Viva Kite Experience
Viva Kite Experience teaches kitesurfing in Cruz, Brazil, with ABK-certified instruction, in English, Spanish, Portuguese.
About Viva Kite Experience
Viva Kite Experience is a kitesurfing school based in Preá, Ceará, offering private lessons, downwind trips and kite experiences with IKO and ABK certified instructors. The school teaches at Barrinha, a spot known for shallow, flat-water lagoons and consistent trade winds. It also runs a dedicated kids program with smaller, adapted equipment and provides airport transfer coordination from Fortaleza.
- Uses radio communication helmets for real-time guidance
- Dedicated kids program with adapted equipment
- Coordinates airport transfers from Fortaleza
Beyond the courses
Downwinders
GuidingWhat’s on site
Radio helmets
Transfer / pick-upCourses & prices
Beginner Kite Lessons
Beginner kite lessons · Beginner · PrivateIncluded: radio communication helmetStarts from scratch with IKO and ABK certified instructors, who use radio helmets to give real-time guidance on the water.Advanced Coaching
Advanced coaching · Advanced · PrivateFocused on tricks, transitions and technique for riders who already kitesurf.Kids Kite Lessons
Kids kite programUses specialized smaller equipment and adapted teaching methods for young riders.Viva Kite Experience — common questions
Do I need any experience to start kitesurf lessons?
No experience is needed. The beginner program starts from scratch with certified IKO and ABK instructors, using radio communication helmets for real-time guidance.
Do you offer kitesurf lessons for kids?
Yes, a dedicated kids kite program uses specialized smaller equipment and adapted teaching methods, and the shallow flat water at Barrinha makes it a safe place for young riders to learn.
What languages do your instructors speak?
The team speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.
What is the best time of year to kitesurf in Preá?
The main season runs from July to January with winds averaging 20-30 knots; outside peak season the wind is lighter and more suitable for beginners.
How do I get from Fortaleza to Preá?
Preá is about 300 km (roughly four hours) from Fortaleza, and the school offers airport transfer assistance once flight details are shared via WhatsApp.
Is Viva Kite Experience certified?
Yes — Viva Kite Experience is ABK-certified.
Can you stand up in the water at Viva Kite Experience?
Yes — Viva Kite Experience teaches in an area shallow enough to stand in, which is what makes the first lessons far less intimidating.
Is Viva Kite Experience set up for safe lessons?
Viva Kite Experience teaches with radio helmets so your instructor can talk to you while you ride.
Contact Viva Kite Experience
R. Dunas, 10 - Praia do prea, Cruz - CE, 62595-000, Brazil · Open in Google Maps