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Transfer São Luis a Barreirinhas (Lençóis)

Transfer São Luis a Barreirinhas (Lençóis)

Departure from São Luís to Barreirinhas by micro bus (with air conditioning) Expert driver The boarding time selected is the time we will leave for the trip but can we start the pick ups up to one hour before it. Please be ready to leave one hour before the selected boarding time.

Full-day excursion Lencois Marnahenses, Lagoa Azul & Lagoa Bonita combined

Full-day excursion Lencois Marnahenses, Lagoa Azul & Lagoa Bonita combined

Start the day with one of the most famous tours in the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. We pick you up at your accommodation and drive through the fascinating Lençóis Maranhenses hinterland by off-road vehicle, passing picturesque small settlements. Your destination in the morning is the breathtaking Lagoa Azul, where you have the opportunity to refresh yourself in the crystal-clear lagoons. This unforgettable trip allows you to experience the wonder of nature up close. After this impressive morning, we make a stop at a local restaurant. Here you can enjoy the delicious regional cuisine and then relax in hammocks to let the experiences of the morning sink in. In the afternoon, we continue the tour and once again drive through the impressive Lençóis Maranhenses hinterland in an off-road vehicle. This time, itinerary leads to Lagoa Bonita, one of the most beautiful lagoons in the national park. A wooden staircase makes the ascent to one of the highest dunes in the area easier, and the effort is rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view. After the descent, you can refresh yourself in the crystal-clear lagoons. At the end of the day, an unforgettable sunset awaits you, the perfect way to round off the day.

Transfer from Barreirinhas to São Luis

Transfer from Barreirinhas to São Luis

- Departure from Barreirinhas to São Luis by micro bus or van (with air conditioning). No tour guide included. Transfer with professional driver - Pick up and drop off at inns, hotels and hostels, located in the urban perimeter. - Small groups of up to 14 people - Available every day at different times - We will be available to assist your trip trough our whatsapp number contact - The transfer will take approximately 4 hours and we will stop halfway through the journey so you can eat and use the restroom. - The boarding time selected is the time we will leave for the trip but can we start the pick ups up to one hour before it. Please be ready to leave one hour before the selected boarding time. - Check out our other activities in São Luis and Barreirinhas.

Sunset Experience in Bonita Lagoon

Sunset Experience in Bonita Lagoon

This is a afternoon half day tour to Lençóis with sunset experience We start the hotel pick ups in Barreirinhas at approximately 2 pm and after everyone is embarked we'll drive for one hour until reaching our destination; the Bonita Lagoon tourist center There we´ll find a small village with local business such as hand made souvenir shops and family owned snack stands and also the site of the famous Bonita Lagoon staircase. At the top of the stairs you´ll be able too get a full view to the breathtaking beauty of the park! Then it will be time to explore the lagoons! Your guide will take you for a short walk around the area to visit 2 or 3 lagoons where you´ll have free time to swim (around 40 minutes in each lagoon) And after all that we´ll climb the highest dune of the region to enjoy the amazing Lençois sunset before heading back to the city *Please note that the pick up time is approximate. We ask you to contact us so we can adjust the pick up details.

Barreirinhas: Full Day Tour -2 Lagoons (Azul and Bonita)

Barreirinhas: Full Day Tour -2 Lagoons (Azul and Bonita)

Meet the guide at your hotel in the morning. Then, relax on a jeep drive from Barreirinhas to the Lencois Maranhenses National Park, known for its vast sand dunes and desert landscapes. Arrive at the park and start walking from a lagoon. Walk across the sand to another lagoon. Stop at a local restaurant in the middle of an oasis to enjoy a delicious lunch. After eating, head outside to watch the beautiful sunset over the dunes. Admire the colorful sky as the sun goes down. Finally, get back into the jeep and drive back to your hotel in Barreirinhas to finish the activity.

Morning tour at Lençóis Maranhenses (Lagoa Azul)

Morning tour at Lençóis Maranhenses (Lagoa Azul)

This is a morning half day tour to Lençóis Maranhenses. We start the hotel pick ups in Barreirinhas at approximately 8:30am and after everyone is embarked we'll drive for one hour until reaching our destination; the Lençóis Maranhenses We will walk through the dunes of the largest arid desert in the world and at the top you´ll be able too get a full view of the breathtaking beauty of the park! Then it will be time to explore the lagoons! Your guide will take you for a short walk around the area to visit 2 lagoons where you´ll have free time to swim (around 30 minutes in each lagoon) *On this trip we will visit the Lagoa Azul or Lagoa da Prata Circuit depending on the depth conditions in the lagoon at different seasons of the year. *Please note that the pick up time is approximate. We ask you to contact us so we can adjust the pick up details.

Atins boat transfer (shared)

Atins boat transfer (shared)

Departure from Barreirinhas to Atins by Speed Boat Expert driver The boarding time selected is the time we will leave for the trip but can we start the pick ups up to one hour before it. Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the scheduled time. We depart from Porto Central de Barreirinhas: Avenida Beira Rio, 175, Barreirinhas Disembark at the Port of Atins and your car will take you to your guesthouse. Please inform the destination hostel at the time of boarding. Your ticket includes luggage of up to 23kg and carry-on luggage of up to 10k, check before boarding.

Passeio Quadriciclo e Lancha (Combo full day)

Passeio Quadriciclo e Lancha (Combo full day)

The quadricycle ride to caburé is an all-day trip. You will have the opportunity to drive around 80 km round trip of a lot of adventure, passing through stretches of restinga, savannah, dunes and lagoons of Pequenos Lençóis and stretches of beach. This tour is done in groups (the guide at the front and the adventurers following behind). The final destination is Caburé beach. The tour ends at the end of the day, on the way back with a stop in the community of Vassouras. The price of the tour is per quad bike, with capacity for up to 2 people.

Private Transfer to Barreirinhas - Lençóis (Go or return)

Private Transfer to Barreirinhas - Lençóis (Go or return)

Pick up from hotels in Sao Luis to hotels in Barreirinhas (Lençóis) with a private transfer. It will take us approximately 4 hours on the road with a 20 minute break halfway through the journey. Comfortable car with air conditioning and space for 4 small suitcases or 2 large ones. When booking please inform us your boarding place in São Luis (Airport or Hotel address) and destination hotel in Barreirinhas. If you are boarding at the airport please send us your flight number and arrival time. Welcome to Lençóis Maranhenses paradise!

Full Day Tour: Atins Beach and Lagoons

Full Day Tour: Atins Beach and Lagoons

An Expedition to admire different scenarios of the Paradise of Lençóis Maranhenses. You will see dunes, lagoons, beach, river and you will even be able to taste the famous grilled shrimp of the region (not included).

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The company is very accommodating and flexible for pickup time (I had a tour that ends right before the transfer pickup time). The transfer was done by a mini bus/van with AC, and you get a few restroom stops. Very stress-free transportation especially for foreign travelers with zero Portuguese literacy:)

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Excellent tour! Visited dunes, laguuns and the beach. Had plenty of time each place to just relax and enjoy the nature. We stopped for lunch at the beach and just chilled. Nailson was a great guide!

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We had amazing sunset! We had plenty of time to swim in the lagoons, walk around and watch the beautiful sunset. Our guide FK was lovely :)

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You can trust their attentive service. The drivers were also very kind.

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Very convenient to book and plan your own travel itinerary