GRAND TOUR
ROUTE OF EMOTIONS
GRAND TOUR
ROUTE OF EMOTIONS
PRIVATE TOUR - 13 DAYS
Fortaleza/ Cruz - Jericoacoara– Departure from Fortaleza or Cruz x Jericoacoara on a private 4×4 transfer (Travel duration: from Fortaleza 4hs/5hs from Cruz 40/50 minutes). Rest of the day free to enjoy Jericoacoara. Suggestion: watch the sunset on the dune. Overnight in Jericoacoara.
Jericoacoara / Lagoas Azul and Paraíso– Departure at 9am or at a previously agreed time for a ride in a buggy, quad bike or UTV to Lagoa Azul and Paraíso. We will pass by Árvore da Preguiça, Praia do Preá and Lagoa Azul, arriving at Lagoa Paraíso around 11am, then have lunch experience at Casa B&B (not included). After free time for swimming and rest, we head back to Jericoacoara passing through the dunes of the national park, our arrival will be around 4pm. Rest of the day free. Overnight in Jericoacoara.
Jericoacoara / Activities at the destination – Free day in Jericoacoara to enjoy local activities such as: surfing lessons, stand up paddle boarding, walking along the beaches, horse riding, fat bike rides, therapeutic massages or simply relaxing and enjoying the beach. Overnight in Jericoacoara.
Jericoacoara / Ilha do Amor / Camocim – At 9am we will leave for Camocim in a 4×4 vehicle or UTV, the first ferry crossing will take place at Praia de Guriú, where we will cross the mangrove with aerial roots, continue to Lago da Torta, we will stop for a swim and lunch (not included), then we continue to Ilha do Amor with free time for contemplate the landscape or swimming. In the late afternoon we head to the ferry that will take us to Camocim at the mouth of the Coreaú River. Rest of the day free Overnight in Camocim.
Camocim / Barra dos Remédios / Chaval / Barra Grande– At 9am, departure from Camocim towards Barra Grande in a 4×4 vehicle. The first stop will be Barra dos Remédios, known as one of the 10 most beautiful deserted beaches in the world. Afterwards, we will also visit two beach paradises: Bitupitá and Curimãs, with a stop for swimming and lunch (not included). In the afternoon, head to Chaval where we will do the Carnaúba Trail in Parque das Pedras. After the trail we continue to Barra Grande, with free time to swim in the sea and watch the sunset. Overnight in Barra Grande.
Barra Grande / Revoada dos Guarás / Parnaíba – At 10am, embark for Parnaíba in a 4×4 vehicle. In it we follow the East Coast of Piauí, passing through the combed tree and dune park until arriving in Parnaíba. At 12pm we head to Porto dos Tatus to board a local boat and continue on to the Parnaíba Delta tour. First passing through a dune formation east of Feijão Bravo, in Baía do Cajú. There is a stop for lunch (not included) on the Canary Islands and then we will explore the dunes and take a dip in the seasonal lagoons or in the river. At around 5:30pm, the typical birds of the Parnaíba Delta, the Red Guará, fly in. The return is scheduled after sunset to the port, then we board the 4x4 to return to the hotel. Night free. Overnight in Parnaíba.
Parnaíba / Caburé / Atins – At 9am we head towards Tutoia in Maranhão to visit the ship cemetery beach, then we will have lunch (not included) in a local restaurant and continue to Caburé Beach, passing by APA (environment protect area) Pequenos Lençóis. In Caburé we boarded a local boat bound for Atins in a 15-minute crossing. Arrival and transfer to the Inn for rest. Free night. Suggestion: walk along the main beach of Atins. Overnight in Atins.
Atins / Temporary Lagoons / Canto do Atins – Morning free to rest and at 12pm departure for a walk through the lagoons and dunes of the National Park, we will pass through trails among the undergrowth and trails to the most beautiful lagoons on the Atins side. Lunch (not included) will be during the journey at Mr. Antonio's or Carminha's restaurants. We will sunbathe among the dunes and return to Atins around 6pm. Overnight in Atins.
Atins / Atins – Free day in Atins to enjoy the beach and local activities such as: horse riding, quad biking, kayaking or simply relaxing on the beach under the shade of a coconut tree. Overnight in Atins.
Atins / Barreirinhas – Free morning. At 10am transfer to the port of Atins and board a local boat bound for Barreirinhas. We will go to the oldest riverside town, Mandacaru, where we will climb the Preguiças Lighthouse, with panoramic views of the entire region. We will stop in Vassouras to see the Capuchin Monkeys and local crafts. We continue to the village of Tapuio where we will visit an artisanal flour house, lunch (not included) will be in this community and at the end of the day we continue to Barreirinhas at sunset, we will still have time for an incredible flyover (optional) in Lençois Maranhenses. Free night. Suggestion: walk along the riverside promenade. Overnight in Barreirinhas.
Barreirinhas / Santo Amaro –At 10am we will leave Barreirinhas towards Santo Amaro along 105km of asphalt, lasting 1h30 to the chosen inn, then lunch (not included) in a local restaurant and in the afternoon a quad bike ride in the lagoons between dunes in the municipal park. Free night. Overnight in Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro (Betânia + Lagoa do Junco) –At 8am we will leave for the village of Betânia. Much of the trail is done over the dunes, since Santo Amaro is very close to the access to the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park and provides us with beautiful scenery. Free time for swimming and photos in the lagoon. Around noon we head to Betânia in 4×4 and then board a local boat along the Rio Alegre to the lunch spot (not included). At 3pm we continue on the trail towards the Junco lagoon, which is also located on top of the dunes, with free time for swimming and photos. We will watch the sunset over the dunes and return to the inn. Free night or luau in the dunes (weather permitting). Overnight in Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro / São Luís –At 10am or time to be agreed, return to São Luís by land (150km – 3h journey).