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Fernando de Noronha Tours-

The Island of the Forbidden

What does Fernando de Noronha remind you of, this very unusual place? The Cliffs of Dover? Jurassic Park? The Volcanic Formations of the Hawaiian Coast? A Tropical Paradise? The Land That Time Forgot? These are just a few of the descriptions uttered by those who have been lucky enough to visit this very special place. But, the best description of all is - A place like you've never seen before !

200 miles off the northeastern coast of Brazil lies a mountainous archipelago made up of 21 islands, the National Marine Sanctuary of Fernando de Noronha. With its crystal-clear water and rich marine life, the archipelago is a heavenly retreat for underwater pleasures.

The main island is sparsely populated, only 1500 inhabitants, and is an extinct volcanic cone. The island-mountain is part of the mid-Atlantic ridge, an underwater mountain chain which is over 15,000 km long. In the 1500s, the Portugese claimed Fernando de Noronha and built a fortress here. Only the ruins of the fortress remain today for you to explore and in many ways the islands are still the way they were in the 1500s, untouched and exciting.

The dive sites include shipwrecks, caverns, amazing volcanic rock and coral formations, wild dolphins, an array of reef sharks, turtles - big ones!, schooling baracudas and all kinds of rays, schooling fish of every kind and color.

You can swim with the juvenile sharks at Lage dos Dies Irmaos. Of the 14 species of sharks in the area, the gray reef sharks have seemingly found and claimed a protected feeding ground and breeding area.

Witness the release of turtles into the wild. There is a protected beach which is the feeding and breeding area for hawksbill and green turtles, which the government is trying to preserve.

Dive the Corvete, a sunken Portugese frigate in pristine condition. And much, much, more.

While visiting Noronha, you will stay in Pousadas - small family owned accommodations where you will experience the lifestyle and warmth of the island's people. Most meals are prepared by "the lady of the house" and enjoyed family-style. Comfortable sleeping arrangements and warm water showers are the norm, however, you will find no five star hotels on Noronha and may wake to find cows or goats in your front yard.

A truly special place for divers, You've never seen anything like it before ! Average visibility is 30 meters. Prolific marine life is found - pelagics such as tuna, jack, albacore, barracuda and others. Benthics such as gigantic jewfishes, groupers and snappers.

It can be visited any time of the year. Temperatures are always warm and mild (26 C. or 79 F.), with a gentle breeze. The rainy season, Feb. - July, is also when the island is the most beautiful. From Dec. - Feb. the waves are huge and are perfect for surfing. The rest of the year is excellent for diving and snorkeling.

2011 Prices per person in US:

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Family Guest Houses– There are more than 70 small guest houses, built by wood, that offers 3 to 5 rooms each, all equipped with air-conditioning, minibar, television and private bathroom, with solar heating. Only breakfast is served at these lodges.

Pousada Zé Maria lies next to the Morro do Pico (Peak Hill), one of Fernando de Noronha’s most important postcards. Since the Morro do Pico can be seen from everywhere on Island, the inn is easily located. Nothing better to symbolize the construction of the New Inn than the impressiveness of the Peak, with its 323 meters in height and perfect integration into the landscape. So the Pousada Zé Maria was increased in size, a large venture, totally integrated into the environment.
The fascinating paradise that is Noronha, deserves all the respect that can be mustered and only someone with Zé Maria’s love and all his positive energy could coordinate the works always thinking first of the divine nature of the place. In this way, an engineering project was created to be 100% ecologically correct, not removing a single tree, and rather planting another 888 native trees, fruit bearing and ornamental species.

From the flat-screen TV sets, the whirlpool bathtubs to the silent mini-bar, everything is powered by solar energy, which on an island where the sun shines all year long, is nothing but coherent. The infinite edge swimming pool was built on several levels, taking advantage of the natural slope of the land. Seated at the poolside bar in the shade of a huge cashew tree, enjoying an extremely tropical caipirinha made from cashews picked from that same tree, gaze floating on the surface of the blue water whose infinite edge reflects the giant hill of the Peak sheathed by the golden lights of sunset.

Standard bungalows are approximately 50m² with private porch, 29” TV with DirecTv (satellite), telephone, silent mini-bar, box spring mattress, air conditioner, solar heating for showers. Accommodation for up to 04 people. 09 units. All bungalows are built in jatobá (Brazilian hardwood), with thermal and acoustic insulation with internal drywall lining.

The restaurant combines the simplicity of local dishes seasoned by the alchemy of Zé Maria and the sophisticated style of Celso Freire, one of Brazil’s best known chefs (3 stars on the 4 Rodas guide). The décor is inspired in the culture of the Brazilian Northeast and is very pleasant, combining ample spaces amid the green of native trees, rustic furniture and Brazilian arts and crafts. Dishes are created from fish, meat, pasta, seafood, grilled specialties and special salads highlighting the colors, flavors and spices to bring about the freshness and smoothness appropriate for the tropical climate.

Air tickets: We offer tkts by TRIP or GOL, daily flights from Natal or Recife. Rates under request.

We can also offer these tours:
Combo 02 tours - Hiking to the Historical Village + Boat tour to the Dolphins Bay
Combo 03 tours - Hiking to the Historical Village + Boat tour to the Dolphins Bay + Buggy tour
Discover Scuba Diving- Discover Scuba Diving with individual Instructor, 01 tank and equipment
Certified Diver- Certified diver: transfer, 02 tanks, weight belt and Instuctor
Hiking to historical village - 03 hours
Boat Tour Dolphin's Bay - Boat Tour along the north coast and snorkeling at Sancho´s Bay - 03 hours
Buggy Tour - Sightseeing by buggy, stop at several beaches for snorkelling - 08 hours
Hiking to Dolphins Bay - Hiking to the Dolphins Bay and snorkeling at Sancho's Bay - 05 hours
Children: 0-4 years free / 4-12 years pay 50% / Scuba Diving minimum age: 10 years
Not included: Government fees / snorkelling or scuba diving equipment.
All tours with local Portuguese speaking guide. Extra charge for English speaking guide upon request

General Conditions
Dollar rates based on today´s exchange rate REALxDOLLAR.
We cannot be responsible for any problem caused by rates variation from the date of this publication to the check in date.
Payment: pre-payment
Payment for the booking means total agreement with the conditions stated in this document.
Pousadas Familiares (Guest Houses) are very simple bed & breakfast inns.
Brazilian local holidays: special rates and dates are listed above.
TAXES: charged directly by the Goverment as F.Noronha is a National Park
1. Environmental Protection Tax: Reais R$ 38,24/day (aprox U$ 22) can be payed previously at www.noronha.pe.gov.br
2. IBAMA Diving area - Tax charged from Scuba Divers - Reais R$ 10,00/day of diving (around U$ 6)

Cancellation Policy:
30 days before the check-in: 10% deduction
30 to 21 days before the check-in: 20% deduction
20 to 07 days before the check-in: 50% deduction
07 days or less before the check-in: 100% deduction

Boat tour to the Dolphins Bay including snorkeling(3hs)
Boat tour around some small islands toward the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha such as Ilha da Rata, Ilha Sela Ginete, Ilha Rasa, Ilha do Cuscuz, etc. Passing in front of the Dolphin's Bay - home of hundreds of dolphins living freely. It is forbidden by the Environmental Dept to enter the bay, but it is possible to watch then spinning around and following the boats. Stop at the Sancho´s Bay for snorkeling and swimming.

Island Tour by buggy (full day tour with break for lunch*)
The buggy will pick up at the pousada and take to the main beaches, such as Praia da Conceição - surfers place, Baía dos Porcos - with colored fishes aquarium, Baía do Sancho, Praia do Leão - where the marine turtles pond their eggs on the beach, Praia do Atalaia - ideal for snorkeling in the colored reefs during the low tide, etc. Visit the historical sites, such as the Forte dos Remédios - a Fortress built by the Dutch and Portuguese colonization (1629), the Hotel Esmeralda wich was built by the American during the W.W. II as the island was used as an American base, the Italcable former building used by the Italian Government to bring marine telegraph cables to Brazil (1925), Air France used by the pioneers of Aeropostale to attend all the flights coming from Europe to South America.

Please note: services offered at the Island like transfers, car rental ,etc are equally basic - the equipment are usually old with bad maintenance. Being located 250 miles away from the Continent the Island is supplied a few times per month. Some items shortage can occur.Some services like water supply, telephone, electricity and roads are also deficient.The diving services are compatible with similar offered throughout the World.Operational problems like flight delays and changes of booked pousadas to other similar are not uncommon.Nature, on the other hand, is magnificent!! Think about all this before you decide to come to Fernando de Noronha. If the “spirit of adventure” prevails over your necessity of comfort and efficiently provided services, you have good chances of enjoying very much your stay there.

SOME USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ISLAND:
*There are no springs or fountains, all consumed water is rain water
*The pousadas are the residences of the inhabitants, which were adapted and transformed into means of accomodation. (all apartments with TV, frigobar and air conditioning)
*There is a public hospital which attends basic necessities
*The island is supplied by boats coming from Natal or Recife
*Two small supermarkets supply the local population
*Every night there are lectures about environmental topics (these take place at Tamar / Ibama headquarters)
*There are few drugstores on the island; therefore we suggest to bring from the continent those medicines which you constantly use
*It is possible to use cellular phone