🥾 Adventure Route — Trekking Through the Heart of Lençóis Maranhenses
Adventure Package · Hotels + Hammock NightsSão Luís → Fortaleza

Three days on foot
through the dunes.
Then the Route.

Three days on foot through the interior of Lençóis Maranhenses — no roads, no vehicles, just white dunes and crystal lagoons stretching to the horizon. You sleep in hammocks in the homes of the communities who have lived inside the park for generations. Then the route continues: Delta do Parnaíba, Jericoacoara, Fortaleza.

10 Days
9 Nights
~27 km
Trekking distance
From €1,780
Per person
São Luís
→ Fortaleza
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Dunes and lagoons — Lençóis Maranhenses trekking route
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3-Day Dune Trek~27km through the park interior
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Hammocks in Local HomesOasis villages inside the park
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Hotels in CitiesAfter the trek, full comfort
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São Luís → FortalezaDifferent airports in/out
Itinerary

The Full Itinerary

Origin city / São Luís / Barreirinhas
Day 1

Origin city / São Luís / Barreirinhas

BreakfastArrival in São Luís, then private transfer to Barreirinhas in an air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight in Barreirinhas. 🔒 Private
◷Departure According to flight schedule
⌛Duration Approx. 4 hours
Barreirinhas / Atins / Baixa Grande
Day 2

Barreirinhas / Atins / Baixa Grande

BreakfastPrivate 4x4 to the mouth of the Negro River, followed by a 6 km walk across the dunes to Baixa Grande. Dinner and local overnight in a hammock at the oasis. 🔒 Private
◷Departure Around 08:00
⌛Duration Approx. 5 hours walking
Baixa Grande / Queimada dos Britos
Day 3

Baixa Grande / Queimada dos Britos

BreakfastAfter breakfast, a 9 km walk through the park’s lagoons. A trail snack is provided. Reach Queimada dos Britos, meet the local community and spend the night in a hammock at this remote oasis. 🔒 Private
◷Departure Around 06:00
⌛Duration Approx. 5 hours walking
Queimada dos Britos / Betânia / Santo Amaro / Barreirinhas
Day 4

Queimada dos Britos / Betânia / Santo Amaro / Barreirinhas

BreakfastEarly 12 km walk to Betânia, with a trail snack and lagoon views. Continue by air-conditioned vehicle to Barreirinhas. 🔒 Private
◷Departure Around 04:00
⌛Duration Approx. 7 hours walking
Barreirinhas / Parnaíba
Day 5

Barreirinhas / Parnaíba

BreakfastPrivate transfer to Parnaíba. In the afternoon, shared Delta boat excursion to observe the scarlet ibis flight from Porto dos Tatus. Overnight in Parnaíba. 🔒 Private + Shared
◷Departure Transfer around 09:00; Delta around 14:30
⌛Duration Approx. 3h40 transfer + 4h Delta
Parnaíba
Day 6

Parnaíba

BreakfastHalf-day Portinho Lagoon to Itaqui Beach route, with dunes, trails, freshwater and seawater swims, cliffs and the lighthouse. Lunch not included. 🔒 Private
◷Departure Around 09:00
⌛Duration Approx. 4 hours
Parnaíba / Jericoacoara
Day 7

Parnaíba / Jericoacoara

BreakfastPrivate coastal transfer with Tatajuba and Lago Grande, plus the beaches of Mangue Seco and Guriú. Overnight in Jericoacoara. 🔒 Private
◷Departure Between 09:00 and 10:00
⌛Duration Approx. 6 hours
Jericoacoara
Day 8

Jericoacoara

BreakfastPrivate off-road excursion to Lagoa do Paraíso and Buraco Azul, passing Preá Beach, Árvore da Preguiça and Lagun Beach. Pedra Furada is available on the private excursion. 🔒 Private
◷Departure Between 09:00 and 10:00
⌛Duration Approx. 6 hours
Jericoacoara / Fortaleza
Day 9

Jericoacoara / Fortaleza

BreakfastPrivate 4x4 coastal journey via Preá, Icaraí da Amontada, Apiques, Caetano, Baleia, Mundaú, Guajiru, Barra do Trairi, Lagoinha, Cumbuco and Icaraí. 🔒 Private
◷Departure Between 09:00 and 10:00
⌛Duration Approx. 9 hours
Fortaleza / onward destination
Day 10

Fortaleza / onward destination

BreakfastPrivate transfer from the hotel to Fortaleza airport. End of services. 🔒 Private
◷Departure According to flight schedule
⌛Duration Approx. 15–25 minutes
Pricing

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Discovery

1 person€1,800.00
Details

What's Included

Included

  • Hotels with breakfast during city stays (Barreirinhas, Parnaíba, Jericoacoara, Fortaleza)
  • Hammock accommodation in local homes during the 3-day trek (Baixa Grande, Queimada dos Britos)
  • Morning snack kit on each trekking day
  • All private intercity transfers — vehicle and speedboat
  • All excursions listed above — private throughout
  • Park entry fees — Lençóis Maranhenses
  • Trekking guide throughout the 3-day crossing

Not Included

  • International or domestic flights (note: different airports — in via São Luís, out via Fortaleza)
  • Meals during the trek (regional food available at local homes, not included)
  • Lunches, dinners in cities and alcoholic beverages
  • Travel insurance (required — especially for adventure activities)
  • Bilingual English guide (+€170/day, strongly recommended)
  • Gratuities
  • Luggage above 23 kg per person
Policies

Conditions & Cancellations

Cancellation Policy

45+ business days

30% retained.

Less than 45 business days

60% retained.

Less than 7 days / No-show

No refund.

Physical Requirements

The trekking section involves walking on sand for up to 7 hours per day in tropical conditions. Good physical fitness is required. If you have any health concerns, please discuss with us before booking. Trekking may be cancelled or adapted due to extreme weather.

Luggage

23 kg per person total. During the trek, you carry a daypack only — main luggage is transported separately and reunited with you in Barreirinhas. We recommend packing a light daypack (max 10kg) for the trek days.

Important Note — Different Airports

This itinerary begins in São Luís and ends in Fortaleza. You will need to book flights accordingly — in via São Luís (IATA: SLZ), out via Fortaleza (IATA: FOR).

Accommodation

Where You'll Stay

Hotels in the cities. Hammocks in local homes during the trek — genuine hospitality from communities inside the park.

Barreirinhas — 2 nights (before and after trek)

Portal do Sol Lençóis Pousada
Barreirinhas, MA
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Hotel Pousada do Buriti
Barreirinhas, MA
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Encantes do Nordeste
Barreirinhas, MA
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Trekking nights — Baixa Grande & Queimada dos Britos (hammocks in local homes)

These two oasis communities inside the park offer accommodation in traditional hammocks in the homes of local residents. The experience is basic and authentic — this is not a hostel or guesthouse, but a window into the lives of the people who have lived in the park for generations. Regional meals are prepared by the hosts and available to purchase.

Parnaíba — 2 nights

Pousada Vila Parnaíba
Parnaíba, PI
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Nautillus Hotel
Parnaíba, PI
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Jericoacoara — 2 nights

Blue Residence
Jericoacoara, CE
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Casa Elea
Jericoacoara, CE
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Eco Resort Vento Leste
Jericoacoara, CE
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Fortaleza — 1 night

Pauli Boutique Hotel
Fortaleza, CE
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Sonata de Iracema
Fortaleza, CE
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Villa Mayor
Fortaleza, CE
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Prefer a more comfortable version of the route?

Route of Emotions — 8 Days with Hotels

The full three-destination Route — Jericoacoara, Delta and Lençóis — without the trekking section. Hotels every night.

Starting from
€1,451 per person
See 8-Day Package →

The dunes are waiting.
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Send your travel dates and group size on WhatsApp — we reply in English, usually within 2 hours. We'll also send a detailed preparation guide covering what to pack, what fitness level to expect, and what the oasis communities are actually like.

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