Explore the breathtaking Lençois Maranhenses desert with 2 days of activities from the gateway town of Barreirinhas. Delight in a sunset dunes tour and a speedboat tour to Caburé. Benefit from return transfers from and to São Luis hotels and the 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 2 days
- Starting time 7:00 AM
- 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 activity starts.
Experience
Highlights
- Marvel at the sunset over the dunes the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
- Take a swim in the natural pools at Pequenos Lençóis in Vassouras
- Interact with capuchin monkeys in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a hassle-free transfer from São Luis hotels or São Luis airport
Full description
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 — with 2 incredible days of activities. Marvel at the wild scenery of the desert and the scenic beauty of the lagoons in this unique landscape.
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 set out at around 2 PM in a 4x4 vehicle to cross on the ferry. Then, follow a trail to get to the Lençois Maranhenses National Park, admire the dunes, and take a refreshing dip in the clean, blue lagoons. After watching the spectacular sunset at the top of the dune, return to Barreirinhas.
Day 2
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. The first stop will be in Vassouras village, at the limit of the dunes. Interact with the monkeys, refresh with some coconut water, and peruse the local art. Next, head to the village of Mandacaru where it's possible to see and climb a lighthouse. Soak up a panoramic view of the region, the park, the river, and the sea.
Make your last stop in Caburé village, an arm of sand with the river on one side, and the sea on the other. Spend some free time having lunch and swimming in the river or the sea. Finally, transfer back to your hotel in São Luis or the SLZ-Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport for flights departing after 11 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)
- 2-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
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
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
