The 12 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.Sun and Fun at Pipa Beach: Day Tour from Natal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Natal to Pipa in an air-conditioned coach, stopping at Madeiro Beach, Baia dos Golfinhos, Chapadão Hill, Praia do Amor, and Pipa village. You’ll have time for swimming, cliff views, shopping, and lunch at your own cost. Guide Ilos has been noted as friendly and helpful.

“Places were nice and cozy. Guide ilos was very friendly and helpful. Even though I was solo traveler, it was perfectly good.”

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7.4×4 tour on the South Coast of Natal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Natal’s south coast in a small 4x4 group of up to seven people. You’ll visit the Barreira do Inferno, the giant Cajueiro de Pirangi, two lagoons, three beaches, and the Búzios dunes. Guides João Bernardo and Fernando have led especially lively outings, though English-language guiding should be confirmed before booking.

“Very worthwhile. We were given several options and kept on a timetable to make sure they could all be done. The 4 wheeling was a nice touch at the end.”

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8.Discover Underwater Beauty: Explore Maracajaú’s Parrachos Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $101

Travel from Natal to Maracajaú by air-conditioned coach, then take a catamaran to the Parrachos reef, about 7 kilometers offshore. You can snorkel above coral and tropical fish from the water or floating platforms, relax at Praia de Maracajaú, and return to your hotel. The day depends on tides and weather.

“La experiencia es increible tanto el lugar donde esperas para embarcar hasta el tiempo en la balsa. Si bien no coincidio con lo que habia contratado porque contrate catamaran y fui en lancha y el guia que contrate fue en español y me dieron en portugués estuvo increíble igual. Lo recomiendo”

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9.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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10.Maracajau Parrachos Reef: Mask and Snorkel swim adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $203

Leave Natal early for Maracajau, a 70-kilometer trip to the Parrachos Reef. A 20-minute schooner ride takes you to shallow natural pools for about 90 minutes of snorkeling from floating platforms. You can add a baptism swim, buggy ride, or quadricycle, then enjoy beach time and lunch at your own cost.

“Que experiência surpreendente, o guia muito gente boa e solicito. O lugar de apoio me surpreendeu mais do que tudo, muito bem estruturado, comida boa e lugar lindo e confortável e o passeio de lancha até as piscinas naturais que é um dos lugares mais lindos que já fui. Valeu a pena demais a experiência!”

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11.South Coast Day Tour by 4X4 with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · 9 hours · from $55

Spend nine hours touring Natal’s south coast by 4x4 with hotel pickup, a Portuguese-speaking guide, lagoon swims, Camurupim’s natural pools, the world’s largest cashew tree, and a sunset over the dunes. Guide Flavia has earned especially warm praise, though one report cites a vehicle problem and inappropriate comments.

“Our guide Flavia was amazing. Sundown on dunes took our breath away…”

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12.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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