What to do and see in Fortaleza, State of Ceara (CE): The Best Tours

November 12, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

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 Beach Tour with Nettour

Praia de Iracema, State of Ceará, Brazil Nettour Viagens e Receptivo
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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.

2. Canoe Quebrada Full Day Tour - Departure from Fortaleza by Vitorino Turismo

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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.

3. Full Day Tour to Jericoacoara from Fortaleza

Vitorino Turismo
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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.

4. Cumbuco-Leaving Fortaleza by Girafatur

Vila Bachá - Meireles, Fortaleza - CE, 60160, Brazil Girafatur
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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.

5. City Tour Fortaleza - Full Day Cumbuco Beach Tour by Nettour

Nettour Viagens e Receptivo
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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

6. Round trip transfer to Jericoacoara

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our mission is to provide special and happy moments for our customers, employees and local society, through excellence in service, skilled and committed professionals, actions focused on personalized experiences and quality products, aimed at the enchantment of people.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: optional tours

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.

7. Canoa Quebrada Full Day Tour from Fortaleza

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3 BEACHES IN 1 DAY !!! Morro Branco + Praia das Fontes + Canoa Quebrada Drive with departure from 7am from the first hotel in Fortaleza to Morro Branco and Praia das Fontes where you will stay for around 2 hours between labyrinth of colorful sand beach. And if you prefer to do the buggy ride, also know the Lagoa do Uruaú. Then it goes to Canoa Quebrada where it will remain until the 16 hours.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Optional Bug Ride - charged extra

Reviewed By Fioletmouse

I would not recommend this company at least for foreigners. A tour guide did not speak english at all; even could not explain the simple things like stop duration etc. I faced with similar situationin other citw and other guide used google translate bu and called to the english-speaker colleague who explain me everything. But not in this case! Thank god where were a couple of people who helped me to get the main info. During this tour guide really avoided me. But when it was time to pay he explained me perfectly that i should pay more. It was really strange; paraiso lake, the hill and the town visit for the sunset were included as a transfer by tracks, but not the lakes in the national park among the dunes. The main attraction of this region was not included in the tour and should be payed additional even though the track's transfer is inclded. It's weird and looks like a money laundery.

8. Meet Jericoacoara in one day!

World Tour - WST Travell
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Tour in 4X4 vehicle with all the comfort, exclusive and private, few people, more intimate and with unique experiences.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Alchymist Entrance

9. Arrival Private Transfer from Fortaleza Airport FOR to Jericoacoara by Sedan Car

EUROPE SHUTTLE Fortaleza, Brazil

Why spend your precious time waiting in long shuttle or taxi lines. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style from Fortaleza "Pinto Martins" International Airport (FOR) to your Hotel in  Jericoacoara by private vehicle and reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed.

Inclusions: Sedan Car Toyota Corolla or similar, Meet & Greet by professional Chauffeur, All airport taxes, 20 minutes parking fees and handling charges, Bottled water, One-way private transfer

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

10. Departure Private Transfer: Fortaleza City to Fortaleza Airport FOR by Sedan Car

EUROPE SHUTTLE Fortaleza, Brazil

Why spend your precious time waiting in long shuttle or taxi lines. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style from your Hotel in Fortaleza City Center to Fortaleza "Pinto Martins" International Airport (FOR) by private vehicle and reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed.

Inclusions: Sedan Car Toyota Corolla or similar, Meet & Greet by professional Chauffeur, All airport taxes, 20 minutes parking fees and handling charges, Bottled water, One-way private transfer

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

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