Welcome to Brazil! Upon arrival at the Sao Luis Airport, you will be transferred directly to your accommodation located in the historical downtown area. Get settled into your room and enjoy the remainder of your day to relax, unwind and explore your lovely surroundings. (This service is on a private basis.)

Sao Luis

Sao Luis radiates colonial charm and simplistic beauty. This enchanting city is recognized as the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Maranhao. You will be captivated by the city's character as you explore the cobble stone streets of this World Heritage–listed historic center. The attractive architecture, lively cultural scene, full of museums, craft stores and galleries, is something unique for travelers to appreciate. Though some of the buildings have been restored, most are kept in their natural state of decay, maintaining a fascinating historic scene, as time stands still.

Half Day City Tour

Today, you will head out on a half day city tour in Sao Luis' beautiful historical center. This is an important architectural complex of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, which has about 3,500 houses protected as World Heritage Sites. Among other sites, you will have the chance to visit the Church of Sel, Squares Benedito Leite and Dom Pedro II, Fonte do Ribeirao, Arthur Azevedo Theater, Palace of the Lions, Street Portugal, Giz Street and Beco Catarina Mina and Quebra Bundas. Marvel at the detailed architecture, soak in the natural beauty and get a feel for the local culture. Before your excursion ends, you will take a brief panoramic tour in an air-conditioned car across the beaches Ponta d'Areia, Sao Marcos and Calhau, and Lagoa da Jansen. (This service is on a private basis.)

Trekking Through Sand Dunes

Following your morning exploration of Sao Luis, it will be time to continue the journey onward to Barreirinhas. En route, you will stop for lunch, where a four-wheel vehicle will be waiting to take you to the entrance of the Lencois Maranhenses National Park. Inside the park, you will continue in your four-wheel vehicle up to the starting point of the trek.

This afternoon's 3 hour (4 kms) hike, will take you through stunning landscapes of sand dunes and crystal clear blue lagoons. You will also have the opportunity to swim in one of the crystalline pools and experience the magnificent sunset over the dunes. As dusk sets, you will pitch your tents for the evening and have dinner on the slopes of the dunes. (This service is on a private basis.)

Lencois Maranhenses National Park

The name of this park makes reference to the immense dunes that look like a bed sheet ("lencois"), spread across the land as far as the eye can see. Located near Sao Luis, the park is divided into Grandes Lencois and Pequenos Lencois, separated by the Rio Preguicas. The zone contains beaches, mangrove swamps, lagoons and dunes, and it was officially declared a National Park in 1981. The shifting dunes of fine white sand and crystal clear blue lagoons that appear to glow under the sunshine or the moonlight, are truly a spectacular sight to see.

Exploration & Community Experience

Wake up early this morning, in order to catch the impressive sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, you will continue trekking through the park to one of the nearby towns, Baixa Grande. Here, lunch will be served and the remainder of your day is for you to enjoy exploring and getting to know the community.

Today's trek will take around 3 hours and 30 minutes (5 kms), with stops to swim in the inviting cool waters en route. Your unique accommodation for the evening will be in a fisherman's cottage in hammocks. (This service is on a private basis.)

Hiking To Rio Negro & Beach Relaxation

After breakfast this morning, you will start trekking over the dunes to Rio Negro. The trek today will take around 3 hours and 30 minutes (5 kms). Upon arrival at the beach, a four-wheel vehicle will be waiting to take you to the small fishing town of Atins. You can spend the rest of the day here as you wish, exploring the local village and lounging on the beach to rest your feet and soak up some sunshine. (This service is on a private basis.)

Today, you will be transferred from Atins to Ilha das Canarias, where your outdoors adventure continues. (This service is on a private basis.)

Delta Safari

This evening, a fascinating Delta Safari experience awaits! The Parnaiba River extends as far as the eye can see before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. Recognized as the Delta of Americas, it is one of the three biggest in the entire world. As if comparing it to the fingers extending from the palm of your open hand, the river is divided into five channels, that together form endless amounts of islands, lagoons, mazes of "igarapes" (small arm rivers) and ecological refuges. During this 6 hour Delta Safari you will have the opportunity to visit Poldros Island, Canarias Island and Morro Branco. Keep your eyes out for the wild animals roaming around you! (This service is on a private basis.)

Delta do Parnaiba

The Delta do Parnaiba is located between the Brazilian states of Piaui and Maranhao. It is the only one in the Americas and one of the world's most unique in all of the open sea. Formed by the Rio Parnaiba, which flows 1485 kms long, the Delta Parnaiba extends into five arms, branching out to 73 river islands. Its lush landscape is adorned with a stunning variety of dunes, marshes and river islands, ensuring one of the most idyllic settings of the region.

This morning after breakfast, you will pack up your things and head out on the full day, roughly 8 hour, journey to Jericoacoara. This transfer will be via speedboat and four-wheel vehicle overland drive, most of the time traveling on paved road, for your comfort and convenience. The ride will lead you through a scenic landscape of rolling dunes, so it should be a beautiful journey. Finally, you will arrive in the beach town of Jericoacoara, hopefully in time to catch one of the most amazing sunset views in all of northeastern Brazil, decorated by beaches and dunes in the background. (This service is on a private basis.)

Jericoacoara

With year-round sunshine and an inviting warm environment, Jericoacoara is undoubtedly among some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet. Despite its fame around the world, the laid back pace of life in the old fishing village remains the same, as well as the sandy tropical streets and lack of electric light. An Environmental Protection Area, preserving an area of about 200 square kilometers full of golden dunes, mangroves and transparent lagoons, this village is an untouched refuge from the modernity of big cities. The cool breeze and constant winds make it one of the best spots in the country for water sports, such as rafts, kite boards and windsurfers, who all share the ocean in perfect harmony.

Make the most of your time here, with a day free to explore this forgotten Northeastern town on your own. A destination where the rhythm of life changes and the unique landscape setting will dazzle you, it won't be hard to impress. In the midst of sand dunes and lush vegetation, you will have the opportunity to take part in many activities according to your interests. To name a few, there is horseback riding, yoga classes, surfing excursions or four-wheel beach drives in the nearby areas. Above all, no mater how you decide to spend today, simply soak up the peace and authenticity of this wonderland.

Unfortunately, the time has come to head back to reality. This morning, you will be transferred on a 4.5 hour four-wheel drive vehicle over the dunes and roads, for one last exhilarating ride en route to the airport in Fortaleza. (This service is on a private basis.)

We hope this unique trekking adventure through the dunes, lagoons and deserts of Brazil exceeded all of your expectations and left you with the memories of a lifetime!