Brazil Beach Tour: Recife, Porto de Galinhas & Fernando de Noronha

Day 1: Arrival in Recife – The 'Brazilian Venice'

Flight to Recife. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Time to rest.
Recife city tour begins even before it officially starts. On the drive from the airport, you already see the Recife canals, bridges, and boats at the quays - the city sits at the mouth of the Capibaribe River where it splits into channels and meets the Atlantic Ocean. Recife is the capital of Pernambuco state, one of Brazil's most important ports, and is nicknamed the "Brazilian Venice."
Despite its rapid growth, the city has kept signs of Portuguese and Dutch rule - fine churches, grand mansions, and many historic buildings with darkened walls and carved balconies. The Recife historic center opens onto the water, with restaurants on the promenades and the ocean just minutes from the city center. This is an excellent starting point for your Brazil beach vacation: great Recife beaches, cafés, restaurants, and a busy nightlife scene right in the city.

Day 2: Recife & Olinda – Colonial Heritage and Ocean Views (Full-Day City Tour)

Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day city tour of Recife and Olinda.
What to see in Recife? You visit three sectors of the Recife historic center: Recife, Santo Antônio, and Boa Vista. You cross the Maurício de Nassau bridge and arrive at the Republic Square, where the Governor's Palace, the Santa Isabel Theatre, and the courthouse stand in the shade of the trees. In the Casa da Cultura - a 19th-century former prison - the old cells now hold shops: spices, ceramics, textiles, and local food.
Then a transfer to Olinda tour). Olinda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - included for its well-preserved Olinda UNESCO historic center and its 16th–18th century architecture. The Olinda church collection is extraordinary: you move from church to square, from square to ocean view, and the hours pass without noticing. You visit the Church of Mercy and the São Bento Monastery. Then you climb to the Church of the Savior, at the highest point of the city on Alto da Sé Hill - from here, an amazing panorama opens over both sister cities.

Day 3: Porto de Galinhas – Beaches, Natural Pools & Snorkeling

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer south along the coast - palm trees, low houses, strips of sand between the ocean and the road. Arrival at the hotel in Porto de Galinhas. Time to rest.
Porto de Galinhas is 60 km south of Recife and one of the best points on the whole coast. It is famous for its Porto de Galinhas beaches - some of the most beautiful in the country - and above all for the Porto de Galinhas natural pools. At low tide, the water pulls back and exposes shallow lagoons with clear water and reefs. In the morning the pools are especially calm: flat water, almost no waves.
The visibility is excellent - on a clear day the water is almost glass-like - so Porto de Galinhas snorkeling works even for beginners. You can also take a short Porto de Galinhas raft tour along the coast to the reefs.

Day 4: Porto de Galinhas – Free Day

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.
The Pernambuco coastline stretches along a long strip of reefs and lagoons. For Porto de Galinhas diving), a few kilometers offshore lies Santo Aleixo island - Santo Aleixo island diving offers excellent visibility and is one of the best beaches Brazil has for professional divers.
Windsurfers and surfers head to Maracaipe beach Porto de Galinhas), where a stable wave runs from morning to evening and competitions are sometimes held. For those who prefer watching colorful underwater life, Muro Alto beach is a giant natural aquarium shaped by years of reef growth. Porto de Galinhas buggy rental is another popular option for exploring the coast.
The town has many restaurants and cafés serving fresh fish, and bars and clubs for those who want nightlife.

Day 5: Fly to Fernando de Noronha – Nature Reserve

Transfer to Recife airport, then flight to Fernando de Noronha and transfer to your hotel. Time to rest.
Fernando de Noronha tour takes you to an archipelago about 350 km off the mainland in the open Atlantic Ocean. You have almost certainly heard of Sancho beach Fernando de Noronha - Baia do Sancho - which has been named the world's most beautiful beach two years in a row. The water shifts from deep blue to transparent emerald, and the shadows of rays pass along the bottom close to shore.
People also talk about the Dolphin Bay Fernando de Noronha - Baia dos Golfinhos: in the morning, spinner dolphins come close to the beach and the water literally shimmers with their movement. For those new to diving, Fernando de Noronha diving is excellent for beginners: visibility is high and the underwater landscape is immediately clear. The island regularly appears on lists of the best diving spots in the world.

Best time to visit Fernando de Noronha: August to December - fewer rains, calm ocean, and the best visibility.

Day 6: Island Discovery – 4x4 Jeep Tour to the Best Beaches

Breakfast at the hotel. Then one of the main highlights of your Fernando de Noronha tour: a full-day island excursion by Noronha 4x4 tour - Noronha jeep tour in 4x4 vehicles.
First stop: Vila dos Remédios, to see the Governor's House, the Church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, and the fort. Then the road leads to Sueste Bay (where sea turtles feed), then to Leão Beach. With luck, we may spot dolphins at Baia dos Golfinhos.
Next stop: Baia dos Porcos - a narrow strip of sand between black volcanic rocks. From here, a view of the Dois Irmãos mountain opens up. Then: the famous Baia do Sancho - Sancho beach Fernando de Noronha, one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
Then we visit Porto Santo Antônio, where a small chapel of São Pedro sits on a hill, and a historic old Air France building once housed the first Aeropostale seaplanes that crossed the Atlantic to connect Europe with South America. The day ends at Cacimba do Padre beach and Praia do Bode - fresh ocean breeze, waves, and an open horizon.

Day 7: Diving in Paradise – For Beginners and Experienced Divers

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port and boarding the boat.
You head out onto the open ocean and the shore quickly falls away behind you. Fernando de Noronha diving is considered one of the best diving experiences in Brazil and in the world. Visibility is high, the water is about 27°C, and the marine life is active. Certified divers receive a briefing and go in groups of four per instructor. First-timers get full equipment guidance and individual instructors. snorkeling Fernando de Noronha is also available for those who prefer to stay at the surface.
The dive is memorable. Light passes through the water in dense beams, changing color with depth. Your movements slow down, and attention catches details: rock formations and schools of fish, rays and the rare sea turtle. Shadows slide across the coral and the sandy bottom. After the dive, snacks and drinks are served on board to help you recover. Return to port and transfer to hotel. Total trip duration: 3–4 hours. Dive time: 30–40 minutes.

Days 8–9: Free Time on Noronha – Snorkeling, Trekking or Pure Relaxation

Free days. You can enjoy the many Fernando de Noronha beaches, book additional dives, or take a boat trip. Trekking trails lead to viewpoints with open ocean panoramas.
By now you already have the shape of your journey: cities by the water, colonial neighborhoods with historic architecture, long lines of beach, and an ocean that shows all its faces - from calm lagoons to open, choppy water. Fernando de Noronha adds a feeling of peace and closeness to nature: fewer people, more air, cleaner water, and sharper relief. This is where Brazil beach vacation and Brazil eco-tour become the same thing. The combination of rhythms is the key - and the final note is quiet comfort, just the horizon line and the sound of the water.

Day 10: Return to Recife and Departure Home

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Recife and your international connection.
People choose this Brazil beach tour for its simplicity - nothing unnecessary. Historic neighborhoods by the water, Brazil beach resorts, and whole islands. The logic of the route is easy to follow, and each day fills itself. When you leave, you take with you not a list of map points but a chain of states: city noise, the shade of narrow streets, warm water, depth below the surface, an ocean breeze. This kind of Brazil beach holiday 10 days keeps warming you for a long time.

REVIEW №1- Татьяна

Аня и Саша, отзыв от клиентов Чечиных!
отзыв от клиента: бооольше всего понравилось на водопадах, в Буэнос-Айресе и Эль-Калафате.
Еще Рио - хотя там было пасмурно и может быть это чуть смазало краски, но это Рио же!
БА чистый и интересный - пишут, в отличии от Рио))
Патагония зимой прозрачный и от белого до синего лед, чистый безумно понравилось!
Не зашла Амазонка - наигранные гиды, нет животных. Видимо, нужно ехать глубже уже.
Не зашел Сан-Паулу.
Ну вот вроде бы все))
Вам спасибо за все орг моменты, понравилось работать, вернемся как будут запросы еще.

Tatiana Leina
Head of Latin America Department

REVIEW №2- Ирина Эрнандес Фернандес

Уважаемые коллеги, Елена, Аня, Саша, добрый день! От имени туристов выражаем вам огромную благодарность за организацию их тура. Что особенно туристы отмечают: высокий уровень организации трансферов, ответственность и внимательность гидов, их поддержка чувствовалась 24/7, их профессионализм в плане организации и проведения экскурсий. Очень просим выразить благодарность принимающей стороне, особенно хочется выделить Татьяну (Ушуайа), Павел (Буэнос Айрес), Тьяго (Игуасу), Элеонора (Рио-де-Жанейро). Благодарим Вас за подбор отелей по маршруту!

REVIEW №3- Sana Mehta

Dear Team
Greetings of the day....!!

The clients have returned and they are extremely satisfied with the services provided by Ada Tours in Rio Brazil. The guide and driver were excellent and very very informative.
Thank you so much for your hospitality and services.

Thanks and regards,
Sana Mehta

REVIEW №4- Jaison Axis Tours

Dear Mr. Lucas and Ms. Anna,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to both of you for the excellent support and coordination throughout my travel. Thank you for carefully planning the itinerary, selecting the best attractions, arranging knowledgeable tour guides, and ensuring that everything went smoothly without any delays or missed activities.

REVIEW №5- Jayesh S Rahalkar

Thank you very much for all the fantastic arrangements!
We really enjoyed the trip!
Looking forward for more such holidays!

REVIEW №6- Jyoti

Thank you for all the arrangements , we enjoyed the trip!

REVIEW №7- Shailesh

Thank you for the excellently arranged tour -we are very happy -all arrangements were excellent-
Thank you Farzana,Roni, Ada Tours

REVIEW №8- Gina Curacao

Hi, Ada a good week for you all.
Thanks a million to make my clients dream come true.
He also send it to me but i will also give him a call later on.
As soon as I have more clientS i will nor doubt to contact you.

Thanks again and a blessed week for all off you.

REVIEW №9- Kok

Buenas noches Viera. Antes que me comiense la semana de trabajo quisiera agradecerle por un tremendo tour que tume por Pero. Su paquete de tours fue muy personalisado para mis expectativas. Cada dia de la itinerario se cumplio como decrito. No tengo palabras para agradecer a todos los quías y taxístas que se me han asignado. Todos hicieron un buen trabajo y siempre a la hora indicada. Para una persona viajando solo eso trae tranquilidad. Los lugares que he visidado eran todos muy impresionantes. Con Cusco y los tours correspondientes los mas destacados. Me quede muy impresionado de la cultura Inca y la visita al Machu Picchu era una experiencia espiritual elevadora. El viaje de Arequipa a Nasca de 10 horas por bus era agotador. Llegue dormido a Nasca y me tuvieron que departar. Comprendo que para poder ver a el condor y también volar sobra el desierto de Nasca este viaje fue la mejor opción.
Los hoteles fueron perfectos. Mi favorita fue lq Britania Crystal Miraflores. Yo le daría 4.5 *. Yo recomendaria este tour a qualquiera que quira hacer el tour como yo lo hice. Espero que con las conecciones aerias directas proramadas entre Curacao i Lima ( comensando el fin de año) y con el nuevo aeropuerto international en Cusco en algunos años el turismo desde Curacao sea mas grande.
Una vez mas mil gracias por su atención personal para realizar mi sueno.
Mandare este mensaje también para Gina, mi contacto de A1 Travel para que sepa ella también que bien me la pase. Vere si puedo dar comentarios en TripAdvisor. ❤️

REVIEW №10- Marina Ryzhuk

Pavel, good afternoon!
My name is Marina Ryzhuk. A few weeks ago, our VIP group from St. Petersburg visited Rio with you. I believe you remember them well.
I’d like to thank you for your excellent work with our rather demanding guests. After the trip, they spoke very highly of your services. Our particularly important gentlemen especially appreciated your personal approach — you managed to find a special way to connect with them.
Through your tours, they were able to truly feel the city, which is absolutely priceless on such trips.
Thank you!

REVIEW №11- Eduard and Larisa

Dasha, good afternoon! The clients came back very satisfied. Absolutely thrilled with both the country and the service of Ada Tours.
A HUGE THANK YOU to you and Anya!!!!
Clients:
Eduard & Larisa
January 24 – February 2

REVIEW №12- Chubar

Anna, thank you very much on behalf of our tourists, the Chubar family, who visited in February.
They praised your excellent and well-organized work and were very pleased!
They said everything was as precise as with the Germans :)

REVIEW №13- Mikhail and Elena Leksikov

Good afternoon, we were in Rio de Janeiro March 15–17, 2020. Not for long, but it was very full of experiences.
The driver who met us at the airport, to our joy, spoke English and even a little Russian. He pointed out where we could walk and eat.
The next day we met Eleonora, a GUIDE and a Person with a capital P. We were lucky to visit Corcovado and see Brazil’s main symbol. Unfortunately, we couldn’t make it to Sugarloaf Mountain due to the coronavirus quarantine.
Instead of the canceled excursion, Eleonora gave us an impromptu city tour. She tells stories in an interesting way, knows a lot, but doesn’t overwhelm with facts, shows where the best photo spots are, and even took pictures herself. Thanks to her, we managed to get coffee and souvenirs—it turned out not so easy to find what we wanted.
She was very caring and concerned for us—even after we went to Búzios, she kept checking how we were, suggesting where to go and what to see and buy.

A very close-knit, friendly team, always ready to help.

REVIEW №14- Nikita, Saga Tour Operator

Good afternoon, Alexandra!
Thank you very much for the organization and support.
The tourist was very happy and said everything was top-notch :)
Paraty is definitely a place to recommend—it leaves no one indifferent. Porto Real is probably in the best spot on that coast.

Thank you!
Wishing you success in everything!

REVIEW №15- Natalia

Good morning, Anya! Thank you for organizing the tour for the Efimov family, for your human touch and for always being available 24/7 to help—this is priceless! The tourists are very happy, especially with the Amazon—they said two days was too little))) Wishing you grateful clients and prosperity in your business! Always in touch!
Natalia, Venera Tour

REVIEW №16- Nassir and Sholpan

Alexandra!
Our clients have returned, very satisfied.
They left a special review about the guide in Quito:
In Quito, we had a wonderful guide named David.
During our three-day visit to Quito, your guide David was with us. He made our stay in Quito rich, interesting, and unforgettable. Not only does he know a lot about the city, the country, and its nature, he is also a truly interesting person himself. Our three days were filled with conversations about everything. Our knowledge of Ecuador is now practically encyclopedic—we learned so much. And the most important part was that it all happened through engaging discussions.
We’d like to highlight his punctuality, his thoughtfulness, and his attention to detail. His advice on restaurants and places to walk during our free time was invaluable. We’ve met many guides—this is the 103rd country we’ve visited. We don’t always get so lucky with a guide, but David was exceptional. Thank you to him and to all of you!!!

THANK YOU FOR THE EXCELLENT ORGANIZATION.

REVIEW №17- Elena and Evgeny

Good afternoon! The excursion was wonderful! A special thanks to the guide! What an amazing man—we haven’t seen someone treat an excursion with such responsibility in a long time. It was simply a great pleasure to talk to such a smart, educated, and interesting person! He did everything and even more! Many thanks!!!

REVIEW №18- Dima and Ira

Hello! Here we are, back in snowy Russia after hot South America. So many emotions and impressions!
Pavel, HUGE THANKS for the amazing introduction to Rio! You are a true professional who loves your work and your country! We need more people like you—interesting and inspiring!
We hope to come back to Brazil and see you again.
And if fate ever brings you to Rostov-on-Don, I’d be happy to show you the city and/or help in any way I can.

REVIEW №19- Elena

Anna, good afternoon!
I want to thank you for taking care of our group. I’m very grateful to you for your quick response to all additional requests and wishes.
Please also thank the guide and driver who worked with the group.

REVIEW №20- Yulia

Good afternoon! We absolutely loved everything, the guide was adorable, the city was stunning, and yesterday’s show was a hit with everyone—even the kids! Everything was awesome!

REVIEW №21- Anna, Korona Travel

Good afternoon, Anya.
Many thanks for organizing the tour. Everyone really enjoyed it. The local team did a great job, responding to every request very quickly.
We were left with very pleasant impressions of the trip. Thanks again.

REVIEW №22- Sona, Map Travel (Armenia)

Hello dear Anya!
Thank you for the group – everyone was very happy and impressed. Even the most difficult ones :))))
Thanks,
Sona

REVIEW №23- Olga Karlsson

Anya, thank you so much for our group and all the work you’ve done!
We came back very happy – the hotels were good, transfers and assistance were of the highest level, everything precise and on time. Thank you!
In Rio, at the hotel, we were greeted with champagne!!! ????
The coordinators also sent us photos of the cars and staff who met us, which made it easy to find our way around. The buses were large, new, comfortable, clean, and always stocked with bottled water in the fridge.
Our escorts checked us in for the domestic flights and stayed with us right up until passport control!
Thank you for organizing the trip at such a high level!

REVIEW №24- Elena Yolife

Hello Anna!
Thank you so much for your work!
The tourists are happy!!!
We’ve come a long way together!

REVIEW №25- Alexandra Bulert

Good afternoon, Anna!
I have returned home after my trip through Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.
Thank you to you and your company for organizing the tour!!! Everything was wonderful!!!

REVIEW №26- Svetlana

Annushka! Thank you!
You really are amazing, and throughout the many years of our cooperation you’ve proven yourselves to be a very reliable partner with interesting, exciting, and insightful tours, and a professional team! I would award you and your company with a big SEAL OF QUALITY! From the heart, honestly! And Anyuta is simply the best of the best…!!!

REVIEW №27- Bodotravel

Hello Vita! On behalf of Bodotravel, I want to thank you for the wonderful tour with our group in January. The tourists were delighted with you and your work, and Natalia, the tour leader, was also very happy with everything. I’m glad we worked together! I hope you will also accompany our next groups.
Bodotravel!

REVIEW №28- Regina Savina

Good afternoon,
The agency wrote that the tourists returned happy – thank you for your work!
I would like to express my great gratitude for your efforts! The tourists have already come back and are very satisfied with the organization!!! It was also a great pleasure working with you – everything was clear, efficient, and to the point! Thank you once again!
Sincerely,
Regina Savina

REVIEW №29- Anastasia Badi

Dear colleagues, good afternoon!
I want to thank you for handling our group – a large and challenging one, with a very intense program – which you managed to organize and host at the highest level. Tremendous work – thank you so much, ladies!
Months of preparation, countless changes and additions – I know what it all cost us – but everything turned out perfectly. Thank you for your attention and patience.
For many tourists in the group – despite the number of countries they’ve already visited, practically the whole world – this trip became the best of them all!
That says a lot, and it was so nice to hear. I want to share this gratitude and pride in a job so well done with you!!!!

REVIEW №30- Alexandra Voitsekhovskaya

Hello, Anna!
My husband and I traveled around Brazil from April 24 to May 8.
We thank you for organizing the program.
We especially want to highlight the punctuality and attentiveness of the guides and drivers, as well as your quick responses to all the changes we requested. Thanks to you and your company, we have extraordinary impressions of Brazil.
If you need detailed feedback on the tour and hotels, just let me know. Thank you!

REVIEW №31- Vladislav Mikhalev

Good afternoon! We wanted to thank you for the wonderful guide Anna in Bogotá. We were very, very pleased with the excursion!

REVIEW №32- Marina

I want to thank you for the wonderful days we spent in Rio!
Pavel created an unforgettable program for us! I will definitely recommend him to my friends! He showed us Rio in all its glory!
I already want to come back again! I’m endlessly grateful to him! You have wonderful, warm-hearted staff! Thank you!

REVIEW №33- Adam M.

A poem dedicated to the Ada Tours guide!
In Rio, where sunlight meets golden skies,
Our guide Paulo greets us with kind, warm eyes.
He knows the whole city, where secrets lie deep,
And welcomes each guest with joy that’s sincere.
“Come on,” he says, “to Corcovado,
Christ calls you up to heaven’s shadow.
Then on to the beach, where waves beat the shore,
Copacabana invites us once more.”

Paulo will show us where samba resides,
Where Brazil’s true heartbeat endlessly thrives.
In favelas he sees not poverty, but life,
Where sparks of hope conquer struggle and strife.

With a smile, he leads us along every way,
Paulo’s our friend, our golden pathway.
A Brazilian guide, a master of wonder,
With him, Rio feels closer to heaven’s splendor.

This poem is from me, for you.
Author: Adam M.

REVIEW №34- Regina Savina

Hello!
We did it.
My clients came back very happy.
Special thanks to Alexandra from the local team – she was always there to help with any request.
The experience was incredible, they’re delighted.
Thank you, and Happy New Year in advance.
Sincerely,
Regina Savina
Tourism Manager, WEB

REVIEW №35- Ekaterina Dumbravanu

Good afternoon, Alexandra.
I want to thank you for organizing our vacation.
Our guides were simply outstanding – top class.
Pavel knows so much about Brazil and Rio in particular. He’s very easy to talk to, communicates effortlessly with people, is always learning something new, and gladly shares his knowledge. An excellent guide and a wonderful person.
And Tiago – we spent two days with him. He’s amazing. Even after 18 years of work, he hasn’t lost the ability to genuinely admire the beauty of the waterfalls. He still takes photos like it’s the first time.
With your guides, it’s never boring! Thank you once again!!!