Itinerary
- Day 1
Salvador de Bahia
You'll arrive in Salvador de Bahia and head to your hotel. After you settle in and get comfortable, you'll have the rest of the day to rest up before starting your 13-day journey through northern Brazil.
- Start point
- Salvador, Bahia, Brazil (Airport Pick-up)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pousada Solar Dos Deuses or similar)
Landmarks Salvador de Bahia 
- Day 2
Salvador to Morro de São Paulo
After breakfast, you'll drive to São Joaquim, take a ferry to Tinhare, then hop on a speedboat to Morro de São Paulo. The day is yours to walk around white sand beaches, swim, try some of the trails, or go diving and snorkeling if you'd like. You'll head back to Salvador in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pousada Solar Dos Deuses or similar)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Tinhare island
- Speedboat to Morro de São Paulo
- Beach exploration at Morro de São Paulo
Optional Activities
- Diving at Morro de São Paulo
- Snorkeling at Morro de São Paulo
Landmarks Morro de São Paulo - Day 3
Salvador to Porto de Galinhas
Following breakfast, you'll walk through the UNESCO heritage Old Town of Pelourinho and see its Baroque architecture and Gothic churches. After lunch, you'll visit the Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim from 1745. Then you'll transfer to the airport, fly to Recife, and drive about 2 hours to Porto de Galinhas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Village Porto de Galinhas)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pelourinho Old Town
- Visit to Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim
Landmarks Pelourinho Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim - Day 4
Porto de Galinhas
You'll spend the day checking out beaches along the coast heading south. This includes Pontal de Maracaipe with its colorful sandbar, Praia dos Carneiros with palm trees and white sand plus a historic church, Praia Barra Grande where the beach splits the ocean, and Pontal do Maragogi where you'll take a boat to see natural pools.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Village Porto de Galinhas)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pontal de Maracaipe
- Visit to Praia dos Carneiros
- Visit to Praia Barra Grande
- Boat tour to natural pools at Pontal do Maragogi
Landmarks Pontal de Maracaipe Praia dos Carneiros Praia Barra Grande Pontal do Maragogi - Day 5
Porto de Galinhas to Jericoacoara
You'll have some final time at Porto de Galinhas, which has been voted best beach in Brazil eight times. Then you'll drive about 1 hour 10 minutes to Olinda, a colorful colonial town with cobblestone streets and painted houses. You'll visit Alto Da Se observation deck for views of both Olinda and Recife's skyline. After that, you'll head to Recife airport for a flight to Jericoacoara (or through Fortaleza if needed) and rest at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rox by Essenza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Olinda town
- Visit to Alto Da Se observation deck
Landmarks Olinda Alto Da Se - Day 6
Jericoacoara
You'll explore Jericoacoara, an unspoiled beach town within Sandy National Park. A buggy excursion takes you to Praia Beach, Lagun Beach Club, Lagoa Paraiso (Paradise Lagoon), and Lagoa do Amancio (Loving Lagoon). By evening, you'll watch the sunset at the 'Por-do-Sol' dune.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rox by Essenza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Buggy excursion to Praia Beach
- Visit to Lagun Beach Club
- Visit to Lagoa Paraiso (Paradise Lagoon)
- Visit to Lagoa do Amancio (Loving Lagoon)
- Sunset viewing at Por-do-Sol dune
Optional Activities
- Kite surfing
- Surfing
- Jeep tours
Landmarks Jericoacoara Sandy National Park Lagoa Paraiso Lagoa do Amancio Por-do-Sol dune - Day 7
Jericoacoara to Parnaiba
You'll travel from Jericoacoara to Parnaiba with quite a bit to do along the way. You'll drive along the beach and board a boat to look for seahorses. Then you'll take a ferry to Mangue beach to see mangrove forests and try out the swings and hammocks. After that comes sand boarding and dune bashing. You'll also visit Lago Adetota lagoon, Tatajuba Beach (Desert Beach), and Camocim Beach before arriving in Parnaiba and checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rio Poty Hotel Praia or similar)
Included Activities
- Boat tour to search for seahorses
- Ferry to Mangue beach
- Sand boarding
- Dune bashing
- Visit to Lago Adetota
- Visit to Tatajuba Beach
- Visit to Camocim Beach
Landmarks Mangue Beach Lago Adetota Tatajuba Beach Camocim Beach - Day 8
Parnaiba to Barreirinhas
You'll start with a morning boat cruise, then drive about 3.5 hours to Barreirinhas, the gateway to Lencois Maranhenses National Park. You'll check in at Porto Preguicas Resort and learn about the park's 1,500+ square kilometers of rolling sand dunes with 70 kilometers of coastline, featuring freshwater lagoons in valleys during rainy season.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Resort (Porto Preguicas Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Morning boat cruise
Landmarks Lencois Maranhenses National Park - Day 9
Lencois Maranhenses National Park
After breakfast, you'll take a scenic flight over Lencois Maranhenses National Park to see sand dunes and lagoons from above. Then you'll explore by 4WD off-road vehicle, visiting Azul Lagoon, Preguica Lagoon, and Peixes Lagoon. You'll swim in the crystal-clear green water (bring a swimsuit). Later in the afternoon, you'll climb to a high dune to catch the sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Porto Preguicas Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic flight over Lencois Maranhenses National Park
- 4WD off-road exploration of the park
- Visit to Azul Lagoon
- Visit to Preguica Lagoon
- Visit to Peixes Lagoon
- Swimming in lagoons
- Sunset viewing from sand dune
Landmarks Azul Lagoon Preguica Lagoon Peixes Lagoon - Day 10
Lencois Maranhenses to São Luis
You'll continue exploring Lencois Maranhenses National Park by boat, going through rivers, dunes, and lakes. Then you'll drive by land for about 4 hours to São Luis city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Blue Tree Sao Luis or similar)
Included Activities
- Boat exploration of Lencois Maranhenses National Park
Landmarks Lencois Maranhenses National Park - Day 11
São Luis to Amazon
You'll fly to Manaus and transfer for about 3 hours to the Amazon lodge. Once you arrive, you'll explore the primeval jungle with its exotic plants, insects, and small animals that make the Amazon such a unique natural place.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Amazon jungle exploration
Landmarks Amazon 
- Day 12
Amazon
You'll spend the entire day exploring the Amazon with a professional guide. You'll discover insects, plants, and animals throughout the jungle. The real highlight is visiting a sanctuary for pink dolphins, which are rare and elusive red dolphins that need specific living conditions. In the evening, you'll take a boat cruise searching for caimans and other wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided Amazon jungle exploration
- Visit to pink dolphin sanctuary
- Evening boat cruise searching for caimans and wildlife
Landmarks Amazon - Day 13
Manaus
You'll transfer to Manaus airport according to your flight time and head out on your departure flight, wrapping up your 13-day journey through northern Brazil.
- End point
- Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil (Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
