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Colonial North Coast beaches - Full-Day Tour

4.2  / 55 reviews
Activity provider:Gray Line Brazil
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Day trip
Colonial North Coast beaches - Full-Day Tour
Activity provider:Gray Line Brazil
4.2  / 55 reviews

Explore the beautiful colonial town of Igarassu and the exotic island of Itamaracá on a full-day tour to experience the real side of Brazil. Sail by catamaran to Coroa do Avião sandbar to watch hundreds of migratory birds.

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Duration 9.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Portuguese, Spanish
Pickup included
Your exact pickup location and time will be advised upon reconfirmation of your tour. Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Experience

Itinerary

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    2 pickup location options:

    Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Boa Viagem

  • Bus/coach

    (50 minutes)

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    Catamaran Praia - Beach Club

    Free time (6 hours)

    Coroa do Avião

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee

    Forte Orange

    Pass by, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee

    Nova Cruz

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Quad bike ride (1 hour)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Boa Viagem, Jaboatão dos Guararapes

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore one of the earliest colonial towns in Brazil, first settled in 1537
  • Enjoy optional water sports activities at Brazil's favorite water sport destinations
  • See beautiful migratory birds nesting on the sandbars
  • Sail by catamaran to the paradise islet of Coroa do Avião

Full description

In this itinerary it is possible to know some tourist and historical points of the region. About 50 minutes away from Recife, the support point Catamaran Praia Beach Club, located in Praia do Capitão, has an incredible structure and delicious cuisine. Once there, it is possible to take a water tour (optional), a must see to discover the famous Coroa do Avião Island. Islet located in Igarassu, the oldest city in the state, it is possible to enjoy a delicious bath in the sea. On this water tour, we also have the opportunity to visit the island of Itamaracá, where we can observe Forte Orange and learn about its history, which began in 1631. It's impossible to talk about Itamaracá and not remember the ciranda, a popular dance from Pernambuco, often played at carnivals, in which you can even take the risk of learning a few steps. In addition to the catamaran tour, it is possible to venture on a guided quad bike trail (optional) to discover the viewpoints in the region and Vila de Nova Cruz. The North Coast has all this to offer you!

Includes

  • Professional tour guide
  • Roundtrip transfer to most hotels located in Boa Viagem and Piedade (Recife) or Porto de Galinhas
  • Food and Beverages
  • Optional catamaran ride to the islet of Coroa do Avião.
  • Tickets to attractions
  • Optional tours

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Please bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a swimsuit, sandals, a towel and hiking boots or tennis shoes
  • Your exact pick-up location and time will be advised upon reconfirmation of your tour. All bookings must be made no later than 48 hours prior to the activity date
  • · The tour depends on the conditions of the tide, so this activity can be rescheduled for the next day or canceled, according to the weather conditions
  • · Some churches, forts, and museums may be closed for visitation so the itinerary is subject to change
  • Food, beverages, entrance fees, and gratuities are not included

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 5 reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler – FranceAugust 9, 2024  – Verified booking
A great, well-organized outing: The journey, the restaurant, the catamaran... We had a great time as a family. Thank you.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GuatemalaMay 28, 2024  – Verified booking
Perfecto.
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Steffen – GermanyJuly 25, 2023  – Verified booking
Unfortunately, contrary to the announcement, Itamaraca was left out, only briefly at Fort Orange 20 minutes on the beach. The bus without an English-speaking tour guide took us to a restaurant without a bathing beach where we had to pay extra for a catamaran in order to be able to reach any of the announced destinations. 🥲 Of the 4 beaches promised on the catamaran, there were 2 attempts . To see what we expected from their announcements, we privately reorganized and ran the Itamaraca excursion. So the day with you was 90 percent wasted time for us. In the future, please stick to what you can afford and only lure non-credulous tourists to spend extra money with nice sayings, which then turn out to be deceptive. Unfortunately, you were the big disappointment of our trip, a lot of money for very little service 👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿
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