Organized Tours in Fortaleza

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.