Several good tour operators are in Fortaleza, including Ernanitur, Av. Barão de Studart 1165 (tel. 085/3533-7700; www.ernanitur.com.br), Girafatur, Rua Tenente Benévolo 13 (tel. 085/3219-3255; www.girafatur.com.br), and Hard Tour Ecotourism, Rua Francisco Holanda 843 ap. 203 (tel. 085/3224-9300; www.hardtour.com.br). All three offer transfers to Jericoacoara (prices range from R$50-R$100 each way) and tours to Cumbuco, Canoa Quebrada, Morro Branco, and Beach Park. Prices at all three are around R$40 for a city tour, R$50 for Cumbuco, R$25 for Beach Park (not including admission), R$40 for Morro Branco, and R$50 for Canoa Quebrada.

Boat Tours -- Ceará Saveiros, across the street from Av. Beira Mar 4293 (tel. 085/3263-1085), runs two daily boat trips along Fortaleza's waterfront. The morning tour departs at 10am and takes in the city's main beaches. The 2-hour sunset tour leaves around 4pm.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.