A cozy bedroom with a bed decorated with pink flower petals, a TV, and a small balcony. The balcony has a hammock, chairs, and table—perfect for relaxing after a luxury adventure tour of Lencois Maranhenses under the bright blue ocean sky.

Lencois Maranhenses Luxury Adventure Tour

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Summary - Lencois Maranhenses Luxury Adventure Tour

Coastal Dunes, Lagoons & Beaches

For the lovers of remote destinations or a honeymoon with a difference this trip is ideal – explore the northern coast of Brazil, where the warm Caribbean waters give way to extraordinary coastal dunes of remarkable beauty. Enjoy luxurious beach hotels in Fortaleza, Guajirú, Jericoacoara, the Delta of Parnaíba and Barreirinhas. Visit the quaint city of São Luís and explore the Historic Center that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. From Barreirinhas, visit Lençois Maranhenses National Park, a coastal desert where you can go swimming and explore the sand dunes for an unforgettable luxurious-adventure tour in Brazil.
Stay at our selected hotels and pousadas and pamper yourself.

This tour can be shortened by three days by flying straight into Jericoacoara leaving out Fortaleza and Guajirú.

Highlights

  • Fortaleza
  • Guajirú
  • Jericoacoara
  • Lençois Maranhenses
  • Delta do Parnaíba
  • Barreirinhas
  • Alcântara
  • São Luís

Included

  • All hotel accommodations
  • All breakfasts in hotels
  • All tours and excursions
  • All transfers, taxes, and entrance fees
  • English-speaking guides

Sample Itinerary

A wide sandy beach with gentle waves, a few people near the shoreline, and a city skyline of tall modern buildings under a blue sky with scattered clouds—perfect for a luxury adventure tour.
Day 1

Arrive in Fortaleza and transfer from the airport to your beachfront hotel. Enjoy a walk along the beautiful white sands of Iracema beach or visit nearby museums and shops. Your hotel has excellent amenities including a rooftop pool with poolside bar.

A woman in a blue bikini lounges on a chair by a pool, facing the ocean. Palm trees sway in the breeze, with cabanas and beach chairs beyond—perfect for a luxury adventure tour under the clear, sunny sky.
Day 2

Transfer from Fortaleza to Guajirú and stay in a luxurious beach resort. Spend the day relaxing by the light blue sea soaking up the sun, or pamper yourself at the spa.

A large golden sand dune at Lencois Maranhenses meets a blue ocean under a partly cloudy sky, with gentle waves along the shore—an inviting scene perfect for a luxury adventure tour amid distant buildings and palm trees.
Day 3

Continue your journey to Jericoacoara and check into a comfortable beach bungalow, also known as a pousada. Relax in your luxurious pousada overlooking the beach nestled amid sand dunes and the Virgin Atlantic Rainforest.

A natural rock formation with a large arch sits on a sandy beach, bordered by gentle ocean waves and backed by a blue sky with some clouds—perfect for a luxury adventure tour inspired by the wonders of Lencois Maranhenses.
Day 4

Enjoy some fun in the sun in Jericoacoara, a unique fishing village with crystal clear warm waters. Grab a hammock in the shallow waters and relax in paradise. Or visit Lagoa Azul, a freshwater lagoon perfect for swimming (an optional day trip). The beaches and coves of Jericoacoara are worth exploring over the span of a day or two - don't be surprised if you end up wanting to stay longer!  In the evening, head to the Por-do-Sol sand dunes to watch the sunset over the ocean. Sunsets over the Brazilian coast are a rare sight since most of the Brazilian coastline faces east. Watch capoeira dancers on the beach as you stroll back to your pousada. Unwind at the swimming pool or treat yourself to a luxurious massage at the spa.

Expansive sandy beach with gentle waves rolling onto the shore under a blue sky with scattered clouds—perfect for a Luxury Adventure tour of Lencois Maranhenses, where rolling sand dunes and sparse vegetation frame the stunning landscape.
Day 5

After breakfast, transfer from Jericoacoara to a beautiful pousada in Parnaíba, located by the Parnaiba River. Spend some time at the beach, or stay at the hotel and enjoy the charming facilities.

A person washes clothes in a small, shallow river surrounded by lush greenery and wild vegetation under a bright blue sky—an authentic scene awaiting discovery on a luxury adventure tour of Lençóis Maranhenses.
Day 6

Take in the captivating verdant landscape in Delta do Parnaíba, a natural paradise with exotic animals and sand dunes. Cruise through the delta and transfer to Caburé, passing by Tutóia on a private transfer and followed by a boat-ride to Atins.

Stay at the luxurious Oceano Atins Casa Boutique with amenities including a spa and an ever-changing art gallery featuring local artists. Stroll through the art gallery and learn about Brazilian culture.

People walk across the white sand dunes of Lencois Maranhenses, scattered with blue lagoons under a bright sky. Small groups and footprints dot this stunning landscape, perfect for a luxury adventure tour.
Day 7

Transfer to Barreirinhas, the gateway to the Lençóis Maranhenses. This National Park is home to unique landscapes of bright white sand dunes interspersed with blue-green lagoons. After cruising the Preguiças River, follow the trails through the park, or if you are feeling adventurous take a 4x4 excursion to the trailhead. Explore the dunes and swim in the freshwater of Lagoa Azul and Lagoa dos Peixes. Return to Barreirinhas to check in to your hotel relax for the rest of evening.

Rows of historic colonial buildings with blue-tiled facades, wooden doors, arched windows, and wrought-iron balconies line a cobblestone street under a cloudy sky—an inviting scene for a luxury adventure tour.
Day 8

Arrive in São Luís and visit Sao Luis's beaches (Ponta d'areia, Marcela beach, Sao Marcos beach and Calhau beach). After that, wander to the historical center and stroll through the museums, churches, crafts shops, theaters and the Reviver Projects.  Stay at a beautiful pousada in the historic plaza of São Luís and leisurely enjoy the rest of your day.

Two-story building with blue-and-white patterned tiles on the upper facade, arched windows and doors, white shutters, two small balconies with green railings—ideal for a luxury adventure stay or as a base for your Lencois Maranhenses tour. For sale signs on boarded lower doors.
Day 9

The following morning, transfer to the airport for the flight out of São Luís. Or if you prefer, you can customize this tour any way you like!

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