Located just 2 degrees south of the Equator, the Lençóis Maranhenses region has a hot and semi-humid climate throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 37°C.
The rainy season, from January to May, is ideal for those who prefer milder sun, although occasional showers may occur.
From June to December, the dry season prevails, bringing sunny days and ideal conditions for excursions.
Between October and February, due to the complete lack of rainfall, the lagoons gradually dry up and may become completely empty in years when the rainy season has been unusually short.
Sedan
Air conditioned, 3 passengers.
Arrival in São Luís 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.
This is the first step of the trip and starting point to visit the "Rota das emoções" or the "Route of the emotions".
Remaining part of the day is to visit the city.
Overnight stay in São Luís with breakfast.
Sedan
Air conditioned, 3 passengers.
Jardineira
No air conditioning, 10 passengers
Departure in the morning at 08:00 am in a private air-conditioned vehicle, traveling approximately 240 km on paved roads to the city of Santo Amaro, the town famous for its proximity to the famous dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. The trip lasts an average of 4.5 hours, during the journey we stop to use the toilets and/or have a quick snack.
Arrival in the city of Santo Amaro about 12:30 and accommodation at the pousada.
In the afternoon at 3.00 pm, after accommodation in the pousada, departure with a 4X4 jeep ( no air conditioning) for the Andorinha Circuit tour. On this tour we will make stops to enjoy the scenery and Hhre you can dive into the lagoons with fresh and crystalline waters that form between the immensity of the dunes in the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, such as the Lagoa da Andorinha, which gives the circuit its name.
We'll return to Santo Amaro about 06:00 pm, after enjoying an exciting sunset.
Overnight in Santo Amaro with breakfast.
Jardineira
No air conditioning, 10 passengers
Breakfast at the hotel and departure at 09:00 in a 4x4 vehicle without air conditioning, following a sandy trail that will take us to discover the beautiful landscapes of the Betânia Circuit. On this tour we will follow a route surrounded by dunes, here the rains of the months from February to June create the countless lagoons of crystalline waters, some green and others blue, all very clear, some up to 4 meters deep. The tour continues to the community of Betânia, located on the banks of the Rio Alegre and at the base of the dunes of the region, which are among the highest in the entire Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.
We will stop for lunch (lunch not included) in a typical restaurant in the small community of Betânia, where we will have the opportunity to try the local cuisine and learn about the way of life of the families who live in the small village. After lunch, we can rest in the hammocks on the restaurant's terrace to catch our breath and continue our adventure through the Lençóis Maranhenses. We will continue to enjoy swimming in other lagoons and, at the end of the day, admire a spectacular sunset.
We'll return to Santo Amaro about 06:00 pm, after enjoying an exciting sunset.
Overnight in Santo Amaro with breakfast.
Sedan
Air conditioned, 3 passengers.
Speedboat
Without air conditioning, 12 passengers
Departure from Santo Amro in the morning at 08:00 in an air-conditioned vehicle, traveling about 80 km on a paved road to the port of the town of Barreirinhas, where we will continue at around 09:30 on a private speedboat to descend the 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 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: Atins is a small town with sandy streets that can become hot during the warmest hours of the day. There are no pharmacies, internet and cell phone signals are unstable, and the local electrical network is precarious. During high season, vehicle traffic is intense and noisy. There is no public water supply: each pousada uses its own well, and the bathroom water is not always completely clear, a typical characteristic of the region. Small geckos, frogs, or ants are common and may sometimes enter the rooms.
In summary, visiting Atins requires a spirit of adaptation.
Overnight in Atins with breakfast.
Jardineira
No air conditioning, 10 passengers
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.
Speedboat
Without air conditioning, 12 passengers
Bus
Air conditioned, 30 passengers
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.
Sedan
Air conditioned, 3 passengers.
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.
End of service.