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Porto de Galinhas Day Trip: Raft, Buggy & Reef Pool Adventure
Porto de Galinhas Day Trip: Raft, Buggy & Reef Pool Adventure★★★★★★★★★★ 3.88 (8)10hYou’ll wander through lively village streets, ride jangada boats over crystal-clear reefs, and feel the thrill of a buggy ride along endless beaches. This day trip from Recife gives you real moments—local flavors, marine life up close, and plenty of time to just relax or explore at your own pace.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 36View ›
Natal Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer up to 6 Passengers
Natal Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer up to 6 Passengers★★★★★★★★★★ 4.14 (7)1m–1hYou get picked up at arrivals with a sign bearing your name, ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport or haggling over price. The driver handles the route; you handle the jet lag. Booking confirms your pickup time and hotel address, so there's no guesswork on either end.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi queue and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a fare—the fixed price and direct route mean you can rest instead of plan the moment you land.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 40View ›
Natal Airport Transfer: Roundtrip Pickup & Hotel Drop-off
Natal Airport Transfer: Roundtrip Pickup & Hotel Drop-off★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (6)1hYou're met at Natal airport with a nameplate, driven to your hotel in a shared shuttle, and picked up from your hotel on departure day for the return trip to the airport. No taxis, no haggling, no last-minute scramble for transport. The driver knows the route and the traffic; you just show up at the right time with your luggage.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi line and arrive at your hotel without negotiating a fare — the fixed price and nameplate pickup take the stress out of landing in a new city and leaving on your last morning.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 77View ›
Fortaleza Airport Transfer to Hotels with Pickup
Fortaleza Airport Transfer to Hotels with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 3.83 (6)40m–1h 30mYou arrive at Fortaleza airport and meet a driver holding a company sign at the gate; ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with other hotel-bound passengers; and get dropped at your hotel reception. The transfer is pre-arranged and priced before you land, which means no negotiation, no surprises, and no time wasted figuring out how to reach the city.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Fortaleza and want to skip the taxi queue and price haggling—the driver is waiting, the route is set, and your hotel knows you're coming.Free cancellationKids −41%fromUS$ 11.96View ›
Recife to Maragogi: Private Transfer for Up to 6
Recife to Maragogi: Private Transfer for Up to 6★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (5)2hYou get picked up at Recife airport or your hotel and driven straight to Maragogi in a private vehicle with space for up to six people. No shared stops, no negotiation—the price is set before you arrive. The journey takes roughly two hours on a well-maintained highway, and you land at your accommodation with luggage intact and no stress.Is it for me?Choose this if you're landing in Recife with luggage and want to reach Maragogi without renting a car or waiting for a shared shuttle—the fixed price and direct route mean you move straight from arrival to the beach.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 94View ›
Natal Airport Transfer & Private Tours with Driver
Natal Airport Transfer & Private Tours with Driver★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (5)1m–16h 30mYou get airport pickup with a named guide waiting at arrivals, private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, and the option to customize a full-day tour of Natal's beaches, dunes, lagoons and coastal towns. The driver handles navigation and timing, so you move at your own pace without joining a group or renting a car. Pickup happens immediately after landing; tours depart from your hotel at a time you choose.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Natal with family or luggage and want someone waiting at arrivals instead of arranging a taxi, or if you'd rather explore the region's beaches and towns with a private driver who knows the roads instead of joining a group tour or renting a car yourself.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 60View ›
Fortaleza to Jericoacoara: Private 4x4 Transfer & Beach Route
Fortaleza to Jericoacoara: Private 4x4 Transfer & Beach Route★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)5hYou board at Fortaleza airport or hotel and ride in a private, air-conditioned 4x4 for five hours to Jericoacoara, with comfort stops along the way and an English-speaking driver who knows the route. You arrive at your accommodation's door, not at a central point, and the pickup time is fixed so there's no waiting or negotiating. The vehicle is spacious enough that the drive itself doesn't exhaust you before you arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to arrive in Jericoacoara without arranging a rental car, negotiating a taxi fare, or managing the five-hour drive yourself — the fixed price and scheduled pickup mean you know exactly what to expect and when to expect it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 209View ›
Natal & Pipa: Private Transfer with Local Insider Tips
Natal & Pipa: Private Transfer with Local Insider Tips★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (3)1h–3hYou choose your pickup point and destination in the Natal and Pipa region, and a resident driver arrives to collect you. Along the way, they talk you through what's worth seeing and can adjust the route if something catches your eye. Water and chocolate are included, and the service works for wheelchairs, strollers, and all fitness levels. The flexibility is what makes it useful — you're not locked into a schedule or a fixed path.Is it for me?Right for travelers who need reliable transport and want local insight without booking a separate tour. The flexibility means you're not locked into a schedule, which works well if you're still deciding what to do once you're on the road.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 49View ›
Fortaleza to Jericoacoara: Private 4x4 Transfer & Scenic Route
Fortaleza to Jericoacoara: Private 4x4 Transfer & Scenic Route★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)5hYou're picked up from Fortaleza airport or your hotel and driven in a private, air-conditioned 4x4 through four to five hours of Northeast Brazil's coastal landscape. The route includes stops for lunch and rest breaks, and the driver handles the navigation so you don't have to. You arrive in Jericoacoara ready to start your trip, not exhausted from arranging transport.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Fortaleza and want to reach Jericoacoara without renting a car, navigating unfamiliar roads, or negotiating with unofficial drivers—the fixed price and scheduled pickup remove the logistics from your arrival so you can focus on the trip ahead.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 259View ›
Jericoacoara Beach Day Trip: Lagoa do Paraíso & Sunset
Jericoacoara Beach Day Trip: Lagoa do Paraíso & Sunset★★★★★★★★★★ 3.50 (2)18m–30mA full-day tour from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara beach includes pickup before dawn, a traction vehicle ride across dirt roads and dunes, stops at Lagoa do Paraíso lagoon, the Sloth Tree, Pedra Furada rock formation and the village itself, and sunset from the dune. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian; children from age 3 are welcome. Park entry fees are available at checkout.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian, so you choose the language that works for your group. The early 4am start and rough traction vehicle ride mean this suits travelers with moderate fitness who are ready for a long day; it is not a comfortable coach tour, and the terrain is the reason the dunes and lagoon are still there to see.Instant confirmationKids −40%fromUS$ 50View ›
Recife city tour: Park of Statues, Marco Zero & Rua Bom Jesus
Recife city tour: Park of Statues, Marco Zero & Rua Bom Jesus★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)5hA 5-hour guided city tour of Recife covers Marco Zero Square, the Park of Statues, Rua Bom Jesus, Igreja Madre de Deus, Paço da Alfandega, Forte das Cinco Pontas and Casa da Cultura in a small group of no more than 15 travelers. The tour includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and a guide who speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese; you stop at each site and have time to explore and shop independently as well.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer a guided route through Recife's colonial landmarks with built-in time to explore independently at each stop, rather than navigating on your own.Free cancellationfromUS$ 64View ›
Diving in Perobas from Natal: Fishermen and rafts
Diving in Perobas from Natal: Fishermen and rafts★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)1h–7hDiving in Perobas is a full-day activity from Natal that takes you to one of Rio Grande do Norte's best dive sites, where traditional fishermen and wooden rafts operate alongside the reef. Your guide speaks Spanish or Portuguese, transport and snorkelling equipment are included, and the day ends at Punaú beach with access to a restaurant and optional activities like zip lines and quads. Children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?If you're staying in Natal without a car, the included pickup and transfer mean you don't have to arrange your own way to Perobas — the dive and the beach stop are built into one day, and you return on the same vehicle. The afternoon at Punaú is unscheduled, so you can rest, eat or try the optional activities depending on how you feel after the water.Free cancellationKids −21%fromUS$ 42View ›
João Pessoa day trip: Baroque churches & Ponta do Seixas
João Pessoa day trip: Baroque churches & Ponta do Seixas13hA day trip from Natal to João Pessoa, Brazil's third oldest city, with hotel pickup, a Portuguese-speaking guide and stops at the baroque São Francisco Church, Praça João Pessoa, Parque Sólon de Lucena and Cabo Branco lighthouse overlooking Ponta do Seixas. The tour runs 13 hours and includes the 180km round-trip transfer; lunch is on your own, and a sunset boat ride at Jacaré beach is optional.Is it for me?The guide speaks Portuguese, so this tour works best for travelers comfortable following commentary in that language or traveling with someone who speaks it. The optional sunset boat ride at Jacaré beach lets you choose whether to extend the day or head back to Natal after the lighthouse.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 54View ›
Recife Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & English Driver
Recife Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & English Driver15m–40mYou're met by name at arrivals, driven directly to your hotel in Recife's South Zone, and dropped at the main entrance with your luggage unloaded. The driver speaks English, the vehicle fits up to six passengers (with a trailer for extra bags), and bottled water is included. No waiting for a shared shuttle or negotiating with a taxi driver — just a fixed price and a professional arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Recife Airport and want to skip the taxi queue and price haggling — a named driver waiting for you means you go straight from customs to your hotel without arranging transport on arrival or worrying about the route.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 84View ›
Fortaleza city tour with Cumbuco Beach: Full day
Fortaleza city tour with Cumbuco Beach: Full day★★★★★★★★★★ 3.58 (26)8hA full-day tour of Fortaleza combines the city's main cultural and historical sights with a trip to Cumbuco Beach, located 38 km west in Caucaia. The itinerary starts in the city center with a stop at the Old Public Jail, now a handicraft center, then moves to Cumbuco Beach, where you walk past coconut palms, dune chains and a fishing village. Air-conditioned transport, a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and hotel pickup are included; optional buggy rides, traditional raft trips and other activities at the beach are available at extra cost.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want Fortaleza's cultural sites and a full beach day without building the itinerary yourself—the fixed route and guide mean the city and coast fit into one morning-to-evening outing. The optional activities at Cumbuco (buggy, raft, oxcart rides) let you add adrenaline or stay relaxed depending on your mood that day, and you decide which ones to pay for.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 30View ›
Salvador to Morro de São Paulo: Direct Catamaran 2h20min
Salvador to Morro de São Paulo: Direct Catamaran 2h20min★★★★★★★★★★ 3.17 (24)2hYou board at Terminal Náutico in Salvador and arrive in Morro de São Paulo 2 hours 20 minutes later. Tickets are pre-arranged, so no queue. The catamaran operates on fixed schedules (09:00 and 14:30 from Salvador), and availability is confirmed after booking. If the direct boat isn't available, a semi-terrestrial alternative is offered, or you can cancel for a full refund with 24 hours' notice.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the fastest water route between Salvador and Morro de São Paulo and don't mind open-ocean travel. The catamaran is direct and quick, though availability is confirmed after booking — if it's full, you'll be offered a slower semi-terrestrial route or a full refund.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 70View ›
Maceió: Private Dunes & Waterfront Tour with AC Transport
Maceió: Private Dunes & Waterfront Tour with AC Transport★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (23)10m–30mYou get picked up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and spend the afternoon at Marapé Dunes and Maceió's waterfront, stopping wherever interests you — restaurants, viewpoints, beaches. Your driver stays with the car and knows the city. No fixed itinerary, no shared transport, no haggling for rides back.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Maceió's main coastal attractions without arranging your own transport or waiting for shared shuttles — the private vehicle and flexible stops let you move at your own rhythm and change plans on the fly.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 80View ›
Fortaleza to Jericoacoara: Private Transfer & Scenic Route
Fortaleza to Jericoacoara: Private Transfer & Scenic Route★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (16)1h–5hYou get picked up from your Fortaleza hotel or airport in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and infant seats if you need them. The drive to Jericoacoara takes about two and a half hours on a fixed route with no extra stops. You arrive without the fatigue of a shared minibus, and the driver handles navigation so you don't have to.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Fortaleza with luggage and want to reach Jericoacoara without the fatigue of a shared minibus or the hassle of arranging a ride once you land — the fixed price and direct route mean one less thing to figure out on arrival day.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 325View ›
Maceió: Electric Bike City Tour with Coastal Stops
Maceió: Electric Bike City Tour with Coastal Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)2h–3hYou’ll feel Maceió’s pulse riding an electric bike along its wild coastline — pausing for market snacks at Pajuçara’s craft fair, watching surfers at Lagoa da Anta, chatting with locals or just drifting on ocean breeze. With a local guide leading and bottled water included, it’s an easy way to see the city’s color and warmth up close.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 30View ›
Fortaleza Airport Transfer: Roundtrip Pickup & Hotel Drop-off
Fortaleza Airport Transfer: Roundtrip Pickup & Hotel Drop-off★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)2hYou're met at Fortaleza Airport by a Portuguese or Spanish-speaking driver holding a Gray Line sign, then driven directly to your hotel with your luggage. On departure day, the same service picks you up from your hotel and returns you to the airport. The service runs around the clock, and all the details—flight number, hotel address, return time—are confirmed when you book, so there's nothing to arrange on arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi line and avoid arranging transport after landing—the driver meets you at arrivals with your name, which is what makes the first hour of your trip stress-free and the last hour home just as simple.Free cancellationKids −25%fromUS$ 40View ›
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