Route of Emotions 7 days/6 nights

Fantastic journey along the North East coast, visiting the Sand dunes with fresh water ponds of Lençois Maranheneses, the Paranaiba river delta and the Jericoacoara beaches.

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  • 7 Days/6 Nights

7 Days/6 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Sao Luis - Barreirinhas (255km/4 hrs)
Around 7h00 am, departure to Barreirinhas, the travel takes 4h in good road where we will see plantations of Babaçu and Buriti. Barreirinhas is located on the waterfront of Preguiças River, being still a very peaceful and hospitable town. The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, located close to town is a rare gem with magnificent dunes sculpted by nature and at the period of March to September contains hundreds of lakes formed by rainwater falling at season. At 14h after check in at the hotel, will begin the tour in a 4x4 vehicle to get to the heart of the Park, where we walk in the Blue pond circuit with bath on pond and contemplation of the beautiful sunset in the dunes. Return to Barreirinhas around 19h00 and you can continue enjoying a bath in the hotel pool or go out at night in the quiet streets of the city or simply enjoy on the riverside the calm waters and savoring a beautiful pizza at restaurants in the town. Overnight in Barreirinhas.

Day 2: Barreirinhas - Atins
Around 8h30 , departure in speedboat ride on the majestic Preguiças river, with its calm waters where we will have a sight of the bayous on their margin, mangrove, buritis, Juçara's trees (açai), tucunzeiros, as well as herons and kingfishers. We will make stops on communities of VASSOURAS, also known as small "Lençóis" and place where we can enjoy a delicious coconut water, interact with monkeys nails that dwell there, Mandacaru, small fishing village where we will ascend 160 steps in the Mandacaru's lighthouse to contemplate scenic view of the dunes, river and its estuary, ocean and vegetation typical. Next stop: Caburé, this being an arm of dunes located between the river and the Sea. After lunch, departure to Atins Village. Arrival and accommodation. Overnight in Atins. (B)

Day 3: Atins
At 09h00, departure in 4x4 vehicle to “Canto do Atins”, where we walk through the beautiful dunes of the park and we can refresh ourselves in the waters of the ponds that form only during the rainy season. After walking in the dunes, we will stop in Luzia or Antonio Restaurants for lunch (not include) and taste the famous grilled shrimp. Return to Hotel. Overnight in Atins. (B)

Day 4: Atins - Parnaiba
After breakfast, departure on speedboat to reach Caburé Village, here we will leave in 4x4 vehicle to Tutóia City, the road will pass through 15 km of deserted beaches then another 5 km of beautiful dunes and over 10km of off-road trails until we reach the small town of Paulino Neves where we will continue for another 30km of paved road to our destination. Arrival and departure by speedboat to cross the Delta. We will go through several mazes formed by streams where we will have the opportunity to observe a demonstration of Crab catch and also visit some fish corrals used by local people, pass in front of the São Bernardo Island where we will sight a small church in the middle of nowhere and Morro do Meio, for dive into the Parnaiba's water. The lunch (not included) will be held in one of the islands of the Delta, in agreement with the guide / driver. Arrival at Tatus Porto in Parnaíba. Transfer to Pousada. Overnight in Parnaíba. (B)

Day 5: Parnaiba - Jericoacoara
After breakfast, departure in 4x4 vehicle to Jericoacoara, with panoramic tour by Camocim, Ilha do Amor, beaches of Tatajuba, Guriú and Mangue Seco. On the way, we will pass by dunes, ferry crossings and a wonderful view of several deserted beaches (Lunch on route not included). Arrival and accommodation. Overnight at Jericoacoara. (B)

Day 6: Jericoacoara
After breakfast, Departure in buggy vehicle to the Sloth Tree (Árvore da Preguiça) where we make our first stop for photos. Within the Jericoacoara National Park can visit the seasonal ponds that form between huge dunes during the rainy season. Visit the Blue Lagoon to stop for swimming and then we will follow up to the Paradise Lagoon for lunch and bathing in crystal clear waters. Return to Pousada. Overnight in Jericoacoara. (B)

Day 7: Jericoacoara - Fortaleza
Departure in 4x4 vehicle to the Fortaleza City (Hotel or airport), it takes around 04h30 and end of services. (B)

Prices

Package prices on request

Includes

- Overnight in double/triple rooms with private bathroom and air conditioining;
- Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary;
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary (B=breakfast / L=lunch / D=diner, excl. drinks);
- Excursions as mentioned in itinerary;
- English speaking guide during excursion mentioned in the itinerary. 

Not included

- International flights;
- Domestic flights;
- Airport taxes;
- Travel insurance;
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary;
- Drinks;
- Tips;
- Personal expenses.

 

Observation

Accomodation used:

  Economony class Tourist class Superior class
Barreirinhas Pousada do Rio Pousada do Buriti Porto Preguiças Resort
Atins Pousada do Irmão Pousada Jurará Vila Guará
Parnaiba Pousada Vila Parnaiba Pousada do Ventos Casa do Santo Antonio
Jericoacoara Jeri Village Surfing Jeri My Blue

Use light clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat; Specific visitation points are decided by the guide in dialogue with passengers; Walk in the dunes requires some physical exertion and is not recommended for pregnant women, elderly persons, people with joint pain and other physical disabilities; Lençóis Maranhenses National Park houses temporary and permanent ponds, for this reason the tours adapts according to season.