Tours in Maceió: the 10 best sellers with 2026 prices
Gunga, Milagres, Maragogi, Foz, 9 Islands and more: Oscar Indica's sales ranking, with what each one includes, what it costs today and how to book with hotel transport.
- How to choose in 30 seconds
- 1. Praia do Gunga — Full Route
- 2. São Miguel dos Milagres
- 3. Maragogi
- 4. Foz do Rio São Francisco
- 5. 9 Islands Tour with Lunch
- 6. Dunas de Marapé with Lunch
- 7 to 10: Francês, Pajuçara, Hibiscus and Banho de Lua
- How much each tour costs
- Private tours and transfers
- How to book (and what happens next)
- Frequently asked questions
Maceió is the base: almost every tour in Alagoas leaves the capital's beachfront in the morning and returns in the late afternoon. The question from everyone who arrives is always the same: which ones are worth it, how much they cost and how to book without getting caught out. This list answers with the house's own numbers: these are the tours we sell the most, in order, with the price in force right now (it comes from our booking system and updates on its own).
We're Oscar Indica, a tour operator in Maceió with an active Cadastur registration. Every tour below includes transport there and back from your hotel, a licensed guide and online booking with Pix or international card: the receipt and the boarding list arrive by email.
How to choose in 30 seconds
- First time in Alagoas: Maragogi, Gunga and Milagres, in that order if you have 3 days.
- With children: Gunga (shallow lagoon), Francês (calm sea) and an Ipioca beach club.
- Couples: Milagres, Foz do São Francisco and the Banho de Lua at night.
- Short on time: Pajuçara natural pools (2.5 h, leaves from the beachfront itself) and the 9 Islands tour.
- Not keen on a van: Praia do Francês and Hibiscus are under 40 minutes away.
1. Praia do Gunga — Full Route
The tour we sell the most, and the one that converts best among people who land on the site. Simple reason: 40 km from Maceió, it delivers a lookout over the coloured cliffs, a swim in the Lagoa do Roteiro, a beach with calm sea and optional speedboat, buggy and quad bike paid on site. It starts early and gets back at 5 pm.



Praia do Gunga — Full Itinerary
- Transport there and back from your hotel
- Lookout over the coloured cliffs
- Beach and Lagoa do Roteiro
- Optional speedboat, buggy and quad bike on site
2. São Miguel dos Milagres
100 km away, the quiet side of the north coast: Praia do Toque, Porto da Rua and the jangada rafts out to the natural pools. It's the tour for anyone who wants coconut groves, clear water and few people.



São Miguel dos Milagres
- Transport there and back from your hotel
- Toque and Porto da Rua beaches
- Jangada raft to the natural pools (optional)
3. Maragogi
The most searched on Google and the longest on the list (130 km, full day). The Galés natural pools lie 6 km offshore and only appear at low tide, which is why the tour calendar marks the ideal days. Catamaran or speedboat to the Galés is paid separately.



Maragogi by catamaran
- Transport there and back from your hotel
- Stop in Barra Grande and Antunes
- Catamaran or speedboat to the Galés (optional)
- Day chosen by the tide table
4. Foz do Rio São Francisco
The most different one: a boat trip to where the river meets the sea, the Cabeço dunes and a buffet lunch included. It's 150 km, a genuinely full day, and the tour with the best rating from people who've done it.



Foz do Rio São Francisco
- Transport there and back from your hotel
- Boat trip to the river mouth
- Cabeço dunes
- Buffet lunch included
5. 9 Islands Tour with Lunch
A catamaran across the Lagoa Mundaú, music on board, a stop for a swim and a buffet lunch on one of the islands. It leaves from Maceió itself, lasts 6 hours and is the most "party" tour on the list.



Passeio das Ilhas (islands tour) with lunch
- Transport there and back from your hotel
- Catamaran across the Lagoa Mundaú
- Stop for a swim
- Buffet lunch included
6. Dunas de Marapé with Lunch
In Jequiá da Praia, on the south coast: dunes, the meeting of river and sea, and lunch included. Less well known than Gunga and, for that reason, emptier.



Dunas de Marapé with lunch
- Transport there and back from your hotel
- Dunes and the meeting of river and sea
- Lunch included
7 to 10: Francês, Pajuçara, Hibiscus and Banho de Lua
- Praia do Francês: half a day, calm sea, 25 km away. The cheapest on the list and the one that converts best among people who view the page.
- Pajuçara Natural Pools: a catamaran that leaves from the beachfront itself, 2.5 h, low tide only. Ideal for arrival day.
- Hibiscus Beach Club: the most complete beach club in Ipioca; day use paid at the club. We compare the four in Ipioca in Ipioca beach clubs: day use and prices.
- Banho de Lua: the only night tour, a swim in the Pajuçara pools by moonlight on low-tide nights. The answer to "what to do at night in Maceió".
How much each tour costs
| Tour | Adult | Child | Day use | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praia do Gunga | R$ 50 | R$ 25 | — | every day |
| São Miguel dos Milagres | R$ 75 | R$ 50 | — | every day |
| Maragogi by catamaran | R$ 150 | R$ 100 | — | every day |
| Foz do Rio São Francisco | R$ 180 | R$ 140 | — | Wed, sab |
| Passeio das Ilhas (islands tour) with lunch | R$ 120 | R$ 90 | — | every day |
| Dunas de Marapé with lunch | R$ 180 | R$ 85 | — | Mon, Fri |
| Praia do Francês | R$ 50 | R$ 30 | — | every day |
| Pajuçara Natural Pools | R$ 80 | R$ 70 | — | every day |
| Hibiscus | R$ 50 | R$ 30 | R$ 100 no local | every day |
| Banho de Lua (moonlight bath) in Maceió | R$ 80 | R$ 60 | — | every day |
Prices come from our records and update automatically.
Private tours and transfers
Every destination above also comes in a private version: a car just for your group of up to 4 or 6, departure at your time, a fixed price per group (from R$ 350). It's the choice for families with a baby, groups of friends and anyone arriving from Recife: we run private transfers Recife → Maceió, Maragogi and Milagres. See them at See all › Private.
How to book (and what happens next)
1. On the tour page, choose the date on the calendar: it already shows the tide and closes the days with no departure. 2. Say who's going (adult, child, baby free) and pay with Pix or international card. 3. You get the receipt straight away and, the day before, the hotel pickup time by email and WhatsApp.
Cancellation with a full refund up to 48 hours before departure (tour on Saturday at 7 am: until Thursday at 7 am). After that there's no refund, only a free rebooking to another date with availability.
Frequently asked questions
Do the tours pick up at the hotel?
Yes. Every tour leaving from Maceió includes transport there and back from your hotel or guesthouse on the beachfront (Pajuçara, Ponta Verde, Jatiúca and Jaraguá). Away from the beachfront, we confirm the meeting point the day before.
Do children pay?
Babies up to 5 ride free. Children aged 6 to 11 have their own price, shown on each tour's page. Every tour with a child requires an adult on the same booking.
How many days do I need for the main ones?
Three days cover Maragogi, Gunga and Milagres. With five, Francês and a beach club fit in. The 2-, 3- and 4-day combos come with one day per destination; beyond that, put it together in Build your itinerary.
What if it rains?
A passing shower doesn't cancel anything. If the operation cancels the departure (sea or tide), you choose another date or get your money back.
Are you a licensed agency?
Yes: Oscar Indica Turismo Ltda, active Cadastur registration, licensed guides and our CNPJ (company registration number) in the footer of every page. Payment is processed by a certified gateway and you get the receipt straight away.
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