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6 Days Maranhão: São Luís, Dunes & the Desert of Lençóis

6 days

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Start and end in Sao Luis

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Platinum Operator: Responsible Travel South America
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
São Luís
São Luís
Start point
Aeroporto Internacional Marechal Cunha Machado, São Luís - Maranhão, 65058, Brazil (São Luís–Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport)
Included Activities
- City tour of São Luís historic highlights including Avenida Litorânea
- Visit to Jansen Lagoon
- Visit to Gonçalves Dias Square
- Visit to Palace of the Lions
- Visit to Cathedral da Sé
- Visit to Reggae Museum
- Visit to Tulhas Market
- Visit to Praia Grande
Landmarks
Avenida Litorânea
Jansen Lagoon
Gonçalves Dias Square
Palace of the Lions
Cathedral da Sé
Reggae Museum
Tulhas Market
Praia Grande
Day 2
Santo Amaro
Santo Amaro
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- 4x4 boat trip to Lagoa da Gaivota or Lagoa da Andorinha
- Hiking through the dunes
- Swimming in the lagoon
- Sunset viewing over the desert landscape
Landmarks
Lagoa da Gaivota
Lagoa da Andorinha
Day 3
Betânia
Betânia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- 4x4 journey to Betânia
- Swimming stops at multiple lagoons
- Relaxation time by the Alegre River
- Afternoon visit to dune-side lagoons
- Sunset viewing from the highest dune
Landmarks
Betânia
Alegre River
Day 4
Barreirinhas
Barreirinhas
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- 4x4 trip for Grandes Lençóis circuit
- Raft crossing of Preguiças River
- Hiking through white dunes
- Exploration of seasonal lagoons
- Freshwater swimming stops
- Sunset viewing in the desert
Landmarks
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Grandes Lençóis
Preguiças River
Day 5
Preguiças River - Mandacaru
Preguiças River - Mandacaru
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Speedboat tour along Preguiças River
- Mangrove landscape viewing with wildlife
- Visit to Vassouras to see Pequenos Lençóis
- Interaction with local Prego monkeys
- Climb of 160-step lighthouse at Mandacaru
- 360° view from Mandacaru lighthouse
- Visit to Cabure beach
- Return boat journey through river igarapés
Landmarks
Preguiças River
Vassouras
Pequenos Lençóis
Mandacaru Lighthouse
Cabure
Day 6
Barreirinhas to São Luís
Barreirinhas to São Luís
End point
Aeroporto Internacional Marechal Cunha Machado, São Luís - Maranhão, 65058, Brazil (São Luís–Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- 4x4 crossing over Preguiças River bridge
- Light walk through white sand
- Sunrise viewing from best viewpoint in the dunes
- Viewing of seasonal lagoons at sunrise
Landmarks
Preguiças River

Landmarks
Avenida Litorânea
Jansen Lagoon
Gonçalves Dias Square
Palace of the Lions
Cathedral da Sé
Reggae Museum
Tulhas Market
Praia Grande

Landmarks
Lagoa da Gaivota
Lagoa da Andorinha

Landmarks
Betânia
Alegre River

Landmarks
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Grandes Lençóis
Preguiças River

Landmarks
Preguiças River
Vassouras
Pequenos Lençóis
Mandacaru Lighthouse
Cabure

Landmarks
Preguiças River

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Anonymous5.0•February 2026
Very enjoyable experience and a great opportunity to learn a little about Paraguay! All guides and drivers very...
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Anna5.0•December 2024
Great coordination! Great experience
Leland4.5•October 2026
Loved to see and interact with the culture and people.

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6 Days Maranhão: São Luís, Dunes & the Desert of Lençóis

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