Fascinating Shores of Brazil Tour

Day 1: Fortaleza (-/-/-)

You’ll be welcomed at the airport in Fortaleza by your private local guide, who will be with you throughout your trip. After being driven to your hotel at the Frei Humberto Centre, the evening is free for you to relax and settle in.

Day 2: Fortaleza (B/L/-)

Enjoy a full breakfast including tropical fruits and exotic juices at the Frei Humberto Centre, then head out on a historical and political tour of the city. You’ll visit a local favela (shanty town) where some interesting social projects are developing, including Banco Palmas, an innovative and successful community bank. Explore the cultural centre, Casa de José de Alencar, for an introduction to Brazilian literature before enjoying lunch at the excellent Iracema Restaurant, which serves traditional cuisine from the region. In the afternoon, head into the town centre to discover the Ceara Museum, the architecture of Fortaleza Cathedral and local handcrafts at the colourful central market. Sunset at Metalica Bridge is a perfect way to relax at the end of the day before a traditional dinner at one of our recommended restaurants. Transfer back to Frei Humberto Centre.

Day 3: Fortaleza to the Coqueirinho community (B/L/D)

Breakfast is followed by a 2.5 hour drive along the coast to the Coqueirinho settlement, a community of hard-working farmers. You will arrive at the Sabor da Terra restaurant (Taste of the Land) in time for a lunch of traditional cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients, including organic fruits and vegetables, from their own farms. Later, you’ll be taken on a horse-drawn cart tour of the surrounding countryside and get the chance to relax in hammocks before savouring more local specialties at dinner in the community restaurant. Accommodation in a pousada (traditional country Inn)

Day 4: Coqueirinho community (B/L/D)

After breakfast, guided visits of several innovative environmental projects in the village, where you will have the opportunity to speak with their founders, understand their motivations and see the positive impact of the projects first hand. Enjoy another delicious traditional lunch at the community restaurant and an afternoon to relax. After dinner there will be a cultural show that includes a play performed by the local theatre group.

Day 5: Coqueirinho to Tremembé community (B/L/D)

After breakfast at the restaurant, you’ll head to Tremembé, stopping off in the village of Aracati for a brief tour. Admire the colonial architecture, explore the Bodega cooperative and browse local produce and handicrafts. Lunch will be served at your pousada on arrival in Tremembé. Relax with a late afternoon walk along the beach before dinner hosted by a representative of the Caiçara Association, a partner in local, sustainable tourism projects.

Day 6: Tremembé community to Ponta Grossa (B/L/D)

After breakfast, you’ll set off on a tour of Icapui's social community projects including the environmental centre, the footbridge trail and a seaweed production project run by a group of women from the Barrinha community. Lunch will be served back in Tremembé and in the afternoon you’ll leave for an hour’s drive to Ponta Grossa, where you will be welcomed at your pousada. Enjoy great views over dinner at a beach-front restaurant.

Day 7: Ponta Grossa to Prainha do Canto Verde (B/L/D)

After breakfast set off on a 1.5hr drive to the fishing community of Prainha do Canto Verde where you will have time to relax and settle in to your beach-side pousada. For lunch, sample lobster and other local specialities at the Sol e Mar restaurant, before exploring the surrounding countryside and beaches. In the afternoon enjoy sailing on the calm waters in a traditional Cearense vessel before heading back for dinner.

Day 8: Prainha do Canto Verde (B/L/D)

Enjoy breakfast followed by a morning of raft-sailing in the warm ocean breeze. You’ll stop for lunch at Sol e Mar and the afternoon will be free for you to relax and enjoy the beach. After dinner gather for an evening cultural performance.

Day 9: Prainha do Canto Verde to Fortaleza (B/-/-)

After breakfast you’ll be picked up for your transfer either to Fortaleza (2.5 hours) or directly to the airport for an overnight flight back home. End of the tour.
Note: If you would like to extend your tour there are several other community experiences to enjoy in this region. Take a look at our Discover section to find out more about them.

You will be greeted at the airport on arrival by a local guide who will take you to your hotel and will be able to answer any questions, make any additional arrangements and generally ensure everything goes smoothly.

No minimum number of passengers required and you will not be travelling with a group of people you do not know. Prices quoted are per person and based on at least 2 people travelling. You should expect a cheaper price for bigger groups.

Your passport is required at time of booking. For information on visa requirements and health formalities you can visit the FCO travel advice website or the US Travel Advice Website (direct link to Brazil page).

Information on money changing in each destination, as well as what it is customary to tip for various services, will be provided.

This tour of Brazil, like most of our adventures through Latin America, has a low level of physical difficulty and participants can choose to do as much or as little as they like. If you have any concerns or require special arrangements please call or email us to discuss.

What to bring: Travel insurance, passport, binoculars, alarm clock, walking shoes, water bottle, daypack, sun protection, insect repellent, sun glasses and hat, swimwear, flip-flops, torch with extra batteries, comfortable light cotton shirts with long and short sleeves, comfortable trousers made of cotton or a light synthetic material (bring at least two sets of light clothes which can be washed and dried easily), shorts, rain coat.