If you're in Fernando de Noronha and you feel like hiking, we have lots of ways for you to explore the wild nature of this stunning Brazilian archipelago. It's a totally personalised excursion!
Fernando de Noronha Private Hiking Tour
When booking, you can choose between several options. The tours last from 2 to 4 hours and include pickup and drop-off at the hotel, and an English-speaking guide. Below, we show you the particularities of each option:
Dolphin Lookout Hike (2 hours)
At the agreed time we'll start a hiking route ideal for children and nature lovers. Once we're all together, we'll take a pleasant walk to a place with one of the most incredible views of Fernando de Noronha: the Golfinhos viewpoint.
At this stunning location, the biologists will tell us some interesting facts about the dolphins and lend us some binoculars so that we can see them more easily. It'll be an unforgettable experience!
Piquinho Hike (2 hours)
Would you like to hike to the highest part of Fernando de Noronha? On this hiking route along the Trilha do Piquinho you'll walk along a 1.7-mile (2.7-kilometre) trail and one of the main natural attractions of the archipelago.
During the hike, we'll observe the local vegetation and some of the animals that live here. When we reach the top, we'll have a wonderful view!
Blue Coast Hike+ Swimming with Turtles (4 hours)
Have you heard of the Blue Coast Trail? On this hiking tour, we'll walk through the National Marine Park and admire the wildest landscapes of the island. At 8 am we'll head to the viewpoints of Ponta das Caracas, São Joaquim do Sueste and the deserted beach of Leão.
Afterwards, we'll experience one of the most awaited moments of the excursion: you'll be able to swim with sea turtles in Sueste Bay. Finally, we'll end the day visiting the idyllic beaches of Caieiras, Buraco da Raquel, Enseada do Tubarão and Ponta do Air France.
Emerald Coast Hike (4 hours)
We'll start our Costa Smeralda hiking tour in Vila dos Remédios. From there, we'll head to the beaches of Cachorro, Meio and Conceição, where we'll admire magnificent views of Morro do Pico.
During the tour, we'll also pass by the beaches of Boldró and Americano. Ready to discover the most beautiful beaches of Fernando de Noronha? We'll also visit the beaches of Bode, Cacimba do Padre and Baía dos Porcos, where you'll understand why this area is called Costa Smeralda!
Fernando de Noronha viewpoints Hike (3 hours)
To begin with, we'll take a trail that leads to the six viewpoints with the best panoramic views of Fernando de Noronha.
First we'll visit the Mirador dos Golfinhos, the ideal place to watch the friendly dolphins jumping in the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic. We'll arrive at the Dois Irmãos viewpoint, where you'll be amazed by the beauty of the landscape and the views of the Porcos Bay.
To conclude the day, we'll head to Sancho beach, considered the best beach in Brazil, where, if conditions are good, you'll be able to swim and snorkel.
Pedra Alta and Pontinha Viewpoints Hike (5 hours)
On this hike, we'll head to the Vila do Trinta, where we'll begin the hike. We'll walk among the beautiful vegetation of the area and make our first stop at Atalaia Beach, a natural aquarium that will leave you speechless.
Besides enjoying its paradisiacal landscape, you'll be able to enjoy its natural pool and admire the marine fauna of the region while snorkelling. From there we'll return to our trail and walk to the Pedra Alta and Pontinha viewpoints. You'll have magnificent views of Fernando de Noronha!
To finish, we'll visit other natural pools whose crystalline waters will invite us to take the last swim of the day.
Abreus Cove Hike (3 hours)
On this hike, we'll walk to the Abreus Cove, in the Marine National Park. From there we'll start this trail to get to know the different landforms that have formed over time in the archipelago. In addition, the hike will take us to some natural pools so that you can take a dip. You'll be in a protected natural space!
Morro de São José Hike (2 hours)
If you want to visit Morro de São José, this route is the perfect option. We'll travel to this location and hike a trail to learn the secrets of the islet and its surroundings. If the tide is low, we'll use the stone path to climb to the top of the hill. Otherwise, we'll do this route by swimming.
Upon reaching the top of the Morro de São José, we'll walk through the volcanic landscapes of the region and enjoy the beautiful scenery. In addition, you'll be able to take a dip in its natural pools.
Capim Açu + Leão Beach Hike (7 hours)
We'll begin this trail by travelling to Sancho beach. Are you ready for a hike of about 4 miles (6.5 kilometres) ? During the route we'll pass by the best viewpoints to admire Fernando de Noronha. In addition, we'll go to the Sapata lighthouse, the Capim Açu cave and its natural pools.
In the final stretch of the hike, we'll walk along a path of volcanic rocks that will lead us directly to Leão beach, a perfect place to see sea turtles. Unforgettable!
Cachorro Beach Snorkelling + Natual Pools Hike (2 hours)
With this option, we'll take you to Cachorro Beach, Buraco do Galego and Lasca da Velha to snorkel in one of the most beautiful spots of the archipelago! Before starting the snorkelling activity, we'll walk along a path that will take us from Porto de Santo Antônio to Cachorro beach.
Coral reefs, colourful fish and wrecks await you in this first snorkelling activity. After the experience, we'll visit the natural pools of Lasca da Velha and Buraco do Galego, where you'll be able to enjoy again the seabed while snorkelling.
ICMBio Appointment
For some of these activities (Pedra Alta and Pontinha viewpoints, Abreus Cove, Morro de São José, Capim Açu and Leão Beach, and Cachorro Beach and the natural pools), it's necessary to make an appointment with ICMBio (Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation).
This appointment must be made in person and exclusively by the visitor at the entrance of the National Park in Fernando de Noronha, at the ICMBio / TAMAR Visitor Center - Vila do Boldró. The park is open daily from 4 pm to 7 pm. This reservation cannot be made online.
Benefits of a Private Tour
By booking a private tour you'll have a guide exclusively for you, you'll be able to change the itinerary and choose between different times to start the route on the day of the week that suits you best. Moreover, if you're a large group, you'll save money.
