A car just for your group, with a guide, to Marapé: boat crossing, dunes, viewpoint and the place where the river meets the sea — at your own pace, no shared van.
Alagoas · Departing from Maceió · Private
A car just for your group, with a guide, to Marapé: boat crossing, dunes, viewpoint and the place where the river meets the sea — at your own pace, no shared van.
Marapé is on the south coast of Alagoas, an hour and a half from Maceió, at a spot where the river runs alongside the sea until the two meet. You arrive by boat — a short crossing that already makes the day worthwhile — and on the other side is the complex with the dunes, the viewpoint and the strip of sand between the two waters: on one side the calm, warm, shallow river; on the other, the open sea.
On the shared tour, everyone arrives and leaves at the same time. On the private tour, no: the car is your group's only, the guide stays with you all day, and when to leave, when to stop and when to head back is up to you. If you travel with small children, with someone who finds walking difficult, or simply don't want to be rushed, this format was made for you.
The highlight is the meeting of the river and the sea: you can walk from a calm river swim to the waves in a few steps. The dunes are right behind, with the viewpoint from which you see the strip of sand dividing the two waters — it's the photo of the place. The river stays shallow for a good distance, which makes Marapé one of the most relaxed destinations on the south coast for anyone with children.
The complex has a riverside restaurant with a regional buffet. On the private tour, lunch is paid separately, directly there, and you choose what and when to eat.
Pick-up is at your accommodation in Maceió, at a time we arrange together — usually around 7am, to make the most of the morning. It's about 1h30 along the AL-101 Sul, with a coffee stop on the way if you like. On arrival, the boat crossing takes a few minutes to reach the complex.
The return is usually mid-afternoon, arriving in Maceió before the end of the day. But that's arranged with the guide: if the group wants to stay later, you stay.
1 to 4 passengers: R$ 500.00 · 5 to 6 passengers: R$ 550.00
The price is per vehicle, guide included — not per person. One person, a couple or a family of four pay the same. Children count towards the car's capacity.
The boat crossing, lunch, drinks and optional activities at the complex are paid separately, on site. The guide tells you the day's prices before you decide.
Marapé is beautiful all year round, and the river doesn't depend on the tide like the natural pools do. Sunny days make the water greener and the viewpoint more photogenic; the Alagoas winter (May to July) brings more rain, but also fewer people.
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On the shared tour the van is shared with other people and the times are fixed for everyone. On the private tour the car is your group's only, with a guide along, and you decide when to leave, how long to stay and when to come back.
About 1h30 along the AL-101 Sul, depending on traffic and where you're staying.
It's one of the best on the south coast for that: the river is shallow and warm for a good distance, and on the private tour you can follow the child's nap and meal rhythm. Tell us the ages when booking and the driver brings a child seat.
No. The complex has a riverside restaurant with a regional buffet, and you pay directly there — so you choose what you want, without being tied to a set menu.
No. It's a short crossing arranged on site; the guide organises it and tells you the price beforehand.
No. Unlike the natural pools, Marapé can be visited at any tide — the river and the dunes are there all day.
No, it's per vehicle, guide included: R$ 500 for up to 4 passengers and R$ 550 for up to 6. One person or a family of four pay the same.
On the private tour you can discuss that with the guide, but Marapé usually fills the whole day. If you want more than one destination, it's worth building a two-day itinerary.
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