Top 15 Fortaleza Tours

1.Morro Branco, Fontes, & Canoa Quebrada Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 98 reviews · 11 hours · from $19Our pick

Leave Fortaleza early for Morro Branco’s colorful erosion-carved cliffs, pause at Fontes Beach, then spend nearly three hours at Canoa Quebrada. Transport, hotel pickup, and a guide are included, but budget extra for the optional buggy ride, park entry, meals, and possible language limits.

“Las playas son bonitas pero la organización deja mucho que desear. No se pusieron en contacto con la mayoría de los asistentes hasta el mismo día de la excursión, pasada la hora de recogida. No sabíamos ni punto de encuentro, ni si iban a venir, como reconocer el vehículo… el guía, que solo hablaba Portugués, ni se presentó, casi ni nos dio información….”

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2.Jericoacoara Tour in 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 17 to 18 hours (approx.) · from $39

Leave Fortaleza at 4:00 a.m. in an air-conditioned vehicle for Jericoacoara’s Buraco Azul, Arvore da Preguica, dunes, village, and Lagoa do Paraiso. This fast-paced day trip costs $39.17 per person, but meals, snacks, and the lagoon admission are extra.

“Purtroppo è andata male, anzi, non è nemmeno andata perché non sono passati a prenderci. Il giorno prima avevamo anche chiamato per confermare che fosse tutto ok, ci siamo fatti trovare pronti alle 03:00am e comunque si sono dimenticati di passare a prenderci. Abbiamo provato a chiamare e scrivere su tutte le piattaforme possibili più e più volte ma nessuno ci ha risposto fino alle 06:00am, ora in cui l’agenzia ha aperto. Dopo diversi messaggi per spiegare la situazione e chiedere il rimborso, la cosa più assurda é che dicevano che la guida assicurava che noi eravamo nel tour, finché finalmente si sono convinti e ci hanno chiesto scusa per…”

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3.Preá Beach and Paradise Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 51 reviews · 7 hours · from $14

Travel by local vehicle from Jericoacoara to the Tree of Laziness, Preá Beach, Caiçara Blue Hole, Paradise Lagoon, and nearby dunes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but the driver usually speaks Portuguese and food, drinks, and possible entry fees cost extra.

“Tutto potrebbe essere migliorato, la laguna blu è un buco con dell’acqua che permette ai vari autisti di guadagnare , perché pagare un ingresso di 40 Reais è un furto , altri 40 per la lagoa paradiso spinti dall’ autista, quando in realtà si poteva entrare gratis, l unica cosa bella la spiaggia di Prea siamo rimasti 10 minuti , consiglio a tutti di non farla”

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4.Transfer 4×4 Regular Service Fortaleza – Jericoacoara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $85Top rated

Travel from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara in an air-conditioned 4x4 with up to four passengers. Expect sea views, dunes, natural lagoons, and a possible lunch stop. Guido coordinates the service, while drivers such as Adenir and David have been praised for punctual, friendly help.

“Unfortunately, the booked transfer was cancelled, although I really had to. It put me in awkward circumstances.Auto-translated”

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5.Transfer leaving from the Fortaleza waterfront to Beach Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $8Best value

Ride from Fortaleza along Praia de Iracema, Meireles, Mucuripe, and Praia do Futuro to Beach Park in Aquiraz. Girafatur provides pickup, mobile tickets, a return ride around 5 pm, and guides such as Taty Farias and Larissa.

“The place is nice but was very full and the queues for the toys very long.Guide friendly and helpful.Explained all the details of the trip.Auto-translated”

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6.Lagoinha Beach from Fortaleza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel 104 km from Fortaleza to Lagoinha with hotel pickup, a professional guide, and time for beaches, red dunes, seafood, and optional activities. You can add a buggy ride, horseback outing, or jangada trip on Almecegas Pond. Guide Isabel Fatima has earned special praise for her helpful support.

“Excellent day trip to lagoinha, tour guide Isabel Fatima was GREAT so helpful and support and very informative.”

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7.4×4 Transfer Private Service Fortaleza – Jericoacoara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews

Travel privately from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara in about four to five hours with ParaViajantes Tours. Expect airport or hotel pickup, WhatsApp contact, a named-meet-and-greet, room for surfboards or kite gear, and a 4x4 suited to the final sandy approach to Jeri.

“The transfer driver showed up a few hours before arriving at the scene. He responded right away the whole time, which gave us quite a bit of peace of mind. He took us to Jeri in time and form with a kindness and remarkable respect. Thank you Guido de ParaViajantes. 100% recommended you solved a big part of our trip.Auto-translated”

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8.Day Trip to Jericoacoara

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 28 reviews · 18 hours · from $43

Leave Fortaleza before dawn for a long but rewarding day in Jericoacoara. Ride a 4x4 across the dunes, see the sloth-shaped Árvore da Preguiça, visit Lagun Beach, stroll through Jeri, and relax at Lagoa do Paraíso before returning late at night.

“Diminuer le temps de la 1ere escale à Caraulga beach afin de passer plus de temps à Buraco azul car en 1h15 nous n'avons pas le temps d'apprécier le repas et de profiter du lieu. 1 seule taxe était indiquée alors qu'il y en avait 2 à payer. Nous avions demandé 1 guide parlant anglais ou français mais toujours des guides parlant seulement le portugais, grande déception car aucune compréhension. Tres belle excursion 😍😍”

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9.Cumbuco Beach Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 23 reviews · 10 hours · from $11

Travel from Fortaleza to Cumbuco Beach in an air-conditioned van, minibus, or bus, then enjoy a full beach day with calm water, white sand, dunes, beach huts, buggy rides, and water sports. English, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking guides accompany the trip.

“Pünktliche Abholung vor dem Appartement, sauberer Van. leider hat es so viel geregnet, dass man fast nichts unternehmen konnte im combuco. ich würde die Aktivität eher Familien empfehlen, weil man zu einem kleinen Erlebnispark gefahren wird. Kan kann nämlich schon mit dem Uber für ~80 R$ nach combuco von Fortaleza.”

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10.Ceará Beaches in one day

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 9 hours · from $45

Spend nine hours on Ceará’s east coast with stops at Morro Branco’s striped cliffs, Praia das Fontes’ freshwater springs, and Canoa Quebrada. Pickup is included, and guides such as Josias, Henrique, and Mila may assist, though English service can be limited.

“I was the only one that didn’t speak Portuguese, but our guide Josias was awesome and explained everything so that I could understand as well and showed me things that were special for me as a European in Brazil. Buggy Tour in Morro Branco is worth doing it.”

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11.Águas Belas Beach Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 10 hours · from $16

Travel 60 kilometers from Fortaleza to Águas Belas for a full beach day where the Mal Cozinhado River meets the Atlantic. You get hotel pickup from selected seafront areas, free beach time, optional buggy rides, a ferry crossing, and guide service in several languages.

“Nessuno parlava spagnolo nonostante la prenotazione lo indicasse. Orario di prelievo dall’hotel non rispettato assolutamente. Ristorante sulla spiaggia molto brutto nonostante tutti gentili. Unica cosa bella anche se a pagamento come extra, la gita ecologica in ‘barca’ per il fiume. Paesaggio molto bello ma tutto il resto abbastanza deludente.”

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12.Lagoinha Beach Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 9 reviews · 11 hours · from $18

Travel 124 km from Fortaleza to Lagoinha Beach by air-conditioned bus, minibus, or van. You’ll have time for warm-water swimming, sand, and a fine coastal viewpoint, plus optional local trips to Almécegas lagoon or by buggy. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

“Magnifique promenade. Une splendide vue à couper le souffle. Ne pas hésiter à faire la sortie 3en 1.”

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13.4-Hour City Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 8 reviews · 4 hours

Ride through Fortaleza’s modern and historic districts with a private driver, visiting Meireles Beach, Praia do Futuro, the Cathedral, Central Market, Iracema sites, and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Portuguese is included, while other guide languages cost extra.

“It was ok and very informative, but I'm just use to the hop on hop off bus!”

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14.Highlights City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $27

Start at your beach hotel and tour Fortaleza by air-conditioned vehicle, from Beira Mar and Mucuripe to Praia do Futuro, Aldeota, Iracema, Dragão do Mar, and the city center. Spanish and Portuguese guides lead the route, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Il miglior modo per comunciare a conoscere quedta città. Denis, la guida, è stato super! Una persona splendida davvero.”

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15.Jericoacoara Full-day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $64

You’ll travel from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara National Park with an accredited guide speaking Portuguese, Spanish, and basic English. Expect about seven hours for beaches and lagoons, plus ten hours on the road. Lagoa do Paraíso and its floating hammocks are the main reward.

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