National Parks and Sand Dunes

Discover the Beauty of Brazil’s North-Eastern Coastline

Explore the very best of Brazil’s north-eastern coast on this 13-day adventure discovering the region’s incredible diversity, mighty dunes and picture-perfect national parks.

Discover the complex ecosystems of the Rio Preguiças and the Delta do Parnaíba waterways and climb the towering dunes in the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park on this incredible holiday which begins in the historic city of São Luís and ends with a relaxing stay in Jericoacoara.

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

Quick Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart UK

Day 2 - Sao Luis

Day 3 - Santo Amaro 

Days 4 & 5 - Atins

Days 6 & 7 - Tutóia / Parnaíba

Day 8 - Camocim

Days 9 - 11 - Jericoacoara

Day 12 - Depart Jericoacoara or Fortaleza

Day 13 - Arrive back in the UK

Truly Individual Holiday

Any element of this holiday can be made truly individual to your requirements, including the places you want to see and the things that are important to you. Just contact one of our Travel Specialists today.

Day 1 - Depart UK

Day 2 - São Luís

Arrive in São Luís and transfer to your centrally located hotel. We recommend you spend the rest of your day exploring the World Heritage-listed historic centre, with its cobbled streets and colourful colonial mansions. 

Day 4 & 5 - Barreirinhas / Atins

Day 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.

Meals: B

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. 

Meals: B

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. Day 6 is largely a travelling day to get here but that is not to say there are no highlights. The ferry ride is beautiful, passing by numerous dunes, fishing towns and pristine beaches and you will arrive well in time to watch the sunset over Jericoacoara’s iconic dune of Pôr do sol. 

Spend the rest of your time here at leisure.

Meals: B

Day 12 - Depart Jericoacoara/Fortaleza

You will transfer to Jericoacoara or Fortaleza airport for your onward flight.

Meals: B

Day 13 - Arrive back in the UK

Today you will land back in the UK from Brazil

Price from £4,699 per person

(Valid for 2024 departures, based on 2 people sharing a room)

Includes:

• 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

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