Discover the Beauty of Brazil’s North-Eastern Coastline
Discover the complex ecosystems of the Rio Preguiças and the Delta do Parnaíba waterways and climb the towering dunes in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park on this incredible holiday. Following the Route of Emotions, beginning in the historic city of São Luís and ending with a relaxing stay in Jericoacoara, this scenic journey takes in white-sand dunes, crystal clear lagoons and sleepy riverside villages.
Explore the gems of the North-Eastern Coastline
Accommodation detailed in itinerary
10 breakfasts
Tours and journeys included as below
Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary
Our holidays are ATOL Protected
We will help you plan your holiday
Customers rate us highly on Trustpilot
Highlights
- Wander through the colourful and historic streets of São Luís
- Discover the vast mangrove forests of Rio Preguiças
- Explore the incredible dunes and lagoons of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
- Weave through the many islands of the Delta do Parnaíba by speedboat
- Unwind for three nights in the beautiful coastal town of Jericoacoara
What's Included
-
International flights
-
9 nights’ accommodation
-
9 breakfasts
-
Rio Preguiças speedboat river tour
-
4 x 4 half-day tour of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
-
Speedboat tour of the Delta do Parnaíba
-
Transfers and ferry rides as per itinerary
Prices from £4,799 pp*
Excludes:
-
Meals not indicated in your itinerary
-
Local departure taxes payable locally
-
Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc
-
Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary)
-
Camera or video fees at any sites
Quick Itinerary
National Parks and Sand Dunes 13-Day Itinerary
Days 1 - 2 UK - São Luís
After your flight from the UK, arrive in São Luís and transfer to your centrally located hotel. We recommend you spend the rest of your day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed, with its cobbled streets and colourful colonial mansions.
Day 3 Santo Amaro
Today you will journey from São Luís to Santo Amaro, a sleepy town located on the edge of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. The 1500 sq km national park is simply stunning with countless dunes spreading almost impossibly across the landscape. At certain times of the year, crystal clear lagoons are formed in the basin of the dune-made valleys. You’ll have a later afternoon excursion into the park.
Days 4 - 5 Barreirinhas / Atins
On your way to Atins, you will stop off at Barreirinhas, scenically located on the banks of the Rio Preguiças, where you will embark on a speedboat adventure to explore the many sites along the river. Pass expansive vegetation of palm trees and mangrove forests and the hamlets of locals who live upon the riverbanks.
The boat ride will finish at the fishing village of Mandacaru, noted for its colonial lighthouse. After disembarking you will carry on to Atins where you will spend the next two nights.
After a morning at leisure in Atins, you will head out in a 4x4 to visit Lençóis Maranhenses National Park from the other side to Santo Amaro.
Days 6 - 7 Tutóia / Parnaíba
Two more days to further explore the dunes, lagoons and rivers of the region. Travel to Tutóia by a combination of speedboats and 4x4s passing white sand beaches, mangroves and the dunes of Paulino Neves along the way. On these days you will have a private guide throughout.
Tutóia is the embarkment point for your speedboat adventure through the incredible Delta do Parnaíba, a complex ecosystem and web of islands, deserted beaches and high sand dunes which exemplify the extraordinary diversity of this part of the world. You will have time to stop to swim in the crystal waters and climb the dunes at Morro do Meio.
Continue to Parnaíba city, home for the next two nights.
Day 8 Camocim
Take the short drive to the small fishing and market town of Camocim further along the coastline. Your day here is free to relax and reflect on the natural beauty of the river and dune scenery.
Days 9 - 11 Jericoacoara
Your last three nights on Brazil’s northern coast are spent in Jericoacoara. The scenery here is second to none with a seemingly endless coast of white sand beach and tropical waters, bordered by verdant parkland and towered by impressive dunes.
Spend the rest of your time here at leisure.
Day 9 is largely a travelling day to get here but that is not to say there are no highlights. The journey is beautiful, passing by numerous dunes, fishing towns and pristine beaches and you will arrive well in time to watch the sunset over Jericoacoara. Spend the rest of your time here at leisure.
Days 12 - 13 Jericoacoara/Fortaleza - UK
You will transfer to Jericoacoara or Fortaleza airport for your onward flight to the UK.
Why book an adventure holiday in Brazil with Latin Routes?
Truly Individual and Trusted
- Truly individual holidays – every holiday we create is designed around you, the places you want to see and the things that are important to you.
- Dedicated Travel Specialists – your dedicated Specialist will have firsthand knowledge of the destinations and experiences we offer, enabling us to make perfect recommendations.
- First-class service – all our excursions and transport partners have been hand-selected to ensure they provide the best quality, experience and value.
- 100% financial protection – our holidays are ATOL protected and we’re an assured member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO).
- My Routes Rewards programme – as a thank you for being our trusted customer, we offer one of the most generous and flexible reward programmes in the industry.
What makes our National Parks and Sand Dunes holiday Truly Individual?
Award-winning UK tour operator
An award-winning and leading UK tour operator providing Truly Individual holidays across Latin America
Every holiday we create is designed around you, the places you want to see and the things that are important to you.
Our passionate team of knowledgeable Latin America Travel Specialists are ready to help you plan the trip of a lifetime.
We consistently achieve 5-star ratings on Trustpilot, reflecting our first-class service and premium holiday experiences.
What Our Clients Say About Us
Speak to a Brazil Holiday Specialist
All our Brazil itineraries can be tailored to your unique requirements. Enquire about our National Parks and Sand Dunes holiday and let us plan your perfect Latin American adventure.