Fernando de Noronha
Circle the island to see Baía do Sancho, Baía dos Porcos, and dolphins, plus a boat tour and restricted-access tide pools.
Based in Vila dos Remédios, this itinerary covers both the inner and outer sides of the island through island tours and boat trips, leaving the fourth day for the reservation-only Atalaia tide pools. With strict visitor caps and high environmental taxes, it is perfect for couples and snorkeling enthusiasts keen on marine ecology. Five days is a relaxed pace; heavy scuba diving and long trails are omitted but can be added as desired.
September to February offers calmer seas and excellent visibility; March to August is rainier with big waves ideal for surfing.
Day by day
Day 1 · Fly in, Explore the Village & Beaches
Fernando de Noronha（Vila dos Remédios、Forte de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios、Praia do Cachorro、Praia da Conceição）
Fly from Recife (approx. 1.5 hours) or Natal; take a taxi from the airport to the village (approx. 15 mins).
Pay the environmental tax at the airport; national park tickets must be purchased separately.
Stay: Vila dos Remédios
Day 2 · Island Tour of Beaches & Viewpoints
Fernando de Noronha（Praia da Cacimba do Padre、Baía dos Porcos、Baía do Sancho、Praia do Leão、Baía do Sueste）
Join an 8-hour off-road vehicle or buggy island tour, stopping along the way to explore beaches and viewpoints.
Baía dos Porcos and Cacimba are highly tide-dependent; adjust your schedule according to the tide table.
Stay: Vila dos Remédios
Day 3 · Boat Tour past Dois Irmãos & Dolphin Watching
Fernando de Noronha（Porto de Santo Antônio、Morro Dois Irmãos、Projeto TAMAR Visitor Center）
Take a 3-hour boat tour from Porto de Santo Antônio in the morning, enjoy a free afternoon, and attend a lecture at the visitor center in the evening.
Stay: Vila dos Remédios
Day 4 · Early Morning Dolphin Bay & Atalaia
Fernando de Noronha（Baía dos Golfinhos Viewpoint、Praia do Atalaia、Forte do Boldró）
Drive to the viewpoint in the early morning, join the hike during your reserved time slot, and watch the sunset at Boldró in the evening.
Atalaia has a strict daily visitor limit; you must book well in advance and check the tide times.
Stay: Vila dos Remédios
Day 5 · Buraco da Raquel & Fly back to Recife
Fernando de Noronha（Buraco da Raquel）
Take a taxi to the northeastern tip for sightseeing in the morning, and head to the airport in the afternoon for a 1.5-hour flight to Recife.