Top 15 Fortaleza Tours

1.Morro Branco, Fontes, & Canoa Quebrada Beach

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

Travel from Fortaleza to three Ceará beaches in one long day. Walk among Morro Branco’s striped cliffs, pause at Fontes, then spend nearly three hours at Canoa Quebrada. Pickup, transport, and a guide are included, but budget extra for the optional buggy ride and Morro Branco entry fee, and confirm your guide’s language before departure.

“Formule intéressante pour visiter Morro Branco et avoir un aperçu de Quenoa Quebrada, néanmoins il a manqué des informations plus claire comme le pass buggy à 120real/pers pour faire la visite de visite de Morro Branco , pass incontournable, les 15 Real en cash pour l entrée de la zone protégée de Morro Branco , le guide qui ne parle pas français, ni anglais même si on choisit l option ( Français ou anglais) mais il envoie un pdf avec la traduction En gros sur les 15€ annoncé pour l excursion prévoyez plutôt 50€ Une fois qu on sait la formule reste intéressante malgré les arrêts commerciaux inhérent à ce…”

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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 a full day in Jericoacoara. Visit Buraco Azul, Arvore da Preguica, the dunes, the village, and Lagoa do Paraíso. The $39.17 price excludes meals and the Lagoa entrance fee, so plan for a long, early day.

“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.Transfer 4×4 Regular Service Fortaleza – Jericoacoara

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

Travel from Pinto Martins International Airport in Fortaleza to Jericoacoara in a comfortable 4x4 shared transfer for up to four people. Expect about 4 hours and 30 minutes on the road, with sea, dunes, and lagoon views, a possible lunch stop, air conditioning, and room for surfboards or kites. Drivers such as Adenir and David have been praised for punctual, friendly service.

“Excellent service. Vehicle in good condition and we were searched and arrived as agreed. I would re-engage the serviceAuto-translated”

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4.Transfer leaving from the Fortaleza waterfront to Beach Park

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

This roughly nine-hour transfer links Fortaleza’s waterfront districts with Beach Park in Aquiraz, about 32 km away. You’ll travel along Praia de Iracema, Meireles, Mucuripe, and Praia do Futuro, then have time at the park before returning around 5:00 pm. Guides such as Taty Farias and Larissa are known for clear advice and cheerful service.

“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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5.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 about four hours on the beach. Add a buggy ride, horseback outing, or a jangada and open-truck trip on Almécegas Pond. Guides such as Isabel Fatima help with local details, and seafood restaurants line the shore.

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

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6.4×4 Transfer Private Service Fortaleza – Jericoacoara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews

Travel privately from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara in a 4x4 vehicle for up to four people. Your driver meets you at the airport or agreed pickup point with a name sign, then takes you to your accommodation in about four to five hours. Expect air conditioning, help with luggage, space for surfboards or kite gear, and WhatsApp support from Guido or the ParaViajantes team.

“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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7.Day Trip to Jericoacoara

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

You leave Fortaleza before dawn for a long but rewarding day in Jericoacoara. After a 4.5 to 5-hour road transfer, a 4x4 takes you across Jeri’s sand dunes to the Sloth Tree, Lagun Beach, the town, and Lagoa do Paraíso. English, Spanish, and Portuguese support is available, though language arrangements should be confirmed before booking.

“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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8.Cumbuco Beach Day Trip

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

You’ll leave your seafront Fortaleza hotel by air-conditioned bus, minibus, or van and reach Cumbuco Beach after a short trip of about 30 kilometers. Enjoy white sand, calm blue water, beach huts, a village lunch, optional buggy rides, dune slides, windsurfing, and kitesurfing. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

“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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9.Ceará Beaches in one day

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

Travel from Fortaleza to Morro Branco, Praia das Fontes, and Canoa Quebrada in nine hours. Walk among striped cliffs and sea caves, see freshwater springs, and enjoy free time by the sea. Guides such as Josias, Henrique, and Mila have helped international visitors, though English may be basic outside key explanations.

“Excursion très sympa J'ai aimé recevoir les messages via whatsapp en temps réel avec toutes les informations en Anglais C'est vraiment appréciable de "comprendre" le déroulement de la journée Message très détaillé avec l'histoire du lieu J'ai aimé la balade dans le labyrhinte, j'ai apprécié que notre guide Henrique, prenne le temps de nous isoler des autres groupes pour nous permettre une balade comme s'il n'y avait que nous Top pour les photos ! Après cela la balade en Buggy etait génial, pareil notre chauffeur était le 1er parti, personnellement j'ai apprécia car nous avions une vue avec une plage vide et aucun autre buggy (encore un sentiment d'être seul…”

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10.Águas Belas Beach Day Trip

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

Travel 60 kilometers from Fortaleza to Águas Belas Beach for a day of river views, white dunes, reddish cliffs, lagoons, and free time by the sea. Your guide speaks Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, or Italian, depending on the departure. Lunch is extra, and you can buy a buggy ride locally.

“Une merveille. Il n'y pas d'autres mots pour qualifier cette journée. Merci pour l'organisation de ce moment d'exception : guide au top, excursion en buggy agréable ( en option) et un déjeuner au restaurant avec le service qui va bien.”

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11.Lagoinha Beach Day Trip

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

Leave Fortaleza’s seafront hotels for Lagoinha Beach, about 124 km away. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned bus, minibus, or van with a Spanish, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide, then enjoy warm water, sandy beaches, and a fine coastal viewpoint. Optional buggy rides and a visit to Almécegas lagoon cost extra.

“Il n’y a rien sur la plage le décors pourrait être améliorer”

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12.4-Hour City Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 8 reviews · 4 hours

Explore Fortaleza by private car with a Portuguese-speaking driver, hotel pickup, and return transfer. See Meireles Beach, Iracema, Praia do Futuro, the Cathedral, Central Market, Metal Bridge, and major monuments. An English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish guide costs R$450 extra.

“Debe durar 4 otras como dice, no 3. Después de ello, tienes mucha información que te brindan.”

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13.Highlights City Tour

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

This three-hour Fortaleza tour links Beira Mar, Mucuripe, Praia do Futuro, Aldeota, Iracema Beach, Dragão do Mar, Mercado Central, and the cathedral. You ride from your beach hotel with a Spanish or Portuguese guide, stopping at selected points. Guides Denis and Fabio have earned especially warm praise, but confirm your language before booking.

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

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14.Jericoacoara Full-day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $64

Travel from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide speaking Portuguese, Spanish, and basic English. You get about seven hours for sightseeing, including time around the famous lagoons, while the rest of this 17-hour outing is spent on the road. Bring ID and budget for local fees.

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15.Tour to Morro Branco and Fontes Beach

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $36

Travel from Fortaleza to Beberibe with a Portuguese-speaking guide, explore Morro Branco’s colored sands, cliffs, and caves, then relax at Fontes Beach. You can walk between the beaches with the group or pay extra for a buggy ride. Gaby and Isabel have helped bridge the language gap, but the tour is conducted in Portuguese.

“Gostei muito das praias visitadas. O guia, o ônibus e o seu motorista, precisam aprender como tratar as pessoas. O restaurante indicado era horrível e seus preços escorchantes.”

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