Discover the natural beauty of the Preguiça River on this speed boat tour. Explore the largest river in the region, which divides areas of state and federal environmental preservation and offers those who cross it a unique look at its flora and fauna.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group available
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 7 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Wait in a hotel lobby
Experience
Highlights
- Marvel at the majestic Preguiça River and its beautiful flora and fauna
- Interact with capuchin monkeys in their natural habitat
- See the beautiful meeting of river and sea
- Take a swim in the natural pools at Pequenos Lençóis in Vassouras
- Choose to ride and ATV on the beach in Caburé
- Get close to the majestic wind farms that provide electric power to the region
Full description
Enjoy a tour through the beautiful Preguiças River, located in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park with rich animal life, flora, dunes, and beaches.
Enjoy pick up from hotels in Barreirinhas around 8:00 AM and depart from the pier in a speedboat. Ride through the majestic Preguiças River with its calm waters and mangroves, buritis, Juçara's trees (famous for açai), tucunzeiros, as well as animal life, such as herons and kingfishers.
Stop at the Vassouras community, also known as "Pequeno Lençóis," to enjoy delicious coconut water, interact with capuchin monkeys in their natural habitat, and take a swim in natural pools. Also stop in Caburé, a strip of dunes between the river and the sea where you can have lunch and, optionally, ride an ATV on the beach. Afterwards, relax returning to Barreirinhas around 3:00 PM.
Includes
- Hotel pick up and drop-off from Barreirinhas hotels
- Professional local guide
- Food or drink
- ATV ride, which is available to purchase
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Cash
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- It is recommended to bring cash, as credit cards may not be accepted at the places visited
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
- It is recommended to use comfortable clothes and to bring swimwear, hats, and sunscreen
