Enjoy 3 days of adventure exploring the great Lençois Maranhenses desert from Barreirinhas. Have a great combo experience with a sunset dunes tour, a speedboat tour, and a 4x4 tour to Atins. Benefit from a transfer from and to São Luis hotels or airport.
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
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 days
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Pickup optional
- Pickup is from your hotel in São Luis. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed the day before the day before the activity starts.
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the great Lençois Maranhenses National Park
- Admire the beauty of the sand dunes and crystal clear lagoons
- Enjoy a speedboat ride and marvel at the scenic nature around you
- Watch a spectacular sunset over the dunes and take refreshing dips in the lagoons, the river, and the sea
- Travel hassle-free with included transfers from São Luis hotels or airport
Full description
Delight in 3 days of activities and discover the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, a stunning region formed by the contrast between dunes and natural lagoons created by rainwater during the rainy season. Enter this huge oasis from the gateway town of Barreirinhas, and marvel at the scenic beauty of the lagoons that attract visitors from all over the world.
Day 1
Depart from your hotel in São Luis or the SLZ-Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport for flights arriving before 6:30 AM. Arrive in Barreirinhas, and depart around 2 PM in a 4x4 vehicle to cross the ferry. Then, take a trail to get to the Lençois Maranhenses, admire the dunes, and refresh with some swimming in the clear blue lagoons. After watching the amazing sunset at the top of the dune, return to Barreirinhas.
Day 2
Depart around 8 AM in a 4×4 vehicle and start the 1.5-hour drive to Atins. Upon arrival, enjoy a short walk to visit some natural lagoons formed by rainwater. Take the opportunity to dive into the clear waters of the lagoon and snap some beautiful photos.
Next, be amazed by the meeting of the Preguiças River and the sea at Atins Beach. Enjoy some free time to swim and relax on the sand. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant (not included in the tour price) famous for grilled shrimp. After lunch, spend some time resting and relaxing in hammocks before returning to Barreirinhas.
Day 3
Depart around 8 AM on a speedboat tour of Preguiças River, a calm river with lots of different typical trees and palms on its margins. Make your first stop in Vassouras village at the limit of the dunes, where it's possible to interact with the monkeys, have some coconut water, and buy some local art.
The next stop will be at the village of Mandacaru. Here, see and climb a lighthouse to have a panoramic view of the region, the park, the river, and the sea. Make your last stop in Caburé village, an arm of sand having the river on one side, and the sea on the other. Enjoy free time to have lunch and swim in the river or the sea. Finally, transfer to your hotel in São Luis or the SLZ-Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport for flights departing after 11:00 PM.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off from São Luis Hotels or SLZ-Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (flights arriving before 6:30 AM and departing after 11:00 PM)
- Portuguese or English and Spanish-speaking tour guide (depending on option selected)
- 3-day combo activities as per description
- Entrance fees
- Accommodation
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
- You will receive a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
Your driver will be waiting for you at the Tourist Information Kiosk (in front of the Subway Fast Food). Pickup from SLZ-Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is available for flights arriving before 6:30 AM only.
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Know before you go
- If you choose the pickup or drop-off in the SLZ-Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport option, you will need to book a flight that arrives before 6:30 AM and departs after 11 PM
- When you make your booking, please provide detailed information about your flights and/or your hotel address both in São Luis and Barreirinhas
- Please also provide a reachable contact number, email, or Whatsapp