Reef Purpose: Rafting, Snorkeling and Coral Farming in Porto de Galinhas
State of Pernambuco, Recife
Discover the natural pools of Porto de Galinhas and be part of coral restoration. An experience that combines a raft ride, snorkeling and active participation in coral cultivation.
Highlights
- Ride a jangada raft and visit the floating laboratory
- Grow corals to help regenerate the reefs
- Float in the natural pools and over the coral farm
- Enjoy a unique and exclusive tour in Porto de Galinhas, Pernambuco, Brazil
- Adopt a coral and monitor its development for one year
Description
In the Reef Purpose experience, you'll take a jangada boat ride, snorkel in the natural pools, visit the coral farm, and actively participate in coral cultivation at the Biofactory's floating laboratory, helping to regenerate corals in Brazil's Northeast. And, as a token of recognition, you will be assigned guardianship of a coral along with a digital BioTutor certificate, and for 1 year, you will receive updates on the corals cultivated by the Coral Biofactory. A fun, lighthearted experience full of purpose. Come and enjoy the Propósito Recifal sightseeing experience!
Discover the Propósito Recifal journey
Welcome reception: Be greeted with a smile and meet the BioHost Guides, who will accompany you on this incredible experience.
Learning about reef biodiversity: Discover how reefs sustain this vibrant ecosystem and why they are so essential for marine life.
Jangada raft ride: Take a raft ride through the crystal-clear waters to the incredible floating laboratory of the Coral Biofactory.
Visit to the BFC floating laboratory: Explore the space where you will grow corals and discover, in practice, how reef regeneration comes to life.
Complete snorkeling gear: Get a snorkel and life jacket suited to your profile, and learn best practices for enjoying snorkeling with peace of mind.
Snorkeling with a life jacket: Float and get an up-close look at the colorful marine life that inhabits the natural pools of coral reefs
Snorkeling over the coral farm: Snorkel and explore the local coral farm where the first stages of restoration take place.
Tropical snack: Enjoy a delicious cake with guava paste, fresh fruit and coconut water to the sound of the waves.
Coral cultivation: Get hands-on and actively participate in preparing and planting coral fragments to regenerate coral reefs.
Raft ride back to the starting point: Relax and take in the paradisiacal scenery on the return trip, ending the experience with lightness and contemplation.
Coral adoption: Within 24 hours of the experience, take guardianship of a coral, become a BioTutor, and monitor the growth of the cultivated corals for 1 year!
Digital album: Within 72 hours of the experience, receive photos taken by the BioHost Guide to share and remember this amazing experience.
Includes
- BioHost guide (PT | EN) accompanying you throughout the experience
- Knowledge about marine biodiversity
- Jangada raft ride (round-trip)
- Visit to the BFC floating laboratory
- Complete flotation gear: snorkel and vest
- Best practices for snorkeling
- Snorkeling with snorkel and life jacket
- Snorkeling in the natural pool
- Snorkeling over the BFC coral farm
- Snack: Cake with guava paste, fresh fruit and coconut water
- Participate in restoration activities with coral farming
- Adoption of a coral and 1 year of monitoring the cultivated coral
- BioTutor Certificate
- Digital album with photos taken by the BioHost Guide
- A lifelong souvenir of your positive impact on the ocean
- Adventure insurance
Excludes
- Ground transportation
- Scuba dive
- Professional pictures
Important Information
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Cancellation due to bad weather conditions
We may cancel the booked activity due to adverse weather conditions, such as unsuitable tides, heavy rain, or strong winds. In this case, you will receive a full refund
What is the start time of my experience?
Our experiences depend on the tide level and therefore have varying start times, usually between 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Please contact us to confirm the start time corresponding to your reservation date.
Can you take the adopted coral home?
No. The adopted coral needs to remain in the sea, its natural home. The purpose of adoption is to contribute directly to the regeneration of coral reefs. By adopting a coral fragment, you actively support reef restoration work, and for 1 year, you will receive quarterly updates by email, closely following this work and its positive impact on the marine ecosystem.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
