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Santo Amaro Lençóis - Full Day

1. Santo Amaro Lençóis - Full Day

Discover a hidden side of Lençóis Maranhenses with our unique full day tour. Come explore the best the region has to offer with us! An expedition to admire different scenarios of the paradise of Santo Amaro - Lençóis Maranhenses. Departure from Barreirinhas to Santo Amaro starts at 7:45 am and can go until approximately 8:45 am - deppending on the hotels locations. Upon arrival in Santo Amaro we will do a short trip on 4X4 car over the dunes, lasting approx. 10 to 15 minutes until we reach the first lagoons (Lagoa do Peixe, Lagoa da Andorinha and Lagoa da Gaivota - The lagoons visited may change according to the season). Around 1 pm we will stop for lunch (meal not included) and some rest before we continue our visit to the other lagoons (This circuit lasts the whole day and includes a pause fot susnset views acordding to the weather). After the tour we return to Barreirinhas with estimated arrival around 7:30 pm *Please note that the pick up time is approximate. We ask you to contact us so we can adjust the pick up details.

Lençóis Experience Full day (2 lagoons)

2. Lençóis Experience Full day (2 lagoons)

Experience the best of Lençóis Maranhenses on a full-day tour to the Bonita and Azul circuits. We start our tour in the morning - the ideal time to enjoy a relaxing swim on the lagoons included in our itinerary. We will explore the circuit by walking through the dunes from on lagoon to the other. We will stop at a local restaurant in the middle of an oasis for our lunch. After lunch we will go admire the sunset and the impressive change of scenery formed by the sun, sky and dunes all together This is the most suitable tour for those who have little time and want to experience the largest humid desert in the world to its fullest. *Please note that the pick up time is approximate. We ask you to contact us so we can adjust the pick up details.

Transfer São Luis a Barreirinhas (Lençóis)

3. Transfer São Luis a Barreirinhas (Lençóis)

Departure from São Luís to Barreirinhas by micro bus (with air conditioning) Expert driver The boarding time selected is the time we will leave for the trip but can we start the pick ups up to one hour before it. Please be ready to leave one hour before the selected boarding time.

Bonita Lagoon circuit and sunset experience

4. Bonita Lagoon circuit and sunset experience

This is a afternoon half day tour to Lençóis with sunset experience We start the hotel pick ups in Barreirinhas at approximately 2 pm and after everyone is embarked we'll drive for one hour until reaching our destination; the Bonita Lagoon tourist center There we´ll find a small village with local business such as hand made souvenir shops and family owned snack stands and also the site of the famous Bonita Lagoon staircase. At the top of the stairs you´ll be able too get a full view to the breathtaking beauty of the park! Then it will be time to explore the lagoons! Your guide will take you for a short walk around the area to visit 2 or 3 lagoons where you´ll have free time to swim (around 40 minutes in each lagoon) And after all that we´ll climb the highest dune of the region to enjoy the amazing Lençois sunset before heading back to the city *Please note that the pick up time is approximate. We ask you to contact us so we can adjust the pick up details.

Atins Beach and Lagoon Full Day Tour

5. Atins Beach and Lagoon Full Day Tour

An Expedition to admire different scenarios of the Paradise of Lençóis Maranhenses. You will see dunes, lagoons, beach, river and you will even be able to taste the famous grilled shrimp of the region (not included). *Please note that the pick up time is approximate. We ask you to contact us so we can adjust the pick up details.

Walking Tour of São Luís do Maranhão

6. Walking Tour of São Luís do Maranhão

Welcome to the Ludovicense capital, the Island of São Luis do Maranhão which, beyond being the gateway to the natural Paradise of the Lençóis Maranhenses, is one of the most emblematic and charming historical centers of Brazil. World historical heritage (UNESCO) keeps for its narrow colonial streets the beauty and magic of the island that unites the northeast to the north of our country; I invite you to learn a little more about its culture, legends and historical corners. Come and feel the embrace of the enchanted island of the Brazilian northeast.

Transfer from Barreirinhas to São Luis

7. Transfer from Barreirinhas to São Luis

- Departure from Barreirinhas to São Luis by micro bus or van (with air conditioning). No tour guide included. Transfer with professional driver - Pick up and drop off at inns, hotels and hostels, located in the urban perimeter. - Small groups of up to 14 people - Available every day at different times - We will be available to assist your trip trough our whatsapp number contact - The transfer will take approximately 4 hours and we will stop halfway through the journey so you can eat and use the restroom. - The boarding time selected is the time we will leave for the trip but can we start the pick ups up to one hour before it. Please be ready to leave one hour before the selected boarding time. - Check out our other activities in São Luis and Barreirinhas.

Belém: Full-Day Furos & Igarapé Boat Tour with Lunch

8. Belém: Full-Day Furos & Igarapé Boat Tour with Lunch

Spend your day cruising along the Guamá and Acará rivers to tour the waterfront of Belém. Explore the natural channels between two rivers or lagoons, called furos, which are typical to northern Brazil. Visit a local riverside community to experience, and learn what life by the river is like. Take in the daily activities of different boats on the river and enjoy the beauty of the diverse Amazonian habitats as you travel down the waterways. Sail around Combú Island, passing through Furo do Benedito and Furo do Paciência. Visit a waterfront village, and learn about how locals interact with the environment, make use of natural resources in their daily lives, and activities such as fishing, hunting, and agriculture.  Choose to add your experience with a trip at dawn to Papagaios Island, a habitat for thousands of parrots. Watch the city come to life in the morning, and as the sun begins to rise, gaze in awe at the unique sight of thousands of parrots flying across the sky.

Belém: Half-Day Furos Boat Tour & Riverside Community Visit

9. Belém: Half-Day Furos Boat Tour & Riverside Community Visit

Board a boat and travel along the Guamá river to explore the waterfront of Belém. See the activities of various boats, from large cargo carriers and ferries, to the typical riverside vessels. Sail around Combú Island, passing through Furo do Benedito and Furo do Paciência. Furos — natural channels between two rivers or lagoons — are a typical geographical feature in northern Brazil. Enjoy the beauty of this fascinating system of waterways. Get to know the different Amazon environments such as forest, lowland forest, and aquatic vegetation. Visit a local riverside community to experience the unique lifestyle of its inhabitants. Learn about how locals interact with the environment, make use of natural resources in their daily lives, and activities such as fishing, hunting, and agriculture.

Lençóis Maranhenses - Hidden Oasis

10. Lençóis Maranhenses - Hidden Oasis

Discover a hidden side of Lençóis Maranhenses with our unique tour. Come explore the best the region has to offer with us! Our tour starts early in the morning - as early as 7:30 am deppending on the hotels locations - and after a 2 hour drive we'll reached the dunes site where you will be able to bath in the beautiful lagoons of Mucambo region. Around noon we'll head to a local restaurant for a delicious lunch and then it will be time for some well deserved rest. You'll get to enjoy the peace of Lençóis laying in a traditional hammock; the local way! After this break we'll check out Lagoa da Ilha, the biggest lagoon in the region, and its incredible crystal blue water We'll head back to Barreirinhas at 4:30 pm arriving there approximately at 6 pm. *Please note that the pick up time is approximate. We ask you to contact us so we can adjust the pick up details.

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Best tour we had on our entire Brazil vacation! Barros was very knowledgeable about the local history and fauna. Got to meet some legit river residents and had some very delicious fish overlooking the river at Ilha Branca. I would highly recommend this tour!

Excellent tour, super sweet guide. The tour was great, we got to know a little about the fauna of the region and saw a demonstration of açaí collection straight from the foot by a gentleman from the local community.

Thank you for an amazing bout and jungel tour. Super nice and clever goud! We recommend!