Two days from Porto de Galinhas: Praia dos Carneiros by catamaran on the Formoso river and Ilha de Santo Aleixo by speedboat. One single payment.
Pernambuco · Departing from Porto de Galinhas · Tour
Two days from Porto de Galinhas: Praia dos Carneiros by catamaran on the Formoso river and Ilha de Santo Aleixo by speedboat. One single payment.
The Combo Praia dos Carneiros + Ilha de Santo Aleixo brings together, on two different days, the two postcard spots of the south coast of Pernambuco. You choose the date for each, pay once and the van picks you up at your accommodation on both days.
On the Carneiros day, the tour heads down the Formoso river by catamaran to where it meets the sea, home to the little church of São Benedito and the strip of sand lined with coconut palms that appears in every photo of the area. The day includes free time on the beach.
On the Santo Aleixo day, the crossing is by speedboat to an island off Sirinhaém, with a trail and Praia da Ferradura, a cove enclosed by rocks.
Why book the two together
Both are calm-water trips less than an hour's drive from Porto de Galinhas, but with scenery that doesn't repeat: one is a river meeting the sea, the other an island surrounded by forest. Booked as a combo, the price is lower than the two separately and you pick the date for each day.
What is included
What is not included
Food, drinks and the conservation fee charged at the entrance to Tamandaré, when applicable. The day pass at Praia dos Carneiros is already included on the catamaran day.
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No. Each one takes the whole day and leaves Porto de Galinhas in the morning. When booking, you choose a date for each.
No. Fees charged at the destination, including the conservation fee when applicable, are paid on the spot on the day.
Both work. Carneiros has calmer water and beach bar facilities; Santo Aleixo has a short trail and fewer facilities.
No. On both tours life jackets are compulsory on the crossings and the water is shallow at the stops.
We let you know beforehand and rebook that day's date at no cost. The other day of the combo goes ahead as normal.
It is. The day pass at Beach Club Rota dos Carneiros is in the price: chair, parasol, shower and toilet. You only pay separately for what you consume.
It is. The trip on the Formoso river, with stops at the natural pools, the little church and the clay bath, is part of the package.
The little church of São Benedito is seen from the water during the boat trip. Going inside is usually restricted by opening hours and visiting rules.
About 1h30 each way from Porto de Galinhas, Muro Alto or Maracaípe.
Tamandaré charges a conservation fee at certain times of year. When it applies, it's paid on site and isn't in the tour price.
It is. The water at Carneiros is calm and the beach club has toilets, showers and shade all day.
They pay the same as adults. Babes in arms go free. Tell us the ages when booking.
The day at the beach club goes ahead regardless. If the boat trip is cancelled because of sea conditions, we let you know and you decide whether to keep the booking or reschedule.
Ilha de Santo Aleixo is in Sirinhaém, on the southern coast of Pernambuco, between Porto de Galinhas and Praia dos Carneiros. The island is reached by boat; on this tour, the crossing is by speedboat.
This tour includes return transport by van, hotel pick-up within the pick-up area, the speedboat crossing and a trail walk to explore the island. When comparing offers, check whether road transport is also included: buying only the crossing means organising your own journey to the boarding point.
Yes. Pick-up covers accommodation in Porto de Galinhas, Muro Alto and Maracaípe, within the pick-up area. Give us the name and address of your accommodation to confirm the pick-up point and time.
Departures are scheduled every day at 8am. Check availability for your chosen date and confirm the exact pick-up time for your accommodation.
The estimated duration of around 8 hours covers the full experience, including road transport, the crossing and the visit to the island. Time on the island itself is shorter than the total duration; confirm the schedule for your departure when booking.
The trail is part of exploring the island, which has natural terrain and rock formations. Bring footwear suitable for walking. If you have reduced mobility, ask the team about the route before booking; do not assume the whole visit is accessible.
The advertised inclusions of this package are transport, the speedboat crossing and the trail walk. Food, drinks, chairs and parasols are not advertised as included. Check with the team before booking to confirm the conditions and any costs for beach facilities.
The tour also welcomes families. Tell us the children's ages before booking to confirm the conditions for taking part in the speedboat crossing and the trail, as well as the applicable prices. Do not assume participation or free entry is confirmed by age alone.
We recommend swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes, sunscreen, a hat or cap, water and footwear suitable for walking. Protect your mobile and personal belongings during the crossing.
It is a good option if you want to see an island on the Pernambuco coast and combine sea, walking and natural scenery in a single day. The included transport makes the visit easy if you are staying in Porto de Galinhas, Muro Alto or Maracaípe and want the journey and the crossing organised together.
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