The 7 Best Tours in Natal

1.Day Trip to Joao Pessoa / PB – Leaving Natal / RN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $27Our pick

Travel from Natal to João Pessoa on an approximately 14-hour guided day trip. See Tambaú, Cabo Branco, and Ponta dos Seixas, then finish at Jacaré Beach with its famous sunset and saxophone performance. Transport, an accredited guide, and a local João Pessoa guide are included. Boat rides, meals, and São Francisco Monastery admission cost extra.

“The catamaran was fantastic. The guides were good. Hotel Globo was a failure. Summary: Pretty good trip”

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2.Full Day 4×4 South Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $36

This 10-hour Natal tour uses a six-seat, air-conditioned 4x4 to reach Barreira do Inferno, Pirangi’s giant cashew tree, Camurupim Beach, and Arituba and Carcará lagoons. Expect a guide, dune driving, swimming time, photo stops, and a sunset finish. Bruno Sena and Anderson are among the guides associated with the operator, but guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“Guia Bruno Sena muito atencioso, carismático e demonstrou ser apaixonado no que faz! Está de parabéns!!!! Recomendo!!”

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3.Barra de Punaú Tour – Departing from Natal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $20Best value

Spend about seven to eight hours traveling from Natal to Barra de Punaú, where the dark Punaú River meets the sea. You get time for swimming, walking, volleyball, soccer, and optional buggy, quadricycle, kayak, aerobunda, esquibunda, or helicopter activities. Guides such as Rose and Janaína are praised for warm, attentive service, though activity fees are extra.

“I loved the experience with the agency, especially for the affection and dedication of Guide Rose! Extraordinary person and showed us the beauty of this beautiful city, we will definitely come back more times! Axé!Auto-translated”

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4.Transfer Out – From your Hotel in Natal to the Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $20

This one-way Wheltour transfer takes you from your Natal hotel to Greater Natal International Airport in about 50 minutes to 1 hour. You meet the driver at your hotel reception with your bags and hotel account settled, then go directly to the airport. Drivers and guides may include Pacheco, Rose, Janaína, or Paulo.

“We booked the Transfer a few days before our flight. They didn't contact us, didn't give us any pick up time. When we tried to reach them, we couldn't get through. They never showed up and we almost missed our flights. We asked for refund, but they ignored us. They haven't replied up to this day and we still don't have our money back.”

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5.Buggy Ride – Genipabu + North Coast to Jacuma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.)

Take a private buggy from Natal along the North Coast with guides such as Kleyton, Marcel, Kleito, or Sassa. You’ll visit Genipabu’s dunes, Pitangui Lagoon, Jacuma Lagoon, and Jacuma Beach, with dune rides, swimming, photos, and optional paid thrills including aero-ass, butt-ass, and kamikaze.

“Our family of four had an excellent day out on this buggy ride. Our kids aged 16 and 20 loved it and overall we had a brilliant time. We had a great guide in Kleyton, who handled the buggy perfectly and provided our kids with the adrenaline rush they craved whilst being safe and responsible at the same time. Highly recommended!”

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6.Pipa, Cacimbinhas, And Love Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $153

Leave Natal for Pipa’s Atlantic Forest coast with hotel pickup, a professional guide and stops at Madeiro Beach, Dolphins Bay, Chapadão and Love Beach. You’ll have time to swim, watch for dolphins, see colorful cliffs and browse Pipa village. Guides speak Portuguese, English and Spanish, though language support may vary.

“Núbia come guida è stata meravigliosa, il pullman è passato in hotel alle 7.30, alle 9/9.30 eravamo a pipa, una spiaggia favolosa, abbiamo visto i delfini e goduto di un mare spettacolare Abbiamo visitato qualche spiaggia e la città (anche se pioveva, ma è stato bellissimo) Il tour si è concluso alle 18.30 col rientro in hotel Merita veramente tanto”

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7.Barra do Cunhaú Full-Day Trip from Natal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $72

Travel from Natal to Barra do Cunhaú by road, then explore the Cunhaú and Curimataú rivers by catamaran. You will see shrimp farms, mangroves, crab fishing, reef-made pools, and quiet beaches. Portuguese-speaking guides, including Lilla on one reported trip, lead the day. Lunch is not included.

“Een hele plezierige tocht gehad met onze groep Brazilianen, zowel tijdens de boottocht als de stops bij de stranden. Onze gids Lilla was heel aardig en behulpzaam. De lunch van seafood bij Miramar was heerlijk. Alles was zeer goed georganiseerd. We hebben genoten.”

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