Pipa Beach day trip from João Pessoa: Cliffs and dolphin bay

The chapadão plateau overlooks three beaches at once from a single vantage point.

An eight-hour guided day trip from João Pessoa to Praia da Pipa in Tibau do Sul, walking the cliffs and coastal landmarks of Rio Grande do Norte's south coast. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a professional guide who speaks Spanish and Portuguese. The itinerary covers Baía dos Golfinhos, the chapadão plateau with its view of Praia do Amor, and time for a swim.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Pipa Beach and surroundings

• Walk along Pipa Beach
• Visit Baía dos Golfinhos
• See cliffs and chapadão viewpoint
• Enjoy sea bath
• Return to Paraíba capital

The experience

The tour leaves from your hotel in João Pessoa and heads south to Tibau do Sul, where Praia da Pipa sits on the Potiguar coast. Once there, you walk the beach itself (the famous stretch known for its natural landscape), and move through the key sites: the dolphin bay, the cliffs that frame the shoreline, and the chapadão, a high plateau that opens onto a view of Praia do Amor. The guide leads the route and explains what you're seeing as you go.

A sea bath fits into the full day of exploring, so you'll have time to swim. The walk covers the main attractions without rushing them, and the return journey brings you back to your hotel by evening. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so transport from your accommodation is arranged.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in João Pessoa.
• professional guide who speaks Spanish and Portuguese.
• access to Praia da Pipa, Baía dos Golfinhos, the cliffs and the chapadão plateau with its view of Praia do Amor.
• time for a swim.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and SundayDeparts at 06:30

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

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 49 pickup points.Operator's directions: “Reception of the Hotel or Pousada da Orla de João Pessoa”

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Luck Receptivo João Pessoa

Is this one for you?The guide speaks Spanish and Portuguese, so you can follow the commentary in whichever language you're comfortable with. If you speak either one, you'll get the full context as you walk.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

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

How long is the walk at Pipa Beach itself?

The tour is eight hours total from pickup to drop-off, with the bulk of that time spent walking and exploring the beach, cliffs, dolphin bay and plateau viewpoint. The exact breakdown between walking and swimming time is set by the guide and the group's pace.

Can I swim during the tour?

Yes. The itinerary includes time for a sea bath, so you'll have the opportunity to swim at Praia da Pipa during the day.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off in João Pessoa are included in the tour price, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point.

What is Baía dos Golfinhos?

Baía dos Golfinhos is the dolphin bay, a natural feature of the Pipa Beach landscape that you'll visit as part of the walking route. It's one of the main attractions the tour covers.