Day 1
Arrival Natal
Catering to those in search of a quieter corner of Brazil, Natal enjoys an idyllic location on the Atlantic coast. It is most notably known for its beautiful white sandy beaches met by crystal clear waters, including the famous Genipabu beach, where visitors can take buggy rides over ever-shifting sand dunes. History buffs will enjoy the Natal Historical Centre, which comprises 150 colonial and architectural landmarks, and Fortos dos Reis Magos - a star-shaped fortress dating over 400 years old and offering stunning views of the city. Natal is also home to “Carnatal”, a four-day off-season carnival, a tamer version of the celebrated Rio Carnival.
Arrival at the airport, meet and greet by our guide and transfer to Pousada La luna OR similar in Ponta Negra.
Check-in assistance. (Check-in: 14h / Check-out: 12h).
Overnight.
Day 2
Sao Miguel do Gostoso
Sao Miguel do Gostoso lies in the Rio Grande do Norte province of Brazil, on the eastern coast. The friendly fishing village boasts several beaches, each with something different on offer. The calm waters are ideal for diving at Tourinhos Beach, which also has an interesting rock formation. The flat waters and soft sands at Maceio Beach are ideal for relaxing strolls. Strong winds at Ponta de Santo Cristo Beach are perfect for windsurfing and kitesurfing - the skies there are often filled with the bright colours of kites. Xepa Beach, the tourist spot with its gently swaying palm trees, is a sundowner paradise. There are also several festivals throughout the year at Sao Miguel do Gostoso with music, dancing and fireworks, and a growing number of attractive restaurants, quaint shops and pretty guesthouses.
After breakfast in your hotel or pousada in Natal we pick you up and start the engines !!
First stop are the dunes of Genipabu and Cabo de Sao Roque. Lunch during the day.
We arrive at Sao Miguel de Gostoso where we stay overnight in pousada dos Ponteiros or Similar.
Overnight.
Day 3
Galinhos
The quiet fishing village of Galinhos lies in the Rio Grande do Norte Province, 160 kilometres northwest of Natal, between the river and the sea. Surrounded by small, colourful villages, the town boasts some magnificent nature in the form of bright blue waters, fantastic white beaches, natural lagoons, stunning dunes and abundant flora and fauna. Food is a big focus here, with many tours serving fresh seafood on deserted islands as part of the trip, and the lagoons and dunes make this spot ideal for parachuting, kitesurfing and buggy rides.
Breakfast and we continue our trip along the small fishermen villages, beautiful beaches and lakes.
We also pass the salt lakes of Salinas.
Overnight in pousada Amagali in the village of Galinhos.
Overnight.
Day 4
Canoa Quebrada
Sometimes referred to as the 'pearl of the east coast of Ceará', Canoa Quebrada (which means 'broken canoe' in Portuguese) is a resort town exquisitely placed among pink dunes, red cliffs and a winding river southeast of Fortaleza in Brazil's northeast coast. When you're not enjoying a number of outdoor activities, including wind- and kitesurfing, sandboarding, mountain biking, sailing or dune buggy rides, take a wander down the main street, 'Broadway', where you'll find accommodation, eateries and shops.
After breakfast and a short trip ( 3 hours drive ) we arrive in the village of Canoa Quebrada where you are free to roam and and enjoy.
Overnight in pousada Long beach or similar.
Overnight.
Day 5
Fortaleza and departure
After breakfast, transfer to Fortaleza airport or hotel where our services end.
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Marc –
This is an excellent program. We have done it with 4 people and were amazed by the kindness of the drivers and their knowledge of the region and the mastering of their buggy: amazing! In the dunes, on the beaches, they can do anything with those cars but always keep safety first. Of course this is without mentioning the nature, the beaches the food, …
Marc Langevelt