The beautiful sunset
From Barreirinhas: Lençóis Maranhenses 4x4 Off-Road Sunset Adventure
Ferry crossing through Preguiças River
4x4 Adventure
The Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon)
From Barreirinhas: Lençóis Maranhenses 4x4 Off-Road Sunset Adventure
Visit the enchanting Esperança Lagoon
From Barreirinhas: Lençóis Maranhenses 4x4 Off-Road Sunset Adventure
From Barreirinhas: Lençóis Maranhenses 4x4 Off-Road Sunset Adventure
From Barreirinhas: Lençóis Maranhenses 4x4 Off-Road Sunset Adventure
From Barreirinhas: Lençóis Maranhenses 4x4 Off-Road Sunset Adventure
Enjoy an adventure in the beautiful Lençóis Maranhenses and discover the dunes and lagoons that make the landscape incredibly stunning!
The Lençóis Maranhenses sand dunes are located on the eastern coast of Maranhão. The tour departs from the municipality of Barreirinhas which is the main gateway to this fantastic natural beauty. The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is considered a rare geological formation on the planet, presenting a unique and very rich ecosystem. The dunes span from the coast to 15 miles inland, and in between the sand dunes are countless clear lagoons. These lagoons are formed with the rains of the rainy season that ranges from December to July. This tour will take you to this grand, unique National Park
Experience
- Visit the incredible Lençóis Maranhenses Dunes
- Refreshing swim in the crystalline lagoons
- Incredible 4x4 vehicle adventure
- Enjoy beautiful landscapes
- Spectacular sunset seen from the top of the dunes
- Professional Guide - Portuguese speaking
- Round-trip transportation to most hotels located in Barreirinhas
- Transportation in 4x4 vehicle
- Food and Drinks
- Wear light clothing. Also bring a swim suit to enjoy the Lagoons.
- Don't forget to bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
- A stop will be made at a market so you can buy water, soda, fruit and cookies (alcoholic drinks are not allowed in the park).
- We visit different lagoons depending on time of year: Lagoa Azul (May to August) Lagoa Esperança (September to April).
- It is important to note that the lagoons change every rainy season and also from one week to another, depending on the amount of rain and the dry season
After pick up at the hotels, you will proceed to one of the biggest attractions of the region, the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Located on the banks of the Preguiças River, it has 155 thousand hectares of stunning scenery, full of dunes up to 40 meters high and lagoons of fresh and crystalline water.
It will be necessary to make a ferry crossing on the Preguiças River before proceeding in the 4x4 vehicle on a trail (15 km) through the dunes. At the end of the trail ride, you will begin a
Highlights
- Visit the incredible Lençóis Maranhenses Dunes
- Refreshing swim in the crystalline lagoons
- Incredible 4x4 vehicle adventure
- Enjoy beautiful landscapes
- Spectacular sunset seen from the top of the dunes
Includes
- Professional Guide - Portuguese speaking
- Round-trip transportation to most hotels located in Barreirinhas
- Transportation in 4x4 vehicle
Excludes
- Food and Drinks
Essential Information
- Wear light clothing. Also bring a swim suit to enjoy the Lagoons.
- Don't forget to bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
- A stop will be made at a market so you can buy water, soda, fruit and cookies (alcoholic drinks are not allowed in the park).
- We visit different lagoons depending on time of year: Lagoa Azul (May to August) Lagoa Esperança (September to April).
- It is important to note that the lagoons change every rainy season and also from one week to another, depending on the amount of rain and the dry season
Itinerary
After pick up at the hotels, you will proceed to one of the biggest attractions of the region, the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Located on the banks of the Preguiças River, it has 155 thousand hectares of stunning scenery, full of dunes up to 40 meters high and lagoons of fresh and crystalline water.
It will be necessary to make a ferry crossing on the Preguiças River before proceeding in the 4x4 vehicle on a trail (15 km) through the dunes. At the end of the trail ride, you will begin a
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