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Big air GURIU – Brazil
Go for maximum height and pure power at the Big Air Camp in Guriú with Ian de Witte. Train at one of the most beautiful spots in the world—with 25+ knots every single day.
GURIU
Check the vibe. Meet the crew
Dutch Islands
14 years kite experience
Siemen
Creator & coachSiemen is a born comedian
Swipe through the shots and step into your next kite holiday in Brazil.
Our team shows you Brazil through their eyes—big vibes on the water and maximum progress every session.
Not included / What do you still need to arrange?
❌ Not included
❌ Upgrade to a private room
❌ Gear rental
❌ Your flight
❌ Lunch & Dinner
❌ Drinks
❌ Airport transfer*
* You fill in your flight details with us and we make sure Andre is waiting for you. You pay Andre directly (card or cash).
Taxi prices 2026
Fortaleza airport – Cumbuco R$ 150 = € 25
Fortaleza airport – Baleia R$ 500 = € 80
Fortaleza airport – Jericoacoara R$ 850 = € 140
Other destinations on request.
When you submit your flight details, you can also see who’s on the same flight and split taxi costs.
Flight advice & Transfer
Best routes
Via Paris (CDG) – Air France
• Route: Amsterdam → Paris → Fortaleza
• Total travel time: approx. 13–15 hours
• Book: https://www.airfrance.nl
Via Lisbon (LIS) – TAP Air Portugal
• Route: Amsterdam → Lisbon → Fortaleza
• Total travel time: approx. 13–15 hours
• Book: https://www.flytap.com
When to book
• Ideal booking window: 8 months before departure
• For October: book between February and June
• For November: book between March and September
• Booking less than 6–7 weeks out = often more expensive
• Midweek departures are usually cheaper than weekends
Typical return prices (economy)
• Great deals: ± €600 – €700
• Most common: ± €750 – €1,000
• Late or unlucky booking: €1,000+
Boardbag & kite gear – comparison
Air France
• Boardbag = sports equipment
• Max weight: usually 23 kg
• Cost: depends on ticket type (sometimes included, sometimes extra)
• Long boardbags may need pre-registration
TAP Air Portugal
• A small kite set can sometimes fit within standard checked baggage
• Long boardbags are usually “large sports equipment”
• Cost: approx. €150 per one-way trip
• Pre-registration strongly recommended
Practical tips
• Compare not only ticket price, but also boardbag fees
• Add baggage when booking—last-minute can be sold out
• A slightly pricier flight with clear baggage rules = less stress
🧳 Packing list
Below is a practical packing list for Brazil (Fortaleza / Cumbuco region).
Expect warm temperatures, lots of sun and wind, and (depending on your plans) beach days, downwinders and trips.
This list is tuned for kitesurfing, travel and everyday comfort.
Travel documents and money
- Passport (check validity and any visa/entry requirements)
- Flight and booking info (digital + optional print)
- Travel insurance (preferably covering kitesurfing)
- Health card / EHIC (if relevant) and policy numbers
- Debit card and credit card
- Some cash (small bills for taxis/tips)
Kitesurf equipment
- Kites (tip: multiple sizes depending on your weight and wind range)
- Bar + lines (and spare parts if you have them)
- Board (check pads/straps) + spare fins/screws
- Harness
- Pump
- Leash (board leash only if you knowingly use it safely)
- Helmet and impact vest (recommended, especially for downwinders)
- Lycra / rashguard (UV protection)
- Neoprene top or thin wetsuit (optional)
- Repair kit (duct tape, kite tape, multitool, spare parts)
Clothing (beach, sport and evening)
- Swimwear / boardshorts / bikini
- Lightweight shirts and shorts
- 1–2 light outfits for evenings
- Light sweater or long sleeve (wind/AC evenings)
- Underwear and socks
- Sneakers or closed shoes (travel/trips)
- Flip-flops
Sun and protection
- High SPF sunscreen (water resistant)
- After sun / aloe vera (recommended)
- Sunglasses (preferably with a strap)
- Cap or hat
- Mosquito spray (especially at sunset and near lagoons)
- Basic travel meds (ORS, paracetamol/ibuprofen, antihistamine if needed)
On and around the water
- Quick-dry towel
- Drybag / wetbag
- Water shoes (optional)
- Extra dry clothes for after sessions
- Reusable water bottle
Electronics and essentials
- Phone + charger
- Power bank
- Universal travel adapter (check plug type)
- Waterproof phone case
- Headphones / earplugs
Smart extras (recommended)
- Small daypack for trips/downwinder logistics
- Snacks / energy bars for travel days and downwinders
- Mini detergent / laundry bag (handy for longer trips)
- Digital copies of important documents
Not sure what to bring or want advice on kite sizes and your boardbag?
Reach out via info@kiteactive.com.
📈 Dive into our levels for maximum progression
Complete beginner or already addicted to the wind for years? Doesn’t matter. Our team takes you on a kitesurf adventure—full send when it counts, with the focus on progression.
The following levels are welcome on this trip
Need help or advice?
AJ has been teaching kitesurfing since 2008, so he knows exactly which spot fits your level.
Questions, planning, tips—AJ’s got you. Just send a message.
Kite
What makes Guriú legendary is how it shows you Brazil’s raw, untamed side. The moment you leave the dunes of Jericoacoara behind, you trade tourist crowds for an authentic fishing village where everything revolves around one thing: height.
This Big Air camp isn’t about cruising—it’s about flying. With Guriú’s nuclear, consistent wind and perfect kickers at the river mouth, you’ve got the ultimate playground to level up your loops and push new altitude. And after the session? Quiet mangroves and the warmth of a tight kite community.
Eat. Sleep. KiteLoop. Repeat.
Kitespot guide – Downwinders Brazil
27th August, 2025
Brazil Kitesurf Spotguide – Endless Wind & Epic Downwinders
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Weather & wind
Wind guarantee—on another level
In Guriú the wind machine never turns off. From July to January, the powerful “Alísios” trade winds get accelerated even more by the local geography. Where other spots fade, Guriú only starts to wake up: after lunch the turbo kicks in and you get that perfect, steady pressure for deep loops and maximum height.
Boardshorts & protection
The water stays tropical warm year-round, so your wetsuit can stay at home. But don’t underestimate the Brazilian sun during marathon sessions. A lycra is essential if you don’t want to get cooked while you’re pushing limits.
Pro tip: Grab a lycra at KiteActive. You’ll stay protected from the sun—and look sharp in your Big Air shots.
Repeat
Reviews and trip stories from returning riders
Read how our community experienced this trip. Eat.Sleep.Kite.Repeat
Nektaria Themistokleous
Great people, awesome vibes, and incredible kiting in Brazil! 🇧🇷
Thanks to KiteActive for showing us the best spots! Felix, you nailed it again! 😎
Bas Mouton
I have been with them on several trips to Brazil… and they rock. Great community, great organization and wonderful staff. Highly recommended.
Florien Oost
Amazing! Great people, chill vibe and the best instructors 🫶
The trip & program
Go with the flow
As a kitesurfer you live by the wind—you hit the water the moment the conditions are “on”. That’s exactly how our trips work too. You go with the flow. And our flow is… The Wind!
During the Guriú Big Air Camp you’ll stay 7 or 14 nights in a vibe-packed pousada close to the legendary river mouth. Start your day with a fresh breakfast full of tropical energy, while the first gusts already pull through the palms.
In Guriú it’s all about the perfect session. Our coaches tune the daily program to the wind and the tide. Whether you’re working on your first jumps or pushing your loops to 15 meters on the perfect river kickers—the focus is progression. For a switch-up, we’ll send a powerful downwinder past the epic dunes of Tatajuba.
After a full-adrenaline day, the pousada garden is where you reset with an ice-cold caipirinha. This camp is the ultimate blend of hard training and the pure, laid-back rhythm of Brazilian village life.
Wednesday – Arrival / Departure
From 14:00 — Check-in
You can check into the hotel/villa from 14:00.
Let us know what time you arrive and whether you’re coming with your own transport or using our transfer.
Transfers to Baleia
- Fortaleza → Guriu: departure 16:00 (approx. 3 hours drive).
- Cumbuco → Guriu: departure 17:00.
Expected arrival in Guriu in the evening (depending on traffic). - Traveling independently? Perfect—send us your ETA.
Rest of the day — Free program
No official program today.
Settle in at the villa, take a dip, pump your kite on the beach right out front, or just chill in and around the pousada.
Thursday to Tuesday
🚀 Typical day in Guriú – Big Air Camp
08:30 – Fuel Up
We kick off with a solid breakfast packed with protein and tropical fruit. In Guriú you’ll need the energy for what’s coming.
09:30 – Big Air Clinic & Stretch
A quick stretch to wake the body, then a tech talk. We break down take-off timing, board-off basics, or how to finally commit to that loop.
10:30 – Morning Session: The River Mouth
We ride at Guriú’s river mouth. At low tide it’s mirror-flat for perfecting pop; at high tide natural kickers form—your ramp to the biggest boosts of your life.
13:00 – Lunch & Siesta
A nourishing lunch at the pousada or a local shack. Shade, rest the legs, while the wind outside only starts roaring harder.
14:30 – Afternoon Madness: The Secret Spot or Tatajuba
We hop in the 4×4 to nearby lagoons or send a proper downwinder along the coastline towards Tatajuba. The wind is now at full power—the prime time for Big Air filming and coaching moments.
17:30 – Sunset Chill
Back in the village, we toast with an ice-cold Caipirinha to the day’s new records. Sunset over the river and mangroves hits different here.
19:30 – Dinner & Video Analysis
Fresh fish or a classic Brazilian BBQ. During dinner we rewatch the afternoon footage. Nothing teaches faster (or makes you laugh harder) than seeing your own crashes and highs in slow motion.
Evening – Vibes & Strong Stories
Guriú is pure and easy. We chill at the pousada, share tips for tomorrow, or hit a local bar for real Brazilian good times.
Questions?
Got a question? We’ve selected a few frequently asked questions for you.
Extra nights, transfers & travel advice
Want to add extra nights, get advice for your stay outside the downwinders, or need help with transfers, flights, and smart tips & tricks? Get in touch with our Brazil expert AJ. He’ll guide you with personal advice and make sure everything connects perfectly with your kite holiday Brazil.
Which material to bring?
The wind always blows at least 16 knots and often even harder, around 20 knots. In the afternoon, the wind sometimes drops a bit, so it’s also a good idea to bring larger sizes. The golden rule: bring all the wing sizes you have!
Recommended flights?
From Europe, KLM or FlyTAP are good options. It will roughly cost you between €800 and €1200 round-trip.
How is the group?
Our groups consist of enthusiastic kiters aged 25 to 65. This trip is designed for experienced kiters, so you’ll always travel with like-minded people who share the same passion. More and more women are joining our trips, and we strive for a good 50/50 gender split.
