Dune and Forest The Charm of Brazil: Rio, Amazon and Lençóis Maranhenses

This itinerary covers three regions of Brazil with different climates, but predominantly tropical.

Rio de Janeiro
Tropical humid climate, with hot and rainy months from December to March, and a drier, more pleasant period from June to December. During these months, days are sunny, but temperatures can drop at night, especially between June and September. Temperatures generally range between 20°C and 30°C. The months from June to December are the most recommended to visit the city.

Iguaçu Falls
Humid subtropical climate, with rainfall spread throughout the year. The hottest and most humid months are from November to March, with temperatures that can exceed 30°C. From May to September, the climate is cooler and more pleasant, with less rainfall and temperatures between 15°C and 25°C. This is the best period to visit the falls with favorable weather conditions.

Northeast Brazil (including Lençóis Maranhenses and Salvador)
Tropical climate, with a rainy season from January to June and a dry season from July to December. Temperatures remain steady year-round between 25°C and 35°C. The best time to visit Lençóis Maranhenses is from June to August, when the lagoons are full and the weather is more stable. Other coastal areas of the Northeast, such as the Parnaíba Delta and Jericoacoara, are also ideal during this period.

Arrival in Rio de Janeiro and accommodation in hotel with air-conditioned vehicle.
The room will be available at check in time at 2:00 p.m., still being able to leave your luggage in storage and use the common areas.
Remaining part of the day is to visit this wonderful city.

Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.

Departure in the morning between 08:00 and 09:20. We will be a small group of 8 people on board a rustic panoramic jeep without a roof, for the excursion to Corcovado. We will reach the hill of the same name at an altitude of 709 meters, where the large statue of "Christ the Redeemer" overlooks the city. From here, you can observe the landscape that Brazilians call the most beautiful in the world, offering a complete view of the city and the bay of Rio de Janeiro.

We will then continue to Sugarloaf Mountain, which, along with Corcovado, shares the title of tourist attraction with the most spectacular view of Rio de Janeiro. It is reachable by cable car in two stages. The first stage goes up to Morro da Urca, and from there, with a total journey of 1400 meters, you reach the summit, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Guanabara Bay and its islands, Christ the Redeemer, and the most famous beaches of Rio.

In the afternoon, we will continue our visit to the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1808. It extends over a vast area of about 140 hectares and is an oasis of biodiversity, with a collection of more than 6,500 species of plants, many of which are exotic and rare.
Afterwards, we will head to explore the Tijuca Forest, a lush and mountainous area and one of the largest urban forests in the world, covering an area of about 32 square kilometers. It is a habitat for numerous species of wildlife, including monkeys, toucans, and colorful butterflies.
A local English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout this day of exploring the city. The entrance fees to Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain are included.
Return to the hotel is scheduled for 16:00 / 17:00.

Note: The exact order in which the different areas of the city will be visited during the day may vary from the description; our guide will provide updates on the schedule during the excursion.
In private tours, the visit to Sugarloaf Mountain may be moved to the following day, and the jeep will be replaced by an air-conditioned minibus.

Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.

Morning departure between 8:00 am and 9:20, we will be a small group of 8 people with a rustic panoramic jeep without a hood, we start with a visit to the historic center of Rio de Janeiro, where we will take a walk to see some historic buildings including the Palácio Tiradentes, Praça XV, Convento do Carmo, Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo and Igreja da Candelária.

Later we will visit the São Bento Monastery inaugurated in 1590 and continue to the more modern Metropolitan Cathedral, built in 1979, famous for its futuristic architecture.
Our tour will continue with a visit to another iconic venue of the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Escadaria Selarón.
Once the first part of the tour was over, we headed by jeep through the well-known Santa Teresa. Narrow, winding streets and colorful historic buildings characterize the bohemian neighborhood, while from the top of the Morro of Santa Teresa you can enjoy some of the best views in Rio, with lush landscapes and Guanabara Bay.
An English guide will accompany you during the excursion.
Return to the hotel around 12:30 pm and afternoon at leisure to rest and relax.

Note: during weekends, some churches may not be open for interior visits. In such cases, the visit will be limited to the exterior of the buildings.

Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to airport of Rio de Janeiro and flight departure.
Leave hotel 3 hours before plane take-off.

Arrival in Manaus airport and hotel accommodation in air-conditioned car.

Overnight stay in Manaus with breakfast.

Departure from the city of Manaus and transfer to the lodge, depending on the lodge location the transport can be made entirely following the asphalt road or along the river with local boat, sailing along the Rio Negro, having the opportunity to observe the meeting of the waters of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões.

Arrival at the hotel and presentation of the lodge, with tropical fruit welcome cocktail.

After dinner (included), night hike for spotting alligators, where specialized guides using lanterns, will show the nocturnal fauna mainly composed of alligators.

Overnight stay in the jungle lodge with dinner and breakfast included.

After breakfast we make a walk through the paths in the middle of the forest to learn about the flora and fauna accompanied by a local guide.
Back to the hotel for lunch (included).

In the afternoon departure for a visit to the home of the natives, sailing with a motorized canoe through islets and atolls, and along narrow river channels (in the low tide it will be also carried out a visit to the house of Caboclos).
Dinner served in the restaurant (included).

Overnight stay at the jungle lodge with breakfast included.

Breakfast at hotel and rest of the day at leisure for eventual visit in the forest.
Subsequently transfer from the Lodge to the airport of the city of Manaus.

Arrival in São Luís and accommodation in hotel with air-conditioned vehicle.

Overnight stay in São Luís with breakfast.

Departure in the morning between 06:30 and 07:40 on a 30-seat air-conditioned tourist minibus. We will travel approximately 270 km on paved roads to reach the city of Barreirinhas, one of the main gateways to the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Arrival in the city is expected between 12:20 and 12:50.
Note: Seat allocation is random. For those seeking more comfort, a private vehicle can be requested for an additional fee.

At 2:00 PM, after checking into the hotel, departure for an unforgettable tour in a non-air-conditioned 4x4 jeep. We'll cross the scenic Rio Preguiças and follow a sandy trail leading to the entrance of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. From there, we begin a hike across the breathtaking white sand dunes toward the stunning Laguna Bonita. In this natural paradise, you’ll have the chance to swim in refreshing, crystal-clear lagoons nestled among the vast dunes. These lagoons are formed by rainfall between February and June, creating vibrant green and blue pools, some reaching depths of up to 4 meters.
The landscape is constantly changing: strong winds, especially in the second half of the year, shift the dunes by up to 20 meters annually, making every visit unique.
Return to the city after 7:00 PM, following an unforgettable sunset over the dunes.

Overnight in Barreirinhas with breakfast.

Departure in the morning at 8:00 / 08:30 am ( don't forget to bring your luggage with you ) to the port in Barreirinhas, set out in motorboat down Rio Preguiça towards the ocean.
The first stop is in the Vassouras region to visit the Pequenos Lençóis Maranhenses and see local fauna in the monkey tent known as “tenda dos macacos”; second stop is in the village called Mandacarú, a small fishing village where you can to appreciate various craft shops, the best caipirinha in the region at the kiosk on the pier and if accessible, you can climb up the light house called “Farol Preguiças” navy lighthouse to enjoy an enchanting panorama that embraces the entire mouth of the river and part of the National Park of Lencois Maranhenses; we will continue by boat crossing the river Rio Preguiça and we will arrive at the Atins beach around 11:20 am / 12:30 pm, where we will wait the 4X4 jeep ( no air conditioning) that will take us to the pousada.

Some important things to know about Atins: it's a small city whose sandy streets can get hot during the dry season; there are no pharmacies; there is limited access to technology as the internet and cell phone signal is unstable; the local electricity grid is precarious; and during the high season, the traffic is very intense and noisy. There is no public aqueduct and each pousada has its own water well. The water in the rooms' bathrooms is not completely transparent, which is characteristic of the region. Due to its location in the middle of nature, insects and other animals such as small lizards, frogs and/or ants are common and sometimes manage to get into the rooms, despite the measures taken to minimize these inconveniences. In brief, anyone who decides to stay at Atins must be adaptable.

Overnight in Atins with breakfast.

Breakfast at hotel and morning at leisure to visit this small village with beautiful beaches, famous for the sport of kite-surf.

In the afternoon between 02:30 and 03:00 pm departure with a 4X4 jeep ( no air conditioning), passing through meadows that during the rainy season are flooded and in the following months gradually dry up, creating an ideal habitat for grazing various animals. The Lençois Maranhenses park is 20 minutes far away, and you can already see the first dunes called the Canto di Atins, reached which we will continue to the lagoons with fresh and crystalline waters that form between the immensity of the dunes.
After admiring an exciting sunset in the dunes, we will continue.
Return to city after 6:30 pm.

Overnight in Atins.

Breakfast in the pousada and the morning at leisure ( the check-out should happens until 12:00 am, but you can let your baggage at the reception ).

Departure at 1:40 p.m. in a 4x4 non-air-conditioned vehicle to reach Atins beach, from where we will depart by boat at 2:00 p.m.; we will make a stop for a few minutes at Cabure beach and then continue the navigation, going up the Rio Preguiça River in the direction of the town of Barreirinhas, where we will arrive around 3:30 p.m.
At 4:40 p.m. we will depart by air-conditioned 30-seat tourist bus to the town of São Luís, traveling about 270 km of paved road .
Note: The allocation of seats is totally random and for those who want more comfort, we offer the possibility of a private vehicle in supplement.
The arrival is estimated for 9:30 pm.

Overnight stay in São Luís with breakfast.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
The accommodations will be available until noon. If you have a flight after normal check-out time, you can still leave your luggage in the lobby and use the hotel's common areas, such as the bar and swimming pool, until your departure time.

Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to airport of São Luis and flight departure. Leave hotel 2 hours before plane take-off.

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Our trips are daily so you can choose without worrying about pre-determined days.

This itinerary covers three regions of Brazil with different climates, but predominantly tropical.

Rio de Janeiro
Tropical humid climate, with hot and rainy months from December to March, and a drier, more pleasant period from June to December. During these months, days are sunny, but temperatures can drop at night, especially between June and September. Temperatures generally range between 20°C and 30°C. The months from June to December are the most recommended to visit the city.

Iguaçu Falls
Humid subtropical climate, with rainfall spread throughout the year. The hottest and most humid months are from November to March, with temperatures that can exceed 30°C. From May to September, the climate is cooler and more pleasant, with less rainfall and temperatures between 15°C and 25°C. This is the best period to visit the falls with favorable weather conditions.

Northeast Brazil (including Lençóis Maranhenses and Salvador)
Tropical climate, with a rainy season from January to June and a dry season from July to December. Temperatures remain steady year-round between 25°C and 35°C. The best time to visit Lençóis Maranhenses is from June to August, when the lagoons are full and the weather is more stable. Other coastal areas of the Northeast, such as the Parnaíba Delta and Jericoacoara, are also ideal during this period.