Dunes Adventure
Dunes Adventure: 10 Days/9 Nights
The Brazilian northern shore, between the states of Ceará and Maranhão, presents one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. This magnificent scenario is composed by untouched beaches, infinite white dunes, blue lagoons and preserved nature.
Day 1: USA – Fortaleza
Depart the USA on your flight to Fortaleza.
Day 2: Arrival in Fortaleza
Reception at the airport and transfer to the chosen hotel. Night in Fortaleza.
Reception at the airport and transfer to the chosen hotel. Night in Fortaleza.
Day 3: Fortaleza – Jericoacoara
You will leave Fortaleza in the morning in an off-road vehicle through the beaches of Ceará State. The Cumbuco is the first one, where you will have the first sights of the dunes and experience the sand board. You will head to the beaches of Paracurú and Lagoinha, two of the most beautiful postcards of Ceará, where we have lunch. Off to Mundaú, a small village famous for the wonderful lacework handmade by local women. After 100 miles of sand and astonishing views you will be rewarded with the sunset in the warm waters of Ceará.
Arrival in Jeri (as Jericoacoara is locally called) late afternoon for accommodation in the chosen hotel.
Free night to explore the town. For dinner we suggest the Creperia Naturalmente, where you can eat one of the best crepes in the world. (B)
Day 4: Jericoacoara
Free morning. Depending on tide conditions we suggest a walk to the Pedra Furada, Jeri’s most famous postcard.
Visit the astonishing Blue Lagoon and Paradise Lagoon in the afternoon. Created by rainwater, these natural pools reflect the eternal sunlight of the region, giving them a deep blue color. This is the perfect place for swimming and relaxing. Return to Jeri for a spectacular sighting: the sunset over the big Sunset Dune. (B)
Day 5: Jericoacoara – Camocim – Parnaíba
After breakfast, leave Jeri through the beach to the Environment Protection Area of Tatajuba, where you will see the ruins of the Old Tatajuba, a small fisherman village located besides the Guriú River, covered by the dunes a few years ago. You will be able to swim in the Tatajuba and Green Lagoons.
Drive to the city of Camocim, a nice ocean town. From there you can have a nice view from the Coreaú River mouth and the Love Island, full of dunes and Carnaúba trees. Then, you will head to the Parnaíba Delta, arriving in the Hotel Pousada dos Ventos in the afternoon. (B)
You will leave Fortaleza in the morning in an off-road vehicle through the beaches of Ceará State. The Cumbuco is the first one, where you will have the first sights of the dunes and experience the sand board. You will head to the beaches of Paracurú and Lagoinha, two of the most beautiful postcards of Ceará, where we have lunch. Off to Mundaú, a small village famous for the wonderful lacework handmade by local women. After 100 miles of sand and astonishing views you will be rewarded with the sunset in the warm waters of Ceará.
Arrival in Jeri (as Jericoacoara is locally called) late afternoon for accommodation in the chosen hotel.
Free night to explore the town. For dinner we suggest the Creperia Naturalmente, where you can eat one of the best crepes in the world. (B)
Day 4: Jericoacoara
Free morning. Depending on tide conditions we suggest a walk to the Pedra Furada, Jeri’s most famous postcard.
Visit the astonishing Blue Lagoon and Paradise Lagoon in the afternoon. Created by rainwater, these natural pools reflect the eternal sunlight of the region, giving them a deep blue color. This is the perfect place for swimming and relaxing. Return to Jeri for a spectacular sighting: the sunset over the big Sunset Dune. (B)
Day 5: Jericoacoara – Camocim – Parnaíba
After breakfast, leave Jeri through the beach to the Environment Protection Area of Tatajuba, where you will see the ruins of the Old Tatajuba, a small fisherman village located besides the Guriú River, covered by the dunes a few years ago. You will be able to swim in the Tatajuba and Green Lagoons.
Drive to the city of Camocim, a nice ocean town. From there you can have a nice view from the Coreaú River mouth and the Love Island, full of dunes and Carnaúba trees. Then, you will head to the Parnaíba Delta, arriving in the Hotel Pousada dos Ventos in the afternoon. (B)
Day 6: Parnaíba
Today you will have the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful places in Brazil.
The tour starts when you reach the port to boat through Igaraçu River to the mouth of the river. In this 6-hour journey, you will follow the untouched mangrove forest on the riverside while in close contact with the local fauna and flora (B)
Today you will have the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful places in Brazil.
The tour starts when you reach the port to boat through Igaraçu River to the mouth of the river. In this 6-hour journey, you will follow the untouched mangrove forest on the riverside while in close contact with the local fauna and flora (B)
Day 7: Parnaíba – Caburé – Barreirinhas
After breakfast you will leave to Parnaíba on a 4 X 4 vehicle. Head to the Rio Novo Oasis, one of the most interesting places of the region. Close to the oasis we find the small village of Paulino Neves, one of those towns that got lost in time. With only 500 meters of asphalt it proudly shows the streets covered by white sand and the wooden bridge that cover the Novo River. The small town of Caburé appears magically in the middle of the Dunes. You will have free time to enjoy lunch and then leave by a fast boat to pass by the mangrove going through Vassouras. Arrive by boat in Barreirinhas.
After breakfast you will leave to Parnaíba on a 4 X 4 vehicle. Head to the Rio Novo Oasis, one of the most interesting places of the region. Close to the oasis we find the small village of Paulino Neves, one of those towns that got lost in time. With only 500 meters of asphalt it proudly shows the streets covered by white sand and the wooden bridge that cover the Novo River. The small town of Caburé appears magically in the middle of the Dunes. You will have free time to enjoy lunch and then leave by a fast boat to pass by the mangrove going through Vassouras. Arrive by boat in Barreirinhas.
Accommodation in the chosen hotel. (B)
Day 8: Barreirinhas
In the morning you will go straight to the Lençois Maranhenses National Park. After a 10-minute hike you get to the famous Blue Lagoon, at the bottom of a huge dune. Its crystalline waters invites all visitors to a relaxing swim.
Panoramic view of the smaller dunes and the transparent lagoons, from the top of the highest dune. (B)
In the morning you will go straight to the Lençois Maranhenses National Park. After a 10-minute hike you get to the famous Blue Lagoon, at the bottom of a huge dune. Its crystalline waters invites all visitors to a relaxing swim.
Panoramic view of the smaller dunes and the transparent lagoons, from the top of the highest dune. (B)
Day 9: Barreirinhas – São Luis
Free morning to explore the local culture with visits to the village and the handmade lacework market. Drive to São Luis, the capital of Maranhão State (3h 30min). Accommodation and free night. (B) Day 10: São Luis - USA
City Tour of São Luis. Founded by French settlers in 1612, the city was conquered by the Portuguese a few years after that. Recognized by UNESCO as Humanity Cultural Patrimony, São Luis maintains a charming and well preserve
d colonial quarter, famous for its typical Portuguese architecture and delicate glazed tiles. (B)
City Tour of São Luis. Founded by French settlers in 1612, the city was conquered by the Portuguese a few years after that. Recognized by UNESCO as Humanity Cultural Patrimony, São Luis maintains a charming and well preserve
d colonial quarter, famous for its typical Portuguese architecture and delicate glazed tiles. (B) Transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home.