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Santo Amaro Lençóis Tour from Barreirinhas
- Duration12 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAdventure Tours, Agent Low Quality Product
Overview
Your journey begins around 8:00 AM with pickup in Barreirinhas, typically in a van. The trip to Santo Amaro takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes until reaching the parking area, where you will transfer to a 4×4 vehicle. From this point on, the entire adventure unfolds with your guide, crossing sandy trails and entering the heart of the Lençóis Maranhenses.
In the morning, enjoy your first refreshing swim in one of the stunning crystal-clear lagoons. Afterward, head to the village of Betânia for a delicious regional lunch and a moment to rest. In the afternoon, continue exploring the park with more lagoon visits, enjoying peaceful baths surrounded by towering white dunes.
The day ends with a magical stop to admire the sunset—a breathtaking moment that transforms the landscape into shades of gold and pink. After the dune crossings, you return to the same morning transfer vehicle, with arrival in Barreirinhas expected around 8:00 PM.
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What's included
Municipal tourist tax from the city hall
Hotel Pick up
Boat ticket to Rio Alegre
Guide
What's Not included
Meal and Drink.
Itinerary
Discover the purest and most untouched side of the Lenu00e7u00f3is Maranhenses in Santo Amaro, a peaceful village surrounded by towering dunes, crystal-clear lagoons, and breathtaking landscapes. Unlike the busier areas of the park, Santo Amaro offers a more exclusive and intimate experience, ideal for travelers seeking tranquility, authenticity, and direct contact with nature.nnHere, the lagoons are deeper, larger, and often more vivid in color. Attractions like Lagoa das Andorinhas, Lagoa Gaivota, and Lagoa da Betu00e2nia encantam com u00e1guas transparentes e cenu00e1rios perfeitos para fotos inesquecu00edveis. The access is made by 4x4 vehicles, crossing sandy trails that already make the journey an adventure on its own.nnSanto Amaro also preserves the charm of a small, welcoming community where visitors can enjoy homemade cuisine, regional hospitality, and the calm rhythm of life typical of Maranhu00e3ou2019s interior.
Discover one of Brazilu2019s most extraordinary natural wonders: the Lenu00e7u00f3is Maranhenses, a stunning landscape of endless white sand dunes dotted with crystal-clear freshwater lagoons. Formed by seasonal rains, these turquoise pools create a surreal scenery that looks like a desert filled with life. Spread across 155,000 hectares of protected parkland, the Lenu00e7u00f3is offer unforgettable views, serenity, and a unique connection with nature.nnVisitors can explore the region by 4x4 vehicle, crossing dunes and riverbeds, or on foot along breathtaking trails that reveal hidden lagoons like Azul, Bonita, and Lagoa da Esperanu00e7a. During the rainy season, between May and September, the lagoons reach their peak beauty, inviting travelers to swim in refreshing, calm waters surrounded by soft, untouched sand.nnThe nearby communities of Barreirinhas, Santo Amaro, and Atins add to the charm, offering warm hospitality and delicious Northeastern cuisine.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The use of alcoholic beverages is not permitted in the Park area or inside the vehicle; it is a crime, subject to fines.
Our tour will include a guide and driver accredited by ICMBio.
Don't forget sunscreen and insect repellent.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.