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Packages / Rio / Amazon
/ Pantanal / Iguassu
/ Salvador / Chapada
Diamantina / Ilha Grande / Buzios
Paraty / Natal / Brasilia
/ Bonito / Fernando de
Noronha / Florianopolis
/ Itacare / Chapada
dos Veadeiros / Praia
do Forte
Northeast 4x4 / Rio
Grande do Sul / Ouro Preto/ Lencois
Marenhenses / Curitiba Area / Morro
de Sao Paulo / Group Suggestions
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.
This
so called desert, with abundance of flora and fauna, is a
refuge for sea turtles and crabs usually seen along the deserted beaches.
It is also a good place for birdwatchers since many migratory birds, like
ruddy turnstone and blue-winged duck, flies over the park. It is an adventure
just to get to the gateway Barreirinha, a small town on the banks of Rio
Preguiça. There is no access by road; only a 4x4 vehicle is appropriate
for these dunes that resembles bed sheets (lençóis) strew
across the landscape. Glare at the astonishing sunset in this ecological
sandbank paradise. It is one of the main attractions that even the communities
enjoy everyday. After the sunset, a magical starry sky becomes the main
attraction.
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.
Day 1 ARRIVAL TO SÃO LUÍS
- Transfer in from airport to chosen hotel.
Day 2 - SÃO LUÍS / BARREIRINHAS
We will ride on off road vehicles heading to barreirinhas our gateway
to Lençóis. Arrival and Accomodation. At 14:00hs, departure
to national Parc of Lençóis. Up on arrival, short walk on
the white snad of the Dunes and visit to the natural lagoons.
Overnight at Barreirinhas Local pousada including breakfast.
Day 3 BARREIRINHAS - After
breakfast, tour in motor boat through the Preguiça River with some
stops along the way to enjoy short walks and visiting the local community
of vassouras also knowne as Small Lençóis, Mandacaru
(visit and walk up to the lighthouse for a panoramic view of the region.
Arrival to Caburé, strip of sand that separates the ocean from
the river. Around 15:00hs, return to Barreirinhas. Overnight at Barreirinhas
Local pousada including breakfast.
Day 4 - BARREIRINHAS / SÃO LUÍS
- Departure early in the morning (08:00am) heading to São Luís.
Around 14:00 we will beging the historical city tour and a quick stop
at the beach for refreshments. Historical tour highlights: panoramic view
of the Palácio dos Leões, Palácio La Ravardierie
(former jail house) Da Sé Church, Benedito Leite square, Ribeirão
Foutain, Gonçalves Dias square, Do Sol Street, Artur Azevedo Theather,
João Lisboa Square, Das Mercês Convent, Dos Vasconcelos Solarium,
Da Estrela Street, Portugal Street, Das Tulhas market, Maranhao House.
Duration: 3hours (museuns are closed on mondays).
Day 05 - SÃO LUÍS -
Transfer out from hotel to Airport.
Including:
* All tours mentioned
* Land Trasnportation (Regular Basis) São Luís/ Barreirinhas:
(Flight departures are available on Mon. or Wed).
* 2 nights at Barreirinhas with breakfast
* 2 nights at Sao Luis - with breakfast
* Sao Luis airport transfers
Max Baggage allowance : 8 kg by person (excess can be left at Sao Luis
Hotel till return on day 4)
2010 Price per person in US$ with group tours and English-speaking
guide- Daily departure
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| Portas da Amazonia + Pousada do Buriti (http://www.pousadadoburiti.com.br/ ) |
$1053
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$685
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$679 |
$560
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$556 |
| Pestana + Porto Preguicas ( http://www.portopreguicas.com.br/) | $1394 | $1354 | $855 | $827 | $702 | $676 |
Prices subject to change, especially during national holidays
Add $421 per person for roundtrip flights from Sao Luis
to Barreirinhas
Flights depart Mon. & Wed. at 7 & 9am and return at 8 & 10am.
50 minute duration
Ground transfers depart daily at 7am and return at 2pm.
approx. 3 hour duration
Personal Gear T-shirts, cap, shorts, hiking shoes, jeans or tracksuit, swimsuit, sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
Also see Route of Emotions
- São Luis, Lençóis Maranhenses, Delta do Parnaiba,
Jericoacoara and Fortaleza