Ready-made itineraries for Fernando de Noronha
Three ready-made itineraries, of 3, 5 and 7 days, already organized around tides, park hours and sunset.
Four rules that organize any itinerary
The tide rules
Porcos, Cachorro, Atalaia and the natural pools only at low tide. Check the tide table (Brazilian Navy) for your dates.
Early morning
Dolphins at 6am, Sancho at 8am, boats at 8am or 9am. Leave the afternoon for lazy beach time and the end of the day for sunset.
One area per day
Sueste, Leão and Atalaia on one day (Mar de Fora); Cacimba, Porcos and Boldró on another; Vila, Cachorro and Conceição on foot.
Ilha Tour on the first full day
You see everything in eight hours and decide at leisure where to go back.
3 full days (4 nights)
The essentials: boat trip, Sancho by land, Baía dos Porcos and two sunsets. In 3 days, choose the boat trip or the Ilha Tour, not both.
Day 1 · Arrival
- MorningArrival, lunch and check-in
Have lunch near your guesthouse before check-in, which is usually at 2pm.
- AfternoonPorto de Santo Antônio
Snorkeling on the shipwreck, calm sea, no effort.
- 5pmSunset at Forte do Boldró
Or at Conceição, if you'd rather stay close to the Vila.
Day 2 · Sea
- 8amShared boat trip along the Mar de Dentro
Dolphins, islands and a snorkel stop at Sancho.
- Low tideBaía dos Porcos and Cacimba do Padre
Natural pools with Dois Irmãos right in front.
- EveningSpecial dinner in the Vila
- Plan BRough sea?
Swap the boat trip for the Ilha Tour.
Day 3 · Sancho by land
- 8amSancho during the staircase's open window
Before the queue; then Mirante dos Golfinhos and Dois Irmãos.
- AfternoonPraia do Cachorro or Conceição
Buraco do Galego at low tide.
- 8pmTalk at Projeto Tamar
Free, in Boldró.
Day 4 · Departure
- MorningFavorite beach
One last unhurried morning.
- MiddayAirport
Arrive 1h30 early; the flight follows island time.
5 full days (6 nights)
The most requested: everything fits in, including diving, Atalaia and a free day.
Day 1 · Arrival
- AfternoonPorto de Santo Antônio
First snorkel on the shipwreck. Keep the QR code of your ticket saved: it is checked at the PICs.
- 5pmSunset at Conceição
Day 2 · Ilha Tour
- 8am to 6pmShared or private Ilha Tour
Reconnaissance of the whole island and sunset at Boldró.
- 8pmProjeto Tamar talk
Day 3 · Boat and Sancho
- 8amBoat trip
Dolphins and a swim in the bay.
- 1:30pmDescent to Sancho
Afternoon window, shorter queue.
- EveningFestival do Zé Maria (Wednesday or Saturday)
Book in advance.
Day 4 · Mar de Fora
- 9amBaía do Sueste
Mangroves and the Forte do Sueste trail. Snorkeling only if the PIC allows it.
- Low tideAtalaia (booked)
30 minutes in the natural aquarium.
- 4pmPraia do Leão
Walk and turtle nests.
- 5:30pmSunset at Forte do Boldró
The most beautiful spot on the island, with Dois Irmãos in the background.
Day 5 · Diving and pools
- 8amDiscovery dive
Or an open-water dive for certified divers.
- Low tideBaía dos Porcos
Via Cacimba do Padre, natural pools.
- 5pmCacimba do Padre
Sunset with Dois Irmãos alongside.
Day 6 · Free
- 6amMirante dos Golfinhos
The dolphins usually enter the bay at dawn (not guaranteed); follow the boardwalk to the Sancho and Dois Irmãos viewpoints.
- DaytimeRepeat your favorite beach
Sancho, Sueste or Conceição.
- 3pmSunset at sea
Boat with barbecue and sunset at sea.
Day 7 · Departure
- MorningPraia do Cachorro or the Vila
Souvenir shopping and natural pools.
- MiddayAirport
7 full days (8 nights)
For those who want the trails that require booking, two dives and the island without rushing. The daily TPA keeps falling until the 10th day.
Days 1 to 5
- Same as the 5-day itinerary
Arrival, Ilha Tour, boat + Sancho, Mar de Fora, diving + Porcos.
Day 6 · Trails
- 6amSunrise at Buraco da Raquel
- 8amLong Atalaia trail (booked, with a guide)
Caieiras, Pedra Alta and remote pools, 3.7 km.
- AfternoonRest at the pousada
- 5pmSancho viewpoint
Golden sunset over the bay.
Day 7 · Adventure
- 5amHawaiian canoe at sunrise
Dolphins and turtles are common.
- Low tideMorro São José (booked)
Natural pool by swimming or over the rocks.
- AfternoonPraia do Boldró
Natural pools with Tamar next door.
Day 8 · Second dive
- 8amOpen-water dive or another discovery dive
A different site from the first.
- AfternoonPraia do Meio and Morro de Fora
Little pool at low tide.
- EveningBar do Cachorro
Day 9 · Departure
- MorningLast beach
The one you liked best.
- MiddayAirport
Rain, rough seas or a cancelled tour
In Noronha the sea is in charge. With a plan B, you don't lose the day.
| Rain | Forte Noronha, Museu do Tubarão, a historic walk around the Vila, Tamar. Rain usually passes quickly: head out as soon as it clears. |
| Strong wind | Sheltered beaches: Porto and Sueste. Avoid exposed trails and the Piquinho. |
| Rough Mar de Dentro | Head to the Mar de Fora: Sueste, Leão, Atalaia. Move the boat trip to another day. |
| Rough Mar de Fora | Mar de Dentro: Porto, Cachorro, Meio, Conceição, Sancho. |
| No waves during surf season | Swap the session for diving, a boat trip or a hike. The next swell usually shows up within a few days. |
| Cancelled tour | Reschedule it for the free day. That is what it is there for. |
| Flight delay | Let your pousada and transfer know and adjust the TPA. The first day becomes just a sunset. |
What to book first
| 1. Flights | 90 to 180 days ahead |
| 2. Accommodation | together with the flight |
| 3. TPA and park ticket | once your dates are set |
| 4. Boat, speedboat and private Ilha Tour | 30 to 60 days |
| 5. Diving | 30 to 60 days |
| 6. Trails and Atalaia | as soon as booking opens |
| 7. Special restaurants | 15 to 30 days |
| 8. Buggy or car | 30 days |
Schedule the sea tour for the second or third day: if the sea doesn't cooperate, you still have days to reschedule.
Adjustments for families
- Swap the Sancho staircase for the boat: you can see the bay and swim without the 200 steps.
- Sueste, Porto and Conceição are the easiest beaches; Atalaia accepts children who can already swim with a life vest.
- Split the day into five blocks: breakfast, a sea outing in the morning, a quiet break from 1:30pm to 3pm, a second activity and an early dinner. No sun between 10am and 3pm for babies.
- Bring armbands, UV clothing, a hat and plenty of snacks. There is no shade on most beaches.
- The transparent kayak, the Hawaiian canoe and the Tamar talk are usually the kids' favorites.
Tweaks for a surf trip
- Travel between November and March and keep some days flexible: swells don't run on a schedule.
- Check the day's conditions before planning your session: size, wind and tide change from one day to the next.
- Stay close to Cacimba, Bode and Boldró, and have a buggy or car so you can switch breaks depending on the conditions.
- Book boat trips, diving and hikes for the flat days, and spend the late afternoon on the Mar de Dentro for the sunset.
- Breaks, skill levels and safety in the surf guide; flying with your board in how to take a surfboard.
Checklist before leaving home
- TPA paid for the right number of days
- Park ticket purchased (or a plan to buy it on arrival)
- Tide table for your dates saved on your phone
- Boat trips and dives booked (high season)
- Atalaia and booked trails on the day you buy the park ticket
- Snorkel, UV clothing, trail shoes, reusable bottle, cash
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