Lençóis Maranhenses, Delta das Américas and Jericoacoara

In this beautiful coastal region of Northeast Brazil, along the Route of Emotions that crosses the states of Maranhão, Piauí, and Ceará, the climate is warm and semi-humid year-round, with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 37°C. 
The rainy season runs from February to May and is ideal for those who prefer milder temperatures. The dry season, from June to January, is marked by sunny days and clear skies—perfect for excursions and outdoor activities.
Please note that during the dry season, some lagoons in the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park may be dry, especially between October and February.

We leave between 06:30 and 07:40, depending on which hotel we pick you up from, in an air-conditioned 30-seat tourist minibus. The drive is about 270 km on paved roads to Barreirinhas, one of the main gateways to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Expected arrival is between 12:20 and 12:50.
Note: seats are assigned at random. For a more comfortable journey and a transfer more than an hour shorter, you can request a private vehicle for an additional fee.

In the afternoon, after checking in at the hotel, we set off at 14:00 on an unforgettable group excursion to the Lagoa Bonita circuit, about 1 hour off-road from Barreirinhas. We travel in a 4x4 jeep without air conditioning, open at the sides and fitted with a canopy. After leaving town, we follow a bumpy sand track to the dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, where we leave the jeep. From here we continue on foot through white sand dunes: we climb to the top of a dune more than 60 meters high for the best view, then go on to explore the area's lagoons. In this corner of paradise you can swim in cool, crystal-clear lagoons, filled by the rains between February and June and surrounded by white dunes as far as the eye can see. Some are up to 4 meters deep. Strong winds in the second half of the year move the dunes by up to 20 meters a year, so no two visits are ever the same.
We return to town after 19:00, after a stunning sunset among the dunes.

Warning: diving headfirst into the lagoons is not allowed. The bottom is uneven and often shallow: the risk of serious injury is real. Enter the water on foot.

Overnight in Barreirinhas, breakfast included.

After breakfast, departure at 08:15 in a non-air-conditioned 4x4 jeep for an exciting day of exploration. The route follows a sandy track of about 30 km, passing through increasingly impressive natural scenery. The drive takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, until we reach the area where the first dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park begin to appear.
We then continue toward the beach of the picturesque village of Atins, where the waters of the Rio Preguiças meet the ocean, creating a unique and charming landscape. After a short stop, we proceed for another 20 minutes to reach the stunning dunes, where we’ll find natural lagoons of extraordinary beauty: fresh, crystal-clear waters in shades of green and blue — perfect for a refreshing swim in a magical setting. 
Around 13:30, we’ll stop for lunch (not included) at a rustic and welcoming local restaurant, well known for the quality of its food. Among the specialties, don’t miss the famous grilled shrimp from Canto do Atins, a true local delicacy.
Return to the city is expected between 16:30 and 17:30, after a day filled with unforgettable landscapes and authentic flavors of Maranhão.

Overnight in Barreirinhas with breakfast.

Departure to Parnaíba at 8:30 am by a Private air-conditioned 4WD vehicle, duration of this trip about 4 hours.
On the firts part of the trip to Parnaíba we follow the panoramic route along sandy tracks that in the rainy season can be flooded, crossing a stretch of the dunes of the Little Lençois Maranhenses, where we will meet incredibly beautiful landscapes, prairies slowly being invaded by sand dunes and native huts at the foot of the remotest desert.
Arriving at the town of Rio Novo, we will continue along 144 km of the paved road until reaching the city of Parnaiba, arrival and check-in in the hotel.

At 2:30 p.m. departure from the pousada to reach the port dos Tatus about 20 minutes away, where we will start the boat trip to discover the Delta of Parnaíba, unique in the world for its variety of different landscapes like dunes, “igarapés”, mangrove and islands and that we can consider as a glimpse of the Amazon rainforest along the Route of the Emotions.
At the end of the excursion, the sunset, from July to January, offers the possibility of watching hundreds of fire-red ibises in flight to their own refuges in the middle of the forest, a truly amazing spectacle. 

Overnight stay in Parnaíba with breakfast.

Departure at 8:00 in the morning in a Private air-conditioned 4X4 to the village of Jericoacoara, travelling the panoramic route through the dunes of Luis Correia and continue along 75 km of paved road until we reach Chaval where we climb go up the observatory to see look over the small city with its houses constructed in the middle of giant rocks.
We then travel 50 km of paved road until we arrive to the city of Camocim where we cross “Rio Coreaù” boarding a ferry and the trip continues long a 40-km stretch of coast, through trails, edging sand dunes, palm trees and coconut trees on the way to Tatajuba where we get to know the lagoon "Lagoa Grande” where we will stop for lunch (not included).

Our journey finally continues via Guriú and Mangue Seco, until we reach the village of Jericoacoara.
We’d like to mention that the actual duration of each visit is influenced by the schedule of the tides and is decided at the moment of the excursion.
The total duration of the trip is approximately 6 hours.

Note: the municipality of Jericoacoara requires a stay fee, already included in the cost of the tour. 
​The voucher that we will send you must be shown (in digital format) upon your arrival in Jericoacoara and also to the pousada where you will be staying (children up to 12 years and adults over 60 years are exempt from paying).
Important: There have been rumors circulating for a few days that a new environmental tax will be instituted in addition to the stay tax already included and paid in your itinerary but no timetable for when it will come into effect has been disclosed.The value is expected to be around R$ 50 (USD 9) per person and will be paid on the spot, although it has not yet been determined whether it will be collected at the hotel or otherwise. In case it comes into effect before your departure, I would like to point out that this cost was not included in our participation fee.

Overnight stay in Jericoacoara with breakfast.

Breakfast at the pousada and the rest of the day free to explore the charming village of Jericoacoara and enjoy its world-famous beaches, perfect for kitesurfing or simply relaxing by the sea.

At the end of the day, you can admire the spectacular sunset from the famous “Duna do Pôr do Sol”.

Overnight stay with breakfast in Jericoacoara.

Leave between 11:30 am and 12:00 noon to Fortaleza, to the city of Fortaleza aboard air-conditioned Toyota 4x4 vehicle with a capacity of up to 6 people.
This day we travel along the shortest route lasting about 5 hours, we will start going for 20 km through trails in the sand that leave Jericoacoara until arrival in the town of Jijoca; from here you will continue along a non-panoramic road covering over 280 km of paved road, until you reach Fortaleza, arrival scheduled for 06:00 / 07:00 pm.

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.

End of the services.

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