Amazon Adventures

Brazil

Lencois Marenhenses

Imagine a desert of clear and fine sand filled by oasis with lagoons of blue and crystalline waters, where the temperature is deliciously agreeable. Imagine now that this paradise exists and is located in the Brazilian Northeast: an exotic and dazzling place, known as Lencois Maranhenses. Lencois forms a matchless desert, formed by dunes of very white sands tens of meters high, replete with lagoons of sweet and crystalline water, pure rivers and beaches as deserted as wild, extending from the municipality of Barreirinhas until Primeira Cruz, on the banks of Rio Preguica. It would be a big desert if in the region it did not rain 300 times more than in the Sahara. The water dropping from the sky turns the earth into a large natural oasis From Lencois Maranhenses one arrives at the Delta do Parnaiba. On the way, one encounters species near extinction, such as the manatee and giant marine turtles. The Parnaiba is the only river in the world that has its estuary in open sea, forming a tangle of river banks, lagoons and islands of every size. We temper the visit to this paradise by flying over the dunes at low altitude with a single engine plane (optional), traveling over its roads in jeeps, navigating on its rivers replete with animals and fish and walking among dunes and lagoons. The Blue Pond is the most famous and beautiful. Migratory birds, such as the ruddy turnstone, the blue-winged duck and the tern that stop there to rest and feed, visit the ponds.

Lençóis Maranhenses is among the nominees on the campaign of the next New Seven Wonder's.
The best time of year to visit the region is during the rainy season - from December to July - when the ponds are fuller and temperature is pleasant

4 DAYS / 3NIGHTS

(PRIVATE OR GROUP) - DAILY DEPARTURES

1st Day: SÃO LUIS - Arrival in the morning at São Luis do Maranhão - considered a jewel of colonial architecture. The city was recognized by UNESCO as World Patrimony in 1997. Transfer to the Hotel. At 03:00pm, we'll have a historical city tour around São Luis. Will know the main attractions in the city and their historic patrimonies.
Overnight at São Luis (American Flat (4*) or similar.

2nd Day: BARREIRINHAS - Departure in morning (transport by choice - 3.5 hours by bus, 50 minutes by plane) to the city of Barreirinhas (gateway to the Lençóis), check in and departure to the tour at the park in 4x4 track toyota. In the Park, you'll see a great desert of White dunes, with blue lakes betwen it.
Night in Barreirinhas at local pousada - breakfast included.

3rd Day: BARREIRINHAS - After Breakfast, trip in a fast boat called a voadeira (flyer), in this trip you'll see the awesome mangrove vegetation, the native animals, experience a real fisherman colony, the view from a light-house and the impresive beach of Caburé. Also includes the villages of Vassoras and Mandacaru. .
Night at Barreirinhas - Hotel and Breakfast

4th Day: Departure to São Luís hotel or airport (transport by choice)

Includes:
Transfer in and out São Luis + half day City Tour
Transport São Luís / Barreirinhas / São Luís
Hotel with Breakfast
Jeep Tour to Lençóis (dunes and lakes)
Boat Tour Vassouras (small dunes), Mandacaru (lighthouse) and Caburé.
Experienced Local Guides
Meals and other non-described services are not included
Places in the bus or plane subject to confirmation

Optional Air:
Sao Luis/Barreirinhas or Barreirinhas/ Sao Luis
Regular departure: DAY 2 must be MONDAY, WEDNESDAY or FRIDAY
Timetable: 07:00 or 09:00 am. and Return 08:00 or 10:00 a.m. - period: 50 minutes
Additional cost per pax: USD135 per person, each way
Max Baggage allowence (air): 10 kg by person

2007 PRIVATE - Daily departure
Total per person in Single room US$1100
Total per person in Double room US$790
Total per pax in Triple room US$723

2007 GROUP- Daily departure
Total per person in Single room US$775
Total per person in Double room US$514
Total per person in Triple room US$454

Extra night at American Flat (4*)
Std SGL US$77per person, per night
Std DBL US$45 per person, per night
Std TPL US$35 per person, per night
Breakfast is included

Personal Gear T-shirts, cap, shorts, hiking shoes, jeans or tracksuit, swimsuit, sunscreen and mosquito repellent.

1/2 day city tour = $96 for 1 person, $48 each for 2-3 people. Can be deleted from program if preferred.