Location: Fortaleza
Top Things to do in Fortaleza
10 Day Trips from in Fortaleza That You Shouldn't Miss
Beaches are the top draw in this sunny, rapidly developing city, particularly bohemian, party-hearty Iracema, family-friendly Meireles, fishing and boating base camp Mucuripe and low-key Praia do Futuro. Stalls at the Mercado Central or Feirinha Beira Mar brim with local handicrafts, ranging from ceramics to lacework and leather goods. The Dutch-built Fortress of Nossa Senhora da Assunção in the city center, constructed in 1649, marks the spot where Fortaleza originated.
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1. Canoa Quebrada from Fortaleza
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Traveling along the Sol Nascente Highway, a scenic 95 mile (156km) ride from Fortaleza, you'll reach Canoa Quebrada for your full day adventure. Known as one of the most popular beach destinations in Ceara, this area seems to have stopped in time. Don't miss out on trying one of the many seafood dishes sold in the beach huts and prepare for the excitement and fun sensation of a buggy ride through the dunes!
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Buggy Tour, Kite Surfing, Horseback Riding, Cruise, Fish and Shrimp Farms Tour
Reviewed By Toddicuss
Tour started off by being 40 mins late. Brought through Get Your Guide we asked for a English speaking guide. Did we get one? No we didn’t. Spent 40mins to an hour at a market which is far too long we couldn’t of spent the time better at Morro Branco. The dune were good, but again we got a Portuguese guide and not an English speaking one. When we got to Morro Branco the Dune Buggies were fun and a good laugh but it would be much better if you could drive one. Restaurant we went to was awful asked for chicken and got the scraps you would give the dog. We paid £10 for that meal including a sprite. This tour needs some serious upgrading.
2. Lagoinha Beach Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This beautiful beach on the west coast will enchant you. Natural lagoons, dunes, waterfalls, coves and a green sea to leave anyone with their mouths open. The feeling is that in Lagoinha nature has taken care of itself, and has reached a level of excellence in creation. Lagoinha is 124km from Fortaleza and is considered the second most beautiful beach in the state.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks
Reviewed By Haughville93
The people that help you in person are nice. However the organization that sells the tickets are very deceiving. They advised us that they will take us to a destination in 6 hours. However they do not mention a 4 hour stop at a lagoon where they try to sell you things for 4 hours. Only take this option if you have an entire day to kill. We missed our next bus because of the lack of information. Wouldn't use them again.
3. Canoa Quebrada Beach Tour with Nettour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Known as the ‘‘ high spirits ’beach, Canoa Quebrada is located 145 km from Fortaleza, in the municipality of Aracati, east coast of the state. Nationally and internationally known, it was the hippies' paradise and naturalists in the 70s. Its natural beauty, its legends and stories, and especially their alternative energy, infect those who the visit.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: No consummation or any extra activity is included during the tour. Only the round-trip excursion is accompanied by our associated tour guide., All optional tours in Canoa Quebrada must be negotiated directly with the passenger.
Reviewed By donnau387
English tour was not available yet I paid more for this trip for the language. If you are not able to offer in English do not put on your calendar. Half the day was just a visual tour of Fortaleza and I needed to depend on the research I had read to know where and what we were seeking.
4. Canoe Quebrada Full Day Tour - Departure from Fortaleza by Vitorino Turismo
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 88 reviews
This tour will be full day, leaving the hotels in the morning and returning in the late afternoon. Located 167 km from Fortaleza, considered one of the most exotic, paradisiacal, rustic and primitive of the Ceará coast. Discovered by tourists from various parts of Brazil and abroad, looking for mystical and high-spirited places. Canoa (as it is called by the natives), has a main street where it gathers all the infrastructure of the place, and that the spirit of Ceará's good mood was called 'broadway', with inns, bars and restaurants. Going down the cliffs, towards the beach, our visitors will find several options of beach huts (small restaurants) that serve the most varied seafood dishes. It is also possible to make the option of buggy ride through the dunes in order to get to know the region better or to sail in a typical raft (OPTIONAL). Canoa Quebrada Beach is symbolized by the famous half moon and star
Inclusions: Bilingual Guide - Round Trip Transportation - Transfer from Your Hotel
Exclusions: Food, Drinks and Optional Tours.
5. Lagoinha Beach from Fortaleza
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 15 reviews
Take a full day trip from Fortaleza to the district of Paraipaba where the beautiful Lagoinha beach is situated! This area is one of the largest and most popular attractions because it used to be the ancient hiding place for French pirates. Now, Lagoinha is a quiet colony of fisherman, set amongst paradise landscapes dotted with palm trees, beaches and colorful sand dunes!
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Buggy Tour, Horseback Rides, Cruise, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Toddicuss
Tour started off by being 40 mins late. Brought through Get Your Guide we asked for a English speaking guide. Did we get one? No we didn’t. Spent 40mins to an hour at a market which is far too long we couldn’t of spent the time better at Morro Branco. The dune were good, but again we got a Portuguese guide and not an English speaking one. When we got to Morro Branco the Dune Buggies were fun and a good laugh but it would be much better if you could drive one. Restaurant we went to was awful asked for chicken and got the scraps you would give the dog. We paid £10 for that meal including a sprite. This tour needs some serious upgrading.
6. Full Day Tour to Jericoacoara from Fortaleza
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 23 reviews
Approximately 1:40 am after leaving Fortaleza, we will stop for a small breakfast (not included). Then we will continue towards Jijoca, city where we will change to typical vehicles with 4 × 4 traction (vans) for the crossing through the National Park of the Dunes (included) knowing its charming lagoons. Upon arriving in Jericoacoara, we will have a time of approximately 20 minutes in the village, and then we will continue the tour through the Jericoacoara region in the vans themselves. From the village, we will continue to the famous Blue Hole, with enough time for bathing and photos. Then, continuing the tour, we will pass through Parque de Dunas until we reach Lagoa do Paraíso, where we will remain at the support point with all the infrastructure, with a place for lunch (not included) and a bath (hammocks available in the lagoon). Around 4:00 pm, we board the vehicle that will return to Fortaleza, with arrival scheduled for 8:30 pm at the hotels.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Accredited Tourism Guide
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Landing and facility fees, Entrance to Buraco Azul has an extra cost of R $ 10,00 per person
Reviewed By PascalW751
We went a couple of days to visit Fortaleza, and we did three tours with Vitorino. First we went to the Canoa Quebrada tour, second we went to Cumbuco, and last but not least we did the tour to Mundaú and Flecheiras. All the trips were well organised and the guides are always in for joke as well. The guide was also always availaible for responding extra questions. Some pointers which could be better: -The trip pricing is without the optional rides. However it would be great if it is mentioned in the brochure regarding the cost of the optional tours. - The barraca Maré Alta is great and has good food, however unfortunately the sound from the neighbour is flooding the sound. - When you are welcomed in the bus, you are told that a lot of things are not allowed such as drinking anything else than water in the bus, and even eating something. Finally for tours to beaches I would suggest having busses with interiors ready to accept wet/moist clothing. Since it does not make sense to insist on not entering with wet/moist clothes in the bus. When you are visiting Fortaleza you must seriously consider a tour with Vitorino. You will not regret selecting a tour.
7. Cumbuco-Leaving Fortaleza by Girafatur
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Excursion to the beach of Cumbuco. Departure from 08:00 with boarding at hotels in the border of Fortaleza. Return from 16:00. Route accompanied by tour guide and driver duly regulated. We use as a point of support the beautiful tent-restaurant Chico do Caranguejo.
Inclusions: Transportation with Guide and Driver.
Exclusions: Entry into the water park
Reviewed By donnau387
Getting out of Fortaleza you find a great variety of beaches. This tour and the option of Dune Buggy travel on the beach made this an exhilarating day. Sunshine, wind in your face and traveling along many km of beach started things off with lots of energy.
8. Cumbuco Beach with City Tour from Fortaleza
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 5 reviews
Take a day trip to the beautiful beach of Cumbuco from Fortaleza! Take part in some of the adrenaline pumped activities or relax on the white sands of the secluded beaches. Discover the stunning scenery and explore the many bars and restaurants before finishing off this spectacular day with a refreshing swim in the Parnamirim pond. With enough activities to entertain everyone, this family friendly excursion is a must do when visiting Brazil!
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Optional Dune Buggies Ride – Approx USD 40.00, Optional Ski Bunda – Approx USD 3.00
Reviewed By Toddicuss
Tour started off by being 40 mins late. Brought through Get Your Guide we asked for a English speaking guide. Did we get one? No we didn’t. Spent 40mins to an hour at a market which is far too long we couldn’t of spent the time better at Morro Branco. The dune were good, but again we got a Portuguese guide and not an English speaking one. When we got to Morro Branco the Dune Buggies were fun and a good laugh but it would be much better if you could drive one. Restaurant we went to was awful asked for chicken and got the scraps you would give the dog. We paid £10 for that meal including a sprite. This tour needs some serious upgrading.
9. Jericoacoara Tour in 1 Day
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 15 reviews
This tour is ideal for you who want to know this paradise, but have little time in Ceará. We leave Fortaleza at 4 am, depending on where you are staying, departure can vary up to 4:30 am. The estimated arrival time in Jijoca de Jericoacoara is at 9am. In the city there is the exchange of cars (necessary because it is an area of environmental preservation), where you will continue in a 4x4 vehicle to make the route of the dunes, where there is also formation of lagoons.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Snacks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Reviewed By Haughville93
The people that help you in person are nice. However the organization that sells the tickets are very deceiving. They advised us that they will take us to a destination in 6 hours. However they do not mention a 4 hour stop at a lagoon where they try to sell you things for 4 hours. Only take this option if you have an entire day to kill. We missed our next bus because of the lack of information. Wouldn't use them again.
10. City Tour Fortaleza - Full Day Cumbuco Beach Tour by Nettour
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 14 reviews
Our Tour is very different because it combines the same day cultural and historical tour including one of the most beautiful beaches of the coast of Ceará. This tour lasts a full day. The tour begins with the main sights of Fortaleza with a stop for shopping in the Old Public Jail (Today Handicraft Center). After we follow towards Cumbuco Beach. Cumbuco Beach is located 38 km from Fortaleza, in the municipality of Caucaia, west coast, and is considered one of the most traditional of Ceará coast. Its main attractions are a fishing village, coconut palms by the sea and one of the most beautiful dune chains of the Ceará coast. In addition to the natural beauty, the beach offers an infrastructure of beach huts with varied cuisine, bathrooms and freshwater showers. Visitors can also enjoy various local (optional) rides such as buggy, raft (the yacht from Ceará) or take the romantic trip by yoke.
Inclusions: Our service includes round trip transportation + assistance of our motorcycles or tour guides., Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Drinks and Meals, Optional tours - buggy - raft, etc., Any other expenses during the tour will be borne by the passenger
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