de Cana. With easy transport from Fortaleza and friendly guides along the way, it’s more about soaking up simple pleasures than rushing anywhere fast.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 16.95View ›
Jericoacoara East Coast: Dunes, Blue Hole & Paradise Lagoon
Jericoacoara East Coast: Dunes, Blue Hole & Paradise Lagoon★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (268)7h–8hYou ride in a 4x4 across Jericoacoara's east coast, stopping at the wind-bent Tree of Sloth, quiet Preá Beach with its clear lagoons, the Blue Hole, and finally Paradise Lagoon where you can swim and hang in hammocks. Transport, all stops and photo positioning on the dunes are included; you bring your own lunch or eat beforehand and plan to return by late afternoon.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see Jericoacoara beyond the main beach and lagoon without renting a vehicle or navigating the sand roads yourself — the 4x4 and driver handle the logistics, leaving you free to focus on the stops and the light.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 14.95View ›
Salvador: Pelourinho Walking Tour & Barra Lighthouse Stops
Salvador: Pelourinho Walking Tour & Barra Lighthouse Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (265)4h–5hYou’ll wander Salvador’s historic streets with a local guide—taking in Barra Lighthouse views, walking through Pelourinho’s wild colors, pausing for photos at Municipal Square, then stepping into São Francisco Church’s golden hush. Expect real stories, small surprises, and moments that linger long after you’ve left those tiled sidewalks behind.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 19.94View ›
Jericoacoara Day Trip from Fortaleza: Lagoa Paraíso, Buraco Azul & Dunes Sunset
Jericoacoara Day Trip from Fortaleza: Lagoa Paraíso, Buraco Azul & Dunes Sunset★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (230)16h 30mYou’ll float in Lagoa Paraíso’s hammocks, swim in Buraco Azul’s turquoise water, see Jericoacoara’s famous Sloth Tree up close, and end your day watching sunset from Amâncio dunes — all with pickup from Fortaleza and a local guide who keeps things lively along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −38%fromUS$ 48View ›
Salvador City Tour: Pelourinho & Bonfim Church with Market
Salvador City Tour: Pelourinho & Bonfim Church with Market★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (222)6hYou'll walk through Pelourinho's colonial streets and the Cathedral Basílica, ride the historic Lacerda Elevator between upper and lower towns, visit the Bonfim Church where pilgrims tie wish ribbons, explore São Joaquim Market with a local guide, and taste authentic Bahian lunch. Hotel or cruise port pickup is included, and the full day takes you through Salvador's UNESCO heritage sites and Afro-Brazilian spiritual landmarks without you arranging transport or entry fees.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Salvador's history, Afro-Brazilian culture, and colonial architecture in one day without arranging transport or navigating the city alone. The full day means you cover the main landmarks and have time to linger in markets and neighborhoods, not just pass through them.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 199View ›
Maragogi: Private Day Trip with Air-Conditioned Transfer
Maragogi: Private Day Trip with Air-Conditioned Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (214)10m–30mYou’ll ride in air-conditioned comfort from Maceió to Maragogi with a local driver who knows every shortcut and snack stop. Expect quick detours to coastal viewpoints, laughter over street food, and time to soak up those surreal blue waters. The small details—the breeze, local stories—stick with you long after you’ve left.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 100View ›
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