LENçóIS MARANHENSES
Lençóis Maranhenses
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is a mesmerizing oasis in Brazil. Vast sand dunes stretch for miles, creating surreal landscapes of white sandy peaks and crystal-clear lagoons. A unique natural wonder, this park offers a stunning and unforgettable experience of rare beauty and untouched wilderness.
Day 1 – São Luis
Arrival at the airport and meet your guide to drive to the hotel for check in and accommodation.
Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in São Luis.
Day 2 - São Luis / Barreirinhas (B)
Departure (early in the morning) from hotel in Sao Luis to Barreirinhas.
Accommodation in a Pousada, and take a tour to the famous natural lakes with crystal clear water(formed by rain) and dunes. Evening free.
Day 3 - Barreirinhas (B)
After breakfast departure from your pousada to a Fd tour by boat through Preguiça River until Cabure a simple, exotic and rustic place, bathed by the Preguiças River on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Here you can choose from several restaurants to have lunch (not included). During the tour we will stop at Vassouras to swim in one of the small Lençois, then will continue to Mandacaru to visit the Lighthouse that from the top of its 35m or 160 steps, it is possible to see the Preguiças River, the Lençóis Maranhenses and the white dunes along the margins of the Maranhão sea. It is located in the village of Mandacaru, at the edge of the Park. The Lighthouse is closed to visits on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Evening free.
Day 4 - Barreirinhas (B)
All day at leisure.
Day 5 - Barreirinhas / São Luis (B)
Morning at leisure. At appropriate time departure to São Luis.