Day 1 – Origin / Fortaleza
Arrival at Fortaleza airport and transfer to Hotel Oasis Atlântico (or similar). Rest of the day free.
Day 2 – Fortaleza
After breakfast, departure at 8:00 a.m. visiting the main historical attractions of Fortaleza. Then head to Beach Park, free time to explore the complex and enjoy the beach (entrance not included). At 3:00 p.m., proceed to Porto do Mucuripe for a sailing tour along Fortaleza’s coast to enjoy a beautiful sunset. Return to the hotel in the early evening.
Day 3 – Fortaleza – Canoa Quebrada Beach
After breakfast, embark in a 4×4 vehicle heading to the East Coast of Ceará, passing Porto das Dunas (Beach Park Complex). Continue along the beaches of Prainha, Presidio, Iguape, traveling on sand through Barro Preto, Balbino, Batoque, Caponga, Águas Belas (crossing Malcozinhado River), Barra Velha, Barra Nova, and the stunning Morro Branco Beach (stop for a walk through the cliff labyrinth). Continue along the coast visiting Fontes, Diogo, Uruaú, Barra da Sucatinga, Piquiri, Ariós, Prainha do Canto Verde, Paraíso, and Parajuru beaches. From there, follow CE-040 to Canoa Quebrada Beach. Overnight at Hotel Long Beach Canoa (or similar). Evening free.
Day 4 – Canoa Quebrada Beach
After breakfast, morning departure by buggy to the Jaguaribe River mouth for a boat tour visiting small islands and local vegetation. Afterwards, buggy tour through the dunes of Canoa Quebrada. Free time to enjoy beach bars and the inviting sea. End the day at the dunes to enjoy one of Brazil’s most beautiful sunsets. Return to the hotel; evening free.
Day 5 – Canoa Quebrada – Galinhos
After breakfast, check out and board the 4×4 vehicle. Continue along the coast visiting Majorlândia, Quixaba, Lagoa do Mato, Fontainha, Retiro Grande, Ponta Grossa (half-moon beach with colored cliffs and a fishermen’s village descended from Dutch castaways), Redondas, Peroba, Barreiras, Barrinha, Icapuí, Quitérias, Tremembés, Melancias, Peixe Gordo, Manibu, and Ceará beaches. Continue along the Rio Grande do Norte coast passing Tibau, Manuelas, Gado Bravo, Areias Alvas to Grossos, cross Mossoró River to Areia Branca (largest salt producer in Rio Grande do Norte), then paved road to Ponta do Mel, Pedra Grande, Rosado, and Porto do Mangue beaches. Then cross inland to Macau’s salt flats, passing salt farms and dunes, arriving at Galinhos. Overnight at Pousada Amagali (or similar); evening free.
Day 6 – Galinhos
After breakfast, morning departure to Galinhos port for a mangrove boat tour, including stops for swimming, snorkeling, and a delicious onboard lunch. Afternoon free to enjoy the sunset. Evening free.
Day 7 – Galinhos – São Miguel do Gostoso
After breakfast, check out and board the 4×4 vehicle along the RN coast (depending on the tide), passing Galos, Caiçara, Ponta dos Três Irmãos, Enxu Queimado, Marco, Morros, Tourinhos, Reduto beaches, arriving at the charming and peaceful São Miguel do Gostoso. Overnight at Pousada dos Ponteiros (or similar). Rest of the day free.
Day 8 – São Miguel do Gostoso
After breakfast, depart by 4×4 vehicle along the RN coast (depending on tide), visiting Touros, Ponta do Calcanhar (lighthouse), Garças, Perobas, and Rio do Fogo beaches. Board a boat to explore local reefs (parrachos).
Day 9 – São Miguel do Gostoso – Natal
After breakfast, continue to Ponta Negra Beach. Overnight at Pizzato Praia Hotel (or similar). Rest of the day free.
Day 10 – Natal
After breakfast, full-day city tour of Natal and southern coast, visiting the world’s largest cashew tree in Pirangi. Return to Natal in the evening. Night free.
Day 11 – Natal / Origin
After breakfast, transfer to Natal airport. Flight to the city of origin.
“The order of the tours is not necessarily as described day by day and may be changed at the guide/local operator’s discretion.”
INCLUDES: Accommodation with breakfast in Fortaleza (2 nights), Canoa Quebrada (2 nights), Galinhos (2 nights), São Miguel do Gostoso (2 nights), Natal (2 nights); airport-hotel transfer in Fortaleza; Fortaleza city tour (3h); sunset catamaran tour in Fortaleza; off-road 4×4 vehicle tour – Iguape-Canoa Quebrada; ecological walk at Morro Branco cliff labyrinth; Jaguaribe River boat tour; Canoa Quebrada dune buggy tour; off-road 4×4 vehicle tour – Canoa Quebrada-Galinhos; Galinhos mangrove boat tour (lunch included); 4×4 vehicle tour – Galinhos-São Miguel do Gostoso; catamaran tour to Rio do Fogo reefs; Natal and Pirangi city tour; hotel-airport transfer in Natal; travel assistance.
DOES NOT INCLUDE: Airfare.
